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NHL offseason grades for Rangers, Metropolitan Division rivals

Barring an unexpected trade in the coming weeks, rosters are by and large set for the New York Rangers and their rivals in the Metropolitan Division ahead of training camp.

The division will have three new coaches and one new general manager in 2025-26. And there were some major personnel additions and other under-the-radar ones made this offseason, too.

So, let’s break down what each team accomplished since last season ended and hand out offseason grades for all eight Metro franchises.

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NHL offseason grades for Rangers, Metropolitan Division rivals

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New York Rangers: B

In: Mike Sullivan (coach); Vladislav Gavrikov: Scott Morrow; Taylor Raddysh; Justin Dowling

Out: Peter Laviolette (coach); Chris Kreider; K’Andre Miller; Calvin de Haan

It was by-and-large a quietly effective offseason for the Rangers, even if they did make a few substantial changes.