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Rangers Face Center Depth Crisis Ahead of 2025-26 Season

9/8/2025

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Story summary

The New York Rangers struggle with center depth for the 2025-26 season.
Mike Zibanejad's shift to right wing highlights this issue, revealing a lack of young center prospects.
Filip Chytil's trade and Lias Andersson's underperformance exacerbate the situation.
Recent drafts yielded only one second-round center since 2018, limiting options.
The team may need to depend on veterans or pursue trades to resolve the center crisis.

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Story summary

The New York Rangers struggle with center depth for the 2025-26 season.
Mike Zibanejad's shift to right wing highlights this issue, revealing a lack of young center prospects.
Filip Chytil's trade and Lias Andersson's underperformance exacerbate the situation.
Recent drafts yielded only one second-round center since 2018, limiting options.
The team may need to depend on veterans or pursue trades to resolve the center crisis.