Fox eyes a bounceback season as the Rangers lean on him to drive a sharper defense and re-energize a lagging power play. Leadership questions frame Fox as a potential de facto captain on the blue line, with a top pairing next to Gavrikov shaping a steadier, more mobile unit. The episode also weighs Miller and Trocheck as captaincy front-runners, while Fox’s motivation is sharpened by Olympic snubs and outside chatter about his decline.

The discussion highlights Fox as the engine of the power play, the linchpin of the defense, and a catalyst for a Rangers resurgence in 2024-25. It connects Fox’s on-ice responsibilities to leadership gaps and confirms that improving chemistry with Gavrikov could unlock Fox’s playmaking and PP production, driving fantasy upside for Fox and teammates alike.