Zibanejad anchors the cross-border Olympic narrative, highlighted by a marquee MSG moment with Pirlo and Materazzi and his role as New York’s offensive fulcrum. His involvement underscores the event’s intensity and fantasy relevance given his playmaking, scoring ability, and PP responsibilities.

Zibanejad’s scoring dipped the last two seasons, but the Rangers expect a rebound with Sullivan’s system and improved support. He should be back to ~28-34 goals and 70+ points, delivering strong rebound potential if he regains top-six usage and PP time.

Zibanejad’s presence anchors NYR’s offensive core, with the podcast underscoring his role in driving scoring and creating opportunities for Panarin and Lafrenière. The discussion frames him as the engine of the top six, with cap considerations shaping how NYR builds depth around him for a sustained playoff push.

Zibanejad's performance improved when playing alongside Miller, highlighting their potential chemistry. The expectation is for Miller to elevate Zibanejad's game further in the upcoming season.

Zibanejad's humorous interaction with Kreider regarding a tablet during a playoff game showcases the light-hearted side of their teamwork and camaraderie, contributing to Kreider's overall narrative.