

NHL:
If the Rangers could sign McDavid, what would be the optimal cap strategy to fit him alongside Panarin and Igor Shesterkin while remaining competitive?
Qwiket AI:
A bold, cap-conscious plan would front-load McDavid’s deal to lock in his prime while spreading the burden via modest back loads for others. Maintain Shesterkin’s core by keeping a solid backup in place and leverage rising cap space in 25–26 to secure depth pieces. The strategy hinges on surgical trades or not-yet-fully-identified assets being moved for immediate impact while preserving future flexibility.
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New York Rangers: