Mika Zibanejad and J.T. Miller anchor the Rangers’ top-line chatter, with Miller’s return hailed as a culture-change catalyst. Alexis Lafrenière is eyed for a true breakout alongside Panarin, while Fox’s health remains a concern in a season framed around re-establishing top-six tempo and PP dominance. Prospects Dylan Roobroeck and Gabe Perreault offer late‑season fantasy upside as the organization nudges toward the playoffs and five‑episode weekly cadence.