The New York Rangers kicked off the 2025-26 NHL season with a brutal 6-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins—why did they look so disjointed and out of sync? In this episode of Rink Rap, we break it all down, from defensive breakdowns to lineup questions, while handing out major props to Igor Shesterkin for his 27 saves, Mika Zibanejad's leadership, Alexis Lafreniere's fire, and rookie sensation Noah Laba's impressive debut.

Then, we dive into season previews and predictions for the Rangers' Cup chase and the rest of the NHL—plus, the hot takes on keeping Laba on the roster and signing veteran Conor Sheary after his PTO. Don't worry, Blueshirts fans: We explain why Sheary's addition won't block the kids' path to stardom this year.

Wrap-up includes a look at the week ahead and a tease for next week's guest: Ryan Paton from NHL Network Radio!