# Rangers' 2026-27 Season Hinges on Team Chemistry

> Rangers' new roster could leapfrog to playoff contention if players gel quickly this training camp.
- Title: Rangers' 2026-27 Season Hinges on Team Chemistry | Shortify
- Summary: Rangers' new roster could leapfrog to playoff contention if players gel quickly this training camp. Rangers' success in 2026-27 depends on how well new…
- Keywords: breaking, ny rangers, chris drury, mike sullivan, adam fox, igor shesterkin, pavel dorofeyev, oliver bjorkstrand, eeli tolvanen, sean durzi, marcus pettersson, joonas korpisalo
- Source: New York Rangers On SI — https://si.com/nhl/rangers/onsi/news/breaking-down-biggest-question-for-ny-rangers-heading-into-2026-27-season
- Published: 2026-09-16T10:00:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, ny rangers, chris drury, mike sullivan, adam fox, igor shesterkin, pavel dorofeyev, oliver bjorkstrand, eeli tolvanen, sean durzi, marcus pettersson, joonas korpisalo
## Training camp starts
New York Rangers prepare for training camp with hopes of a significantly improved team after a recent poor season.
## Retool vs rebuild
The Rangers chose a retool over a rebuild to improve this season and future success.
## Key players in prime
Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin remain in their prime, giving the team potential for immediate success.
## Offseason moves
Chris Drury made aggressive moves to add Pavel Dorofeyev, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Eeli Tolvanen at forward.
## Blueline upgrades
Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson were acquired to strengthen the blueline through trades.
## Netminder competition
Joonas Korpisalo joins Dylan Garand in a backup netminder battle for the Rangers.
## Biggest question
How well will new players integrate and gel before the 2026-27 season starts.
## Key takeaway

Rangers' success in 2026-27 depends on how well new players integrate after offseason moves.