# One Off-the-Wall Prediction for EVERY Ranger! ## Playoffs? You Better Believe It! With the 2022-23 regular season right around the corner, fans are wondering how each member of the New York Rangers will perform. Some players might surprise everyone come October when the games finally matter, so here is one off-the-wall prediction for every Ranger in 2022-23. ### Artemi Panarin: 136 Points Artemi Panarin has established himself as one of the most elite offensive players in the NHL. In 2021-22, Panarin finished with 96 points in just 75 games, so it's not out of the realm of possibility that he could reach 136 points this season. ### Jimmy Vesey: 30 Goals Jimmy Vesey had a disappointing 2021-22 season, but he is still a talented player who can score goals. In 2022-23, Vesey could bounce back and score 30 goals. ### Ryan Reaves: 200 Penalty Minutes Ryan Reaves is one of the most feared fighters in the NHL. In 2022-23, Reaves could rack up 200 penalty minutes, a huge contribution for his team. ### Kaapo Kakko: 15 Goals Kaapo Kakko is a rising star, and he could be take a big leap forward in 2022-23. Kakko has shown flashes of brilliance, but he needs to be more consistent. If he can do that, he could score 15 goals this season, which would be a huge step forward. ### Jacob Trouba: 60 Points Jacob Trouba is a very good defenseman, and he has shown that he can contribute offensively. In 2022-23, Trouba could reach 60 points, which would be a career-high. ### Igor Shesterkin: 60 Wins Igor Shesterkin is one of the best young goaltenders in the NHL. In 2022-23, Shesterkin could win 60 games, which would be a new franchise record. ### Gerard Gallant: Jack Adams Award Winner Gerard Gallant has been praised for his work with the Rangers, and he could win the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's Coach of the Year in 2022-23. ### Alexis Lafreniere: Calder Trophy Winner Alexis Lafreniere is one of the most talented young players in the NHL, and he could win the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year in 2022-23. ### Chris Kreider: 20 Power-Play Goals Chris Kreider is one of the best power-play shooters in the NHL. In 2022-23, Kreider could score 20 power-play goals, which would be a career-high. ### Filip Chytil: Breakout Season Filip Chytil has shown flashes of brilliance, but he has yet to put it all together. In 2022-23, Chytil could have a breakout season, proving that he can be a top-six forward.
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