That left no doubt about the Rangers' plans to move forward with the former No. 1 overall pick, but everything that's transpired since then has cast doubt on that contract.

New York went from Presidents' Trophy winners in 2023-24 to missing the playoffs entirely a year later, which has turned up the heat on Drury to resuscitate a roster that's grown stale on his watch.

Apr 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) attempts a shot on goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden.

That left no doubt about the Rangers' plans to move forward with the former No. 1 overall pick, but everything that's transpired since then has cast doubt on that contract.

That left no doubt about the Rangers' plans to move forward with the former No. 1 overall pick, but everything that's transpired since then has cast doubt on that contract.

That left no doubt about the Rangers' plans to move forward with the former No. 1 overall pick, but everything that's transpired since then has cast doubt on that contract.