# BURNING QUESTIONS: New York Rangers’ “Fresh Coat of Paint” EXPOSED | Can Maple Leafs Bounce Back?

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Podcast: [Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nhl-daily-podcast-on-the-national-hockey-league-494711)
Published: 2026-07-21T13:00:00+00:00
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New York Rangers overhaul their roster but questions loom: is Chris Drury’s vision enough to spark a real turnaround? Seth Toupal and JD Young dissect the Rangers’ headline-grabbing offseason moves—highlighting the exits of Vincent Trocheck and the expensive addition of Pavel Dorofeyev—while casting doubt on whether tinkering with depth can mask deeper flaws. Can Adam Fox rediscover elite form? Are shifty contracts and locker room tensions signs of a team stuck in neutral? Toronto Maple Leafs and Seattle Kraken face major crossroads. The Maple Leafs, banking on Auston Matthews’ return to form, aim for playoff redemption under Jim Hiller, while newly acquired Darren Raddysh and Sergei Bobrovsky fuel hopes for stability. Meanwhile, the Kraken struggle to find an identity, with Matty Beniers stagnating and Jason Robertson shunning their advances. Are these teams destined for mediocrity—or poised to surprise the NHL this season?

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