On this episode of The Healthy Scratches: A Blueshirts Podcast, hosts AJ, Dan, and Nick break down a difficult week of New York Rangers hockey. While the team’s on-ice struggles continue, the bigger storyline is the loss of two cornerstone players, Igor Sheshterkin and Adam Fox, to significant injuries. The guys discuss how these injuries impact the Rangers’ short-term competitiveness and what it means for the overall direction of the team moving forward.

With the lineup severely depleted, the conversation shifts toward the trade deadline and the possibility that the Rangers could become sellers. AJ, Dan, and Nick debate which players could be moved, what assets the team should prioritize, and whether management should focus on retooling or a more significant reset.

The episode also dives into the recently announced Team USA Olympic roster, highlighting the biggest surprises and snubs—most notably Adam Fox. The hosts debate whether Fox deserved a spot despite his injury and which players may have been questionable selections ahead of him.

To wrap things up, the guys look ahead to the upcoming week, outlining what fans can realistically expect from an injury-riddled Rangers squad and which storylines will be worth watching as the season—and trade deadline—approach.

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