Rangers face challenges without Shesterkin, cap relief in focus

• Rangers are evaluating their team without Shesterkin, with potential for significant changes.
• The team has a leadership group of five or six players since the 2021-22 season.
• Shesterkin's absence creates $10 million in salary-cap relief for the Rangers.
• Rangers' first game without Shesterkin is against the slumping Canucks.
• Cap-related decisions and contingency plans are being considered.