This was supposed to be Filip Chytil’s year, a campaign in which the New York Rangers pivot would finally actualize his potential. Heading into 2021-22, Chytil had a track record of improving year over year. As a 19-year-old he tallied 23 points in 75 games. A year later he reached the same plateau in 15 fewer games played. And during a COVID shortened 2020-21 season, in which Chytil was once again impacted by injuries, saw him tally 22 points in 42 games (0.52 P/GP). With his history, age, and potential in mind, there was a belief that Chytil could show why he should be the successor to Ryan Strome, and help the Rangers alleviate a potential cap crunch issue by promoting an internal candidate.
2022 Report Card: Filip Chytil
