It appears the Rangers will enter training camp with Mika Zibanejad, Ryan Strome, Filip Chytil, Morgan Barron, Kevin Rooney, and Greg McKegg vying for center positions.
Zibanejad and Strome are guaranteed the top two spots, assuming the Rangers don’t trade for Jack Eichel. News on Eichel has been slow recently, but Elliotte Friedman reported on September 9th that the Sabres have re-engaged in talks.
Greg McKegg was an unexpected off season signing that may prove to be nothing more than an insurance policy as Rooney and Barron compete for the fourth spot. Drury has also confirmed in a recent press conference that he intends to use Chytil and Barron as center as opposed to wingers.