There is no question the New York Rangers need to start stacking the blueline with young and talented defensemen. The warrior days of Dan Girardi and Marc Staal are long behind us. With McDonagh and Skjei playing outstanding hockey this postseason, New York’s top-level d-men look bright.
Smith could re-up with Rangers, agent expects Gorton meeting soon https://t.co/H0Tu6gjCRq
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) May 22, 2017
Brendan Smith, who was acquired from Detroit at the trade deadline, took a few weeks to settle into the new system.