The Rangers are carrying 8 defensemen, and have their 2017 1st round pick in the minors waiting to get back up to the NHL. Jeff Gorton was backed into a corner by circumstance this training camp, and that’s a good thing. Truth be told, the lineup that takes the ice tomorrow night when the season opens will not be the same when the season ends. Start that New York Rangers trade rumor mill.
Depth on Defense
Neal Pionk has been a find ever since joining the lineup last year. In the preseason all he did was continue to show why he not only belongs but deserves top 4 minutes.