Between their “bye week” and the All-Star break, the New York Rangers will go nine days between games. This long layoff has provided a chance to reflect on some storylines as the club gets ready for the stretch run of the regular season and (hopefully) into the playoffs.
Here are five thoughts on the Rangers.
1. Ben Harpur is Not the Answer
Having just signed a two-year contract extension with the Rangers, defenseman Ben Harpur has clearly earned the trust of both the coaching staff and the front office. We consistently hear words like “steady” and “size” when it comes to Harpur holding down a spot on the third defensive pair with Braden Schneider.