The NY Rangers are in a transition year. They are returning, for all intents and purposes, the same roster as last season. In doing so, management is in the transition period of passing the torch to the next generation of Rangers. Their next run as Cup contenders depends on progression and development of the kids as both primary and complementary pieces. Cheap depth wins, and kids are cheap. The NY Rangers youth movement is in full swing this season.
As it stands today, the Rangers will have around three defensemen under the age of 25 on the roster to start the season.