Feb 21, 2020; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers right wing Julien Gauthier (12) waits outside the locker room against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
In an abridged 56-game season amidst the young cornerstones of the New York Rangers finding their footing, experience has never been more imperative.
The irony is that while assembling this surge of premier draft picks and prospects in the last three years, it has resulted in lineup competition that is hindering the high-potential yet unprioritized talents’ development.