On July 1st the New York Rangers signed a plethora of bargain bin contracts in hopes that the acquired assets will support the big guns. On the offensive side of the puck, players such as Nick Bonino, Tyler Pitlick, and Blake Wheeler will likely be in the lineup on October 12th. How does management maximize the potential of these new faces?
With the recent free agent signings, this is how the lineup may look (from an armchair general manager):
Panarin-Zibanejad-Kakko
Kreider-Trocheck-Wheeler
Lafrenière-Chytil-Pitlick
Goodrow-Bonino-Vesey
Panarin-Zibanejad-Kakko
Following lackluster post-season performances, the New York Rangers would benefit from giving Kaapo Kakko a role as a complimentary piece on the Ranger’s top unit.