The New York Rangers finally have four lines that they can roll as they wish. As evidenced by Jimmy Vesey and Pavel Buchnevich taking turns on the fourth line, the Rangers offense is deep and consistent throughout.
With that, Alain Vigneault owns the capability of mixing and matching his lines in different scenarios. The third line can be used in defensive situations, then later in offensive moments. While in the past Vigneault felt obligated to use the fourth line as a defensive line, this year’s line is not quite that style.
Current Fourth Line:
As currently constructed, the Rangers fourth line stands as Pavel Buchnevich-Oscar Lindberg-Jesper Fast.