Coming into the 2018-2019 season, the expectations for the New York Rangers were about as low as possible. There was some internal optimism that perhaps the team could hang around the periphery of the playoff race until mid-winter when the real contenders start to distance themselves from the rest of the pack.
However, through three weeks, it’s pretty clear that this roster of players is in over its head. No team above the peewee hockey level should have three straight games with too many men on the ice penalties. While I’m sure David Quinn is on the verge of ripping his hair out of his head with this group based on the mental mistakes, there is at least a sign of consistency.