After a long offseason, the New York Rangers are finally set to play hockey again tonight against the Boston Bruins in the 2023-24 preseason opener. The first group of players slated to hit the ice consists mainly of prospects attempting to show their skills to the organization, but there are a handful of regular NHL players who also have a lot to prove before the regular season begins. The Bruins are coming off an incredible record-setting season, which already puts the Rangers at the front of a tough battle.
Young Rangers’ defenseman will be clawing his way to an NHL roster spot
Following a busy offseason from Rangers’ GM Chris Drury, the Blueshirts’ roster is almost entirely finalized despite not set line combinations just yet.