In a rebuild year, there are very few expectations. Heading into the season, we expected an up and down year with the Rangers on the outside of the playoffs looking in. So far, those expectations were in line with reality. However a different expectation was ensuring proper growth and development for the kids. So far, the kids that have earned more ice time have been “lost on the bench” or didn’t play much because of “a mistake” according to the Rangers coaches. It’s an excuse heard more than once. This is a problem.