Coach David Quinn said the 23 players who practiced in the second session Tuesday are essentially the roster the Rangers will open the 2020-21 season with.
The only exception is 19-year-old defenseman Matthew Robertson, who practiced as the eighth defenseman. The other 22 players will be the roster, Quinn said.
"Right now, that is what our roster will look like come Thursday night,’’ Quinn said.
The group includes 20-year-old defenseman K’Andre Miller, who made a major impression on Quinn with his performance in camp, and who likely will be partnered with Jacob Trouba in one of the team’s top two pairs.