Let me get this out of the way before anyone decides to call the cavalry on me and label something that I don’t agree with here.
Brendan Smith and Micheal Haley are not a part of the Rangers’ future.
That being said, both players have contributed to the team this season more than most would think. One player has served as a checking forward who can be used in multiple positions in different situations, and the other has been a spark plug and a player who shown never to back down.
Versatility As A Last Resort
Last season, the Rangers decided to toy around with the idea of using Brendan Smith as a checking, bottom-six forward.