The point of the rebuild was to stockpile assets, and that is exactly what the Rangers have done.
Far more than just what’s in the minors at AHL Hartford, the Blueshirts have players in the organization spread all over the world — from college hockey to juniors to the Swedish and Finnish leagues. Some are more important than others, obviously, but all have contributed to a farm system that is coloring how the front office is approaching the Feb. 24 trade deadline.
There will still be three goalies for Thursday’s practice when the big club emerges from its nine-day break that encompassed the All-Star game and the bye week.