GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Braden Schneider tries to stay in the moment, not look too far ahead and avoid thinking about the big picture.
Yet, once in a while the Rangers rookie defenseman admits that he can’t help but take a step back and just appreciate where he is, that he is playing solid minutes on an NHL team that has a chance to go deep in the playoffs.
"It’s pretty cool to see how much success this team is having and it’s pretty cool I’m on the team," Schneider said after practice on Saturday.
The 20-year-old Schneider played in just his 12th NHL game on Thursday, yet he has been making a strong impression.