We often look for the greener pasture, when so often the grass is better where we are. This is no different for an NHL team. The Rangers are said to be in the market for a veteran defenseman after missing out on Zdeno Chara this past offseason, but why not look at one of their very own pending UFA’s in Brendan Smith.
Rangers in the market for a veteran defenseman this offseason
The New York Rangers realize they have a young and talented group of players, the youngest in the NHL in fact. They also realize having an entire blue-line of kids may not be the fastest way to playoff success.