As the quest for center depth and left defense continues, one area that is often overlooked is the NY Rangers need for a dependable fourth line. The fourth line was a problem area for the Rangers all last season, with some combination of Brendan Lemieux, Brett Howden, Greg McKegg taking up the majority of the time on that line.
The NHL is a different league than it was a decade ago, when the fourth line was there to give the top players a breather. Teams need a true fourth line that is good in all three zones to truly compete.