With a youth movement in full swing heading into the 2018-19 campaign, the Rangers appeared primed to let some of their top young players establish themselves as NHL players. That didn’t happen. Filip Chytil was the only major prospect to make the opening night roster, and the likes of Lias Andersson, Libor Hajek and friends started the season in Hartford. In their place stood players such as Adam McQuaid, Ryan Spooner, and Brendan Smith, sub-par veterans whose presence on the team went against everything the franchise’s rebuilding efforts allegedly stood for.
The Rangers’ Opening Night Roster Leaves Much to be Desired (Again)
