The New York Rangers 2017 Training Camp is rapidly approaching and there are plenty of battles and players worth keeping an eye on. Of course, one of the biggest question marks surrounding the Rangers 2016-17 roster is what the third defensive pair will look like.
It’s safe to say that we know what the Rangers top two defensive pairs will look like. If Ryan McDonagh and Kevin Shattenkirk isn’t the first pair on opening night the universe may collapse. And there is no reason for Alain Vigneault to break up the Brady Skjei and Brendan Smith pairing, especially after the price that Gorton paid to acquire and then keep Smith.