The New York Rangers are not in the Cup contention category, but the East is pretty open right now
B/R Open Ice Rink: Frank Seravalli doesn’t see the New York Rangers as a Cup-winning team, but favors them over other teams. They shouldn’t be a broken team. Adding some scoring and improving their bottom six could go a long way.
** Transcribed by NHLRumors.com
“I don’t think Rangers are in my Cup contender category, but I would say they’re one of the most interesting teams in the league. I know they’ve had a frustrating start at home. Going 5-1 against the Preds on Monday night, gotta feel good to break that very strange dichotomy, or at the start of the season, between home and away.
But I think what happened with the Rangers on home ice this year was just a blip, an anomaly, and a weird thing. They have no problem scoring on the road and they are the best road team in the league. I thought the way they defended against Igor Shesterkin this year was impressive. I think the Rangers have a better chance of winning now than at any time in the last three or four years. You may argue with me on this issue, but this is my opinion and opinion.
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I think they obviously need to find their finishing ability and scoring ability. But don’t underestimate the impact of Vincent Trocheck’s return to the lineup on Monday.
They struggled in the bottom six. They need to improve their bottom six and become a deeper team, a tougher team that comes at you in wave after wave.
I’m still bullish on the Rangers. I’m not saying, you know, I don’t think, at any time now, they should be trying to tear it down and rebuild it. Maybe they don’t win the Stanley Cup, but look at the Eastern Conference. Maybe outside of Carolina, who’s really standing in your way makes you feel like it’s a huge overall obstacle. “
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