Okay, New York Rangers supporters, let’s discuss defense! As you are aware, Gerard Gallant uses a different playbook than head coach Peter Laviolette. It’s all about offense, according to defensive mainstay for the Blueshirts Ryan Ryan Lindgren.
“From the way he talks, it doesn’t appear that way. He wants all five guys to ascend, explained Lindgren. Laviolette does indeed want everyone in the offensive zone!
The phrase “defensive defenseman”—did Laviolette even invent it? He does. The coach stated, “Defensive defensemen are part of it.” Therefore, there is still a place for the conventional D-man.
New York Rangers supporters, let’s now discuss defense! As you are aware, Gerard Gallant uses a different playbook than head coach Peter Laviolette. It’s all about offense, according to defensive stalwart Ryan Ryan Lindgren.
The young and experienced members of New York’s blue-line crew are preparing for the versatility test. It’s a well-rounded group with Lindgren, Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba, the current runner-up and former winner of the Norris Trophy, K’Andre Miller, and Braden Schneider.
According to Lindgren, “With our goaltending, defense is a strength for us.” Shesterkin has served as the Rangers’ equivalent of that. their sturdiness!
According to Lindgren, “Especially on the left, we’re supposed to be up there more. That’s slightly different from what we’ve done the last few years [Under Gallant and David Quinn]” Laviolette’s new neutral-zone left-wing lock system is upending things, so Rangers fans, get ready for some aggressive defense and perhaps even a few more goals from our blue-liners. It’s a whole new game plan!
On Thursday, the New York Rangers will play host to the Boston Bruins at MSG to wrap up their exhibition schedule. With a 1-4-0 record, they’ll hope to end a terrible preseason with a desperately needed victory.
After Jonathan Quick had another poor performance, losing to the Devils 5-2 yesterday, Igor Shesterkin will be in goal.
At 4:45 p.m. ET, head coach Peter Laviolette will speak to the media to discuss the starting lineup and likely provide updates on injured players. Due to upper-body issues, Tyler Pitlick and Filip Chytil are both questionable.
Here is the most recent talk on the Blueshirts as of right now.
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Kimberly Miller
Defenseman K’Andre Miller is prepared and eager to begin the regular season on October 12 despite the Rangers’ preseason problems.
Miller has one assist and a plus-one rating in three preseason games. The teenage defender is also playing significant amounts of time, 21:24 on average during preseason games. More importantly, he will play a bigger part on the second power play unit for the upcoming season.
