From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Rangers training camp opens with roster battles ahead
Multiple positions up for grabs as New York tries to return to playoff contention after two straight misses.
In brief
Multiple positions up for grabs as New York tries to return to playoff contention after two straight misses. The Rangers have more roster competition than usual heading into camp, with multiple players vying for open spots based on performance. Originally reported by New York Post.
Rangers retooled after long summer
New York returns as a noticeably tweaked team hoping to reestablish itself as a contender. The Blueshirts have more roster questions than in recent years.
Multiple positions still open
Several players are competing for multiple spots on the roster. Those positions will be filled based largely on performance over the next week and a half.
Waiver rules will matter
Waiver eligibility is sure to come into play in certain roster decisions. This adds another layer of complexity to the camp competition.
Young talent and new additions
Internal young players emerged last season while the team made a handful of offseason additions. This creates healthy roster competition.
Competition is a welcome change
For a team coming off its second straight season missing the playoffs, the roster battles represent a positive development heading into camp.
“For a team coming off its second season failing to make the playoffs, this is a welcome development.”
The short version
The Rangers have more roster competition than usual heading into camp, with multiple players vying for open spots based on performance.
