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Ranger coaches want to push limits of defenseman Brady Skjei

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — As the playoffs near, the Rangers coaches want to test the boundaries of rookie defenseman Brady Skjei, perhaps for a bigger role in the postseason.

Skjei, a natural lefty who turned 23 on Sunday, was on the right side of the second pair with Marc Staal on Tuesday night against the Sharks. The Minnesota native, who had 35 points entering the game that concluded the California trip, has been stationed on the left side of the third duo, with two goals and an assist in the previous five games.

“You’re used to playing that one position, this is getting him out of his comfort zone,” said coach Alain Vigneault.