It’s clear Rangers coach Alain Vigneault has polished his answer concerning Wednesday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, as he rolled out the same sentiment again before his team’s 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday at the Garden.
“There’s no doubt that I’ve shared my thoughts on our group — I like our group — with Jeff,” Vigneault said, referring to general manager Jeff Gorton. “But I’m focused on what we need to do.”
Asked if he thinks his personnel is good enough to compete with the powerhouses of the Eastern Conference — the Capitals and Penguins — Vigneault stayed on point.