Metropolitan Division Weekly Roundup: Crowded in the Middle

James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports1. New York Rangers: 23 Points (11-2-1)

When the New York Rangers hired Peter Laviolette as head coach there were some valid concerns. Laviolette had just come from the Washington Capitals who also had young players they were hoping to take the next step. Laviolette regularly benched young players in favor of vets on expiring contracts, so was there going to be more of the same in New York? After all, the Rangers had just fired Gerard Gallant for not getting the most out of his young players.

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— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 10, 2023 So far Laviolette has put those concerns…