Entering the last stretch of this season, the New York Rangers’ most recent bottom six players consisted of players who were mostly new arrivals. Although the Rangers are front-loaded with a lot of talent, the club must ensure all of their lines can contribute to team success as they transition into an era of becoming a postseason contender once again. As we take a look at the other teams trying to crack the playoffs, we will compare the caliber of two teams’ bottom six.
While hockey fans acknowledge the fact that the bottom six forwards are not the ones who lead the team, there is value in looking more closely at this part of the roster, especially during this time.