Let me start by asking this question, who do you think is more likely to finish their contract with the New York Rangers: Marc Staal or Henrik Lundqvist? Until today, almost everyone would’ve said Lundqvist but it’s become obvious that it will be Staal to play out his entire deal with the Rangers. Simply put, the emergence of Igor Shesterkin and Alexandar Georgiev has changed the course for these two veterans.
Marc the Mentor
Marc Staal has been staple on defense for 13 seasons and vital for the Rangers young blue-line today. He has been a steadying presence for a host of greenhorns over the last 2 years including Tony DeAngelo and Adam Fox.