When training camp began for the New York Rangers some six months ago, the word said most frequently by the head coach was effort. David Quinn wanted his team to play at a high level regardless of the competition or the score of a game.
Fast forward to Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings, a battle of two rebuilding and struggling hockey clubs. Two Original Six teams who will finish their hockey season at the beginning of April when the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begin.
The game started with a message to defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk.