The 2-4-1 New York Rangers are a work in progress. The stunning part of this season so far has not been the young forwards like Brett Howden (who has been playing well) but the defense, especially the six who stand on the blue line most game nights.
The team has been carrying eight defensemen since opening night as the coaching staff continues to find the true top six. Quinn has not started the same lineup for what is now all seven games of this young season. Marc Staal, Brady Skjei and Brendan Smith have started the season out strong as they have appeared in all seven games played by New York.