Rangers Vs. Islanders: Stock Report

Every year I do a stock market report on the Rangers during the preseason. I think it’s a good way to look at both the way the team and the players who are actually fighting for roles on the team. Anyway, here we go.

Stock Trending Up

Neal Pionk: I’m not even talking about the out-of-your-dreams game-winner where Pionk spun his way around a veteran NHL defenseman and picked the top corner for the OT winner. I feel like that should give you a good indication of how well Pionk played last night.

Pionk was solid in his own end, made a few really good defensive plays, and had some great outlet passes. During his time with Ryan McDonagh he looked solid, and on the man advantage he moved the puck…