David Quinn’s lineup philosophy of “[Having] the top nine forwards be our top nine forwards regardless of position,” as stated by the coach before Monday’s 4-3 overtime victory over the Devils at the Garden pretty much explains why Filip Chytil took a few shifts on left wing during Saturday’s match against the Islanders in Bridgeport and may get some more looks there as preseason continues.
For while it is not necessary to move Chytil out of the middle in order to get the precious 19-year-old center into the top nine, either No. 72 or Lias Andersson would have to move to the flank off their natural spots in the middle in order to accommodate both 2017 first-rounders within the Rangers’ top three lines.