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Taylor Raddysh’s scratch becomes a needed wake-up call as pressure mounts to respond

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Taylor Raddysh’s healthy scratch highlights how far his play has slipped — and how badly the Rangers need him to find his game again.

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When the New York Rangers signed Taylor Raddysh to a two-year deal back in July, the expectations were that he would be a fixture in their bottom six. Sure, no one was expecting Raddysh to be a major contributor on offense, but he could be a solid complementary piece. He's someone who could help set up plays and provide a little physicality.