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The New York Rangers must prioritize their youth on the blue line

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The New York Rangers have a problem with their defense. Giving more playing time to their youngsters could be the solution.

The New York Rangers have three major conundrums this season: They’re still rebuilding, they’re very young, and the defense is struggling. Much of the credit for the latter must go to Rangers defensive coach Lindy Ruff.

One of their young defensemen, Libor Hajek, has been out with a knee injury since Dec. 5, although he’s been skating in non-contact red since Dec. 27.

According to Colin Stephenson of Newsday, when asked about his situation on Dec.