The New York Rangers are two points away from clinching another playoff berth, and their top line is a big reason why the team has been successful this year. The line of Mats Zuccarello, Derick Brassard and Benoit Pouliot has been money for the Blueshirts as a unit, and all three will be seeking money this offseason as free agents.
The line was reunited by Alain Vigneault recently, and the line has picked up where it left off. The line is very interesting in construction, and it thrives because all three players are similar. Each is a misfit in his own way, and that trait allows each to make the other better.
Pouliot has bounced around numerous NHL franchises, Brassard fell out of favor with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Zuccarello joined the Rangers even though many questioned his size. The Rangers will have to make some decisions this summer when it comes to finances, but keeping the Zuccarello, Brassard and Pouliot line should be a top priority for management.
Before going down with an injury, Zuccarello was the Rangers best player, and one of their most consistent forwards. He is having a c ...
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Why the New York Rangers Need to Keep Zuccarello-Brassard-Pouliot Line Together
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