The New York Rangers made a number of transactions this summer to bolster their roster, but there are still some roles that need to be filled for the upcoming season.
One role in particular is the No. 6 defenseman spot on the third pairing—a role John Moore occupied last season.
Moore is currently a restricted free agent without a contract, although all signs point to him being back with the club for the 2014-15 season. Andrew Gross of The Record reported that Moore received a qualifying offer of $850,500, and that will likely be his next contract as Moore has no arbitration rights.
In addition to Moore, there are candidates such as Conor Allen and Dylan McIlrath, but which blueliner should occupy the No. 6 spot this season?
Unless there is a massive coup in camp or Moore isn't re-signed, he should return as the team’s No. 6 defender in October. McIlrath is unlikely to usurp Moore or Allen because he still needs to come a long way in terms of development.
He has physicality and size, but the rest of his game needs to come around. That was ev ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.