New York Islanders at New York Rangers: Open Game Thread

On Monday, we took a look at how the New York Rangers forwards have graded out so far this season. If you missed that, check it out here. Today, we zoom in on the teams defensemen, goaltenders, and head coach Peter Laviolette. Note: I feel compelled to point out that

Here are today's news and links: Rangers News: Jared Schwartz heard from Jacob Trouba after he had his name bandied about in trade rumors for the second time since the end of last season (NY Post) Schwartz also discusses the one game cameo Matt Rempe made on Monday

The New York Rangers have been one of the best teams in the NHL over the past three seasons, a stretch that includes two trips to the Eastern Conference Finals and a Presidents' Trophy as the league’s top team, and the problem is that they were only one