New York Rangers: Five fears every fan should have this season

What’s a successful season without some minor bumps along the way? The excitement is building as hockey is about a month away. With a revamped defense, the New York Rangers seem poised for a deep run. That is, if everything goes correctly.

A lot can happen over the course of an 82 game season. In the 2013-2014 season, the Rangers started off the season with a pitiful road trip. Yet, they ended the season on a run that earned them a Stanley Cup finals appearance.

One fear that won’t be a factor this year is a Tanner Glass substitution in the lineup. However, there’s still plenty that can go wrong. Let’s look at the five things that may strike fear in the hearts of the Garden faithful.