New York Rangers midseason report cards: Defense
By Sam Prevot
The New York Rangers’ defense has struggled through the first half of the season. Let’s take a look at each defender individually and their mid-season grades.
The 2017-2018 season has officially reached its midway point. One issue for the Rangers in the first half of the season was the defense. That struggle will most likely continue into the second half of the season.
Some of the Rangers defensemen have been better than others. Frequent lineup changes left the pairings to find little consistency so far this season.
Looking back on the first half of the season, it is clear that the Rangers defense will have to improve if they want to keep a playoff spot. Let’s take a look at each of the top six defensemen individually and their grade so far.