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New York Rangers: Five Rangers with the most to lose this season.

By Michael Delasandro

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 07: Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers skates the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 7, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 07: Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers skates the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 7, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 07: Wayne Simmonds #17 of the Philadelphia Flyers battles in the crease against Henrik Lundqvist #30 and Rob O’Gara #46 of the New York Rangers on April 7, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 07: Wayne Simmonds #17 of the Philadelphia Flyers battles in the crease against Henrik Lundqvist #30 and Rob O’Gara #46 of the New York Rangers on April 7, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Rob O’Gara

Acquired in exchange for Nick Holden, Rob O’Gara certainly is not the type of player to have loads of expectations on him, however, O’Gara will need to have a good season wherever he plays as this season coming up is a contract year for the young defenseman.

In 22 games with the Rangers this past season, O’Gara contributed three points, all assists. His play off the puck was physical, albeit he was usually a tad behind the play, whether it was positionally, or in terms of speed.

For now, O’Gara will likely start the season as a bottom pair player, or perhaps a seventh defenseman. However looking past this season, the Rangers will have a potential influx of young defensive talent to jostle him for a roster spot.

If O’Gara would like to stay in New York, he may need to exceed expectations as a reliable back end player in the defensive zone. In the case that he proves to be a dependable stay at home player, he may be able to stay on that roster for the next few years.

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