New York Rangers Stock Market: Hockey is Back

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 17: Neal Pionk #44 of the New York Rangers (second from right) celebrates his game winning overtime goal against the New Jersey Devils during a preseason game at the Prudential Center on September 17, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3 in overtime.(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 17: Neal Pionk #44 of the New York Rangers (second from right) celebrates his game winning overtime goal against the New Jersey Devils during a preseason game at the Prudential Center on September 17, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3 in overtime.(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 17: Neal Pionk #44 of the New York Rangers (second from right) celebrates his game winning overtime goal against the New Jersey Devils during a preseason game at the Prudential Center on September 17, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3 in overtime.(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 17: Neal Pionk #44 of the New York Rangers (second from right) celebrates his game winning overtime goal against the New Jersey Devils during a preseason game at the Prudential Center on September 17, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3 in overtime.(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The New York Rangers are back in action. Preseason hockey just wrapped up its first week and we got a good look at the current prospects. Just who will make the cut?

Record: 1-2-0

Scores: NYR @ NJD 4-3 OT, NYR vs PHI 6-4, NYR vs NYI 5-2

New York Rangers hockey has finally returned. Though it’s only preseason, it feels nice to finally be able to watch hockey again.

With so many lineup changes, it is quite strange to see so many open spots and so many rookies to fill them. So many rookies in fact, that there is an absolute log jam at center and on the blue line.

While the Rangers lost two of their three games this week, I don’t think they have looked utterly atrocious. In fact, this is the most fun I have personally had watching hockey in a while. The kids look good. They’re fast, they’re gritty, and yes, relentless.

With such a wide ranging group of players, it’s hard to force chemistry off the bat. Luckily, it is only pre-season. With that said, let’s take a look at some early rankings.