The lineup for tonight against the Flyers has been revealed:

  • Forward: Matt Puempel, Chris Kreider, Boo Nieves, Paul Carey, Mats Zuccarello, Lias Andersson, Gabriel Fontaine, Rick Nash, Filip Chytil, Pavel Buchnevich, Mika Zibanejad, Vinny Lettieri
  • Defense: Marc Staal, Kevin Shattenkirk, Ryan McDonagh, Brendan Smith, Steve Kampfer, Anthony DeAngelo.
  • Goalie: Henrik Lundqvist, Brandon Halverson

Based on numerous beat writers, the play of Nieves, Andersson, Chytil, and Lettieri has really intrigued the coaching staff. So much so that Steve Zipay noted that JT Miller will start the season on the wing, where he belongs.

Perhaps this is why we didn’t see a trade for a forward, as the Rangers wanted to see what they had internally. There’s a lot of competition, which is always a good thing. I’m intrigued by the possibilities.

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