The trade deadline has come and gone. The Rangers added solid complementary pieces in Jack Roslovic and Alex Wennberg, who will both play tonight. While we may not see what the true ceiling of this team is after one game, we will get an idea of what some semblance of roster balance looks like, the first time since October.
As a reminder, it’s exceedingly rare for trade deadline acquisitions to jump right in and be difference makers. Even Vladimir Tarasenko needed an adjustment period. It’s a new system, new linemates, a new locker room, and a lot of change in a short period of time. The good news is that neigher Roslovic nor Wennberg are expected to be “the” guy, so there’s less pressure.
The Blues are a bit of a soft landing spot, but they are still pretty good up fromt. Jordan Kyrou torched the Rangers in their last meeting, so buttoning up on defense is priority one.
Blues Lines (unconfirmed)
Brandon Saad-Robert Thomas-Jordan Kyrou
Jake Neighbours-Brayden Schenn-Pavel Buchnevich
Zac Bolduc-Kevin Hayes-Kasperi Kapanen
Alexey Toropchenko-Oskar Sundqvist-Nathan Walker
Nick Leddy-Colton Parayko
Torey Krug-Justin Faulk
Marco Scandella-Scott Perunovich
Jordan Binnington gets the start.
Rangers Lines
Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Alexis Lafreniere
Chris Kreider-Mika Zibanejad-Jack Roslovic
Will Cuylle-Alex Wennberg-Kaapo Kakko
Jimmy Vesey-Barclay Goodrow-Matt Rempe
Ryan Lindgren-Adam Fox
K’Andre Miller-Braden Schneider
Zac Jones-Erik Gustafsson
Igor Shesterkin gets the start
Injuries: Filip Chytil (concussion), Blake Wheeler (leg), Jacob Trouba (lower body)
Crazy Prediction: Both new guys score.
Game time is 730pm.
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