The 24-year-old defenseman has not played in a game since Dec. 23 as the additions of Will Borgen and Urho Vaakanainen have put Jones in a difficult position. Some might suggest the Rangers send Jones down to the American Hockey League. Peter Laviolette shot down any possibility of that happening.
"I just try and block it out," Lindgren said via Larry Brooks of the New York Post. "I don't like hearing or seeing my name included in these rumors but I know where I am with my contract and I get it, I'm just trying to do my best, focus on hockey, with what the team needs and try and enjoy it."
After dropping their second straight game, the Rangers have little room for error at this point in the season.
New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette shockingly reveals a few players who have emerged as leaders within the organization, and who could very well become the Rangers next captain.
NY Rangers coach Peter Laviolette shared his thoughts following a 4-0 shutout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden as they ended their homestand at 2-2.
New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette issues statement on fan favourite enforcer Matt Rempe's recent performance since returning from his eight-game suspension.
On Saturday morning, head coach Peter Laviolette praised Will Borgen’s impact on the Rangers. Later on Saturday, The Post confirmed the defenseman had agreed to a five-year, $20.5 million contract extension. Borgen’s size and physicality have helped the team’s defense improve this month, which has led to their stark season turnaround.
The New York Rangers dropped a crucial matchup against the Colorado Avalanche after conceding a late goal in regulation, prompting head coach Peter Laviolette to deliver a stern message to the locker room.
Poor execution and poor puck decisions played a role in the Rangers’ third shutout loss of the season, where the home team fell 4-0 to the Hurricanes.
The Rangers had just killed a penalty to Ryan Lindgren and Vincent Trocheck, at the end of his shift, found himself on a partial breakaway in the final minute, with Carolina defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere chasing him. Trocheck opted not to shoot, but instead tried to drop a pass to a trailing K’Andre Miller. But the pass didn’t get through.
The Rangers fell 4-0 to the Hurricanes on Tuesday. Carolina capitalized on each egregious New York mistake, notching all four goals in that matter. The Rangers surrendered goals in the first minute of the first period and last minute of the second,
Instead, the Rangers frustrated fans at Madison Square Garden and left the ice to the sound of boos following a 4-0 loss to one of the best teams in the Metropolitan Division. "It's tough,