Rangers plan to give Juuso Parssinen ‘significant’ chance to solve longstanding third-line problem
The New York Rangers have long wrestled with building a solid third line, but new head coach Mike Sullivan is shaking things up. With Mika Zibanejad likely starting the season on the right wing alongside J.T. Miller in the top six, the team needs a reliable center to lead that third unit and make it tough on both ends of the ice.
Sullivan has his eyes on Juuso Parssinen for the job. The 24-year-old Finnish forward signed a two-year deal with the Rangers this summer, and the coach plans to give him a real shot at earning the spot during training camp.
“I see the third line building its own identity on our team—one we can count on for smart, dependable play,” Sullivan said as camp kicked off. He wants that group to handle tough defensive draws against top opponents, shut down attacks if they lose the faceoff, and push the puck forward to create chances and control the game. That kind of momentum could set up the Rangers’ stars for big offensive plays.
Parssinen’s chance comes at a perfect time for the Blueshirts, who are aiming to strengthen their lineup depth in the NHL. Fans are watching closely to see if he can deliver the two-way reliability Sullivan craves.
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