In the last three years, there hasn't been a buzz around the Knicks, and the Rangers have lacked one for even longer.

The Capitals also played without many injured players, but they brought something the Rangers lacked: poise.

Primeau, a restricted free agent who will be 28 next week, is the type of front-line center the Rangers are lacking.

He is a right wing, a position where the Rangers have lacked depth in recent seasons.

The only thing he and Rangers lacked was a goal, but it was not for the want of trying.

But that dimension is one the Rangers have lacked for years.

Churla plays right wing, a spot where the Rangers lack depth.

Leetch, who seemed hurt by the departure, became the captain and the Rangers lacked fiery leadership.

There has been a lot of talk about the Rangers lacking chemistry and feeling unsettled.

Although the Rangers lack depth at some positions, they are fairly well-stocked on the right side at forward.