Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesAs far as The Maven is concerned there's no NHL law that says we can't rate the five best Rangers after the first four days; so let's do it.
1. IGOR SHESTERKIN: The highest-paid NHL goalie has played his first three games as if he's the best goalie in the league. (Okay, it's a teeny-weeny sample. but so what?)
2. ADAM FOX: Nobody is preparing another Norris Trophy for the bagel salesman; but his good start is encouraging, to say the least.
3. MIKA ZIBANEJAD: Somebody must have whispered into the ear of The People's Non-Choice. The message: WAKE UP. So far, so decent.
4. NOAH LABA: The pride of Northville, Michigan – across the street from Southville – has taken a splendid training camp into The Show and is showing well.
5. J.T. MILLER: The rust is gone and the captain is producing some vim and vigor. Next up is the vitality!