ONE WEEK INTO THE REGULAR SEASON

NUMBER FOUR, MICHAEL DEL ZOTTO. Thats all we need to know right now. Del Zotto has transformed the klunky , hands of stone, Rangers defensemen into a confident, keep your head up, look for an outlet pass, contribute to the offense, defense corp. Along with NUMBER NINETY SEVEN, MATT GILROY, opponents have learned that you can no longer flood the Ranger zone with reckless abandon, and be sure that you will not suffer an odd man rush against. Thats all Ranger fans need to know for now. Yes, the third and fourth line are beefier and can stand toe to toe in front and on the cycle. Marion Gaborik makes some very deceptive plays, and Chris Higgins is tougher than I thought he was. But the the defense is the story up to know.