"Scott Morrow's usage is a hot topic because he was one of the prizes in the K'Andre Miller trade. The Rangers got that coveted second 2026 first round pick, but Morrow was no small part of that trade either. Morrow's skill set is similar to Fox's, but of course he's nowhere near as good. Few are as good as Fox, so that's just the reality of the situation. As a right handed puck moving defenseman, Morrow is the natural replacement for Fox in the lineup."
"Braden Schneider will get the top spot alongside Vlad Gavrikov on the top pair, which is also the right move. This is the time for the Rangers to see what Schneider can do in a bigger role with an elite defensive defenseman. It's also an opportunity to showcase Schneider for a trade, should it come to it. Schneider is likely the Rangers best trade chip right now."
Adam Fox's injury creates a significant gap for the Rangers with no immediate, equally capable replacement available. Past internal options like K'Andre Miller, Erik Gustafsson, or Zac Jones previously provided short-term puck-moving support. Scott Morrow, acquired in the Miller trade, offers a similar right-handed puck-moving profile and is viewed by some as the natural fill-in and a PP1 candidate. Others argue Morrow has not yet earned increased minutes, citing shaky play and inconsistent partner Matthew Robertson. Braden Schneider is slotted to play with Vlad Gavrikov on the top pair, offering defensive stability and potential trade value amid lineup adjustments. Mike Sullivan's early power-play decisions have already drawn fan criticism.
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