JONES GOOD BUT RANGERS BAD START
In the New York Rangers’ preseason opener Sunday, Zac Jones was as solid as his teammates on defense were shaky. The Richmonder (Glen Allen) played a regular shift, also served at the left point on the power play and, as usual, moved the puck well against homestanding Boston which won 3-0. For the most part, Jones was paired with Braden Schneider who was saved from a give-away score by veteran goaltender Jonathan Quick. An errant pass by Ben Harpur, like Jones a left-handed defender, led directly to the Bruins’ second goal. Quick, signed to back up Igor Shesterkin, allowed a bad goal to open the scoring. As expected, neither team used many players expected to be regulars. Forward Alexis LaFreniere, a former top overall draft choice, suited up for New York and was used at the right point on the power play. The last holdover free agent to sign a new contract, he reportedly could be traded if he can’t prove to new coach Pet...