Rangers Waive Dylan McIlrath

Today, in an exapmple of their selflimiting foolishness, the Rangers placed Dylan McIlrath on waivers, where he'll either be claimed or report to Hartford. This can be looked at a few ways: first, was selecting Dylan McIlrath 10th overall in a draft loaded with skillsier guys an atavistic grab at a game that no longer existed? Or have have they given AV too much leeway with playing or not playing their key prospects?

While Dylan certainly is a capable old school fighter, he's also developed into a solid defensive player.  If AV had a defensive zone to back up his offense, McIlrath could be outstanding.  But, AV insists on playing man, and he insists on playing some of his worst men.  Thus we have this situation, where once again, it looks like the Rangers are willing to sacrifice young assets for short term goals.  This has been and will be what stops them from winning it all.