OT: 2022-23 NHL thread….Devils & Rangers & Islanders
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Rangers elephant in the room, they allow opposing defenseman to generate speed through the neutral zone unchecked.
They constantly reverse the puck in their defensive zone leading to turnovers and getting trapped in their own end.
The personnel changes but the song remains the same.
The Rangers will have three world class players on the ice at one time and a damn good player in Trochek, yet I’m betting the trend continues.
They constantly reverse the puck in their defensive zone leading to turnovers and getting trapped in their own end.
The personnel changes but the song remains the same.
The Rangers will have three world class players on the ice at one time and a damn good player in Trochek, yet I’m betting the trend continues.
Yes of course, even some free agents will shock now and again. Just read my list of pending high priced players. I even left off Hamilton and Mercer. Who knows when the cap goes up and by how much.
Now I am a big draft fan, I don't like giving up picks normally. That said, we kept important prospects. Oh and don't discount the Devils recouping a 1st round pick or more even, if extensions don't work out. It is a nice place to be.
MSG is starting a streaming service this summer according to reports.
He’s 1000% out. Rangers said last iight he’ll make his debut Thursday at msg
The Rangers have certainly amassed talent. It remains to be seen whether we can apply the right coaching techniques to maximize the talent we have.FYI, I sound like I do in the game threads for football and basketball and get roasted for it
Can’t help myself
One would think they would value defensemen who can move the puck out of the defensive zone, but just the opposite.
Paul doesn't need to be forced. He likes to go there all by himself & get trapped.Lol-
Pretty simple analogy, when all is said and done it’s what it amounts to.
Kakko protecting the puck but doing 360s in the same spot (give him some credit for keeping it) doesn’t free anyone up or do much to create opportunities.
You’ve got to be skating to open ice or attempting to get away from the walls.
He reminds of Paul being forced to the baseline with no where to go and no one to pass to
They think he is too small and not physical enough. They can’t wrap their head around the idea that if a guy is good at getting the puck out of the defensive zone, there is less need for him to be big and physical.
There’s no one in the lineup you can remove to play Jones over Krup.
The new guy from St Louis is a big body who can skate.
I really think it’s system and coaching philosophy related.
The system does not value relentless puck pressure and is hung up on breaking out in 5 man units.
IMO…it explains why during an opponent’s change and free ice to take…we reverse, sit behind the net let the opponent set up its forecheck instead of taking advantage of the open ice.
Gotta circle back and come out all together like the Russians of 1980
I like what I see from Mikkola so far, but Jones absolutely should have been playing over Harpur.
Jones’ numbers paired with Schneider in a small sample size were much better than Harpur’s. Schneider’s biggest weakness noted since predraft was handling the puck and getting it out of the zone. He doesn’t need to be paired with a big physical guy like himself, he needs to be paired with a puck mover like Lindgren is with Fox and Trouba is with Miller.
Mikkola appears to move pretty well for a big guy, so hopefully that works.
Horrible trade. Vancouver also threw in their 2nd rounder, which will be in the high 30’s.
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Jacob Chychrun just got traded for a 1st and two 2nds, and Detroit got a 1st and a 2nd, for Hronek.
“Won” isn’t a strong enough word.
Jacob Chychrun just got traded for a 1st and two 2nds, and Detroit got a 1st and a 2nd, for Hronek.
Was good to see him having some success. Wish I had tix for tomorrow nights game, should be wild atmoshere
The elephant is sitting squarely in the middle of the room Kyk…you saw it all night long.
Tank had a good game and a great OT goal.
But what is is..
Dawson is part of the untouchable core, 4 more points tonight.
Caught a break with facing their backup goalie and Cale Makar Out
But Devils backup goalie came in relief and earned the “save”
But Devils backup goalie came in relief and earned the “save”
.Good. My nerves are usually shot by Game 3 of a Devils-Rangers series.
They ARE entertaining as hell though.