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mdw7413
New York Rangers
Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro
Joined: 12.13.2013

Nov 13 @ 10:56 AM ET
I'm bicentennial brah
- jimbo83

Brukie
New York Rangers
Location: Putnam, NY
Joined: 06.14.2011

Nov 13 @ 10:58 AM ET
no
- jimbo83


Yes

Take the higher draft pick.

And no playing a few games in the playoffs doesnt constitute getting playoff experience. They arent expected to win so they dont have any pressure. They will probably lose in the first round and will not experience any type of grind. You gained playoff experience by grinding it out and playing those tough games. Playimng a few games and losing isnt anything but losing.
jimbo83
New York Rangers
Location: LETS GO RANGERS, NY
Joined: 06.27.2007

Nov 13 @ 10:59 AM ET
Yes

Take the higher draft pick.

And no playing a few games in the playoffs doesnt constitute getting playoff experience. They arent expected to win so they dont have any pressure. They will probably lose in the first round and will not experience any type of grind. You gained playoff experience by grinding it out and playing those tough games. Playimng a few games and losing isnt anything but losing.

- Brukie


no
Brukie
New York Rangers
Location: Putnam, NY
Joined: 06.14.2011

Nov 13 @ 11:01 AM ET
no
- jimbo83


Typical
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Nov 13 @ 11:01 AM ET
Yes

Take the higher draft pick.

And no playing a few games in the playoffs doesnt constitute getting playoff experience. They arent expected to win so they dont have any pressure. They will probably lose in the first round and will not experience any type of grind. You gained playoff experience by grinding it out and playing those tough games. Playimng a few games and losing isnt anything but losing.

- Brukie

Drafting someone at pick 7-10 who takes 4 years to develop then maybe becomes a bust anyway doesn't do anything either
jimbo83
New York Rangers
Location: LETS GO RANGERS, NY
Joined: 06.27.2007

Nov 13 @ 11:03 AM ET
Typical
- Brukie


Tonybere
New York Rangers
Location: ON
Joined: 02.04.2016

Nov 13 @ 11:07 AM ET
Typical
- Brukie


Maybe, but he's right.
Even getting swept gives these kids 4 games (5% of a regular season schedule) of experience in a type of game they have never played before. Playoff hockey is far different from reg. season. And NHL playoffs are far different from AHL, CHL, SEL or any other type they may have played.
I would call that valuable experience.
On top of that, they would only be a handful of picks below where they might have been if not making the playoffs. And we still have a full cupboard of assets to move up in the draft if desired.
jimbo83
New York Rangers
Location: LETS GO RANGERS, NY
Joined: 06.27.2007

Nov 13 @ 11:07 AM ET
Maybe, but he's right.
Even getting swept gives these kids 4 games (5% of a regular season schedule) of experience in a type of game they have never played before. Playoff hockey is far different from reg. season. And NHL playoffs are far different from AHL, CHL, SEL or any other type they may have played.
I would call that valuable experience.
On top of that, they would only be a handful of picks below where they might have been if not making the playoffs. And we still have a full cupboard of assets to move up in the draft if desired.

- Tonybere


you are talking to a guy who still throws a fit that we signed Panarin
mdw7413
New York Rangers
Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro
Joined: 12.13.2013

Nov 13 @ 11:09 AM ET
Yes

Take the higher draft pick.

And no playing a few games in the playoffs doesnt constitute getting playoff experience. They arent expected to win so they dont have any pressure. They will probably lose in the first round and will not experience any type of grind. You gained playoff experience by grinding it out and playing those tough games. Playimng a few games and losing isnt anything but losing.

- Brukie


It has nothing to do with playoff experience. Put yourself in that spot. You are 18-20 yr old kid and despite what the experts said you made it to the playoffs. You wouldn't be excited, that wouldn't be a moment where you look and say damn we got a core here thats growing together? Or would you be like " this is dumb, we aren't that good and are gonna lose in the 1st round."
eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Nov 13 @ 11:09 AM ET
It has nothing to do with playoff experience. Put yourself in that spot. You are 18-20 yr old kid and despite what the experts said you made it to the playoffs. You wouldn't be excited, that wouldn't be a moment where you look and say damn we got a core here thats growing together? Or would you be like " this is dumb, we aren't that good and are gonna lose in the 1st round."
- mdw7413

climbdenali12
New York Rangers
Location: MSG sec 226 Row 17 Seats 23-24
Joined: 11.18.2008

Nov 13 @ 11:10 AM ET
Yes

Take the higher draft pick.

And no playing a few games in the playoffs doesnt constitute getting playoff experience. They arent expected to win so they dont have any pressure. They will probably lose in the first round and will not experience any type of grind. You gained playoff experience by grinding it out and playing those tough games. Playimng a few games and losing isnt anything but losing.

- Brukie


Their grind will be getting into and maintaining a playoff position. Whatever happens in the playoffs will add to but not take away from that experience.

I think the worst thing for the Rangers would be for them to cemented into that non-playoff team/non lottery team.
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Nov 13 @ 11:10 AM ET
you are talking to a guy who still throws a fit that we signed Panarin
- jimbo83

Usually I don't care but I am still mind boggled that the Rangers are 6-1-2 over their last 8 games, most of which without their top center. The younger players keep gaining experience and are playing better and the structure is slowly getting more consistent. Yet some people just want them to lose and are upset some fans want them to win. MIND BOGGLED
Pete V
New York Rangers
Location: Troy, MI
Joined: 05.16.2007

Nov 13 @ 11:11 AM ET
Drafting someone at pick 7-10 who takes 4 years to develop then maybe becomes a bust anyway doesn't do anything either
- TPC


I don't think the difference between drafting in the 7-10 slots and the 15-17 slots makes enough of a difference to hope that they miss the playoffs. The Rangers have drafted a whole heap of prospects over the last several years. They will add another in next year's first round (probably). Hell, sometimes they guy that you wanted to draft at 8 falls to 15.
mdw7413
New York Rangers
Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro
Joined: 12.13.2013

Nov 13 @ 11:12 AM ET

- eichiefs9





I would lose my poop if I was Kakko, Fox, Lindgren and somehow made it to the playoffs. In saying all this, I don't think they make it, but hell it would probably be the best thing for these kids if they did.
TPC
New York Rangers
Location: Bucks County, PA
Joined: 01.18.2008

Nov 13 @ 11:14 AM ET
I don't think the difference between drafting in the 7-10 slots and the 15-17 slots makes enough of a difference to hope that they miss the playoffs. The Rangers have drafted a whole heap of prospects over the last several years. They will add another in next year's first round (probably). Hell, sometimes they guy that you wanted to draft at 8 falls to 15.
- Pete V

Exactly...the draft is so random anyway when you are picking after pick 4
mdw7413
New York Rangers
Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro
Joined: 12.13.2013

Nov 13 @ 11:15 AM ET
Exactly...the draft is so random anyway when you are picking after pick 4
- TPC


I just don't want the 9th pick
Pete V
New York Rangers
Location: Troy, MI
Joined: 05.16.2007

Nov 13 @ 11:17 AM ET
Exactly...the draft is so random anyway when you are picking after pick 4
- TPC


In the same draft they drafted Anderson at 7 and Chytil at 21 or so. I think most people would bet now on Chytil being the better player long term. There are countless examples, but this is just one from recent history. Now if someone could guaranty us a top 4 pick, maybe I would feel differently.
climbdenali12
New York Rangers
Location: MSG sec 226 Row 17 Seats 23-24
Joined: 11.18.2008

Nov 13 @ 11:21 AM ET
In the same draft they drafted Anderson at 7 and Chytil at 21 or so. I think most people would bet now on Chytil being the better player long term. There are countless examples, but this is just one from recent history. Now if someone could guaranty us a top 4 pick, maybe I would feel differently.
- Pete V


You also have to factor in what was given up to gain the "playoff experience"

If all you gave up was hard work and dedication all is positive.

If the organization trades away assets, then you can start to question whether it was worth it.
mdw7413
New York Rangers
Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro
Joined: 12.13.2013

Nov 13 @ 11:25 AM ET
You also have to factor in what was given up to gain the "playoff experience"

If all you gave up was hard work and dedication all is positive.

If the organization trades away assets, then you can start to question whether it was worth it.

- climbdenali12


Great point

Brukie
New York Rangers
Location: Putnam, NY
Joined: 06.14.2011

Nov 13 @ 11:38 AM ET
It has nothing to do with playoff experience. Put yourself in that spot. You are 18-20 yr old kid and despite what the experts said you made it to the playoffs. You wouldn't be excited, that wouldn't be a moment where you look and say damn we got a core here thats growing together? Or would you be like " this is dumb, we aren't that good and are gonna lose in the 1st round."
- mdw7413


They will not have to say anything because they will not make the playoffs.
Brukie
New York Rangers
Location: Putnam, NY
Joined: 06.14.2011

Nov 13 @ 11:39 AM ET
you are talking to a guy who still throws a fit that we signed Panarin
- jimbo83


And your point is?
jimbo83
New York Rangers
Location: LETS GO RANGERS, NY
Joined: 06.27.2007

Nov 13 @ 11:40 AM ET
And your point is?
- Brukie


that point would be it's senseless for somebody to attempt to have an intelligent hockey conservation with you

having a fit everytime you see Panarin wearing a Ranger sweater is ground for being admitted to Bellevue
Tonybere
New York Rangers
Location: ON
Joined: 02.04.2016

Nov 13 @ 11:44 AM ET
Usually I don't care but I am still mind boggled that the Rangers are 6-1-2 over their last 8 games, most of which without their top center. The younger players keep gaining experience and are playing better and the structure is slowly getting more consistent. Yet some people just want them to lose and are upset some fans want them to win. MIND BOGGLED
- TPC


Not to mention calling for the head of the coach who has instilled the current work ethic and accountability that is starting to pay dividends.
Tonybere
New York Rangers
Location: ON
Joined: 02.04.2016

Nov 13 @ 11:44 AM ET
And your point is?
- Brukie


Solid argument!
mdw7413
New York Rangers
Location: I would rather see a dudes hairy balls than his hairy feet-Jimbro
Joined: 12.13.2013

Nov 13 @ 11:47 AM ET
They will not have to say anything because they will not make the playoffs.
- Brukie


So you won't answer the question.
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