Mostly like the idea, the only top 6 guy that has been playing well is Buch, although the bottom 6 has really started to gel so I'm not sure how much I'd shake things up.

Why the hell did Buch try to pass in OT?
This place must have been a poopshow last night.
- Fenrir

Buch had a great start, has been relatively mediocre the past few games. Just because he looked mean yesterday doesn’t mean he had a great game. Yeah I said it.

Buch had a great start, has been relatively mediocre the past few games. Just because he looked mean yesterday doesn’t mean he had a great game. Yeah I said it.
- Bean_Dip

I agree, he hasn’t been on the score sheet but the hustle has been there. I think a shake up could do good for everyone

Buch had a great start, has been relatively mediocre the past few games. Just because he looked mean yesterday doesn’t mean he had a great game. Yeah I said it.
- Bean_Dip

Somebody is salty.

Pens tie the game with 18 seconds left against the Isles. Yet another 3 point game in the East.

Pens tie the game with 18 seconds left against the Isles. Yet another 3 point game in the East.
- TC88

These games like that are killers.

Laf is going to be fine. I think we all expected something he isn’t, ie- McDavid or Crosby level. Like old school mentioned, he’ll be a level below that kind of player. Solid two way forward, who we’ll want scoring more then he does lol. He definitely needs better linemates, not sure he can carry a line by himself. His skating worries me a little, he doesn’t have any burst at all to get separation. He’ll need to bulk up over summer, kind of like Kakko had to do to get that, build up his leg muscles

These games like that are killers.
- Slimtj100

Just makes it that much tougher to create separation. 18 loser points in the east, 15 in central, 12 in west and only 6 in the north.

Laf is going to be fine. I think we all expected something he isn’t, ie- McDavid or Crosby level. Like old school mentioned, he’ll be a level below that kind of player. Solid two way forward, who we’ll want scoring more then he does lol. He definitely needs better linemates, not sure he can carry a line by himself. His skating worries me a little, he doesn’t have any burst at all to get separation. He’ll need to bulk up over summer, kind of like Kakko had to do to get that, build up his leg muscles
- Slimtj100

I called out Hughes at the start of the season.
Turns out he put on 14 lbs of muscle and is killing it. Kakko is picking it up and I expect Laf to get his feet wet this year and break out next year for all of the reasons mentioned.

I called out Hughes at the start of the season.
Turns out he put on 14 lbs of muscle and is killing it. Kakko is picking it up and I expect Laf to get his feet wet this year and break out next year for all of the reasons mentioned.
- Fenrir

Also helps that Hughes averages 20 minutes a game and is their #1 center (f/o % in the 30s for what it’s worth). He has looked great though. But I agree Rangers aren’t rushing Laf or Kakko and I think it benefits them in the long run. Both players should have more points this year if it weren’t for our vets slumps but luckily neither are liabilities.

Regarding Laf, hmm, I don't know. He had been pretty hyped up for a few years now. I'm pretty sure I had heard the word "generational" used to describe him, though not everyone agreed. He was certainly on the higher end of hype in terms of #1 picks (compared to, I don't know, RNH, Nico Hischier, etc.). So if he wasn't on the same level of some of those others, I thought he was supposed to be pretty close.

And absolutely maybe he still will be. But I'm not going to lie. I'm a bit concerned and disappointed right now. I HOPE it's because of his linemates. Also, if management agreed that he was a significant cut below those others, maybe they should have, in fact, traded down for Byfield. Or even with Ottawa for the #3 and #5. Hey, guess what? Right now, Stutzle has 4 goals and 2 assists!

Believe me, I'm hoping as much as anyone that this comment doesn't age well!

Regarding Laf, hmm, I don't know. He had been pretty hyped up for a few years now. I'm pretty sure I had heard the word "generational" used to describe him, though not everyone agreed. He was certainly on the higher end of hype in terms of #1 picks (compared to, I don't know, RNH, Nico Hischier, etc.). So if he wasn't on the same level of some of those others, I thought he was supposed to be pretty close.

And absolutely maybe he still will be. But I'm not going to lie. I'm a bit concerned and disappointed right now. I HOPE it's because of his linemates. Also, if management agreed that he was a significant cut below those others, maybe they should have, in fact, traded down for Byfield. Or even with Ottawa for the #3 and #5. Hey, guess what? Right now, Stutzle has 4 goals and 2 assists!

Believe me, I'm hoping as much as anyone that this comment doesn't age well!
- js10

Again with this ridiculous Stutzle bs

Peel back the onion and you see that he’s a defensive liability and half his points came in one game.

But yeah, sure, Stutzle was the right pick

Somebody is salty.
- Fenrir

One of those weeks

Again with this ridiculous Stutzle bs

Peel back the onion and you see that he’s a defensive liability and half his points came in one game.

But yeah, sure, Stutzle was the right pick
- Bean_Dip

Did I say that? But would you really rather have 1 point than 6?

My real point was that some here seem to be basically saying "oh, he was never supposed to be THAT good." I strongly supported holding onto the pick on the basis that he WOULD be "that good." If management believed that he was significantly below some of those other #1 picks, maybe such trades should have been considered.

Again, I'm not saying he's garbage so put him on waivers or that he's Alexandre Daigle 2.0, but what can I say? That he's off to a great start and that I'm just as thrilled with the pick as the day they won the draft lottery? How can I?

More possible bad news: Chytil was added to NHL COVID protocol list.....

One of those weeks


- Bean_Dip

This turns me on immensely

This turns me on immensely
- mdw7413

Par for the course. You big GILF hunter.

More possible bad news: Chytil was added to NHL COVID protocol list.....
- TommyGTrain

Well thanks for the that. This weekend is going to suck now.

Well thanks for the that. This weekend is going to suck now.
- NYRCeph

That does indeed suck.
I have a feeling it won't have a great effect on his return date. But, will certainly have an effect on the manner in which he returns. I was really excited by his play this year. (not in a mdw kind of way)

This turns me on immensely
- mdw7413

Is it the skin, the tongue, or the ice pop that gets you going? Combo of all three? Maybe the specs or the parted, white hair?

anybody see that last night?

That does indeed suck.
I have a feeling it won't have a great effect on his return date. But, will certainly have an effect on the manner in which he returns. I was really excited by his play this year. (not in a mdw kind of way)

- Tonybere

Yep. It won't be the last Ranger in COVID protocol. I am more concerned of the absence disrupting his confidence and development for a young player. Some players come back from injury in a rut.

sounds like they are changing the lottery rules because of the Rangers

new blog up

sounds like they are changing the lottery rules because of the Rangers
- jimbro83

I don't feel it's because of NY. The system just hasn't ever been right and an overhaul is long overdue. It has always been asinine that the last place team has such a miniscule chance of getting first pick.
The funny part is going to be when they go ahead with their changes and then we win the lottery again anyway!!

Is it the skin, the tongue, or the ice pop that gets you going? Combo of all three? Maybe the specs or the parted, white hair?
- Bean_Dip

The icepop and the tomboy haircut