Like a champagne room?
- mdw7413

Same vibe

Just checked recent pictures, they don’t do it anymore.

Well, the Rangers aren't being influenced by luck according to this (not so sure about that )

But they are also sporting a very low shooting percentage and are getting severely outshot. If they can normalize their shooting percentage and stop getting outshot consistently they could be in business.
- JRR1285

Think if the lines settle in and everyone starts playing to their potential, especially some of the vets, they are good to go.

Same vibe

Just checked recent pictures, they don’t do it anymore.
- TC88

Think if the lines settle in and everyone starts playing to their potential, especially some of the vets, they are good to go.
- mdw7413

"if we stop doing things wrong and start doing them right we're in business"

I was the conductor of the Fast hype train and even I agree Goodrow is a better player.

Quickie has a slight edge on the forecheck, but that’s about it. I like Goodrow’s all around game more.
- Bean_Dip

Ahem.
I still have coal on my hands from keeping that train going!!!
Quickie's edge lies in hockey IQ. If he had 10% more talent, he'd be making over $5M per year.

"if we stop doing things wrong and start doing them right we're in business"
- picklerick

Kind of. I still give them leeway for awhile. They got a bunch of new players and coaches.

Yes but not in years. The arena is way too big for an AHL crowd so it feels oddly empty in there. At one point they hung a black curtain around the upper deck to make it feel more intimate but not sure if it’s still there. Jealous the Islanders got Bridgeport. Short beer lines though!

If you go would be curious to hear about your experience. Seems like a good season to catch a game.
- TC88

The curtain is still there, I was there 2 weeks ago for the US/Canada womens game.

Think if the lines settle in and everyone starts playing to their potential, especially some of the vets, they are good to go.
- mdw7413

I feel like the possession thing HAS to come around. Once that happens the shots will naturally go up for and come down against.

The 5v5 shooting percentage is pretty bad too.

Ahem.
I still have coal on my hands from keeping that train going!!!
Quickie's edge lies in hockey IQ. If he had 10% more talent, he'd be making over $5M per year.
- Tonybere

Yeah but he has the talent where he should be the one loading the coal.

Do they track that? How much time you are in your own zone and your opponents? I have a feeling its not as bad as it seems. I'm probably wrong though
- mdw7413

They don't track exactly that, but they do track high-danger goals for/against.

The Rangers are dead last in the league in HDGF%

"if we stop doing things wrong and start doing them right we're in business"
- picklerick

Well essentially, yeah. The talent level on the team is high enough that if they can fix the systemic issues (or have a system) it should all work out. It's not like they would need to play a flawless system as if they are devoid of star power.

They don't track exactly that, but they do track high-danger goals for/against.

The Rangers are dead last in the league in HDGF%


- eichiefs9

They're dead last in a lot of categories.

They're dead last in a lot of categories.
- JRR1285

Not HDCF%

They're second-to-last in that one

Has anyone gone to the XL center for a Wolfpack game? Thinking of taking my wife and daughter.
- JRR1285

Would highly recommend January 2nd game ---- Postgame Skate:

Bring your own skates, check them in at the door and they hold them for you.
After game is over, retrieve your skates and go into locker room. They set up a table of hot chocolate and cookies for kids. Players used to interact with fans ( not sure how they will do it with COVID ). Go out and skate with your kids and select players. VERY FUN!

Compared to Rangers prices, the tickets are super cheap too!

Not HDCF%

They're second-to-last in that one
- eichiefs9

The only stat I care about is points and they're like 5th in that one.

The only stat I care about is points and they're like 5th in that one.
- JRR1285

They played the most games (tied for that anyway) in the league though

OK I'm done, back to the shadows

Well essentially, yeah. The talent level on the team is high enough that if they can fix the systemic issues (or have a system) it should all work out. It's not like they would need to play a flawless system since they are devoid of star power.
- JRR1285

This is why i think GG is a big part of the problem. Is his style meant for an overachieving, scrappy team with not much in the way of elite playmakers? I still have no idea what the team's identity is SUPPOSED to be with him at the helm but maybe that's where he's been successful (beginning of his FLA and VGK tenures)? All i know is i watch and for long stretches i see almost nothing generated from our offense. Even in our "rebuild" phase our offense was our strength.

The curtain is still there, I was there 2 weeks ago for the US/Canada womens game.
- Brukie

Ok good, was starting to think I might have made that up

They don't track exactly that, but they do track high-danger goals for/against.

The Rangers are dead last in the league in HDGF%


- eichiefs9

They played the most games (tied for that anyway) in the league though

OK I'm done, back to the shadows
- eichiefs9

Shut up, damn.

Would highly recommend January 2nd game ---- Postgame Skate:

Bring your own skates, check them in at the door and they hold them for you.
After game is over, retrieve your skates and go into locker room. They set up a table of hot chocolate and cookies for kids. Players used to interact with fans ( not sure how they will do it with COVID ). Go out and skate with your kids and select players. VERY FUN!

Compared to Rangers prices, the tickets are super cheap too!
- TommyGTrain

Looks interesting. Maybe we'll go to both games.

This is why i think GG is a big part of the problem. Is his style meant for an overachieving, scrappy team with not much in the way of elite playmakers? I still have no idea what the team's identity is SUPPOSED to be with him at the helm but maybe that's where he's been successful (beginning of his FLA and VGK tenures)? All i know is i watch and for long stretches i see almost nothing generated from our offense. Even in our "rebuild" phase our offense was our strength.
- picklerick

Yeah, this is where I'm at a loss.

I just want to reiterate. We were absolutely blasting DQ last year when it looked like the system was mind reading. They turned it around. This team is not in a hole to start the season so I have a lot more confidence in them figuring it out and staying in the playoff picture.

Yeah, this is where I'm at a loss.

I just want to reiterate. We were absolutely blasting DQ last year when it looked like the system was mind reading. They turned it around. This team is not in a hole to start the season so I have a lot more confidence in them figuring it out and staying in the playoff picture.
- JRR1285

i had my issues with DQ too but at least they could score.

The curtain is still there, I was there 2 weeks ago for the US/Canada womens game.
- Brukie

Nice!! I bet that was a cool atmosphere.
I'm still hoping with fingers crossed that my buddy's daughter will be in the Canadian net in a couple years!!

The curtain is still there, I was there 2 weeks ago for the US/Canada womens game.
- Brukie

Is the surrounding area still Cracktown? Haven't been up there in years.