He is Strome with great faceoff ability. Though I think Strome had better vision and awareness.
- JRR1285

I probably like him more than most here, despite his $$$ that we're stuck with. You're right though, he is Strome taking dumber penalties. He has to be more aware in OT.

It was special teams all night. I'd honestly say maybe he should be on PP2 over Cuylle.
- JRR1285

I like that theyre trying Cuylle on the PP. Kid can shoot.

I like that theyre trying Cuylle on the PP. Kid can shoot.
- aecliptic

I don't hate it either but it could be a different look for that unit. I like Cuylle a lot.

Anyone know the last defenseman to have a 20 goal season for the Rangers? I’m not sure who it is. Fox has a chance tho. He’s got 3 already

800k

Its fine for what hes getting paid
- aecliptic

You're right. I've been a Wheeler fan and thought it was a good pickup though I expected more out of him. We were against the cap so he was the best player available for what money we had so I retract my statement.

I probably like him more than most here, despite his $$$ that we're stuck with. You're right though, he is Strome taking dumber penalties. He has to be more aware in OT.
- Fenrir

He's very frustrating at times. The O-zone penalties are at another level. I know Strome took some dumb penalties but they weren't always in the offensive zone like Trocheck's tend to be lately.

Anyone know the last defenseman to have a 20 goal season for the Rangers? I’m not sure who it is. Fox has a chance tho. He’s got 3 already
- Slimtj100

Zubov?

Leetch had 20g several times.

You're right. I've been a Wheeler fan and thought it was a good pickup though I expected more out of him. We were against the cap so he was the best player available for what money we had so I retract my statement.
- Fenrir

He joined a team after playing with ATL/Win for 12 seasons. I think he'll work out overall. Learning a new system etc.

I don't hate it either but it could be a different look for that unit. I like Cuylle a lot.
- JRR1285

He's been really good so far, been thrilled with his play.

He joined a team after playing with ATL/Win for 12 seasons. I think he'll work out overall. Learning a new system etc.
- JRR1285

At the end of the day hes a cheap, veteran placeholder for Othmann

At the end of the day hes a cheap, veteran placeholder for Othmann
- aecliptic

Best way to look at it.

He's very frustrating at times. The O-zone penalties are at another level. I know Strome took some dumb penalties but they weren't always in the offensive zone like Trocheck's tend to be lately.
- JRR1285

This. They aren't even "good penalties" like Bread took tonight. The brain farts are infuriating.

I like that theyre trying Cuylle on the PP. Kid can shoot.
- aecliptic

probably an unpopular opinion but I think I would tweak the lines. Have Kakko move down with Trocheck and Cuylle, have Wheeler or Vesey skate with Kreider and Zib. They aren’t generating much 5 on 5 that line, both lines really. The Chytil line has been terrific 5 on 5 for the most part.

Really no matter how you see it the rangers have 3 strong lines no matter who’s on them. Just would like to see them all get rolling at the same time

At the end of the day hes a cheap, veteran placeholder for Othmann
- aecliptic

Yeah. Looking forward to that next season.

probably an unpopular opinion but I think I would tweak the lines. Have Kakko move down with Trocheck and Cuylle, have Wheeler or Vesey skate with Kreider and Zib. They’re generating much 5 on 5 that line, both lines really. The Chytil line has been terrific 5 on 5 for the most part.

Really no matter how you see it the rangers have 3 strong lines no matter who’s on them. Just would like to see them all get rolling at the same time
- Slimtj100

Im just not sure Wheeler has the speed to keep up with Kreider and Zib.

probably an unpopular opinion but I think I would tweak the lines. Have Kakko move down with Trocheck and Cuylle, have Wheeler or Vesey skate with Kreider and Zib. They’re generating much 5 on 5 that line, both lines really. The Chytil line has been terrific 5 on 5 for the most part.

Really no matter how you see it the rangers have 3 strong lines no matter who’s on them. Just would like to see them all get rolling at the same time
- Slimtj100

(frank) off with Vesey in the top 6. He's exactly where he belongs when they're healthy.

Chytil was Jekyll and Hyde tonight.

Im just not sure Wheeler has the speed to keep up with Kreider and Zib.
- aecliptic

Neither does Kakko lol

Neither does Kakko lol
- Slimtj100

Kakko isn't slow. It's only a matter of time before that line gets going.

Neither does Kakko lol
- Slimtj100

Honestly, I feel like its only a matter of time before Othmann gets called up. He can keep up with them.

(frank) off with Vesey in the top 6. He's exactly where he belongs when they're healthy.

Chytil was Jekyll and Hyde tonight.
- JRR1285

I just think my Kakko swap really makes that line better. Wheeler can hang on a top line, it’s worth a shot

Im just not sure Wheeler has the speed to keep up with Kreider and Zib.
- aecliptic

He almost said as much during an interview a few games back that he was pushed to be faster by Cuylle.

Honestly, I feel like its only a matter of time before Othmann gets called up. He can keep up with them.
- aecliptic

Who comes out to give Othmann meaningful minutes?

Honestly, I feel like its only a matter of time before Othmann gets called up. He can keep up with them.
- aecliptic

I really hope so. I think he’s better than Kakko and maybe even Laf when all said and done. He looks made for NY and stardom. I just feel it with him.

He almost said as much during an interview a few games back that he was pushed to be faster by Cuylle.
- Fenrir

Id try Cuylle with them, but then someone ends up on their off wing which isnt good either.