Jan Levine: NYR 4 WPG 1, Kreider with two, Zib with goal/assist, Igor stops 45, 11F/7D Three wins in a row, five of seven, 8-2-1 last 11

The lineup decision is puzzling, only thing I can think of is Lindgren has looked a bit beat up the last few weeks and took that nasty shot off the knee when Shesty had to help him to the bench. Maybe GG was worried Lindgren wouldn’t be able to play the full 60 and wanted another dman in the lineup just in case?

The lineup decision is puzzling, only thing I can think of is Lindgren has looked a bit beat up the last few weeks and took that nasty shot off the knee when Shesty had to help him to the bench. Maybe GG was worried Lindgren wouldn’t be able to play the full 60 and wanted another dman in the lineup just in case?
- nyrangers9479

Looked to me like a lineup that’s expecting a couple of trades soon

That was such an easy win. I know it was 45 shots but they cruised through that thing.

Looked to me like a lineup that’s expecting a couple of trades soon

That was such an easy win. I know it was 45 shots but they cruised through that thing.
- jimbro83

if not for all those penalties, this game is a very lopsided win and probably a shutout.

Looked to me like a lineup that’s expecting a couple of trades soon

That was such an easy win. I know it was 45 shots but they cruised through that thing.
- jimbro83

Talk about a team that needs to rip it up and make some wholesale changes. Winnipeg looks like a team that’s going nowhere fast.

Talk about a team that needs to rip it up and make some wholesale changes. Winnipeg looks like a team that’s going nowhere fast.
- Awolff9

Definitely. Lot of talent there, and a lot of expensive players too.

They need big shakeup.

Talk about a team that needs to rip it up and make some wholesale changes. Winnipeg looks like a team that’s going nowhere fast.
- Awolff9

Id be happy to take a few players from them.

Id be happy to take a few players from them.
- aecliptic

I dont think they need the pending UFA dumps as much as they need some major changes

their blueline is waaaaay too expensive for a team so easy to play against

So that Shayna person made an article about Lafreniere and Hughes, comparing them season to season. So many Rangers fans 100% still labeling Laf a bust despite his uptick in play. She even detailed how he has been deployed around a 1/3 less with less than half the power play time that Hughes has received.


Why do these people even watch the games? Just pick another team.

So that Shayna person made an article about Lafreniere and Hughes, comparing them season to season. So many Rangers fans 100% still labeling Laf a bust despite his uptick in play. She even detailed how he has been deployed around a 1/3 less with less than half the power play time that Hughes has received.


Why do these people even watch the games? Just pick another team.
- JRR1285

The dude has zero PP points...ZERO. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut but he just gets so little time. I think he is a good player who will continue to develop. He may never be flashy like Hughes but he probably won't be a turnover machine and will actually look like a grownup.

The dude has zero PP points...ZERO. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut but he just gets so little time. I think he is a good player who will continue to develop. He may never be flashy like Hughes but he probably won't be a turnover machine and will actually look like a grownup.
- climbdenali12

We have not even seen Lafreniere's best. People thought he looked slow, not the case anymore. He's also being forced to play his off wing. There were going to be some growing pains.

Once again it bears repeating. Most recent top picks are heading to disaster teams. Laf and Kakko came to teams where there were established high end veterans. It has stunted their growth 100%.

So that Shayna person made an article about Lafreniere and Hughes, comparing them season to season. So many Rangers fans 100% still labeling Laf a bust despite his uptick in play. She even detailed how he has been deployed around a 1/3 less with less than half the power play time that Hughes has received.


Why do these people even watch the games? Just pick another team.
- JRR1285

no way, Shayna wrote a fancy stats article, well color me shocked

no way, Shayna wrote a fancy stats article, well color me shocked
- jimbro83

Yeah and her fancy stat army of simp followers had their pitch forks out for Laf.

Do you think Tom jerks it to her while he asphyxiates himself with a noose?

Yeah and her fancy stat army of simp followers had their pitch forks out for Laf.

Do you think Tom jerks it to her while he asphyxiates himself with a noose?
- JRR1285

definitely!

Tom, I know you are reading!

definitely!

Tom, I know you are reading!
- jimbro83

He's never coming back. Isn't he still banned?

He's never coming back. Isn't he still banned?
- JRR1285

ban ends in June, and I pissed him off so bad on twitter that he promises to come back and raise holy hell once the ban ends

ban ends in June, and I pissed him off so bad on twitter that he promises to come back and raise holy hell once the ban ends
- jimbro83

The shots on goal did not depict the flow of that game, at no point was I worried they were going to lose that game.

Wasnt really impressed with any of the Pegs players, but the Rangers dominated that game. I really only noticed Adam Lowry and Conner. I think Copp might be a good add but watching last nights game didnt really inspire any excitement.

The shots on goal did not depict the flow of that game, at no point was I worried they were going to lose that game.

Wasnt really impressed with any of the Pegs players, but the Rangers dominated that game. I really only noticed Adam Lowry and Conner. I think Copp might be a good add but watching last nights game didnt really inspire any excitement.
- tbreinold

Dubois was noticeable, dominant on faceoffs and he plays a feisty game

I agree on Copp, I'll take him for right price but I'm not dying for him by any means

he'd certainly help the bottom 6, no question though

The shots on goal did not depict the flow of that game, at no point was I worried they were going to lose that game.

Wasnt really impressed with any of the Pegs players, but the Rangers dominated that game. I really only noticed Adam Lowry and Conner. I think Copp might be a good add but watching last nights game didnt really inspire any excitement.
- tbreinold

PLD really stood out to me on the jets. Elhers and Connor are good but pld would do wonders with Panarin again

PLD really stood out to me on the jets. Elhers and Connor are good but pld would do wonders with Panarin again
- nyrangers2

no way Rangers are going to make a play for Dubois, he's a RFA this summer bound to get to 9 mil a year range

The lineup decision is puzzling, only thing I can think of is Lindgren has looked a bit beat up the last few weeks and took that nasty shot off the knee when Shesty had to help him to the bench. Maybe GG was worried Lindgren wouldn’t be able to play the full 60 and wanted another dman in the lineup just in case?
- nyrangers9479

I thought it was likely because of Lindgren being banged up coinciding with the start of a week-long road trip.
I thought RL55 looked like he could use a few maintenance days at times.
Still don't understand how they have that big of a shake up to the line up and Hunt is still glued to Bread and Butter.
I saw one shift, or maybe during transition, that Johnny Brodway was out with them. I could get behind that combo!

I thought it was likely because of Lindgren being banged up coinciding with the start of a week-long road trip.
I thought RL55 looked like he could use a few maintenance days at times.
Still don't understand how they have that big of a shake up to the line up and Hunt is still glued to Bread and Butter.
I saw one shift, or maybe during transition, that Johnny Brodway was out with them. I could get behind that combo!
- Tonybere

I agree, Hunt needs to be taken off that line even though he seems less out of place lately. There is still just too much of a skill gap between him and the other two guys on that line.

I agree, Hunt needs to be taken off that line even though he seems less out of place lately. There is still just too much of a skill gap between him and the other two guys on that line.
- JRR1285

I felt like last night was his best game with that line. And, that was because I counted about 3 "decent" plays. Far from good enough to justify his presence on that line.

I thought it was likely because of Lindgren being banged up coinciding with the start of a week-long road trip.
I thought RL55 looked like he could use a few maintenance days at times.
Still don't understand how they have that big of a shake up to the line up and Hunt is still glued to Bread and Butter.
I saw one shift, or maybe during transition, that Johnny Brodway was out with them. I could get behind that combo!
- Tonybere

until they acquire someone, who would you put there?