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I think it’s clear Trocheck should be the 3rd line center on this team moving forward. Which means they need to find another top 6 center this summer if zib is a full time wing or moved

I think it’s clear Trocheck should be the 3rd line center on this team moving forward. Which means they need to find another top 6 center this summer if zib is a full time wing or moved
- TPC

He should be which is why the need Eichel in two seasons. Last year was a career year for Tro. Not repeating that

He should be which is why the need Eichel in two seasons. Last year was a career year for Tro. Not repeating that
- nyrangers2

Yep his skill set seems more defensively and faceoffs as he gets older. He can still chip in some offense but he just seems off especially on the powerplay. Don’t think on a true cup contender he is a top 6 guy as he gets into his mid 30s

that 3 on 3 thing when they skate into the zone and then back out has really gotten old

Yep his skill set seems more defensively and faceoffs as he gets older. He can still chip in some offense but he just seems off especially on the powerplay. Don’t think on a true cup contender he is a top 6 guy as he gets into his mid 30s
- TPC

Agreed. Love Tro. Rangers are notorious for playing players a role above where they belong. Can’t be doing that

that was a good trade


Vintage Hockey Showcase
@hockey_vintage
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35 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (March 6, 1990):

The Minnesota North Stars acquire Ulf Dahlen, a 4th round pick in 1990 (Cal McGowan) and a 4th round pick in 1991 (Alexei Zhitnik) from the
@NYRangers for Mike Gartner

Agreed. Love Tro. Rangers are notorious for playing players a role above where they belong. Can’t be doing that
- nyrangers2

speaking of that, Lafreniere is a 3rd liner, not top 6

he may actually thrive as a 3rd liner though

Agree that Laf would thrive more in 3rd line role, but the optics of him being a 1st overall/8mill -8yrs guy makes it very difficult for NYR to justify a 3rd line role

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun

Probably as expected, but league sources confirm that Carolina has received clarity from Mikko Rantanen's camp as far as not being ready to make a decision on the team's contract offer by Friday's trade deadline. Hence, Carolina talking to teams and seeing for real what the trade market is for him. It comes down to weighing best trade offers on the table versus keeping Rantanen as a rental... let's see how it goes.

In light of yesterdays Tampa trade, I wonder if the Rangers can get a First for Smith?

In light of yesterdays Tampa trade, I wonder if the Rangers can get a First for Smith?
- Brukie

I think they’d have to add something, maybe a 3rd or something like that.

speaking of that, Lafreniere is a 3rd liner, not top 6

he may actually thrive as a 3rd liner though
- jimbro83

Laf has top 6 talent. I think his ceiling is 60 points. he put up 57 last year and has shown he can do that.

At 23 still young enough to improve. The Rangers have one player on pace for over 70 this season. Laf 2nd on the rangers in 5v5 points.

This is more of a team wide problem than a laf only problem

Laf has top 6 talent. I think his ceiling is 60 points. he put up 57 last year and has shown he can do that.

At 23 still young enough to improve. The Rangers have one player on pace for over 70 this season. Laf still leads the rangers in 5v5 points.

This is more of a team wide problem than a laf only problem
- nyrangers2

Laf’s problem/issue is he’s not elite at anything. Doesn’t have an elite shot, doesn’t have elite puck handling skills, avg speed, can be physical but most of the time chooses not to etc etc .

Laf has top 6 talent. I think his ceiling is 60 points. he put up 57 last year and has shown he can do that.

At 23 still young enough to improve. The Rangers have one player on pace for over 70 this season. Laf still leads the rangers in 5v5 points.

This is more of a team wide problem than a laf only problem
- nyrangers2

I can appreciate trying to remain positive about Lafreniere but he has 5 goals in his last 34 games

he's made some nice plays and I like the physical play though

I can appreciate trying to remain positive about Lafreniere but he has 5 goals in his last 34 games


he's made some nice plays and I like the physical play though
- jimbro83

Hes actually 2nd to panarin in 5v5 points. That was an error.

They have one 20 goal scorer this year right now. He is 3 goals back from the 2nd most. Its not good but again more of a team wide suck issue this season.

Laf’s problem/issue is he’s not elite at anything. Doesn’t have an elite shot, doesn’t have elite puck handling skills, avg speed, can be physical but most of the time chooses not to etc etc .
- nyrangers9479

Thats why he just tops out as a 2nd line player.

Rangers only elite player is panarin. Fox and igor have not been this season. JT is close. Its why they are a WC team

Laf has top 6 talent. I think his ceiling is 60 points. he put up 57 last year and has shown he can do that.

At 23 still young enough to improve. The Rangers have one player on pace for over 70 this season. Laf 2nd on the rangers in 5v5 points.

This is more of a team wide problem than a laf only problem
- nyrangers2

Agreed...see Kakko appeared to be in the same boat.

Agreed...see Kakko appeared to be in the same boat.
- mames11

I think Kakko still is that guy really

I think Kakko still is that guy really
- jimbro83

He has 21 points in 29 games with seattle. He can end up a 60 point player. He has a better overall game than laf.

Laf has more offensive upside. Just has been to inconsistent

Drury:


David 🏒
@DaveyUpper
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"He's hunting for a left-handed defenseman who can eat heavy minutes in a top-four role, according to multiple league sources" #NYR

Drury:


David 🏒
@DaveyUpper
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"He's hunting for a left-handed defenseman who can eat heavy minutes in a top-four role, according to multiple league sources" #NYR
- nyrangers2

I'm all for that

He has 21 points in 29 games with seattle. He can end up a 60 point player. He has a better overall game than laf.

Laf has more offensive upside. Just has been to inconsistent
- nyrangers2

I still think kakko thinks the net is the goalie's chest protector

I'm all for that
- jimbro83

Me too. Who fits that role right now that may be sellers?

Drury:


David 🏒
@DaveyUpper
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"He's hunting for a left-handed defenseman who can eat heavy minutes in a top-four role, according to multiple league sources" #NYR
- nyrangers2

I think Matheson is a realistic guy to go after. Mtl has tons of dmen ready to move into their lineup and he does have a year after this. And he’s very reasonable on the cap. Plays close to 25 mins a game. We may not love it necessarily, but I think he’d be a target.

Byram to me is the guy we as fans should want. Or power but that seems like an untouchable for Buffalo