Good morning, boneheads!
Igor Shesterkin is 2-0. And a much better performance than in his first game. His rebound control improved as the game went on, and he can handle the puck. So what do they do with their goaltenders rotation. If I were to make that decision I’d keep playing him until he loses a game. Doubt Quinn agrees.
Five point night to go along with a hat trick, plus establishing all new records for Anthony ( Tony ) DeAngelo. What do they do with him after this season. I think they have find a way to keep him. Why not? He could be what they’ve been trying to find for years (Redden, Boyle, Yandle, Shattenkirk). And then some. You find a way.
All praise goes to their defense for leading the league in scoring. And it’s great to see. But let’s be honest. Most of it is driven by two offensive forces up front. Zibanejad and Panarin. There is a reason why our defense has so much time to shoot and pass when Panarin has the puck. Even if he is covered by two players, he will find a way to find someone who is open. When he is on the ice it’s a PP by default. Just a reminder. He was undrafted. I think every team, except Chicago, should’ve fired all their European scouts after 2015. Heck, Chicago too. They could’ve had for 3-4 years earlier. Speaking of Chicago. How’s Brendon Saad doing these days? Geez….Talk about bad management.
Lastly, do I think they are ready for a wining streak? Absolutely not. They will lose to St Louis on Saturday if they payed the way they did last night. It wasn’t awful defensively, but they definitely didn’t play the way they played their last two games. Look, they are 8th in the league in GF/GP and are still only even in goal differential. Why is there a need to take chances and give up potential odd man rushes if scoring isn’t their problem? In fact, they need to wait for their chances patiently. I guess patience isn’t something that comes naturally to someone who is in their early 20s.
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ORF, briefly, the answer is no. I can see Chytil getting 20 goals and earning $212.5K. i doubt he gets 35 assists. Shesterkin is unlikely to play enough games. I can also see Fox hitting one or two bonuses ( same amount). Regardless, the Rangers have enough cap space this year to accommodate any of these, no need to roll over. As far as the next season is concerned. Teams are allowed to have a 7.5% bonus cushion over the cap limit. So there will be no concern in October. And if multiple players hit multiple bonuses next year putting them over the cap, it can be deferred until 2022-23 season. In general, maximum allowable bonuses are almost impossible to attain.
I’m hoping they sign Kreider
Kreider, Strome & Tony D…JD HAS TO FIND A WAY TO GET IT DONE.
James, don’t be a Debbie downer. It’s exciting for Blueshirt fans to watch a young gifted player blossom into a force to be reckoned with.
i’m clearly in the minority on Tony D and that’s fine, but not even close to a given he becomes a perennial offensive threat from the blue line or his defensive game ever develops enough either. Also not that hard to go back and find more than a few young offensive defenseman who have some good to great years early and then fall off the cliff-Mike Green anyone?! I personally wouldn’t lose that much sleep about trading him if the return is good.
James, not sure i agree with that three steps back comment depending on which of the three are here. Not taking anything away from Strome, but I mean it’s not that hard to believe by next year that Chytil would be ready to center Panarin full time and overall production not falling off that much because of how good Panarin is and still not sure how convinced I am that a 1-2 combo of Mika and Strome (or Chytil for that matter) is our path to the cup unless at least two more dynamic top 6 wingers emerge (at least one being able to play a good two way game)
Papa, I think it’s doable.
I think they can trade Smith this summer
Inducement like a second or third might get it done. If a second it would be 2021 since we traded this year as part of Fox deal.
ILB, definitely
i also don’t think Holland is necessarily holding out for a first round pick for Puljujarvi (as don’t see that happening anytime soon), but he may be looking for a 2nd a decent prospect. if i’m another GM i wouldn’t have considered Anderson a decent prospect this year at all and right now i wouldn’t take him if i’m holland unless he is an absolute throw in because his current situation/attitude is way too similar to Puljujarvi to begin with
Pete
I just simply meant a deal like Arizona and Chicago did where some change of scenery trade of first round players with a bit of fluff added one way or another
As an example.
Tony D immature? Yup. Highly skilled? Yup. A team player that sticks up for teammates? Yup. Feisty? Yup. This is the kind of player you hold on to. If he were to play with a partner that is more mobile than Staal, it would help mitigate his defensive deficiencies. The Rangers need to find a way to keep him.
The thing to remember is whether they keep Beverly or not, they still need someone to play D that knows how to defend.
So how do they get that player?
According to his Coach Quinn, the bouts of immaturity are no longer an issue.
Papa, I still have bouts of immaturity. Don’t you? So, I hope, does DeAngelo.
Pete, if you’re in medical field, shoot me an email. I’d strongly consider hiring you. Sometimes we make decisions that are based on pure optimism, not always good for patients. We need someone with your level of skepticism to help us dig deeper and find alternative approaches. 😃
I seem to have more as I get older, ILB!
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