No one knows exactly who knew what when, or what exactly Anderson’s state of mind/emotional state was... Hence the middle ground I’ve taken that both sides COULD have handled it better and my avoiding demonizing either side.
If you notice someone is experiencing some serious emotional or substance abuse issues, then absolutely you should try to help. However, the person needs to accept that help.
Yeah I’m not saying the team should hire psychics hahaha, just to TRY to be on top of things and encourage players to be forthcoming if they are having issues. Nothing more.
The Rangers used to contract with several sports psychologists. I assume they still do. It would be weird to do it 10 years ago but not now.
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No surprise with Bobby T. Robertson is a surprise to me. Not because his play warranted an offer; I just thought they'd give him one last year to show something.In today's article by Molly Walker in the Post on Grant Patulny, she says that the expectation is that Trivigno and Matthew Robertson will not be qualified.
Rangers dip into college ranks to hire Grant Potulny as AHL coach
Another college coach is getting his professional start within the Rangers organization.
I've called for years for the Rangers to have a first tier psychologist on staff both before drafting, but also for players to go to during the regular season.
Time for Drury to pick his own guy and Ciaccao this guy.
Mollie Walker was wrong, and our instincts were correct.
He’s waiver pick up eligible in the upcoming season. He’s not likely to make the roster on the Rangers but as a still plenty young former 2nd rounder he’s at least 50/50 to be claimed.
I'd say it's like 90/10 he's not claimed. Dude hasn't been good for a few years now, has shown almost no progress. He's "sort of" young at 23 but pretty much every organization has at least one or two guys like him.
I understand but my guess is that it’s 50/50 probability rather than 90/10 that he’s staying. Some teams are in far different position re. giving Robertson a look in the NHL or even keeping him around as the 7th/8th spare.
Under the waiver rules the player if claimed has to stay on the NHL roster. Agree with nyr2k2 that it's hard to see anyone thinking he should be on an NHL team.
he has an AHL contract.
Usually the Rangers bring in several players to look at as possible AHL signees. Last camp there were 4 goalies, 12 defensemen and 20 forwards. This year 2 goalies, 9 defensemen and 18 forwards. It's not impossible the team brings in a player or two at the last minute. Hartford normally has about 10 contracts. There are five to date.
McCallum is a smallish 22 year old defenseman who was a point per game player in theQMJHL and then played Canadian college hockey last season. Sounds like a possible AHL signee.
