Ran some numbers on Alexis. He's going to have to hit 2x the shot volume to be in line with a top 6 scorer in the NHL compared to his first 13 games. Easiest way would be to replicate the way the offense worked in juniors, but really it's a matter of getting that controlled carry with speed, or that coordinated retrieval.
I have zero issues with the defensive game. Good positioning, and everything. But the way he went up against Dobson, that's how he's gotta play against every player. That's what made him successful. Two months of the whole new job, rookie ingratiation and all that is great, but it's time to be what you are born to be. It is mental my man, forget seniority dude, you don't have to appease some middle manager. Just set your targets, and fire from in-between the hashses.
The top scorers can convert on 16-22% of their slot shots. 5-15 feet out, and if you shoot where the goalie has to move to cover the open space it's an easier goal, but if the guy has the angle, force the rebound. The way teams defend the Rangers now, is that they are perfectly happy with the outside pass, and losing puck possession. That's what they want, so their formation is all about blocking the box.
Break the box, get the shots. The mid-danger shot off the left wing circle is not going to convert against these bigger guys, unless you are on the power play with a screen, and motion helps. Shooting off the rush, cycle, or with just the feet moving.
2x the volume. That's just individually. Line-mates need to get it on as well. The opponent wants the guys and passing to be on the perimeter- it preserves energy, these guys are happy to do it & go the other way.
