Around the NHL - Part XLIII

[tiggles]

Look, we all know that, now that Fil isn't a Ranger anymore, he's going to put together a 300 game iron man streak

 

[noncents]

@SnowblindNYR congrats. kane scores, kakko loses it in shootout. det win

 

[Row I Goon]

Oh Kakko!

 

[ReleasO The KakkO]

Look, we all know that, now that Fil isn't a Ranger anymore, he's going to put together a 300 game iron man streak

Two games, two points. Pretty good start.

 

[TheWrongWay]

how many years had he been here before last year? how many coaches? i feel like he was the 2nd longest tenured ranger after kreids

It super does feel like that. But I think the 2nd longest active NYR is Mika. Mika has been here since guys like Zucc, Nash, Stepan, McD were here, and I believe Mika and JT Miller already played two seasons (one at the least) during JT Miller's first stint here

 

[TheWrongWay]

Because the alternative is that there's something inherently wrong with the way the team we root for is run. So it's more comforting to just tell yourself the player wasn't trying or something.

I think he tried, but he also did play timid, perimeter, and almost no impact.

I realize fans are super harsh on their respective teams. But the reality is, we win more than most teams and have for the past 20 years. In that time, the NYR are 4th in regular season wins and also have the 4th most playoff wins.

No Cup in that time frame, granted, but no Cup is true for 19 other teams in that 20-year span, as well.

I think the Rangers win a tad more than people realize and obviously, it's just a bit harder for younger players to crack a more winning lineup than, say, a lottery team or a perennial loser. It is therefore a little incumbent on a more winning team for a younger player to make an impact and a statement.

A person can wait and hope for a chance to play or move up the lineup. Or you can take it into your own hands, produce, and make yourself undeniable.

Adam Fox started playing here at age 21 and made himself undeniable.

The kid produced and the team has given Fox over 23 minutes a game from age 22 onward.

 

[Harbour Dog]

I hope Chytil blows up, stays healthy, and becomes a star player in the league. Kid deserves it, and we deserve a smack in the mouth for our horseshit idea of "development".