Waived: Arron Asham and Martin Biron (10/20: Biron announces his retirement on Twitter)

[Ail]

Bring Haley up. Isnt he one of the closer things to Asham? And if AV wants more skill, why was Asham on the team to begin with??? Is this management team making important decisions regarding the future and development of kids in 5 game intervals? as usual, Im left with more questions than answers.

I agree, but if they want more "skill" I doubt Haley gets the call.

Two are getting called up now with Nash on the IR. Kristo, Miller, Kreider. Pick two and that'd be my guess. Unless they aren't calling up anyone at all and do some stupid trade or FA signings, which are unlikely if you ask me.

I wish they'd just leave the talent in Hartford and call up some plugs. Shouldn't have even waived Asham if they only plan to dick the kids around some more. They have to make up their mind on Miller and Kreider and be done with it.

 

[lucky13]

I hate Miller coming up. I would have liked for him to have gotten into a good rhythm down in Hartford for a while.

Indeed

 

[beef 4 lunch]

its probably already been mentioned, but we NEED someone that can punch opponents in the face. We are waaay to passive.

I was prepared for Dorsett to come in and bang bodies, start trouble for the other team, and participate in some high energy hockey. I really havent seen much of that from him.

It kind of troubles me that we don't have Asham in the line up. its so deflating to see our guys get pushed around by bigger, stronger, more aggressive players. I guess i hope Haley finds his way up (although Im not sure i I would chose him over Asham)

 

[Ail]

its probably already been mentioned, but we NEED someone that can punch opponents in the face. We are waaay to passive.

I was prepared for Dorsett to come in and bang bodies, start trouble for the other team, and participate in some high energy hockey. I really havent seen much of that from him.

It kind of troubles me that we don't have Asham in the line up. its so deflating to see our guys get pushed around by bigger, stronger, more aggressive players. I guess i hope Haley finds his way up (although Im not sure i I would chose him over Asham)

I can punch people in the face. That seems like a rather shallow requirement.

 

[E-Train]

He was a beast in NHL 98

Have to admit I prefer Vitali Yeremeyev to Ram.

 

[beef 4 lunch]

I can punch people in the face. That seems like a rather shallow requirement.

...... i think you know what im saying.

I'll try again, but be more clear. I believe we need someone who can fight well on this team (no offense to you and your pugilistic prowess). Im not endorsing fighting, or staged fighting, etc... but I feel someone on this team needs to be the primary fighter. I dont want our skilled guys doing it, I dont want callahan sitting in the box for 5 mins for fighting some goon, I want a guy that can win a fight when fighting happens. Asham could do that and played a simple game. He has tons of experience and knows his role.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

I agree, but if they want more "skill" I doubt Haley gets the call.

Two are getting called up now with Nash on the IR. Kristo, Miller, Kreider. Pick two and that'd be my guess. Unless they aren't calling up anyone at all and do some stupid trade or FA signings, which are unlikely if you ask me.

I wish they'd just leave the talent in Hartford and call up some plugs. Shouldn't have even waived Asham if they only plan to dick the kids around some more. They have to make up their mind on Miller and Kreider and be done with it.

What is this skill stuff? Thats secondary to whats going on right now. The team has given up 25 goals in 5 games.

When you have a leak in your house, do you call the plumber and wait? Or do you stop the leak first?

If I saw Kristo, Kreider, or Miller adding anything, I'd welcome it. But its a long shot -- whats worse, is its a long shot that ruins these kids' development.

I'd probably rather have Powe come up than any of those 3, and I hate Powe.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

...... i think you know what im saying.

I'll try again, but be more clear. I believe we need someone who can fight well on this team (no offense to you and your pugilistic prowess). Im not endorsing fighting, or staged fighting, etc... but I feel someone on this team needs to be the primary fighter. I dont want our skilled guys doing it, I dont want callahan sitting in the box for 5 mins for fighting some goon, I want a guy that can win a fight when fighting happens. Asham could do that and played a simple game. He has tons of experience and knows his role.

25 goals against in 5 games.

Answer? Another idiot who can fight, but cant skate.

 

[The Lunatic Fridge]

I understand biron has been playing bad but waiving him is a tad ridiculous.

 

[Ail]

...... i think you know what im saying.

I'll try again, but be more clear. I believe we need someone who can fight well on this team (no offense to you and your pugilistic prowess). Im not endorsing fighting, or staged fighting, etc... but I feel someone on this team needs to be the primary fighter. I dont want our skilled guys doing it, I dont want callahan sitting in the box for 5 mins for fighting some goon, I want a guy that can win a fight when fighting happens. Asham could do that and played a simple game. He has tons of experience and knows his role.

I agree they should replace Asham if they are going to waive him, but Asham is a step behind the pace of the game now. His role needs to be filled by youth and the closest guy they have is Haley.

On the other side of the argument I'm not sure a tough guy is really what they need right now. Dorsett can and will fight if need be. If your only concern is having a guy to drop them so a more important player doesn't then one guy like that on the team is enough. So if they replace Asham perhaps it should be someone more useful beyond fighting and other 4th line pleasantries.

 

[Ail]

What is this skill stuff? Thats secondary to whats going on right now. The team has given up 25 goals in 5 games.

When you have a leak in your house, do you call the plumber and wait? Or do you stop the leak first?

If I saw Kristo, Kreider, or Miller adding anything, I'd welcome it. But its a long shot -- whats worse, is its a long shot that ruins these kids' development.

I'd probably rather have Powe come up than any of those 3, and I hate Powe.

Oh no, I agree wholeheartedly but I'm not entirely sure the leak is 100% a personnel problem. Some of it is adjustments, road-trips and all the other excuses. However yes there is definitely a difference in the way this team is playing defense. I'm not sure any players coming in are going to fix that though. Be it Powe or a prospect.

I honestly don't know what I would suggest anymore, but I am pretty certain on what they will do, and I'm not sure it's going to matter.

 

[Crazed Beaver]

Look around the league, there are kids playing all over the place. This notion we need to wait x amount of games, is ideal, yet irrelevant. Miller gives them better chance to win so miller gets called up. If we can overlook putrid play of vets why can't we get behind these kids. Kreider-miller-fast intrigues me. We need new blood.

 

[KasparsHipCheck]

The Rangers, in general, are small--as in they play way to soft. It showed big time against the large teams in the West like San Jose. San Jose is much larger than the Rangers current line-up and they use it to their advantage. They check and create so many offensive opportunities this way. Right now the Rangers are a team that sits back, and let's the other team take it to them. One guy like Miller or Haley doesn't solve this problem. The D especially, needs to play more physical. San Jose just ran all of over them, knowing that as a group the Ranger's do not check. If guys like Staal who is a big dude or McD and Girardi would play more physical, they wouldn't have been blown out, leaving Hank and Biron shell-shocked.

 

[OverTheCap]

Miller is being called up for the wrong reasons - not because he's ready, but because the organization isn't thrilled with some of the crap on the roster they put together. With Hagelin and McDonagh, I felt the Rangers did a good job in giving them some time in Hartford to develop and then recognizing when they were ready to be called up. I can't say the same for how they have handled Miller and Kreider.

 

[beef 4 lunch]

25 goals against in 5 games.

Answer? Another idiot who can fight, but cant skate.

OK, enlighten me....

Here's the scenario. Asham is waived. please tell me what you would do to solve our scoring issues by filling our open spot on the forth line, without making this team weaker than it already is. Maybe one of our rookies from Hartford that you are so high in ?

Edit: ok, i see you want Powe. Fine, but 25 goals in 5 games. Answer? Powe?

 

[bmoak]

This. It has been too long since this organization has been able to go full time with e back-up they developed.

Big opportunity for Missaen as well in the AHL. I wonder who comes up to back him up? Stajcer? Or do they promote Malcolm who they just signed to a AHL deal?

Stajcer's hurt and will be out for a while, but I don't know what the injury is.

 

[Leetch66]

I understand biron has been playing bad but waiving him is a tad ridiculous.

IMO...that is wrong...signing him to that last contract was the ridiculous part .

 

[Tawnos]

Miller is being called up for the wrong reasons - not because he's ready, but because the organization isn't thrilled with some of the crap on the roster they put together. With Hagelin and McDonagh, I felt the Rangers did a good job in giving them some time in Hartford to develop and then recognizing when they were ready to be called up. I can't say the same for how they have handled Miller and Kreider.

Miller is being called up because of injuries, which is how players often get their shot to stick with the club. See: Ryan McDonagh.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

Miller is being called up because of injuries, which is how players often get their shot to stick with the club. See: Ryan McDonagh.

The same Ryan McDonagh that got 38 consecutive games in the AHL.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Miller is being called up because of injuries, which is how players often get their shot to stick with the club. See: Ryan McDonagh.

True.

I also would've liked for the kids to get the full month of October (or heck, just one more weekend) to keep building on their momentum, but this is what you do when you have these injuries and these performances this early in the year. It's half the reason you have a farm team. It's not ideal, but it's what needs to be done - and, like with McDonagh, you hope that they're ready to surprise you and grab that spot.

I just hope that if they call up the "skill" kids that they play them "skill" minutes in "skill" roles.

 

[nyr2k2]

Stajcer's hurt and will be out for a while, but I don't know what the injury is.

He's recovering from offseason hip surgery.

 

[JimmyG89]

OK, enlighten me....

Here's the scenario. Asham is waived. please tell me what you would do to solve our scoring issues by filling our open spot on the forth line, without making this team weaker than it already is. Maybe one of our rookies from Hartford that you are so high in ?

Edit: ok, i see you want Powe. Fine, but 25 goals in 5 games. Answer? Powe?

The answer is weeding out the guys who provide next to nothing. Also, lines have to get quicker. Too much slow, plodding guys out there who do not have he skill to surpass being slower. AV needs quicker players. Pyatt should be gone too, but there are not enough people to replace at this time with the youth in the AHL. Asham sat for a 7th D. Shows what the organization thought going into Saturday.

Powe fits the system better. He can skate and pressure the opponent. He looked good in camp. He can play center and wing. Feel Asham was kept due to West teams with size, but did nothing to show he can compete with them. Hence, he goes. Pyatt should be next tbh. Slow, less talent than Asham tbh, but is bigger. Does not use size. These players were given a shot. Looks a lot like the team Torts used in last seaons playoff + Fast.

Learning the system with pieces that don't fit. This is just the start. I expect some more changes prior to Mid November. Falk has had a poor showing so far in preseason and limited action in STL. See above about Pyatt. If Dorsett continues, he'll be in the pressbox or out of town. Dom Moore and Boyle should be concerned too. Both bottom liners and if others step up could see the door as well, although, they fit better than the others.

If Miller is the only call-up, there should be others looking out for Kreider, Lindberg, Kristo, Hrivik, Yogan, etc coming up and taking spots. All are playing well in the A. Hrivik had a bug and missed a game.

 

[JimmyG89]

The same Ryan McDonagh that got 38 consecutive games in the AHL.

The same Miller played the majority of last year in the AHL. Same with Kreider. I'd be looking at Kristo, Lindberg, and Fast possibly being up too soon and can use pro experience in the A since this is their first seasons as NA pros. Although Lindberg and Fast were in men's leagues last season excelling. Kristo needs the A more than anyone.

 

[OverTheCap]

Miller is being called up because of injuries, which is how players often get their shot to stick with the club. See: Ryan McDonagh.

Different scenario. McDonagh played almost 40 games in the AHL before he was called up. Miller played the first game of the season in the NHL, played 3 games in the AHL, and now he is being called up again. I have a hard time believing that those 3 games made such a difference in his development that he is more ready now than he was two weeks ago. If Miller ends up playing on the 4th line, I would much prefer Powe or Haley playing there instead as they are better suited for that role.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Kreider should be up.

Miller seems definite in terms of remaining in the team's future. Bringing up Kreider does several things.

1) Nash and Asham are the ones that are sent down. Two wingers. Miller, while he can play wing, is better off learning to be a center. Kreider is a wing.

2) Kreider being called up lets us see if he's gained some confidence back. He was slotted to be with the team from the get go. You want to see maturity and growth. What better time to let him loose and see if he's cut out for this team than when we're in a 1-4 hole?

3) Kreider isn't guaranteed to be a part of this team's future. You need to showcase him at the very worst case scenario. If he has no spot on the team and management knows this they'd be better off showcasing him than developing him. Maybe they can do a Zibinedjad/Kreider swap? Maybe something else evolves. Point is you can't shut that possibility out just cause you favor one prospect over the other.

4) You can't just call Miller up any time a forward spot is available. Develop him at a certain position. Wing is a need right now. Miller should be a C. Call up a damn wing. People don't get this concept. He's developing, do they really want to screw with that development?