Player Discussion Braden Schneider

[jay from jersey]

wonder with whom he will be paired

Likely Nemeth to start, but Jones being up and them playing a lot together in Hartford Earlier does bode well for at least a chance Gallant would give that 3rd pair a shot together

 

[jay from jersey]

Yup.

He doesn’t avoid contact, but the difference between him and Fox is that Fox understands he won’t win the majority of these battles and makes sure that they don’t really happen.

To Nils credit, he’s handled it better than I expected him to, but he still loses way more often than he wins.

This..
He’s done better recently with his positioning. But he still has problems with the physical aspect. Especially playing the bulk of his minutes against other teams 3rd4th lines which are usually the bigger heavier more N/S players.
Nils will be fine. He’ll get stronger and more comfortable as well.
The huge problem going fwd with him is the 2 spots where he’d be most successful are occupied by better players currently. Especially in the case of Fox.
Hartford will allow him to get top 4 mins, a lot of them, hoping in offensive situations and on the PP as well

 

[will1066]

He's already on a first-name basis with Gallant. That's tight.

 

[Mugless]

 

[duhmetreE]

he really stuck with 45? is that what he normally played with?

Hope he changes it

 

[Raspewtin]

he reminds me of Chris Moltisanti and I can't figure out why

 

[MyLoveIsBlue]

he reminds me of Chris Moltisanti and I can't figure out why

Maybe you have too much garlic recently?

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Maybe you have too much garlic recently?

Heh! We of the Italia-American community take offense with that remark.

 

[will1066]

Im not sure who Moltisanti is, but he looks like a young Braden Schneider.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

he really stuck with 45? is that what he normally played with?

Hope he changes it

His usual number is retired. Not sure we see a kid switch numbers mid-season but if he does, 22 makes sense I guess.

 

[ajdj10]

Im not sure who Moltisanti is, but he looks like a young Braden Schneider.

Is he as good as a young Braden Schneider though?

 

[ThirdEye]

I think because of the short season people forget that this guy was third in points per game for a D-man in the entire WHL last season. He has Trouba+ upside

He’s going to be severe overkill on that third pairing sooner than later

 

[WojtekWolski86]

he really stuck with 45? is that what he normally played with?

Hope he changes it

Girardi was 46 and didn't get his number until he was solidified as not getting sent down. Same with Callahan.

 

[MyLoveIsBlue]

Heh! We of the Italia-American community take offense with that remark.

Heh! I'am a real pisano, my family came over from Pisa in Tuscany.

 

[Larrybiv]

Could it be that he is showcased for potential deals?

crossed my mind as well, BUT why would you showcase a guy that the Rangers seemingly are expecting huge things and being a part of the "grand master plan"?

 

[Larrybiv]

You read between the lines of comments gallant has made and he really wants a third pair with size and strength. Not sure he loves Jones or Lundkvist frankly

Schneider and Nemeth might fill that agenda.

 

[nyr2k2]

Heh! We of the Italia-American community take offense with that remark.

Yah we all know there's no such thing as too much garlic.

 

[Larrybiv]

He always wore 2 right? Or 29?

Obviously cant take 2. Maybe 22. It's open and he should jump on that. Good number. Also the year he makes his NHL debut

Listed as 45 on roster

nice thought process. hope he sees this and takes your advice.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

nice thought process. hope he sees this and takes your advice.

Double deuce is a great number for him.

Hoping the 45 is the obligatory rookie number for his first half season

 

[ETTER DE]

crossed my mind as well, BUT why would you showcase a guy that the Rangers seemingly are expecting huge things and being a part of the "grand master plan"?

Agree. Not very likely. But if Rangers were after something big they may trade young players and prospects. They are going to go for it the next couple of years. And Schneider would be a third pairing guy. Dont think they will hold back with Shesty, Panarin, Fox, Trouba and Zibanejad on big contracts. Scneider is a player many teams would want back in a trade.

 

[Larrybiv]

Agree. Not very likely. But if Rangers were after something big they may trade young players and prospects. They are going to go for it the next couple of years. And Schneider would be a third pairing guy. Dont think they will hold back with Shesty, Panarin, Fox, Trouba and Zibanejad on big contracts. Scneider is a player many teams would want back in a trade.

true, very true. and THAT is where the Rangers say......NO, NO HOW, NO WAY, NOT HAPPENING.
if other teams have their 'hands off" players they wont include in major trades.....like how Tampa protected Point or Sergachev yet waivered on Howden and Hayek......well now, we can see why they waivered.
if they want Nils, Hayek or hell even Jones, thats one thing.....not getting Schneider. and I am not thrilled about possibly losing any of the above, but theyve been a work in progress and in due time might be really good, but there is a difference here.

 

[Larrybiv]

speaking of.......I am really "Jonesing" for a Rangers game. need to be able to stay up late tonight. will deal with ramifications tomorrow with sights towards weekend.

 

[Matt Rentfree]

Heh! I'am a real pisano, my family came over from Pisa in Tuscany.

That's about as big of a gustatory downgrade as you can make.

 

[ETTER DE]

The game starts at 430 am for many of us euros. Home games 0100 am. But because I work from home I have managed to watch nearly all the matches.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

LGR