A bad shot is one that misses the net. Ripping corners and roofs is important from time to time, but when you take ten shots, only one or two go in. Many go directly into the glove or chest. That's a fact for every player in the NHL.
Chris Kreider/JT Miller Discussion Thread (2/16: Kreider recalled to NHL)
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A bad shot is one that misses the net. Ripping corners and roofs is important from time to time, but when you take ten shots, only one or two go in. Many go directly into the glove or chest. That's a fact for every player in the NHL.
BTW, this may be crazy but this line could probably the 2nd line on any Rangers team since the lockout. I guess maybe some of the Richards lines, when Gabby was playing with Stepan last year, but he wasn't playing that well then.
I like the line a lot and like the hunger they show, but remember that you are talking about two very raw, young rookies. This is not a second line and I am sure that not every game will look quite as good as the last two contests.
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Whether or not he is a grinder shouldn't affect his production. Not every major point producer in this league is a sniper. Parise is technically a grinder yet he hit 96 points a few seasons back.
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Horrible. Would not watch again.
I use that move in NHL 13 all of the time. Works about 85% of the time.
I can't believe people think he has the skillset of a bottom 6 grinder.
I've also seen people say that Callahan never makes a "hockey play," whatever the hell that's supposed to mean.
Yes, but seems like most years since the lockout we had one decent player on the 2nd line. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself and should have said they have a chance to become that.
As much as I think Cally is being underrated, I remember Ortmeyer deking a goalie for the Bruins out of his jock on a penalty shot. Fancier move than Cally pulled. Even the worst offensive NHL players have good skill.
The more I review the last few games the more I come away impressed with Kreider. He's made some very nice passing plays. The one last night to Gabby from behind the net, off the rush was superb.
I was at that game. The goal wasn't all that pretty but given the shooter, it was impressive and IIRC the Garden went nuts.
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He ha 54 points last year, and missed six games. That puts him pretty close to 60 points.
Callahan scored at a PPG pace in the OHL, had a 50 goal season. He then turned pro and scored more than .5 goals per game, once again at a PPG until he forced his way onto the Rangers roster at 21 years old. The guy is just reaching his prime and in his last two seasons (along with the pressure of taking the captaincy) he has potted almost 30 and 60 (prorated). I thoroughly believe he has another gear too as he is only 27 years old. I'm not sure what anybody's argument about him not being skilled like a top 6 winger is? I would say virtually any team in the league would kill for a guy like Callahan on their second line.
The appeal of an all American line is that WE ARE AMERICANS and there arent a lot of all American lines out there if any. It is pretty cool because not only are they American but they are homegrown as well. This sport is dominated by other countries so yes it is pretty cool that all 3 are American
He plays defense and doesn't try and dangle through defenders legs enough. That makes him a 3rd line grinder. Get with it.
He plays defense and doesn't try and dangle through defenders legs enough. That makes him a 3rd line grinder. Get with it.
The funny thing is he is a 3rd liner right now and I love it. We finally have a good third line! Granted it's a bit worrisome due to the age of the players.
Personally, I think labeling a 1st - 3rd line is silly, especially under Torts.
Ryan Callahan may technically be on the 3rd line, but his minutes are a much better indicator regarding both his skill level and importance to the team.
Ryan Callahan may technically be on the 3rd line, but his minutes are a much better indicator regarding both his skill level and importance to the team.
Bingo. Hard to find many "3rd liners" who are getting 20 minutes a night in every situation.
Parise plays like a grinder, but he has some of the best hands in tight in the league.
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Which is why I always found it amusing when people would post lineups saying Callahan has to be in the top 6. I just want players who have chemistry with each other playing on the same line. Callahan is always going to get 20+ minutes, since he plays in all situations, and gets prime minutes on both the PP and PK, as well as in defensive situations late in games.
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