Thanks Ranger Ric, NYR2K2, and Gravey for your posts of the games and your thoughts as well.
Although all of you don’t always agree, which is normal, I look forward to reading each one and hearing what you guys have to say.
WTF is going on down there with Barron?? Imo this kid deserves a cup of coffee call up when Panarin got hurt. If for nothing else, to reward his play/progress over the last year and a half and to evaluate how he looks at this point in the show. It’s the smart move over McKegg for several reasons TBH.
I saw the game before the last one, knobauch started him at LW?!? Was this the first game of the year they took him off center duty??
Sounds like Barron wasn’t his usual self for the last couple games. It happens to the best of us, at least he’s still producing points.
I’m wondering what else he’s got to do before he gets a few games with the big boys ???
Imo he certainly capable of playing 10-13 minutes a night on 3rd line for 5v5 and the Pk... what you guys think??
His size and style seem like they would really help him acclimate quickly to a bottom 6 fwd spot on a Gallant coached team.. he’s also responsible defensively.
I get that you want to see him dominate and take over games more down there, but that probably isn’t going to be in his wheel house like Chytil did towards the end of his tenure there.
His game is mainly going to be down low, along the boards, using his body throwing hits and crashing the net on the forecheck. I’m sure if he’s open and gets a chance, he’ll let his high end wrist shot off the chain as well.
From the games I’ve watched over the last 2-2 1/2 months, Barron is noticeable in every game I saw for doing something positive, at least more then once a game. It seems like the only big thing I wish he did, was skate a little better. Much like LaF, he doesn’t have that explosion in his first 2-3
Steps. He’s also not really a burner at top Speed. He’s not a bad skater by any means, just could use some improvement in that area. Mainly his first 2- or 3 strides to build up speed and get more separation. Although, I haven’t been able to watch every game like you guys...
I just think Gallant and Drury are missing a serious opportunity to get a good close look at Barron with Goodrow/ Gauthier/ LaF maybe and whoever else. But again, that’s something he can work on if he’s in Hartford practicing and playing, or up with the rangers for a cup of coffee stint practicing and playing.
With shesty/Panarin/ and Lundkvist all injures and the rangers being near the Top of the standing with some breathing room, how is this not the perfect time to give Barron a look? I don’t get it at all.......
In other news, I’m very happy with the way Paju and Gettinger have been playing.
I don’t agree that Paju is the most NHL ready fwd on the pack. I still think he needs to add a bit of weight and tighten up certain things as well. That should make him hard playing the puck, are harder for someone else to knock him off the puck. He’s not a bad skater, but he could improve. Certainly one of the major bright spots for the pack this year. No question. Hopefully Paju keeps developing and becomes a nhl player for us.
I’m also very happy with Jones, Schneider, and Robertson so far. They are all showing signs of improvement this season.
As of late , Robertson has picked up his game and has been more noticeable in a good way. He’s made some slick plays the last couple of weeks, he looks like he’s getting more comfortable. Granted he had a rough 1 the other night with the turnover that lead to a goal, but you expect these kids to have a bad game here and there. But overall I’m happy with the progress from those 3 for sure.
I’m high on skinner. Probably Higher then most. Imo he still has the ability to be a jack of all trades type of 3rd pairing D-man. He can move the puck, not afraid to throw a hit, and will shoot it on net when he can. Though he’s a little undersized he plays a little bigger. I like that he isn’t bothered when the rough stuff heats up. I don’t see his ceiling being more then that, and that’s ok. We need players like that too, who will be cheap and counted on to play around 12-14 minutes a game.
He’s another guy who in my eyes has improved.
But hes likely at least 2 probably more like 3 years away from trying to get a 3rd pair NHL spot.
Especially with the stable of guys we have here.
Even if his future isn’t with NYR, I think he finds his way into the NHL with some other team. The kid is definitely a worker for sure.
Lastly, I feel bad for Huska. He’s a better goalie then what he showed the other night against the Avs. I’m sure he was obviously nervous, and he’d be the 1st to tell you he’s got to play better, but the team kind of hung him out to dry after the 1st period.
Facing 40 shots against one of the best teams in the league in your big time debut isn’t easy. Especially when the team played the night before and had to travel back, switching time zones. They were noticeably gassed.
Bottom line is Huska is a better goalie then that performance, and I wish he could get another game under normal conditions to prove it.
However, that’s looking more and more less likely that it’s gonna happen, at least the rest of this year. It sucks, because the big man definitely has some talent between the pipes.
That’s really all I got right now. I just mainly wanted to see what you guys thought about Barron mostly, and whether you think he should be given a chance on a short term call up.... YAY or NAY????? I also wanted to thank you guys for your Hartford game posts/synopsis. I really enjoy reading them, and I’m sure I’m not the only one.....
Sorry for the long Novel- like reply, I wanted to share some of my thoughts on some guys and what I believe is the best approach/alternative, going fwd the rest of this season....
Thanks again guys, look forward to hearing your replies....flame away!!!!
