Kitchener Rangers 2023-24 Off-Season Thread (Part 1)

[robertmac43]

Some of the Rangers were giving fans the bird too and refused to leave the ice when refs told them enough.

I’m all for celebration and rightfully they deserve to celebrate. Scheig great when covering the Otters.

Edwards and the Otters had similar antics at the end of game 2. What goes around comes around lol.

 

[GeoBlue]

Edwards and the Otters had similar antics at the end of game 2. What goes around comes around lol.

I really have a problem with this and the "sssshhhhing" after an away goal. Players, please don't get involved with the fans. Speak with your sticks.

 

[robertmac43]

I really have a problem with this and the "sssshhhhing" after an away goal. Players, please don't get involved with the fans. Speak with your sticks.

I get it if there was some kind of direct heckling. If it's just to get one over on the home fans, It's a little ridiculous.

 

[Tryblot]

I really have a problem with this and the "sssshhhhing" after an away goal. Players, please don't get involved with the fans. Speak with your sticks.

I get it if there was some kind of direct heckling. If it's just to get one over on the home fans, It's a little ridiculous.

In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with a little more emotion in a series - especially from the fans. Next game the fans will be louder and it creates a good atmosphere.

 

[OttersFan]

In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with a little more emotion in a series - especially from the fans. Next game the fans will be louder and it creates a good atmosphere.

They were pretty silent on game 2

 

[bobber]

In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with a little more emotion in a series - especially from the fans. Next game the fans will be louder and it creates a good atmosphere.

We all remember games where the game was exciting and the fans got into the game. Better than sitting on your hands bored out of your gourd.

 

[LostRangers]

On another note: Anyone worried about Sale or Rehkrof making an NHL team next year can breath a big sigh of relief. They're not even standing out in this playoff series let alone taking over the game. This all coming from a guy the said Rehkrof was the most impactful player in the OHL around Christmas time. Probably time to walk that statement back a bit.


If only we could get the Rehkorf that was auditioning each night for a Team Canada Roster spot. That's the player we all fell in love with this season, and furthermore the player we all know he has in him.

I'm not trying to pile on an 18 yr old kid, Lets be clear it's no easy feat to score 50+ goals in this league but his 200ft game is nowhere near ready for the pro game. IMO

I think Razor needs to find new ways to score. Right now he is a one trick pony. Teams know that and play him to shut that down. He could also learn a bit from AM34 about dragging the puck to change the angle and enable him to get it by the defence. Can’t just catch and release any more.
Needs this at this level. Will have major issues being an impact NHLer as he works now.
Just one person’s opinion.

 

[bobber]

I think Razor needs to find new ways to score. Right now he is a one trick pony. Teams know that and play him to shut that down. He could also learn a bit from AM34 about dragging the puck to change the angle and enable him to get it by the defence. Can’t just catch and release any more.
Needs this at this level. Will have major issues being an impact NHLer as he works now.
Just one person’s opinion.

Most goals are scored in dirty areas and scrums in junior and pro these days.
On the upcoming draft forward Maximus Crete is another interesting player with a nice skill level that could be there for the Rangers. Named after a Roman Warrior.... kidding but Rangers will have him on their list for sure.

 

[bobber]

Dirricolo off to the room in pain.

 

[JRHockeyBUZZZ]

Im Shocked that the hit from Misiak was reduced to a 2 minute minor, Feel as though we have seen penalties like that be given 5.

 

[bobber]

Im Shocked that the hit from Misiak was reduced to a 2 minute minor, Feel as though we have seen penalties like that be given 5.

Brown called it a flying elbow. Got away with a hit on a rookie. Pug took his number for later.

 

[robertmac43]

Also confused at the 2 minute call. Is that not the exact hit the league is trying to get out of the game?

 

[robertmac43]

Massive response after the Shortie... We needed that.

 

[Rangers2022]

The Rangers have to stop that blind backward pass on the power play.
That pass has caused short handed goals a few times.

 

[Puckit97]

Im Shocked that the hit from Misiak was reduced to a 2 minute minor, Feel as though we have seen penalties like that be given 5.

I’m an Erie fan and was surprised myself when it was reversed. Looked like a major from my vantage point.

 

[robertmac43]

I’m an Erie fan and was surprised myself when it was reversed. Looked like a major from my vantage point.

It was mentioned on the broadcast that principal point of contact was the chest. I'm not convinced but it was hard to tell on the replay.

 

[EvenSteven]

I know the Rangers are still battling in the playoffs but is anyone excited to see how well MM does in the upcoming draft? Did great last year. Not sure what picks the Rangers have or what ones are missing.

Rangers have one pick in each of the first five rounds. Hopefully no “flyers” in any of those rounds unless we “know” they are coming.

Unlike in other years, we have no picks in rounds 2 thru 4 in the next three drafts after this year and only one 5th in that timeframe. So I wouldn’t expect any pre draft deals for draft picks to add a pick to this year’s draft of significance.

Can MM can use that 5th and a couple of 6ths or something to complete a deal for a 4th ‘24, to help strengthen this year’s draft? Maybe. He was able to do a “I’ll scratch your back if you’ll scratch mine” deal with Saginaw to get us the 2nd we used to draft Lam.

Is there a trade partner out there who he can get something done like this? Maybe.

Hey, an extra 4th may not sound like much but there are pretty good finds in the 4th round. And we need to strengthen the 08 group as much as we can.

 

[EvenSteven]

Rangers have been giving up way too many quality scoring chances all night.

Sooner or later it comes back to bite you.

 

[RangerNation]

Jussi has to change something up, because this team has been making the same mistakes every game for months now.

 

[robertmac43]

That was a rough play at the blueline from Reid....

 

[RangerNation]

That was a rough play at the blueline from Reid....

That was a rookie play if I ever saw one.

 

[Mata]

See you all for game 5...

This is nuts!!! Both sides!

 

[Matttheleaf]

No excuses but a 5 minute powerplay and the otter getting kicked out of the game would have been nice.

 

[Krangers08]

Rangers have one pick in each of the first five rounds. Hopefully no “flyers” in any of those rounds unless we “know” they are coming.

Unlike in other years, we have no picks in rounds 2 thru 4 in the next three drafts after this year and only one 5th in that timeframe. So I wouldn’t expect any pre draft deals for draft picks to add a pick to this year’s draft of significance.

Can MM can use that 5th and a couple of 6ths or something to complete a deal for a 4th ‘24, to help strengthen this year’s draft? Maybe. He was able to do a “I’ll scratch your back if you’ll scratch mine” deal with Saginaw to get us the 2nd we used to draft Lam.

Is there a trade partner out there who he can get something done like this? Maybe.

Hey, an extra 4th may not sound like much but there are pretty good finds in the 4th round. And we need to strengthen the 08 group as much as we can.

Doesn’t feel like it’s that deep of the draft.
A USA chant when over half the team is Canadian is odd.

 

[EvenSteven]

That was a rough play at the blueline from Reid....

That was a rookie play if I ever saw one.

And Dirracolo responsible for two of four turnovers leading to breakaway goals earlier in the series.

That’s our average D.

Parsons deserved better tonight. He played very good.

No excuses but a 5 minute powerplay and the otter getting kicked out of the game would have been nice.

We should have had at least one goal in the first 5 minutes of the game with all the pressure we had. This loss is on us - not the refs.