Seem to be off somewhat to what we saw earlier. They were chippier. Not throwing the same amount of hits as before. As the season goes on opponents also get a better handle on the system Rangers are using and find ways to counter it. Especially within the division. Jussi seems happy with their development so far.
Well, the Rangers did have Hlacar and LaBrash in the lineup earlier. Last few games they werent.... even though this present lineup may be more talented but that doesn't lead to a winning lineup.
Having a number of excess players around can cause issues. It's a fact every player in the system wants to be on the ice as much as possible. In hockey it's the definition of a "player". If you get a hard nose coach most players will never ask for more ice unless they want to be traded. I think sooner or later the Rangers have to decide what their plan is going forward and make the appropriate changes to get to that point. I am sure MM and his staff have a handle on this issue. Makes one wonder what is going on behind the scene.
