3 - 5 - 1 is the positive and optimistic way to look at this season so far.
Less optimistic would be 2 regulation wins and 6 losses.
Two years ago they were - 7 - 3 - 1
Last year after 8 games- 3 - 5 only 2 regulation wins
Still early but the standings and stats are consistent
Rangers sent a letter out to their fans about blowing up the team, the fans embraced the idea and the Rangers very quickly rebuilt their on ice product through trades and drafting.
While still a work in progress ownership was not content to sit on their laurels they moved to improve the top end even though they had vastly improved.
They boast a blueline that are all under 30 yrs old and huge. Size matters.
Not all the Canucks look "into" the games, there does seem to be "let down" shifts, sort of like the player is gathering himself up to continue after a disappointment.
The AHL guys play hard but there are reasons other teams let them go.
Rangers are rested and have no pressure.
Canucks are winless at home, the saviour, Hamonic is playing.
Demko and the posts have kept the scores close.
Canuck players could be snipers, they are hitting center mass so often.
Rangers runaway with this one
5 - 2 and outshoot the Nucks 42 to 23