GDT: Rangers 2019 Training Camp Thread

[will1066]

I saw the shirtless picture you're talking about of Andersson and if you're an advanced internet stalker like myself, you would have seen he looks bigger and more toned than shirtless pics of him in the past. It looks like he got rid of some of that baby fat, imo.

Chytil's back is huge. That's a great video of him. And his legs are massive. He's a physical specimen. A kid who turned 20 about a week ago with that much mass is insane. When he's in his mid 20's he's going to steamroll through people.

GOAT

 

[chosen]

I think it's more likely he stays on the team if he does not become a "legit top-6 player"

To me, he has no value as a 3rd-line guy. I'd rather have a draft pick.

 

[SA16]

To me, he has no value as a 3rd-line guy. I'd rather have a draft pick.

Well he's produced better than a 3rd line guy each of the last two years. If he "breaks out" into a 70-80 point player on the top line the next two years then they likely won't even be able to keep him due to salary.

 

[ohbaby]

I saw the shirtless picture you're talking about of Andersson and if you're an advanced internet stalker like myself, you would have seen he looks bigger

That may be. But the poster I replied to said he looked like the Rock meaning huge. And he is far from that. He might be fit and toned, but still looking like a teenager.

 

[haveandare]

Hank is picking up from where he finished up last season.



Shoot high on him. Glove side.

Lol he let in a goal during training camp, better buy him out.

In a 2 on 0 with Panarin no less.

And yeah, shoot high on every goalie. It’s 2019.

 

[will1066]

That may be. But the poster I replied to said he looked like the Rock meaning huge. And he is far from that. He might be fit and toned, but still looking like a teenager.

When the board first got whiff of JD's remark, someone joked about photoshopping Lias's head on the Rock's body. That's where I'm coming from.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

I don't think he's that far off with Buch. I think he becomes a trade chip this offseason if there isn't movement upwards. At a $3M hit, he's an attractive trade chip for many teams even if the improvement isn't there.

Completely agree.

 

[Joey Bones]

More like a 4th liner than a 3rd though. Boo is offensively challenged. What I like though is he's big, fast and strong and where I see a role for him is as a 4th liner and on the penalty kill.

I agree he'll more likely play as a 4th line/13th type for this team, but in a small sample size he looks to have a very good knack for the defensive side of the puck and can occasionally pop in some points (even if I think his offensive playmaking is underrated). Point of the matter was that he is capable of playing in the NHL and not completely awful.

 

[chosen]

Well he's produced better than a 3rd line guy each of the last two years. If he "breaks out" into a 70-80 point player on the top line the next two years then they likely won't even be able to keep him due to salary.

If that happens, it's not any kind of problem for the Rangers.

 

[RGY]

Training camp is moving along. No sign of Tony.

Yea, 3 days in, really moving along....

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Hank is picking up from where he finished up last season.



Shoot high on him. Glove side.

I see you're picking up where you left off by crapping on Lundqvist.

Dude, this is training camp. There's no D. That shot high glove side would have beaten any goalie. But keep pushing your agenda, bud.

 

[Joey Bones]

He’s definitely not awful but you don’t need to play with words either. Calling him a “Bottom-6er” is playing with words. Nieves is capable (generously) 4th liner, that’s it. I’d love to have him on my 4th line but he’s not even a utility player like Fast who could slide into a higher line for a short time if needed. Let’s call a spade a spade.

How's that a play with words? Bottom 6 is something I can see for Boo (whether with the Rangers or not). He's obviously been a late bloomer and (with a small sample size) has shown that he has a pretty decent offensive playmaking ability. But what really stands out is that he is big, fast and can be physical. His defensive play and awareness are what benefits him and his chances of sticking in the NHL, which is why, IMO, NYR extended him. He has a role even if it's with NYR or Hartford.

 

[RGY]

Hank is picking up from where he finished up last season.



Shoot high on him. Glove side.

Jesus you are so damn dramatic.

He has always been a little weak at the high glove side his entire career, but hey lets criticize him for being beat there on the first day of on-ice at camp. Guy has had an elite career.

In other news, water is wet.

 

[Joey Bones]

I just don’t see how Nieves or Andersson stay on the main roster with jeff’s Lack of movement this summer. Just don’t see roster spots for them at all. Not until he finally starts moving out some bodies. Brooks named them today and frankly they all need to be gone by the deadline.

Kreider
Namestnikov
Strome
Fast

At least 2 of which should have been moved before we ever got to camp. Even if Lias has a good camp there’s literally no spot for him assuming the coaches like Howden over him and they do.

It’s the second summer in a row we did not do a good enough job moving pending free agents out and we only got away with it this past year because we won the draft lottery. But not moving guys out over the summer like zucc hurt their value on the market and kept us out of the bottom 5 of the draft.

They could also be put on waivers or be traded in the middle of camp. There's still more to be done.

 

[Joey Bones]

Rookie poster but long time lurker, take it easy on me in training camp

Welcome Aboard!! Be prepared for a lot of Bullshit

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Training camp is moving along. No sign of Tony.

He is not signed. Why would he be there?

 

[PuckLuck3043]

To me, he has no value as a 3rd-line guy. I'd rather have a draft pick.

You wouldn't want a potential 50 point guy on your 3rd line? With Kreider still here we may not have room for him on top 2 lines which is a good thing.

 

[Leonardo87]

I don't think any hockey player should look like the Rock, unless of course they were playing in the 70's or 80's.

But those Pecs , bro. Them alone could get the puck into the net.

 

[Mandar]

Anyone think that Meskanen would have a shot at the big club?

Always liked his game.

 

[Kovalev27]

Good luck taking the puck away from that top line

Love these top two lines Quinn has put together. They make alot of sense will be interested to see how the bottom six shakes out. Too many guys here.

 

[bigdog16]

Anyone think that Meskanen would have a shot at the big club?

Always liked his game.

Maybe as an extra. I think he can play in the league, just not in this organization

 

[romba]

High glove being a weakness on a butterfly goalie...ya don’t say...

Next you’ll tell me screens work too

 

[Ola]

Love these top two lines Quinn has put together. They make alot of sense will be interested to see how the bottom six shakes out. Too many guys here.

I like it too, 3 big guys. Wouldn’t mind seeing it backed up by Reunanen-TDA to get them enough rubber to work with too.

 

[Kovalev27]

With all the talk this week about wanting north south guys and not having many. Are we really going to trade away Chris kreider with what he brings to this team? I'm still not so sure.

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

classy​

always smart to give credit where credit is due


IMO you are completely wrong.
the obvious facts include that he is a strong skater, and offers size and strength to go with that. Continuing the eye test, we see he plays solid d, which reflects a very good +/- despite uneven conditions [almost always 4th line, with black holes like MacLeod, no PP time, etc.]. He is a better passer than you admit. Howden still has upside, but right now Nieves is better than Howden, and he is WAY, WAY better than Lias Andersson who could not even skate at NHL level until last 3 wks of the season.

Criminally underrated.
And watch, if they ever dare to give what I suggest a fair chance, I'll be proven correct.
Kreider-Nieves-Zib

Obvious facts are not warped views of reality...