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I’m pretty sure they’ve been analytically like the best pair in the league when together
At the very least they were the best pair on the PK with more than 100 mins played each
I’m pretty sure they’ve been analytically like the best pair in the league when together
Miller's stick checking is at the very, very top echelon of the entire league. To give that up to get an extra hit in will lead to many more goals against.As I said, it's a feeling -- something just doesn't sit right with me with that pairing. Most likely based somewhat on his not using his size and his annoying habit of poke/stick checking everyone.
I would rather see him fail that 100 times than make some turn-over play over the blue line from fear of being touched.Oh joy -- just what we need.
I feel like kids have been doing this move for ages. Just no one at the pro-level has the balls to try it. Coach would bench you for trying if you failed.
We don't even need to imagine this, just look at how Trouba plays always going for that hit and how many times it's cost us (including on the goal that sunk us in our last game of the year).Miller's stick checking is at the very, very top echelon of the entire league. To give that up to get an extra hit in will lead to many more goals against.
There is that.I would rather see him fail that 100 times than make some turn-over play over the blue line from fear of being touched.
I don't really get this approach when we've seen what a shit bottom 6 does to teams in prior years. We don't have players beating down the door at the center position. Having NHL quality depth is not "replacement level" especially for a team that's trying to contend.If Brodzinski were put on waivers I doubt he'd be claimed. If he were, it would open up a spot for one of the kids, which would be fine by me.
The Law of NYR states that there must be one 4th liner at all times that is objectively good at that role who everyone hates for no apparent reason. Then another 4th liner who completely sucks at everything that people think is good because the team is choosing to use them a lot. This player also can be playing above 4th lineBrodzinski is a valuable luxury to have. He's signed to the lowest cap hit, fully accepts his role and isn't looking for anything more from another team. I'm not sure why people continue to dismiss him as borderline worthless, especially after what how he stepped up last season.
Brodzinski is a bottom six guy who can't kill penalties. The Rangers tried a couple of seasons ago, he's just not adept at it.I don't really get this approach when we've seen what a shit bottom 6 does to teams in prior years. We don't have players beating down the door at the center position. Having NHL quality depth is not "replacement level" especially for a team that's trying to contend.
Last year, when Brodzinski stepped in for long stretches, the team barely missed a beat. He's not only able to chip in offensively (19 points in 57 games is pretty damn good for a 4th liner), but he's also decent on faceoffs and defensively responsible. We don't have anyone on the Pack who is even close to him.
Brodzinski is a valuable luxury to have. He's signed to the lowest cap hit, fully accepts his role and isn't looking for anything more from another team. I'm not sure why people continue to dismiss him as borderline worthless, especially after what how he stepped up last season.
IMO the only ones who continue to undervalue his use are those expecting some crazy production from a role that's generally filled by guys who can barely skate.
People forget how barren our system was at the time... especially defensively.Going after Trouba in all context of when it happened made perfect sense and I’m not going to hold it against the FO for doing it.
#2 was the king of ENG... That was like the only time he scored.Just saw a surprising stat. I never would have guessed #2, #4 and #6 were so high in the all time NYR empty net goals. They are above some really big names.
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Empty Net Goal Leaders New York Rangers | StatMuse
Artemi Panarin has scored the most career goals against empty nets for the Rangers, with 13 goals.www.statmuse.com
I wish we had his speed back. We had some real speed demons for a few years on offense and defense.#2 was the king of ENG... That was like the only time he scored.
Strome was great at hitting an empty net, unless the net was empty with the goalie still on the rink...Just saw a surprising stat. I never would have guessed #2, #4 and #6 were so high in the all time NYR empty net goals. They are above some really big names.
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Empty Net Goal Leaders New York Rangers | StatMuse
Artemi Panarin has scored the most career goals against empty nets for the Rangers, with 13 goals.www.statmuse.com
haven't looked.. grabner?I wish we had his speed back. We had some real speed demons for a few years on offense and defense.
He was one. Hags is another.haven't looked.. grabner?
just remember grabs scored probably 65% of his goals on empty nets one yearHe was one. Hags is another.
Because it wasn't. It was 12 years agoThat doesn't feel like 11 years ago.