I prefer him in Hartford if he's not getting significant minutes here. He's developing well. I think the McKegg stuff is complaining to complain.
And Gallant's quote about the AHL guys not being able to take NHL jobs is BS. Schneider literally just did it to Nils/Hajek/Tinordi
That kind of the whole point. If Barron looked bad or overwhelmed, we’d all rather him back in Hartford getting minutes.
Even rather have him their over playing on the taxi squad.
It’s not so much about McKegg as it is that Barron should probably be an nhl regular in some capacity at this point.
Id keep him on 3rd line. But it’s obvious gallant rather move up Rooney and play Barron on 4th if he has to.
Rooney is a 4th c. And he’s played well the majority of the year in that capacity.
I hate him on 3rd line. Barron is bigger, has a better shot, but is less seasoned.
It doesn’t look like gallant wants too many kids in the bottom 6.
Plus is chytil a c/w question? Etc. I think there’s just too many things going on between looking for what the rangers have currently, what they need long term, and what they should trade for at the TDL.
Barron getting ice is currently way down on the list of priorities.
Hopefully, by next season he’s an everyday nhl player, but playing up with the big boys for the Rest of the season also imo, would help his development.
I also think Rooney is a goner after this year and prices himself out of here.
But it’s just one of those line up decisions that aggravate you cause it’s clear he’s more comfortable with the vet even though the kid is prob a better option.
No ones going to agree with all the coaches moves, and up to this point they’ve won, so you can’t get too pissed. You can only hope like with schneider he forces the issue