Lindgren so far is stomping even the most optimistic projections of McIlrath imo.I think an argument could be made that Lindgren is about what they hoped McIlrath would be.
I think that we also need to be careful with our projections for him based on this. Right now, he is making the Rangers scouts look like geniuses. But he could have a set back in his sophomore. As could Fox. Let's face it, to say that both of them are exceeding expectations does not really do them justice.I think an argument could be made that Lindgren is about what they hoped McIlrath would be.
I think an argument could be made that Lindgren is about what they hoped McIlrath would be.
Lindgren is the modern defensive defenseman. That includes the ability to skate and pass.
I think that we also need to be careful with our projections for him based on this. Right now, he is making the Rangers scouts look like geniuses. But he could have a set back in his sophomore. As could Fox. Let's face it, to say that both of them are exceeding expectations does not really do them justice.
But yeah, he's been great. And looks to be a rock solid contributor to the defense for a good long time. And will only get better.
Completely agreeI understand. But my comment has more to do with what Lindgren is right now vis-a-vis McIrath. Right now Lindgren is playing a sound defensive game, starting to take the body more, and is ready to answer the bell if needed.
Where I feel confident that his development will continue is in the way it has progressed this season. He went from playing a simple, positional game to throwing the bigger hits and adding a modicum of offense — without being out of possession or sacrificing defense.
Careful. Not like Rangers history is not littered with awful trades.Bruins gave away a doozy for a crippled Nash
Lindgren so far is stomping even the most optimistic projections of McIlrath imo.
If that's true then taking McIlrath 10th overall was a crime.
A concern is his long term durability a la Girardi. Dude takes a beating game in, game out. Rumor has it Fox keeps a note to his gf for him.
Imagine targeting both Lindgren and Libor Hajek in the same trade deadline then holding Hajek in any kind of high regard.
Imagine targeting both Lindgren and Libor Hajek in the same trade deadline then holding Hajek in any kind of high regard.