The New York Rangers are a perfectly built team this year

[Shane Diesel]

Lafreniere 3 points in 6 games (3rd season)
Kakko 2 points in 6 games (4th season)

No one ruins premium picks like the Rags.

 

[NotWendell]

Columbus says...

 

[nbwingsfan]

Yea, and last season the title thread was "Rangers ruining Lafrenieres career". And all those guys that have shut the heck up.

… because of his 1G/2A in 6 games?

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Rangers are perfectly built for the powerplay.

 

[ViD]

The Rangers were just generous enough to spare some change to the ones in need - Sharks and Jackets

 

[PaulD]

… because of his 1G/2A in 6 games?

You get all your hockey knowledge and self scouting from your smart phone stats screens.
And FYI Laff is tied in goals with Matthews .... look that one up while your bashing the early season stats of a 21 year old.

As yes the classic failing prospect excuse:

Late bloomer, looks good.

Leave Zadina out if this

 

[nbwingsfan]

You get all your hockey knowledge and self scouting from your smart phone stats screens.
And FYI Laff is tied in goals with Matthews .... look that one up while your bashing the early season stats of a 21 year old.


Leave Zadina out if this

We all know Zadina sucks. That’s the difference.

All you ever hear from NYR fans is “pffttt you don’t watch, he’s amazing”. Hard to watch him when he’s scratched.

If you can’t see the difference between Matthews lack of goal scoring so far this season after his career so far vs Kakko not producing again after a couple 30pt pace seasons then I can’t help you.

Both Lafreniere (who I actually think has shown something, just not the score sheet) and Kakko, to this point, have been some of the bigger disappointments for 1st & 2nd overall picks of all time.

 

[PaulD]

We all know Zadina sucks. That’s the difference.

All you ever hear from NYR fans is “pffttt you don’t watch, he’s amazing”. Hard to watch him when he’s scratched.

If you can’t see the difference between Matthews lack of goal scoring so far this season after his career so far vs Kakko not producing again after a couple 30pt pace seasons then I can’t help you.

Both Lafreniere (who I actually think has shown something, just not the score sheet) and Kakko, to this point, have been some of the bigger disappointments for 1st & 2nd overall picks of all time.

I can see the difference. A little sarcasm.
But yea, Agree to disagree. I tend to give prospects time before righti g them off....regardless of where they were drafted.
Maybe KK is another Zadina .....but I doubt it.

 

[scoopscj]

Rangers are perfectly built for the powerplay.

Not a Ranger fan but their power play is wicked.

 

[Adam Fox Time]

Halak was a mistake

 

[mandiblesofdoom]

heh heh

 

[The Red Line]

Where's that guy that has the creepy and entirely unhealthy obsession with Kravtsov?

 

[HockeyWooot]

If their kids take the next step, look out.

K’Andre Miller is becoming a great dman as well.

 

[jonlin]

Where's that guy that has the creepy and entirely unhealthy obsession with Kravtsov?

In Russia?

 

[Machinehead]

Lafreniere 3 points in 6 games (3rd season)
Kakko 2 points in 6 games (4th season)

I'm extremely happy with how Kakko is playing this season. He set up our two best chances last night and naturally, neither of them fell.

If the Rangers stick with him in the top six instead of over ass reacting to PDO like always, he'll get points.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

I'm extremely happy with how Kakko is playing this season. He set up our two best chances last night and naturally, neither of them fell.

If the Rangers stick with him in the top six instead of over ass reacting to PDO like always, he'll get points.

He’s in year 4. At what point is he what he is? (Offensively speaking)

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Where's that guy that has the creepy and entirely unhealthy obsession with Kravtsov?

Shhh!! If we don't say his name three times, he'll stay trapped in the Rangers forum.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Where's that guy that has the creepy and entirely unhealthy obsession with Kravtsov?

You've been summoned, @EdJovanovski

Shhh!! If we don't say his name three times, he'll stay trapped in the Rangers forum.

I summoned him. We want to share Jovo and Bern with the world.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Top 6 = Very good

Bottom 6 = average

Dcore = good but not much beyond Fox/Trouba/Miller

Goaltending = very good

Coaching = good

Overall they’re definitely one of the better teams in the East and a Cup run is possible.

But “perfect” ?!?! LOL….ur joking right?

They could use some added depth at the TDL, just like last season when they added Copp, Motte, etc.

I think the reason fans are high on the Rangers is that they are one of few teams who can boast the following:

Top 1 goalie in the whole league
Top 5 Defenseman
Top 5 Winger
Top 10 Center

You basically have one elite, rare player in every position, which basically never happens in this sport. Rangers fans have every right to be among the most bullish of fans.

I personally don't think they have enough depth at basically any position, which tends to be important, but I guess we'll see how impoartant that is.

 

[Machinehead]

He’s in year 4. At what point is he what he is? (Offensively speaking)

When the Rangers just leave him the f*** alone on the first line for a whole season.

If he does that and he still has around 35 points (assuming he's healthy) then he is what he is.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

The Rangers plays the 1st of 2 vs the Canucks on 2/8.

They'll prob give Vancouver their first win.

 

[SJinNewJersey]

Bumping, just because.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Bumping, just because.

 

[Holymakinaw]

I simply do not see any weaknesses in the Rangers roster this season, they are solid in every department. In my mind they are the best team in the East and only the Avs match them.

Vezina winning goalie in Shestyorkin

Norris winning defender in Fox

Elite 1C in Zibanejad

Elite 1W in Panarin

Great 2C in Trocheck

50 goal scorer in Kreider

Big physical presence in Blais, Reeves, Trouba

Elite young players in Lafreniere, Kakko, Kravtsov

Deadly power play and solid penalty kill

Great coaching by Gallant

Not the best start to the year, but I think the Rangers will def. be a team to watch out for this year.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I think the reason fans are high on the Rangers is that they are one of few teams who can boast the following:

Top 1 goalie in the whole league
Top 5 Defenseman
Top 5 Winger
Top 10 Center

You basically have one elite, rare player in every position, which basically never happens in this sport. Rangers fans have every right to be among the most bullish of fans.

I personally don't think they have enough depth at basically any position, which tends to be important, but I guess we'll see how impoartant that is.

Uhhh did Vasi retire? He had a great season but it was a season... Vasi has been doing it for years and won several cups and went to the Finals several times.

Shesterkin looks human so far this year as well