It took Graves around 4-5 NHL seasons to become Graves. Will is Will. He has shown some good stuff but give him time to show who he is. Some guys start fast and fade. Some start slow and excel. No need for us to decide who he is after 46 games.Put him on a better line and he's Graves.
Never draft from outside of North America again.More career goals than Lias
except for goaliesNever draft from outside of North America again.
Never draft from outside of North America again.
Larry is right. We could use a couple of more Will Cuylle's.
Will Cuylle represents what these Rangers need more of
The Blueshirts are not physical or malevolent enough. They are not big enough. They are not young enough up front in a young man’s league.nypost.com
I watched every Hartford game during the covid 2021 shortened season and the growth between the Will Cuylle of that year and the player today is remarkable. He is so much more confident. He handles the puck much better. He is more aggressive on his forecheck and more physical. I think the year in Hartford did him wonders and suggests that the Rangers should not rush their young players. I used to think that Cuylle was a bottom two line player but I think he might be able to play higher up in the lineup, particularly with someone who is creative with the puck. I can make the case that Cuylle was more impressive in Hartford last year than Othmann is so far this year. Cuylle had 45 points in 69 games last year but only 11 on the PP giving him 36 even strength points. Othmann has 26 points in 32 games but 16 points are on the PP. Othmann only has 10 even strength points four of which are goals. Cuylle is a year older and Othmann has looked good although not great in Hartford. So I'm not drawing any conclusions between the two but I agree with the other posters about Cuylle. Don't sell him short.
All fair points. My post wasn't to knock Othmann, who I like a a a prospect, but to praise how much Cuylle has developed.Production wise Cuylle's second half of last season in Hartford was much better than the first half. He didn't put up a lot of points though in the playoffs. I also think Hartford is having an issue with centers now---Brodzinski with the Rangers, Nash and Edstrom have been out. That hurts production for wingers. I think Othmann's three games with the Rangers were kind of similar to Cuylle's 4 games with the Rangers last year. A younger player can take that experience into the off season with a better idea of what it takes to be an NHL player. I like both players---both are gritty and have no issue with the physical aspects of the game. Othmann is more of a pure shooter....Cuylle a bit bigger and stronger and he uses it to get net front presence. Part of this is understanding how your particular skill set can be used to best effect. Cuylle already pretty much gets it. Othmann might not be as far along in that respect but he's trending the right way.
All fair points. My post wasn't to knock Othmann, who I like a a a prospect, but to praise how much Cuylle has developed.
I`m thinking excactly the same, try him thereWhen will he get some powerplay time? He really has earned it. What the hell has Brodzinski has done? Put Cuylle on the PP in front of the net causing havoc like Kreider.
Cam may have been the protype power foward playing wing of the last 50 years. Glad nobody is setting the bar too high for Willapologies if already shared
Cam Neely is a fine level to aim for
"Anaheim Ducks head coach Greg Cronin was asked what he saw on Will Cuylle's 3rd period goal.
"That's a young kid with a bright future they have in New York.
Seeing him in person really makes you think he can develop into that Cam Neely type of player. Maybe better."
Wish we had one of him on the first line...Kid is quickly becoming one of my favorites.
I Iso'd him while watching last night in the Garden and he doesnt take a shift off.
Wish we had 3 of him for the 3rd and 4th lines.
He may get there some day but it may be best to let him have a rookie year facing 3rd pairing dmen more than 1st pairings.Wish we had one of him on the first line...