Will NYR excel in a 3 month season?

[I Am Chariot]

What do you think?

Will a shortened season be an advantage or a disadvantage to the Rangers roster?

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[Machinehead]

I would say advantage. Our style of play lends itself to wearing down by April.

 

[silverfish]

It's interesting. The team, as a whole, is fairly the same as last year. I'd say it all depends on how Nash's addition into the lineup effects the chemistry of the team. If they can click early, then being one of the best teams in the East on paper is a great thing. If Nash can't seem to gel with Richards, or Stepan, or Gaborik early, then it will probably take a while to get the team into the groove they need.

What about the potential of lots of back-to-back games? Biron might have to play a big role as well and towards the end of last season he wasn't spectacular. He'll have to win more than he loses.

Every game will be intraconference and have playoff implications. If the NHL does get their **** together and play a 40-48 game season, then we should be in for quite a treat.

And, as machinehead says, it definitely helps with the Rangers style of play. However, with all those games jam packed into a short schedule, it might be just as grueling as 82.

 

[I Am Chariot]

The Nash trade being the wildcard imo...

How long does it take to find the right chemistry?

After that the condensed season will be an advantage to NYR imo. No all star break, no winter classic distractions.

A powerful condensed season > roll into the playoffs with momentum

 

[Kershaw]

Nope, I think we claw our way in for a 7th-8th seed.

 

[Giacomin]

I think they will excel. A full season is always better for the stronger team as any team can get hot for a short period of time but The Rangers are built solidly and should excel
Now that football is over lets get this lockout over with and play some hockey!

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

The Rangers style plus Lundqvist not having to play 70 games before the playoffs start = advantage. Not to mention a healthy Gaborik that only has to play 48 games.

Like others have said Nash is the wild card but I think the difference Nash makes brings the Rangers being a 4/5th seed to being the 1/2 seed in the East.

 

[Clowes Line]

Yes, solely because our team won't be dead tired come playoff time.

 

[Kane One]

I can't see how it won't be an advantage. Lundqvist and the shot-blocking defense won't get tired.

 

[Staxgod90]

I agree with what has been said, the only thing to worry about is the lines clicking and how Nash will preform

 

[Brooklyn Ranger]

It all depends on whether the teams can find a groove and score goals. There also has to be a better transition game than there was last season. Defense is great, but if they can't move the puck out of the zone, having Nash, Gaborik etc isn't going to help as much as it looks like it would on paper.

 

[Trxjw]

Really depends on how quickly Nash can assimilate himself into the line up. That extra weapon will go a long way in determining how lethal this team can be. Defensive depth is a bit suspect as well.

 

[broadwayblue]

In a shortened season you need to get off to a good start. But yes, I like our chances.

 

[Stasis]

Should be good. A lot of rust, but we have a decent amount of guys who played a bit.

Healthy Gabs is good news. Less tired Lundqvist is good news. Nash shouldn't have any issue performing even if he doesn't immediately adapt and gel with Richie/Step. He's always managed to score important goals and change the tone of games before. Top O and D guys are the same, with the addition of Nash... no real subtraction.

Curious to see how bottom 6 do as that's changed quite a bit. PK may suffer a bit for a while.

 

[Draft Guru]

Nope, I think we claw our way in for a 7th-8th seed.

 

[Baby Punisher]

A 48 game schedule could see the Rangers hitting their stride going into the playoffs.

 

[Boruto]

anything can happen.

 

[Beacon]

What do you think?

Will a shortened season be an advantage or a disadvantage to the Rangers roster?

No doubt it was good that we did not have to play while Gaborik was injured. You would have to.blind not to see that.

 

[Bleedred]

I usually just stick to the OT, and the lockout thread in here, but what the hell I'll give my opinion.

I think the Rangers have a really good chance. I think any team has a chance to get into the playoffs in a 48 game season. Maybe not the Isles, but nobody is safe I don't think. Toronto was in 8th place after 48 games last year, and we know where they ended up. Phoenix was 12th in the West, and won the Pacific in the end.

The Rangers will be in the playoffs no matter what. I'd say that's a given, but I think the 3 month season will help because the team will be more rested after the long playoff run. Lundqvist also does not particularly appear to be prone to rust like Brodeur, and Luongo after sitting for long periods of time.

 

[Inferno]

on paper, it should be a HUGE advantage. in reality? who knows.

 

[Dalagaze]

If everyone clicks right off the bat, we're top seed in the East again. That's my bold prediction for the year (if they get this done, of course).