Agreed. The worst part is that he knows how to score if he wants to try, he's our shootout specialist for a reason. It's like Torts said: Zucc is a very intelligent player who reads the game in a way few others can. He always finds a way to the net, but he wants others to finish. That's his problem.
Will Zuccarello clear waivers?
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Agreed. The worst part is that he knows how to score if he wants to try, he's our shootout specialist for a reason. It's like Torts said: Zucc is a very intelligent player who reads the game in a way few others can. He always finds a way to the net, but he wants others to finish. That's his problem.
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80 plus NHL games over 3 seasons.Thats even funnier.
He was brought back to provide scoring,he hasn't yet.
Hes hurting the team more then helping it so far
mrmovies779
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+/- is a terrible way to judge a players defensive value.
I'm not even going to respond to your Stepan rambling.
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Change is good.
For the record, the title of this thread should be "Would Zuccarello clear waivers?" When I first saw it, I thought he'd been waived.
(Unless the OP knows something we don't...?)
(Unless the OP knows something we don't...?)
Idlerlee
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He was brought back to help the team when it was struggling lateseason, in particular with SO's. Which history recalls, he did, more than expected by anyone.
And pretty sure he isnt excatly hurting the team that much, considering all losses so far have been absolute shambles, no goals are particularily on him.
Not to forget the fact that he's never gone more than 3 rangers games without producing. There is no benefit of doubt around here.
Everyone was baying for Richard's head last season, look how he turned it around.
mrmovies779
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So in your words,we brought him back for shootouts mostly.I've heard it all from the apologists now.
1 excuse after another
Bottom line in all sports are results.So far,Zuc hasn't delivered.If he stays with the team the entire year or not is up to him.He produces,he stays,he doesn't,he will be gone.
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This is the year for Zucc, he is definitely going to have to produce or he won't be a part of this organization come next season...
I am a Zucc fan, but I think he is invisible up to this point. At the same time I think he is the kind of player that as soon as he pots one goal, he will probably go on a point streak of at least a few games.
Any person wondering if he would clear waivers if he was sent down, I ask why send him down to begin with? What are the alternatives?
I don't want to make it sound its his only value, but I would definitely want him in my top 3 when it comes to shootouts and I've seen enough flashes in seasons past to make me think he could get going at any point....Again, I just don't know what alternatives there are anyway
I am a Zucc fan, but I think he is invisible up to this point. At the same time I think he is the kind of player that as soon as he pots one goal, he will probably go on a point streak of at least a few games.
Any person wondering if he would clear waivers if he was sent down, I ask why send him down to begin with? What are the alternatives?
I don't want to make it sound its his only value, but I would definitely want him in my top 3 when it comes to shootouts and I've seen enough flashes in seasons past to make me think he could get going at any point....Again, I just don't know what alternatives there are anyway
BrianLeetch2
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I think Zucc will be fine and get his 40 to 50 points when all is said and done by seasons end. We as a team overall came out slow to start.
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Which is a smaller sample size? 80 games or 7 games?
I agree that he like all forwards have to produce but since he has only been on the ice for 2 goals against I do not see him as hurting the team anymore than the average player on this years team so far.
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He was brought back to fill 3rd line minutes and be a help in shootouts, that is what management stated upon his return. I'm not making anything up, just stating what was infact said
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I think he needs more time. Pouliot too, honestly. I'm not enamored enough with the short-term prospects of the people in the pipeline to give up on either one just yet. For me, at least, they were a rare bright spot in the first two games.
For the record, the title of this thread should be "Would Zuccarello clear waivers?" When I first saw it, I thought he'd been waived.
(Unless the OP knows something we don't...?)
I don't
Just curious what people think will happen IF he gets sent down.
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For the record, the title of this thread should be "Would Zuccarello clear waivers?" When I first saw it, I thought he'd been waived.
(Unless the OP knows something we don't...?)
thank you. thought the exact same thing.
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Regardless of anything being said in here, by either side, it's too early.
It would be pretty silly to start sending Zuccarello down now. Sure, he hasn't produced any points - but he's been a visible and contributing force on the team. He's not making mistakes, he's not causing goals against. So when the entire team struggles, they all should get some time to settle in.
Let's get back to this in 2 weeks. Mkay?
It would be pretty silly to start sending Zuccarello down now. Sure, he hasn't produced any points - but he's been a visible and contributing force on the team. He's not making mistakes, he's not causing goals against. So when the entire team struggles, they all should get some time to settle in.
Let's get back to this in 2 weeks. Mkay?
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When vague, subjective statements like "he skates hardest back" and "working harder than any of the other forwards" get thrown around like that, it makes it hard to take the argument seriously. Especially when saying Callahan and Stepan are bad at defense. Maybe you're right though, what do I know know. #Zucc4Selke2014
Mza has been of his game the last 2-3 games..
Not sure if it's cause of overthinking things, over confidence or if he's second guessing himself out there..
When he's "on" he's pretty fun to watch, but when he's "of"...it's brutal..
Btw; when watching other games or NHL tonight every team makes everything look soo Easy..
From passing the puck to getting chances..
I don't see the same " easynest" when we play..
Not sure if it's cause of overthinking things, over confidence or if he's second guessing himself out there..
When he's "on" he's pretty fun to watch, but when he's "of"...it's brutal..
Btw; when watching other games or NHL tonight every team makes everything look soo Easy..
From passing the puck to getting chances..
I don't see the same " easynest" when we play..
So, going out there and doing nothing constitutes being a "visible and contributing force?"
Holy hyperbole.
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Pistachio
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Again, are you sure you watched the games?
First two games, he played really well. The St. Louis game he made great passes, which were completely fumbled by Pouliot. Yes, the last three games have been lackluster, but he's without a doubt been one of the most active and hard working, even when we were on defense most of the bad games. Hell, he even played a minute of Penalty Killing and did a great job last game.
I think you hate him, and you've hated him from the beginning, so you're just looking for someone to pick on. We're talking about a guy who was one of the most important ranger forwards last season before and during the playoffs. He consistently played really well, both scoring and assisting. Now he's had 2 good games, 2 okay games and 2 terrible games, and he's suddenly Judas? The guy who is dragging your whole beloved rangers down?
Stop being such a little ***** about it, and start supporting the players on the team. You're one of those entitled die hard fans that believe that your opinion matters more than any others just because your nick on a forum is "bleed ranger blue"
This board:
Off-Season: TRADE RICHARDS
Game 1: GOD DAMNIT RANGERS, YOU SUCK
Game 2: OH MY GOD WE ARE THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD.
Game 3: YOU SUCK, YOU SUCK, EVERYONE SUCKS. EXCEPT LUNDQVIST.
Game 4: TRADE EVERYONE! ESPECIALLY LUNDQVIST!
Game 5: TRADE EVERYONE - AND BIRON TWICE! EXCEPT LUNDQVIST
Game 6: OH MY GOD WE ARE THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD. BUT STILL TRADE EVERYONE. EXCEPT RICHARDS, HE'S THE GREATEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD.
And when Richards goes 3 games with no points, the band will be back together and sing the song of our people: "Trade Richards".
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I don't hate Zuccarello. I think thats a tired, lazy argument. I think hes a borderline NHL talent that is close to worthless when hes not contributing points. I think you love him, and Im calling it like I see it.
Not sure where the Richards tangent came from, but trading him would be stupid due to cap recapture.
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Some were a bit exaggerated but I found it funny.
He actually left off all the Nash, Boyle, Pyatt, and Tort stuff we see often on the board.
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