He isn't Gallant who would put Mercer on the 4th line for a week for one mistake, but he isn't bringing a system that can be a playoff threat.
Gallant has turned the Rangers into a darn good team in very little time. That team shows an effort each and every single game, after they got into sync a few games in. This Devil team looks as disorganized as any in the league, and that is entirely on the coaching staff.
Gallant is just reaping what Quinn sowed. Also Shesterkin has been worth 6 or 7 points to them even at this early point of the season. The Rags are okay but not great. Gallant has them making the most of what they have, however.Gallant has turned the Rangers into a darn good team in very little time. That team shows an effort each and every single game, after they got into sync a few games in. This Devil team looks as disorganized as any in the league, and that is entirely on the coaching staff.
On the road, with only a day off in between as well. It had the makings for a bad game.To be fair, being sluggish after a holiday is not unprecedented, so hopefully it was more that and they can come back better next game.
Mercer has more points than Kakko and Lafreniere combined and that makes me feel good.The Rangers are basically goalie-ing their way to their record. They have some of the worst 5-on-5 numbers in the league and their young players are struggling overall. I’m not sold on Gallant as a coach overall. There is a reason the Panthers left him to take a cab and the Knights basically tossed him aside at the first opp.
Times change. When I was saying that when the Devils were looking for a coach the consensus was that stuff did not matter and that he was a great coach. I guess the Rangers hiring him makes Gallant less of a coach on Devils HFB.I’m not sold on Gallant as a coach overall. There is a reason the Panthers left him to take a cab and the Knights basically tossed him aside at the first opp.
Times change. When I was saying that when the Devils were looking for a coach the consensus was that stuff did not matter and that he was a great coach. I guess the Rangers hiring him makes Gallant less of a coach on Devils HFB.
Times change. When I was saying that when the Devils were looking for a coach the consensus was that stuff did not matter and that he was a great coach. I guess the Rangers hiring him makes Gallant less of a coach on Devils HFB.
Novak had a good game, he was all over the ice, must have gotten 30+ mins of TOI
The question is why does he keep getting let go after 2.5 years at his coaching jobs.I would’ve taken Gallant in a heartbeat as our HC. The guy is a proven winner with very little ammo to work with. I couldn’t care less if my team was poor 5VS5 when they’re 13-4-3.
End of day we are the youngest team j. The league. Inconsistentncy is going to be a thing.
This coaching staff isn't the long term answer. Ruff is good in that he let's the kids play. He isn't Gallant who would put Mercer on the 4th line for a week for one mistake, but he isn't bringing a system that can be a playoff threat. It's most evident with special teams. Ruff won't be tye coach for the next step with this group.
We also have depth issues. When healthy we need one or two more scoring threats. Without Jack and wood we are short.
There’s no sense in getting really dejected by this game, no matter how frustrating. Games like this happen over an 82 game season. And this is the first game where it really felt like we were outclassed in a while. Even the past couple of losses in Florida and against Minnesota, we were the better team to start the game and just couldn’t finish. Also, two of our losses in the past handful of games were by way of the shootout so f*** those results lol.
As mentioned before, this next stretch of the season is probably the lightest part of the schedule and it’s imperative they take advantage of it. I imagine the Sunday game against Philly is going to bring a lot of intensity.
Dawson
3rd in Rookie points
3rd in Rookie goals
5th in Rookie assist
1st in Rookie +/-
NHL.com - Rookies
TBF it's not like we are losing to scrub teams.
What? Vladar is doing good but he will only play a handful of games this year. No way he is in the rookie race.And less games than the others..
Honestly, if Calgary keeps it up, their goalie could steal the Calder..
Well, he'll play more than a handful, but he won't play enough to be able to win the Calder. Maybe he'll get a vote or two, but Markstrom would have to get injured, Vladar would have to take over and play really good while he's out and I just don't see him as a Calder candidate at all.What? Vladar is doing good but he will only play a handful of games this year. No way he is in the rookie race.