Player Discussion Zac Jones

[zlev]

yea advanced stats are too hard for my tiny brain. troube make big hit lindgren dont.

 

[Lua]

He really settled in and played well after his first couple of games. It's a shame he has to sit, but man, what a good problem to have.

 

[bogans]

The advanced stats say that he is.

One factor that the advanced stats can and will never measure is how much a player changes our opponents tactics. No player in the NHL falls into this category more than Jacob Trouba. The guy forces every single forward on the other team to hesitate and think twice at skating through the neutral zone. Once the opponents get into the Rangers zone, the danger becomes even higher, the puck is forced to be moved quicker. And if you think cheep defenseman can line up and hit forwards on the other team the way that Trouba does, you literally do not understand skating, lateral movement, and hockey IQ.

Our opponents may be more likely to score when Trouba and Key are on the ice, but that's because of who they line up against in which zone.

 

[Raspewtin]

he is exponentially improved these past few days from where he was in TC. holy hell it's like a different player.

 

[Chytilmania]

Definitely an NHL player. Hope he gets a shot to go full time next season. I think him and Trouba 3rd pair could be great and tell Trouba he’s never allowed to pinch.

 

[GENESISPuck94]

he is exponentially improved these past few days from where he was in TC. holy hell it's like a different player.

A lot of weight training and practice and probably inner anger for not playing.

He was always talented. Great puck mover. I was hoping he had this opportunity at the start of the season. Hopefully he is kept this summer and given the opportunity at the start of next season. Could be a very good player for us.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

He’s bawlin out there

 

[Chytilmania]

I like Gus but Jones can easily replace Gus then we move Lindgren and shell out for a LD with Fox.

Lindgren, 2025 1st, whatever else we need to add (Kakko, prospect) for a #1 LD this offseason.

 

[NYR Viper]

he is exponentially improved these past few days from where he was in TC. holy hell it's like a different player.

The team has likely had him on a very strict strength program as well as power skating and skills development. He’s definitely improved

 

[Harbour Dog]

I wonder if there's a coach in the league that would scratch Lindgren or Trouba for Jones, long term.

If there is: hire them.

 

[Filip Chytil]

 

[McRanger92]

He’s worth more to us than a 1st round pick would be. Jones and the Rangers deserve a ton of credit for how he’s developed. I see Torey Krug

 

[Mac n Gs]

He made a play last night that was so savvy and deserved more love: Jones was in on the forecheck, STL got the puck behind him, and he backchecked, lifted a stick to steak the puck back, and keep the shift alive.

He’s not big, but he’s got a really strong lower base and is heavy on his skates. He helped negate a lot of Carolina’s forecheck tonight

 

[ClutchTom]

The team has likely had him on a very strict strength program as well as power skating and skills development. He’s definitely improved

Tanner Glass is inevitable.

 

[huerter]

I wonder if there's a coach in the league that would scratch Lindgren or Trouba for Jones, long term.

If there is: hire them.

Is there an NFL coach who would scratch the long snapper for an extra WR who doesnt play special teams?

 

[Rsswmu]

Was at the game tonight he was noticeable in a good way all night.

 

[JCProdigy]

Tanner Glass is inevitable.

 

[haveandare]

He looks absolutely great out there. He can fill Gus’ spot next year imo

 

[80shockeywasbuns]

Is there an NFL coach who would scratch the long snapper for an extra WR who doesnt play special teams?

 

[Harbour Dog]

Is there an NFL coach who would scratch the long snapper for an extra WR who doesnt play special teams?

Depends. Does the long snapper snap the ball directly to the opponent half the time?

 

[RangerBoy]

Jones hasn't looked out of place playing regular minutes especially against a very good team in Carolina.

 

[savebyrichter94]

He’s the smartest, most crever, most physicarry fit
But nobody else seems to rearirize it

 

[jay from jersey]

Hopefully he can keep it going…. With him being a fwd prior I wonder how it would be him playing LD/RD…
They won’t move him now/right away…. Let him to continue on the left and keep progressing. But what an asset that would be to have a guy on 3rd pair who can play either side and move up if need be once in a while.
Gus did pretty well on his offside too….
I hesitate because it’s small sample sizes but he looks better than he has in the past. That’s a good thing.
I’m wondering if he could be in the long term plans for 3LD next season with Schneider or if they plan on moving Trouba and signing a UFA…
Roy would be an absolute stud partner for jones… to bad he’ll cost so much $$$

 

[DanielBrassard]

He’s been great these past 3 games, just great.

 

[McRanger92]

He’s been great these past 3 games, just great.

Getting him on a 2 year extension for 800K looking like a genius move by Drury. There's no doubt in my mind Jonesy is part of the Rangers longterm future.