I said you have to give Edstrom some time. He’s just a rookie. Eventually he could be a good fourth liner.
Another win with Rempe in the lineup against a quality opponent , radio guys said the penalty call on Trocheck that Vegas scored on was weak but Vinnie made up for it. After a slow start he's 3rd on the team in scoring. He's one of the many reason I think the Rangers will turn it around. Edstrom has only played 53 games, I think he's holding his own and not keeping someone more deserving out of the lineup but like most Rangers doesn't shoot the puck enough. Sucks that Chytil is injured again, hope it's not his head again.
There is nothing wrong with developing Edstrom into a Brian Boyle type of a player. He fits that role perfectly.
At this point Chytil will only play 40 to 45 games a year. He is a good kid but at some point they need to make a decision on him.
I think Edstrom/Carrick/Rempe is a great punishing playoff 4th line. Chytil needs to make a decision about hanging them up if it's another concussion.
The Rangers have some skill players that has no physical toughness to them. Fox, Miller, Zibanejad, Panarin and Kreider. Panarin and Kreider can be tough to battle against but none of those guys will drop the gloves. It's obvious they feel safer with Rempe out there. So, if it works and he can give you 6 to 10 minutes without hurting your team on the scoreboard, it seems to work for the rest of the team.
