I still don't think with all the teams ahead of them they are making the playoffs but at least if the players play well, the returns will be bigger at the trade deadline.
The concern is there won't be any returns at the deadline because Drury will instead think everything is fine and we just need to strengthen lightly. For the better of the team we need L's, and lots of them. Hanging around the .500 mark is dangerous and risky of being misinterpreted by Drury.
Lindgren was unfairly trashed by the fan base. Fox was crap for a long time this season. Lindgren rushed back from injury. I'd tell him we will deal you at the deadline but we want to resign you to a 3-4 year deal. He's still a good defenseman and his effort is something several players on this team could learn something from. Borgen I'd absolutely like to keep. I like Smith. He's a pro but a contender will want him. He also has a knack for clutch playoff goals. Give him a chance to win the cup. I like Carrick. Teams will be after him. Especially with his faceoff ability. They should keep him. They can build the 4th line around him. Hate to say it might be time to move Kreider in the right deal. It hurts but all things come to an end. Brodinsky might have some sneaky value. You know, whenever he plays, he never hurts the team. He's also pretty decent on faceoffs. He would not be a bad option for a team looking to upgrade their 4th line. Zibanejad. Ehhh. What are you going to do with this tool? If he re-commits himself he's a good two way center. If he wants to be a daddy and a dj, he fucking blows.
Aside from Lindgren being a warrior, he stinks. He should’ve never been brought back in a first place. I’ve said it repeatedly Fox needs a better partner.
Lindgren is AWFUL currently. He played his part for many years, but as you have commented previously, you can’t pay players for what they USED to be, but rather you pay them for what they are now and what they will be. Lindgren is a bottom tier d-man currently. Now whether that’s because he’s still battling an injury or not can be debated, however what cannot be debated is that he is NOT a top pairing defensemen. Effort is nice and all, but once again, giving effort but being a mediocre defensemen does t equal deserving a contract. Trade him for whatever or let him walk. Do not resign him under any circumstances.
The Rangers are 5 points out of the first wc spot it's not quite over yet. I don't think the Rangers would miss Lindgren, he's a likable player but doesn't contribute much and is getting hurt more frequently.
Nice breakaway shortie for Carrick....he is getting rewarded for his solid play with some goals recently!
Shesterkin doesn’t suck you dickhead. The team defense of this team for the past four years has been below average. So has the five on five offense.
