Sadly, i’ll flip in and out of the game because I’m a junkie that can’t help myself. So disappointed in so many players this year. Zibanedouche, Fox, K. Miller, Kreider. It’s hard for me to hate Lindgren because he tries as hard as he every game. There are a lot of players on this team this year that have not. I supported the coach but at this point, he just doesn’t want to develop young forwards. Very discouraging. I think Drury has just begun to make changes and we’re gonna see some huge moves here.
I agree on your huge moves thing, I expect that also. You don't deal for Miller just to stand pat now and go status quo, more shakeup is coming. One of Zibanejad or Kreider has to go. Of course, ideally it should be Zibanejad, but I don't know if that is possible considering he has a NMC and may not waive it, also he makes $8.5M per for the next 5 seasons, so his contract will be difficult to move even if he waives his NMC. If Zibanejad won't go, Drury must move Kreider. The next move/moves will define this team. Drury needs to have the courage to deal Lindgren and Smith before the trade DL, and Kreider now or during the summer (I say Kreider because I doubt Zibanejad will go). I want Zibanejad as the 3rd line C, not on the wing. At least play to a potential strength now down the middle, also gives the Rangers better balance lines 1 through 3.
Traded for Miller so Zibanadouche can get more icetime. What a fucking joke this coaching staff is. Get rid all of those fucks.
I haven’t seen the Rangers have that many big hits in the game since the Messier days. Somebody better fucking lay Pastrnak out next game. It’s long overdue.
Last night's game had similar advantages for the Rangers in hits and face offs,. K'Andre has dramatically improved and that one timer is why I wouldn't trade him. If Mika and CK wake up this team can go on a roll as easily as they shit the bed for a month. 4 points out of the WC, 10 behind the Debs.
If I was a team I would be all over trying to pry Smith away from the Rangers. That guy is just a winning, smart player. It would hurt the teams chances to move him even if you bring up Othmann who would feed off of the play of a Miller. Even Zibanedouche seems to be doing that which is mind boggling. I would want nothing less than 2 second rounders for Smith. If you trade Lindgren, nothing less than a second rounder and a offensive center prospect with some potential would suffice. I see no reason Robertson can't step up and play. I thought he looked really good in the pre-season. Either this or last year. I forget which.
