Confirmed with Link: James Sheppard [SJS] to NYR

[Graves94]

Lines are set.

Make the PK

Moore-Hagelin
Sheppard-Fast
Nash-Stepan
Zuccarello

Crash bang boom, lets ****ing go.

Those lines look good to me!

However, I don't think Sheppard PK's and that is Glass' strenght in my opinion, the only one true thing he does relatively well. I see Glass rotating with Fast during the regular season, depending on the opposition, and see how that goes, before they decide on the playoff match-ups.
Just my opinion.

 

[JohnC]

Even if Sheppard doesn't PK they can go with

Moore-Hagelin
Stepan-Nash
Hayes-Fast
Zucc
Marty

 

[RGY]

No Hayes on the PK?

Depending on who is in the box he could be the 4th pair with Zucc. But you really only need 3 pairs for the Pk. Some teams can only manage two good pairs.

I also think going into the playoffs its best to reduce Hayes role in the sense that we shouldnt overplay him.

 

[Miamipuck]

Depending on who is in the box he could be the 4th pair with Zucc. But you really only need 3 pairs for the Pk. Some teams can only manage two good pairs.

I also think going into the playoffs its best to reduce Hayes role in the sense that we shouldnt overplay him.

You're absolutely right. Fast coming back should mitigate his use on the PK also.

For the future though:


1.) it seems the more you put on his plate the better he performs.
2.) He has really good hockey sense,his ability to read plays, pick pockets, and his reach should make him an effective a pk'er. He would be a great replacement for Boyle. They obviously do not play the same style but he's enormous and gets in the passing lanes etc.

 

[RGY]

You're absolutely right. Fast coming back should mitigate his use on the PK also.

For the future though:


1.) it seems the more you put on his plate the better he performs.
2.) He has really good hockey sense,his ability to read plays, pick pockets, and his reach should make him an effective a pk'er. He would be a great replacement for Boyle. They obviously do not play the same style but he's enormous and gets in the passing lanes etc.

I agree...for the future. Right now though he doesnt need to take on more assignments. And going from a NCAA schedule to the NHL schedule is tough. He has handled it well through 62 games. Who knows how he'll feel by game 82 or 100. Not having him pk will help.

 

[Miamipuck]

I agree...for the future. Right now though he doesnt need to take on more assignments. And going from a NCAA schedule to the NHL schedule is tough. He has handled it well through 62 games. Who knows how he'll feel by game 82 or 100. Not having him pk will help.

As you said, it's best not to have him do too much, that is the smart play for sure. As an observation:

He has gotten unexpectedly stronger. Most NCAA players hit a wall by now in their first professional season, freaks aside. I am ok with keeping him strictly a 5v5 guy.

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

Sheppard was on a line with Moore and Fast today at practice... Zucc had a maintenance day so who knows where that leaves Glass

 

[Blueshirt Believer]

Sheppard was on a line with Moore and Fast today at practice... Zucc had a maintenance day so who knows where that leaves Glass

Obviously replacing Zucc on the first line...

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

Obviously replacing Zucc on the first line...

What was I thinking.... I am hoping Sheppard slots in on the fourth line with Fast and Moore that is a pretty good fourth line

 

[NYRKindms]

Sheppard was on a line with Moore and Fast today at practice... Zucc had a maintenance day so who knows where that leaves Glass

Andrew Gross ‏@AGrossRecord 22m22 minutes ago

Tanner Glass subbed for Zuccarello with Brass and Nash at today's practice. He's likely guy out tomorrow night vs. Red Wings.
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[Miamipuck]

Andrew Gross ‏@AGrossRecord 22m22 minutes ago

Tanner Glass subbed for Zuccarello with Brass and Nash at today's practice. He's likely guy out tomorrow night vs. Red Wings.
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[RGY]

Good no Glass. Roll the right lines.

 

[Mr Clutch]

If glass is out we better win. Lets not give AV any reason to want to put him back in the lineup. Preferably a couple goals from the 4th line would help haha

 

[jniklast]

Andrew Gross ‏@AGrossRecord 22m22 minutes ago

Tanner Glass subbed for Zuccarello with Brass and Nash at today's practice. He's likely guy out tomorrow night vs. Red Wings.
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Now that's a challenge for Brass and Nash.

Sometimes I wonder what numbers Glass would post on a line with prime Gretzky.

 

[Raspewtin]

Now that's a challenge for Brass and Nash.

Sometimes I wonder what numbers Glass would post on a line with prime Gretzky.

I read it as "he's out against the Wings" meaning Glass.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Same.

 

[Miamipuck]

It's glass out tomorrow. I am doing the jig right now.....wait that's just speculation, just the thought makes me happy.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I'd rather see Glass on the top line just to see what the board does.

And then have him get a Gordie Howe to see the post game reaction.

 

[silverfish]

I'd rather see Glass on the top line just to see what the board does.

And then have him get a Gordie Howe to see the post game reaction.

The two posters who praise Cam Talbot as the lord and savior will assuredly jump to the conclusion that Tanner Glass is a misused Hall of Famer.

The rest of us will laugh at the improbability of that happening (if it did), and be eager to see Tanner in the press box shortly.

 

[Miamipuck]

I'd rather see Glass on the top line just to see what the board does.

And then have him get a Gordie Howe to see the post game reaction.

Hey if we're delving into fantasy, I hope Talbot has 4 straight shutouts till Hank gets back.

 

[MillerTime79]

I swear, that was my exact expression as I read the tweet.

 

[Thirty One]

Tanner Glass actually has only one less Gordie Howe hat tricks than Gordie Howe.

 

[bl02]

Personally very excited to see Sheppard play. Saw him play quite a bit few years back while playing for sharks and even if he plays at 80 percent of that level our 4th line is beyond set!

 

[jniklast]

I read it as "he's out against the Wings" meaning Glass.

So did I, was supposed to be a joke. Challenge as in practice

 

[Black Tank]

Sheppard - Moore - Fast could be an excellent 4th line. Right now both Moore and Fast are really good in that role and Sheppard would really have to have hands of stone to be worse at handling the puck than Glass. It's time to start practicing for the POs. Give Glass a game here and there but let's start going with the best roster down the stretch.

I'm hoping the Rangers have done their usual good scouting as of late and that Sheppard will fulfil 4th line expectations.