Speculation: Who is the NYR player you REALLY want to exceed expectations?

[Roo Returns]

There’s so many options.

Chytil. Really need to see something this year or re-evaluate the center depth more seriously. Not expecting him to blow the doors off. Just establish himself more solidly.

Kakko. Not as important but we’d all breath easier seeing a nice step up from him. We’d like him to not have a slow development, like Chytil.

Trouba. I don’t know that he needs to EXCEED expectations but he needs to meet them. I think expectations now are lower for him than they were last year, and I’d say he needs to exceed the new lower bar and show he can be at least a good solid #2.

Strome. People are expecting a regression. Let’s hope he exceeds expectations and stays somewhat on par with last year.

Gauthier. It shouldn’t be terribly hard for him to exceed expectations because I don’t think they’re tremendously high, but it would be great to see him emerge as a legitimate middle six threat.

Then there’s a group who need to meet expectations for us to be in good shape. Bread and Z, Kreids, Fox and ADA, Shesty. Those guys need to come in around where we all expect them to or we’re gonna see a dip.

I'd be happy with 20-25 points from him this year and helping out on special teams. Give me like 10-11, 12-13, 9-12 in that range. Slow progression is fine.

 

[Bring Back Avery]

Which is EXACTLY why, I excluded them. Yeah, totally agree though. Pretty obvious.

Ok, guess I should've read the whole first post. I have to go with Kakko then since he had such a rough year last year.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Kakko.

After seeing how he dominated on the world stage, literally willing his way around the rink and bullying his way to huge goals - I want to see that in the NHL. It's so great to watch and to have that type of unique talent on my team on a nightly basis would make me so proud.

And really its not about him exceeding expectations either, its about meeting them - which is kinda scary.

 

[usekakkorightquinn]

Chytil. It's time for him to step up his entire game. Stop sucking on faceoffs. Average about a 40 point pace this season.

 

[True Blue]

Going to go with Lemieux here. He brings something that is a change from most of the forwards. He can influence a game in different ways and can be an effective player.

 

[Crease]

Chytil is a good answer because him exceeding expectations gives the Rangers one of the best 1/2 punches down the middle in the league.

 

[LionsHeart]

Miller and/or Chytil.

Both would fill huge positional needs.

 

[Priorae]

I think Kreider is going to have a freaky great year.

 

[kovazub94]

Based on how he is viewed here - definitely Chytil. Howden second only because you get better bang for the back from the more talented Czech.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Kakko.

Chytil would be nice too.

 

[kovazub94]

Kakko.

Chytil would be nice too.

I mean anything below 1.x for PPG could be considered meeting expectations.

 

[will1066]

Hajek. The Forgotten Prospect

 

[bobbop]

Alexis Lafreniere.

I've seen a lot of 500 goal scorers in the Rangers lineup. I’d like to watch one from cradle to the HOF.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Kakko because im positive on Lafreniere, if Kakko overachieved we would have a ridiculous amount of scoring power.

 

[RangersFan1994]

I think Kreider is going to have a freaky great year.

35 goals would be a great year for him. I feel be can do it.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Kakko needs to have at least 35 points.

 

[Deleted member 23124]

Miller or Robertson on defense

I've had a feeling about Robertson since seeing him in Traverse tourny. He's not flashy or superstar material, but I sense he'll be better than people think he'll be.

 

[NYSPORTS]

I've had a feeling about Robertson since seeing him in Traverse tourny. He's not flashy or superstar material, but I sense he'll be better than people think he'll be.

i think Robertson can grow into a Beukeboom type. Not sure what Miller is.

 

[Deleted member 23124]

i think Robertson can grow into a Beukeboom type. Not sure what Miller is.

Don't think he's that physical....that's my only concern -- that fans will look at this size and expect him to be the second coming of Chara.

 

[NYSPORTS]

Don't think he's that physical....that's my only concern -- that fans will look at this size and expect him to be the second coming of Chara.

Robertson has huge shoulders like Beuk. I see him filling out. No, he’s not as physical.

Chara towers over Robertson and is sooo unique.

 

[aufheben]

How is the answer not Kakko? Lol

 

[will1066]

I've had a feeling about Robertson since seeing him in Traverse tourny. He's not flashy or superstar material, but I sense he'll be better than people think he'll be.

From what I saw at Traverse, he's almost Fox-like with efficient plays and decisions. Intelligent with the puck. Positioning. Good offensive instincts.

 

[CasusBelli]

I expect Laf to become a 30-50 player ... so I would love it if he became a 40-50 or 35-55 player.

Otherwise, I think KK will become a 30-30 player, so I would love it if he became a PPG player.

 

[Vitto79]

Miller cause they really need a LD
Chytil as a legit 2nd line C would be close

 

[Ghost of jas]

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