Player Discussion Will Cuylle

[McRanger92]

He did not have a great playoffs with Hartford last year but being one of the Pack's best forwards there were also higher expectations. In the role he has with the Rangers he's primarily a grinder, forechecker, guy who hits and who pops in a goal or gets into a fight now and again. Basically he has a role and a job that requires him to chip in now and again but the main producers are on the top two lines. That role should fit pretty well into what he's done all year.

I think it's clear he has hit a bit of a wall, which is understandable considering it's his first full NHL season and he has played all but 1 game. I think easing off the gas this last stretch of games is going to help him be 100% for Game 1, whether he is playing with Wennberg/Kakko or Goodrow/Vesey. The physicality and willingness to shoot will play.

 

[n8]

The fact that he has stuck with the team for this long is a huge sign of success. He hustles and isn't afraid to hit. He's perfect for the bottom 6. Anything we get more is really just a bonus.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Really wouldnt be against shutting him down the last week if things are looking good to wrap up the #1 spot. Play Rempe and Brodz.

Give this kid some real recovery time so he can go balls to the wall game 1 and beyond. They are going to need his physicality.