Kreider, while a very good player, never quite seemed to reach his offensive potential. Could in part be due to unrealistic expectations. But still think his potential ceiling was higher than his actual output.
Ideally, I’d consider him more a 2nd line talent, but one that could play 1st line also depending on partners. Top 6 forward for sure though.
In that regard, I think Chytil has the potential to be a much greater offensive force than Kreider. Don’t think he’s quite at Kreider level yet though. But his potential I’d think ranges from 60 point player to PPG player, or anywhere in between. Time will tell.
In regards to the Rangers needs. I wouldn’t complain if they took a high ceiling Center in the next draft, but I definitely don’t think it’s a priority. Now that Strome has revived his career (knock on ice that it lasts), they realistically have 4 nhl centerman at different stages in their careers, with Lias being a possible 5th. Zibanijad, Chytil, Strome and Howden being the 4 that could be arranged in a few different orders. And then Strome and Chytil can play on the wing even if need be, allthough id atleast rather see Chytil stick at C. Strome might be more flexible. Howden seems to me to be an ideal 3c or 4c depending how he progresses. Lias maybe ends up similarly.
But yea, I don’t really want them taking a Center with their 1st Pick is unless it’s a high high ceiling C. Someone who could be special or at least unique relative to what we have. Would much rather see them taking a power forward (wing) if possible I think. Mostly because we don’t know where Lemieux and Kreider will be in a few years, and they are probably our only real PFs. But also because we have Panarin, Kakko, Kravtsov, Buchnevic and then Chytil and Strome. Also Lemieux I guess now. All who are more scoring players than power forwards. Except Lemieux I guess. Although Kakko and Chytil probably have some upside in the power department.
I’ve never been a huge fan of Buch, but he’s surprised me this year with his play. I’m still not sold on him long term. He’s likely ending up a top 6 forward, but I think we could do better, more well rounded. Buch seems more an offensive specialist to me. Or at least I think he might be a bit too soft at times. Surprised he has as many hits as he does already.
And we seem pretty set in D and GK, so I don’t think I’d want them to draft either unless it’s a super high ceiling and unique D, like Quinn Hughes or Dahlin lol. We seem to have very good depth at D both in prospect and nhl ready form. Don’t see a lot of room for additions there. I’d think unlikely either way.
Since we really do have real depth at all positions though, I’d expect them to take the best player available regardless of position. At least I think that makes most sense. Any way it goes, we probably would have to trade or not re-sign a player or two to make room at any position.
Ideally, I’d consider him more a 2nd line talent, but one that could play 1st line also depending on partners. Top 6 forward for sure though.
In that regard, I think Chytil has the potential to be a much greater offensive force than Kreider. Don’t think he’s quite at Kreider level yet though. But his potential I’d think ranges from 60 point player to PPG player, or anywhere in between. Time will tell.
In regards to the Rangers needs. I wouldn’t complain if they took a high ceiling Center in the next draft, but I definitely don’t think it’s a priority. Now that Strome has revived his career (knock on ice that it lasts), they realistically have 4 nhl centerman at different stages in their careers, with Lias being a possible 5th. Zibanijad, Chytil, Strome and Howden being the 4 that could be arranged in a few different orders. And then Strome and Chytil can play on the wing even if need be, allthough id atleast rather see Chytil stick at C. Strome might be more flexible. Howden seems to me to be an ideal 3c or 4c depending how he progresses. Lias maybe ends up similarly.
But yea, I don’t really want them taking a Center with their 1st Pick is unless it’s a high high ceiling C. Someone who could be special or at least unique relative to what we have. Would much rather see them taking a power forward (wing) if possible I think. Mostly because we don’t know where Lemieux and Kreider will be in a few years, and they are probably our only real PFs. But also because we have Panarin, Kakko, Kravtsov, Buchnevic and then Chytil and Strome. Also Lemieux I guess now. All who are more scoring players than power forwards. Except Lemieux I guess. Although Kakko and Chytil probably have some upside in the power department.
I’ve never been a huge fan of Buch, but he’s surprised me this year with his play. I’m still not sold on him long term. He’s likely ending up a top 6 forward, but I think we could do better, more well rounded. Buch seems more an offensive specialist to me. Or at least I think he might be a bit too soft at times. Surprised he has as many hits as he does already.
And we seem pretty set in D and GK, so I don’t think I’d want them to draft either unless it’s a super high ceiling and unique D, like Quinn Hughes or Dahlin lol. We seem to have very good depth at D both in prospect and nhl ready form. Don’t see a lot of room for additions there. I’d think unlikely either way.
Since we really do have real depth at all positions though, I’d expect them to take the best player available regardless of position. At least I think that makes most sense. Any way it goes, we probably would have to trade or not re-sign a player or two to make room at any position.
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