GDT: Game 6: New York Rangers (2-2-0) @ Seattle Kraken (1-3-1) (7 PM PT/ 10 PM ET)

[Renopucker]

In an effort to shake things up, Gourde singlehandedly attacks the Ranger bench. Turmoil ensues. Kind of funny, but well-intentioned.

That's the Yanni I know and love. Wish we had him back in Tampa.

 

[Fuhrious]

The roster subtractions are definitely having an impact.

Disagree. The top 6 were dreadful last night, the bottom 6 were the only ones playing with any energy or jam. The top line in particular has been invisible so far this season.

 

[GrungeHockey]

Disagree. The top 6 were dreadful last night, the bottom 6 were the only ones playing with any energy or jam. The top line in particular has been invisible so far this season.

Just finished watching Boston Anaheim. Geekie was fabulous all night but whatever.

 

[Fuhrious]

And that’s fine, but he was still going to be a 4th liner in Seattle averaging the same 10.5 minutes TOI.

The team’s biggest problem through 6 games is that it’s worst two worst players have been Beniers and Eberle, and it’s not particularly close. Next are Dumo and Schultz, which I think most here would agree aligns with the eye test. Then McCann…

So the Kraken’s top line and the only star power they’ve got have been their weakest performers so far. That’s not good.

Bura being out 6-8 weeks is also a real blow.

 

[majormajor]

And that’s fine, but he was still going to be a 4th liner in Seattle averaging the same 10.5 minutes TOI.

The team’s biggest problem through 6 games is that it’s worst two worst players have been Beniers and Eberle, and it’s not particularly close. Next are Dumo and Schultz, which I think most here would agree aligns with the eye test. Then McCann…

So the Kraken’s top line and the only star power they’ve got have been their weakest performers so far. That’s not good.

Bura being out 6-8 weeks is also a real blow.

They'd be in tough this year regardless of the 4th line, which has hardly been the weak point this year.

But last year it was so good it papered over any other issues. The PP might not score for several games, and the top line might disappear, and it wouldn't be so noticeable because Sprong and Donato were piling in the goals.