Kitchener Rangers 2019-20 Season Thread (Part 2)

[EvenSteven]

Thus my concern about our BU situation. If Ingham goes down during the playoffs, everything implodes. Not only due to our weak BU situation, but the confidence in the other players as well. I admit Pfiel has shown improvement, and has been spectacular at times, but I don't feel he is quite there as a BU, and then we are back to needing to score 8 or 9 goals (See this past Friday) in order to win.

We don’t have enough assets to go all in to fill the holes we need (two high end forwards and a top four D) let alone address the BUG. Only teams with overflowing draft picks cupboards would have that luxury once all other needs are addressed. (Oshawa- 12 x 2nds for example).

 

[BogeyJ]

Donovan Sebrango named to 2020 NHL/CHL top prospects game! Congratulations Donovan, well deserved

 

[Matttheleaf]

How long does everyone realistically think the Rangers win streak will go on for?

 

[EvenSteven]

How long does everyone realistically think the Rangers win streak will go on for?

Win in OS tomorrow. Win vs the Soo on Friday. But lose in London on the 28th.

 

[GeoBlue]

How long does everyone realistically think the Rangers win streak will go on for?

It will end on Jan 3, 2020.

 

[GeoBlue]

How long does everyone realistically think the Rangers win streak will go on for?

And "unrealistically", we lose a couple in the Memorial Cup tournament, get into the final by winning our tiebreaker on route to winning our 3rd Memorial Cup.

 

[robertmac43]

And "unrealistically", we lose a couple in the Memorial Cup tournament, get into the final by winning our tiebreaker on route to winning our 3rd Memorial Cup.

Just booked my flight to Kelowna!

 

[Matttheleaf]

And "unrealistically", we lose a couple in the Memorial Cup tournament, get into the final by winning our tiebreaker on route to winning our 3rd Memorial Cup.

I like the way you think lol

 

[Billyjack]

I like the way you think lol

Dreamer LOL

 

[GeoBlue]

Dreamer LOL

LOL! Call me Cinderella.

 

[OhSheila]

Owen Sound beats us by 1 goal.

 

[Rangers True Blue]

No team goes on forever in a win streak........but this one can go on as long as it likes!! If they keep playing the way they've been playing, the sky's the limit. And London is having its own issues right now so sure....let's beat them on the 28th. GO RANGERS!

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

If we want to compete with London, we need a line that can score like McMichael and Foudy and/or a d pairing that will (as much as you can) contain them. if I’m MM I’m looking at trading for a vet that can play a shutdown role with MacPherson or Vukojevic

 

[GeoBlue]

If we want to compete with London, we need a line that can score like McMichael and Foudy and/or a d pairing that will (as much as you can) contain them. if I’m MM I’m looking at trading for a vet that can play a shutdown role with MacPherson or Vukojevic

I sort of had the same thought if we were to only do, say, one trade. It would have to be a shut down D who would compliment and solidify the back end. Less wear and tear on Ingham.

 

[OhSheila]

We beat London without Foudy and McMichael and no Dale behind the bench. We beat Guelph with no Daws. Still nice wins, but perspective is needed.
Yes, they're playing well, but we can't afford upgrades this season. Sell and be solid for seasons to come.

 

[StormWatcher]

We beat London without Foudy and McMichael and no Dale behind the bench. We beat Guelph with no Daws. Still nice wins, but perspective is needed.
Yes, they're playing well, but we can't afford upgrades this season. Sell and be solid for seasons to come.

With no Daws, Chayka, Gordeev or Ralph. (c;

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

should be interesting to see what MM & co. come up with.

looks like we won’t know much more until after the world juniors

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

With no Daws, Chayka, Gordeev or Ralph. (c;

hey don’t forget no Memorial Cup either

not since the Platers days at least ...

 

[StormWatcher]

hey don’t forget no Memorial Cup either

not since the Platers days at least ...

Hope you've been enjoying the last decade sir, I have.

 

[Rangers True Blue]

With no Daws, Chayka, Gordeev or Ralph. (c;

And visa versa without many of key Ranger players....works both ways.

 

[StormWatcher]

And visa versa without many of key Ranger players....works both ways.

Indeed it does, meant no disrespect. I was merely adding facts to the Ranger poster's point as they mentioned the full players out for London but not Guelph. Kitchener got the points, it's all good. Glad to see Ingham healthy and putting on a show.

 

[EvenSteven]

At the end of the day, Sheila is right. Our streak has to be taken with a grain of salt.

Here’s hoping MM sees the big picture and does the right thing for the future of this team.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

I'm in the sell camp, but part of me hopes we go for it just because I know it will drive the people saying "sell" every day and putting a damper on our win streak absolutely crazy for the remainder of the season.

edit: At the moment I'm not thinking too much about that stuff though, I'm finally looking forward to every game and seeing how certain guys play. At the end of the day, I'm enjoying Ranger hockey and that's something I didn't think would happen this season after the start we had.

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

I’m at the point where I’m just excited to see what they do. if they buy, I’m ready to gear up for a playoff run. if not I’m happy to see the young guys get ice time and go big in a couple years

 

[Tim Wallach]

edit: At the moment I'm not thinking too much about that stuff though, I'm finally looking forward to every game and seeing how certain guys play. At the end of the day, I'm enjoying Ranger hockey and that's something I didn't think would happen this season after the start we had.

This hits the nail on the head for me. I can take losing. What was killing me was the futility and boredom. At the end of the day, it's entertainment and if it's not entertaining and I wasn't really looking forward to going, that's a major problem. For the first time in a while, I'm looking forward to going and enjoying the hockey.

What is it they say when you're in this business. Losing isn't death. Fan apathy is.