Player Discussion Mika Zibanejad

[LionsHeart]

That was an emasculating play by him last night.

His recent production also shows how important he is to the success of this franchise.

 

[aufheben]

 

[Leonardo87]

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Yup pretty much. Eye test supports that.

 

[aufheben]

 

[LokiDog]

That’s the Mika you sign long term lol

 

[Siddi]

Captaincy push?



Mikas classy reply

 

[True Blue]

Mika drives the boat, chief!

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

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That's one hell of a chart.

 

[Leonardo87]

From Hero to Zero, right back to Hero...

 

[Peltz]

Captaincy push?



Mikas classy reply

D’awww. Mika seems like such a class act. Really glad he’s turning his season around.

 

[Blais to Win]

I mean - as far as memorable moments from the past few seasons go - Mika has provided. 5 goal game. 6 point period. Now this move.

And that last goal was a forceful rebuke to Dillon's antics the prior game. Zibanejad with the last laugh.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

 

[Edge]

I think Zibanejad has proven, with both extremes of his season, just how important he is to this team.

 

[NYRKING30]

I think Zibanejad has proven, with both extremes of his season, just how important he is to this team.

I’ve said time and time again how he is the most important player here. When he’s on, we win. Can’t believe some people wanted him gone and wouldn’t remain patient.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Best sign of the season for the Rangers is Mika scoring on one timers on the PP.

 

[GoAwayGiannone]

Haven't really seen too many players in my life who have a "ok, we win now" flip they can switch in their heads, but he for sure has it. Aside from Hank, 2013 Matt Harvey and deGrom, he's an instant W when he turns it up.

 

[will1066]

Best sign of the season for the Rangers is Mika scoring on one timers on the PP.

That one timer from the high slot was chef's kiss because of how he set it up as the bumper.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

You're not a Stat boy, you're a Stat man.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

You're not a Stat boy, you're a Stat man.

I try haha. It's a nickname my ex gave me and it kinda stuck

 

[JCProdigy]

Thank you Filthy...thank you for setting our boy straight.

 

[Bob Richards]

When Mika is on his game he's an absolute freak. An absurd, borderline unfair hockey player.

 

[21]

Still not good enough for the Senators, never was and never will be.

 

[GbgRanger]

After the second 6-point game in 9 days Mika is answering questions about Covid in an interview with Expressen (my translation):

You had a rough start of the season and struggled to score points, especially goals?
Correct. I got Covid as I travelled over from Sweden to New York in december for the training camp and only managed to do one practise on ice before the season premiere. That was far from an optimal start for me.


How sick were you?
I have choosen not to release any details but it was not the funniest experience I had. It was quite a struggle. It took quite a while to get going.

You managed to score at a great pace the last few weeks, are you back to normal now?
I have been pleased with my own performance since the last three and half weeks factoring all my game, not only the production. Sometimes it's easy to just look at the production, but I try to count everything I do and contribute with on the ice. From here on I just want to continue to work hard an focus on my game.


Full interview:
Upprepar rekordmatchen: ”Det känns overkligt”

 

[Ratelleitlikeitis]

Someone needs to slip a Gritty stuffed toy into Mika's locker for consultation before every game.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

After the second 6-point game in 9 days Mika is answering questions about Covid in an interview with Expressen (my translation):

You had a rough start of the season and struggled to score points, especially goals?
Correct. I got Covid as I travelled over from Sweden to New York in december for the training camp and only managed to do one practise on ice before the season premiere. That was far from an optimal start for me.


How sick were you?
I have choosen not to release any details but it was not the funniest experience I had. It was quite a struggle. It took quite a while to get going.

You managed to score at a great pace the last few weeks, are you back to normal now?
I have been pleased with my own performance since the last three and half weeks factoring all my game, not only the production. Sometimes it's easy to just look at the production, but I try to count everything I do and contribute with on the ice. From here on I just want to continue to work hard an focus on my game.


Full interview:
Upprepar rekordmatchen: ”Det känns overkligt”

So this is the most we've heard about his sickness anywhere. Seems like it hit him hard. Or hard enough to make a lasting impact. It really hits everyone differently and thankfully hes finally come out it. Hopefully there will be no other lasting effects down the road with the virus, for anyone who has had it.