GDT: PS #2 - 09/20/17 | devils @ RANGERS | 7:00 PM - MSG

[Miamipuck]

LOL I knew that was coming from somebody.

That was a wild era. Murdoch and Don Maloney had a good time as young single guys. Still as a rookie Murdoch was awesome. We never had a Mike Bossy but he was as close as we got for a year or two.

I was thinking of going there but that's too much of a softball and I have inside info on that matter.

 

[chosen]

I was thinking of going there but that's too much of a softball and I have inside info on that matter.

I have some of that, as well.

 

[Miamipuck]

I have some of that, as well.

Lol I guess 40+ years after the fact it ceases being inside info.

 

[kovazub94]

If you rank forwards that played last night Chytil was slightly behind Kreider, Zuke and Hayes, close to Vesey (ahead because of OT winner). Then you consider that he's barely 18...

Still, I agree that these preseason games do not give an undesputable indication of a player immediate readiness for the NHL. Whether Chytil (or Andersson) stick with the team this season, I would like posters to avoid public tantrums or calls of conspiracy by FO.

Otherwise, I saw Levitate mentioned it too and I will repeat myself again that Chytil looks more like a winger to me than a center.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

If you rank forwards that played last night Chytil was slightly behind Kreider, Zuke and Hayes, close to Vesey (ahead because of OT winner). Then you consider that he's barely 18...

Still, I agree that these preseason games do not give an undesputable indication of a player immediate readiness for the NHL. Whether Chytil (or Andersson) stick with the team this season, I would like posters to avoid public tantrums or calls of conspiracy by FO.

Otherwise, I saw Levitate mentioned it too and I will repeat myself again that Chytil looks more like a winger to me than a center.

I don't think you'll see that if both of those guys get sent back overseas. Short of playing their way onto the team through sheer dominance, thats probably the best route for the both of them.

Now if Marc Staal is a regular all year...

 

[SnowblindNYR]

The one time we get a legit top line center prospect people want to move him to wing.

 

[kovazub94]

The one time we get a legit top line center prospect people want to move him to wing.

I'd be very happy if he turns into a legitimate 1C. Just guessing through projecting his development from what I've seen. Definitely not advocating that he should be "forcefully" switched at this point.

 

[kovazub94]

I don't think you'll see that if both of those guys get sent back overseas. Short of playing their way onto the team through sheer dominance, thats probably the best route for the both of them.

Now if Marc Staal is a regular all year...

This is exactly what I'm saying. If they continue to play as they have so far and then get sent back to play in Europe, this place will get a few meltdowns no doubt.

 

[nyr2k2]

To me, Lias looks like he's almost ready to step in. I've wavered on it but if he doesn't make the NHL roster I'd like for him to go to the AHL because I think he's ready to contribute at some point this season.

Chytil I need to see more of. Even then, I think a year back in the Czech Republic is better for him long term.

 

[chosen]

Lol I guess 40+ years after the fact it ceases being inside info.

I'm in touch with an old ex-Ranger and I used to play golf with a different one. When the beers flow, the stories come out.

 

[Samuel Culper III]

Staal had better be in the rotating bottom spot if AV is going to be at all accountable for his words, because realistically, he shouldn't make the team at all.

 

[Machinehead]

Staal had better be in the rotating bottom spot if AV is going to be at all accountable for his words, because realistically, he shouldn't make the team at all.

AV and accountability = toothpaste and orange juice.

 

[Crease]

Does Chytil get a nine-game tryout?

 

[Miamipuck]

Does Chytil get a nine-game tryout?

Based off of last night I would think so. But there are more games and more situations that he needs to play through before you can accurately make that determination.

 

[FJB]

I'm more curious to see how Andersson and Chytil respond after making a dumb play/blunder.

 

[DudMan28]

I'm more curious to see how Andersson and Chytil respond after making a dumb play/blunder.

Also want to see them in a game with some actual flow and extended 5v5 play. These games have been really choppy.

 

[Ori]

I expect them to do mistakes and how they and AV react this season is still unknown - so I won't speculate on such events.

 

[egelband]

Also want to see them in a game with some actual flow and extended 5v5 play. These games have been really choppy.

Awful. You're right. Not only are these rule implementations crap for the fan. They also make it tough for the coaches to evaluate talent. And actually with all the special teams play I bet we see an early injury. Thanks NHL. I'm so excited to see "True" faceoffs the way God intended them.

 

[Larrybiv]

Or you can, you know, follow the rules. I have no issue with this rule. The face-offs have been shady for way too long.

Agreed, too much cluttering of players around FO circle. Interference all over the place. The players will adjust in due time. I like this, it should win FACEOFFS more cleanly and more quick offensive plays in the zone. Set plays can be run more efficiently. Hopefully anyway.

Stop, this ruins the game, don't be that guy.

I'm on board for being that guy.....more like a knock hockey face off.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

To me, Lias looks like he's almost ready to step in. I've wavered on it but if he doesn't make the NHL roster I'd like for him to go to the AHL because I think he's ready to contribute at some point this season.

Chytil I need to see more of. Even then, I think a year back in the Czech Republic is better for him long term.

Lias is ready for sure, I think.

The silly idea that he somehow wouldn't be ready for either the NHL or SHL due to his summer looks to be completely debunked.

 

[Crease]

New GDT up
General pre-season talk here.