Solid lineup for the Rangers...Good to see they are letting Zucc rest. Wonder if they are going to give him a looksee with Zibanjad and Kredier next game?
I really like that AV is going to let #26 play with #21. I sound like a broken record but I feel these two are going to have chemistry.
No he doesn't. No matter how bad or raw Vesey and Skjei look in pre-season I can't imagine a scenario where they do not make the opening night roster. Now maybe if a month in they still look pedestrian, maybe they'll go to Hartford, but considering what it probably took to get Vesey here and the current state of this "defense" it would be really hard to believe they're at risk of going to Hartford. Even if they are rotated out as the extra forward and 7th d.
Im still super bummed AV chased MDZ out of town
It will be an interesting season for AV, and perhaps his last preseason camp.
On merit of the preseason alone, which may be unfair, I don't think Vesey should make this team out of the gate.
I feel the same way about Skjei, who hasn't been good in preseason, who wasn't really all that good during his call up last year. Skjei's got the tools, for sure, but I think he needs a little more polish.
If the Rangers "guaranteed" in one way or another that he'd make the team no matter what, that's... well... that's dumb.
It's only dumb if you do it for someone who isn't part of a long term plan and has the ceiling of a high school rink facility worker. Like Tanny. If promising the world to guys like Vesey and Buch to get them in the sweater, you take that gamble. Worst case scenario you send them to Hartford later. This is all especially relevant in a year where the team is very unlikely to win a round of playoffs, let alone the 'Cup. I know you have higher expectations for this season, but handing a roster spot to Vesey and Skjei over whom exactly will be the difference between a contending team and a mediocre one? As far as I see it, this team's only shot at contention is if guys like Vesey, Buch and Skjei make a meaningful impact.
My expectations for this team rest solely in the hands of AV, and how often he plays Girardi.
If Girardi is out there for 22 minutes a night, this team misses the playoffs.
If Girardi doesn't play, this team makes the playoffs.
If Girardi's minutes are replaced with Trouba and it costs what the rumored package is, this team competes for the cup.
So Rick Nash could score 15 again, Hank could struggle/get injured, Veasey Skjei and Buch all struggle and AV refuses ro play McIlrath and we'd be fine as long as DG isn't in the lineup?
I guess I get the fact that he is a HUGE question mark at this point but it's not ALL about DG. A big part? Yeah I give you that, but this is a team game and i think the other issues/question marks are all just as big as DG.
My expectations for this team rest solely in the hands of AV, and how often he plays Girardi.
If Girardi is out there for 22 minutes a night, this team misses the playoffs.
If Girardi doesn't play, this team makes the playoffs.
If Girardi's minutes are replaced with Trouba and it costs what the rumored package is, this team competes for the cup.
Also, in case anyone wasn't sure yet, Silverfish and Ail are in disagreement of opinions, season's officially here.
Man, were you on here often in the off-season? At this point in terms of "posters who disagree with silverfish" you are way, way at the bottom
On merit of the preseason alone, which may be unfair, I don't think Vesey should make this team out of the gate.
I feel the same way about Skjei, who hasn't been good in preseason, who wasn't really all that good during his call up last year. Skjei's got the tools, for sure, but I think he needs a little more polish.
If the Rangers "guaranteed" in one way or another that he'd make the team no matter what, that's... well... that's dumb.
Meanwhile lapierre gets his 4th Game lol
i must be watching a different player...i think Vesey has been very good....for what he is...a young player learning the pro game. I think hed be fine on a 3rd line with Hayes and Nash....
i must be watching a different player...i think Vesey has been very good....for what he is...a young player learning the pro game. I think hed be fine on a 3rd line with Hayes and Nash....