If I was Chytil there is NO WAY I’m signing a 7 year deal right now. There is so much uncertainty with the cap and he hasn’t been given much playing time. I’d ask for 2 years.
That's Kind of how I feel also. I don't like the bridge deal as a Ranger fan. Would have much rather wrapped him up long term at a good price. But why would he want to right now? He knows how good he can be.
Relative to ATOI, he was very, very good last year. Whenever he's played with Panarin, he's looked like a legit top 6 center.
And most importantly, he's shown great progress every single year. I don't think there has been one season where he hasn't improved by leaps and bounds. Which is a great sign for future improvement.
Those saying "Chytil hasn't done anything", I disagree. Like what do you expect of him when he gets 5 minutes on a good line and then gets knocked back down? Hate the way Quinn managed the ice time last year and the lines. But Chytil has grown a ton relative to where he was a few years ago. And I see huge potential still. Legit top 6 potential as a C. The only concern I really have are his faceoffs, which can improve. But someone really should be forcing him to practice faceoffs like 12 hours a day every day until he becomes proficient or drops dead lol.
Anyway, stats aren't always the best signal of a players potential. Especially when you are being used in less than ideal situations and especially when the team clearly wants him working on his complete game.
Look at his 5x5 numbers. He's net positive in offense and defense. And he's one of the top 50 forwards in the NHL at even strength per 60. All the signs point to a player bound to go through the roof when given the proper opportunity. His PP numbers weren't great, but his PPTOI isn't exactly the ideal for putting up good PP totals. I think actually, he was our best 5x5 forwards, and our best 5x5 center relative to ATOI.
We all ready have one of our future top 2 centers on the team right now. His name is Filip Chytil.
2021 NY Rangers Player Report Card: Filip Chytil