I think this year will go a long way in showing us who looks to have the best odds of being part of a longer plan, but ultimately I think this is a year where we still need ammo — be it in a Kreider deal, be it at the draft, etc.
I expect moments where things click and you can see a glimpse of what the future could hold. I think we’ll also see a lot of bad hockey.
Hopefully we can take it all in stride, because I think we’re going to see some nauseating extremes this season.
We’re a handful of games in and the bold is already true.
J.D has preached patience. He’s said this over and over. 18, 19 and 20 year olds playing in the best league on the planet. There will be a learning curve. Bad. More bad. Maybe some ugly. That’s the price you pay when you’re developing very young talent.
Look at Zbad. High pick. Has played for years and he’s
finally putting things together in his mid 20’s.
Most posters here would have been labeling him a bust after a few seasons if we drafted him. I think a lot of people need to realize these kids - are just kids. They’re not Men yet. They still developing. That doesn’t happen overnight.
Personally, I’m enjoying the ride. I get frustrated too but within reason. I’d rather watch this group than a team of mercenaries signed to albatross contracts who are all but guaranteed to fall short in a 7 Game series.
This is the most exciting Rangers hockey I’ve watched since our Finals run. And the fact that we have a plethora of young talented kids like Chytil, Kravtsov, Miller, Lundkvist, Robertson and Shesty in our pipeline who aren’t regulars here yet makes things even more exciting.