Phil Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Provided Lemieux?s 19-game sample in New York ? admittedly a small one ? isn?t a total and complete abberration, the roughly 0.3 P/GP scoring rate he performed at last season could make for a fantastic return on investment should it continue and the Rangers manage to keep him at the bargain rate he?s likely to sign for. According to The Twins over at EvolvingWild, Lemieux is projected to be retained for $993,510 on a two-year ticket. That kind of contract would not only carry him through his 25th birthday, but could see him put up career numbers given what we know of forward scoring arcs relative to age. Lemieux?s hyper-aggression is what endears him to both fans and his coaching staff, but isn?t without its own risks, including the penalty differential he battles with each year. He lead all Rangers last season in penalty minutes per game (2.18) and had the fourth-highest minor penalties per 60 (1.72) ? though the latter also deals with a heavy sample size caveat. Still, while fighting has dwindled across the league on its way to becoming a non factor event, physical play hasn?t, and Lemieux brings it in spades. In many ways, what he lacks in offensive ability is generally made up for in his relentless physical approach in which he?s often the catalyst to battles both during game play and after the whistle. While there is clearly a limit to the height of Lemieux?s would-be success ? one heavily influenced by his own talent shortcomings ? there?s still enough left to his approach worth investing in. https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2019/7/29/8933569/brendan-lemieux-is-a-jagged-little-piece-of-new-york-rangers-salary-cap-puzzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 nice two year deal if they can get it. just another guy that you look forward to seeing some growth from this year. would love to see him turn into a fast type playing the lower end but being able to move up to the second line for limited minutes in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I like him, and if they can sign him to the projected cost it’s a bit of a no brainer really. If he can play the way he does whilst putting up 25-30 points that’s excellent value. He needs to work on his defensive game, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Brooks expects him to play for his Qualifying Offer, which would mean a one-year deal worth $874,125. DeAngelo, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I like him, and if they can sign him to the projected cost it’s a bit of a no brainer really. If he can play the way he does whilst putting up 25-30 points that’s excellent value. He needs to work on his defensive game, however. I absolutely LOVE this kid!!!! He's a "must sign", and I think Gorton and JD know it. They'll get this one done for sure. I believe in this management team....They're good and they'll navigate this salary cap shit they inherited.....no worries from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I like him, and if they can sign him to the projected cost it’s a bit of a no brainer really. If he can play the way he does whilst putting up 25-30 points that’s excellent value. He needs to work on his defensive game, however. While it would be nice for him to put up that much, I don't think he will. Ill take him at that 2 year deal, no problem, but they also have to use him properly. He is a good 3rd/4th liner, I wouldn't use him any higher though. Like you said, his defensive game needs a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Brooks expects him to play for his Qualifying Offer, which would mean a one-year deal worth $874,125. DeAngelo, too. Nice. One aspect of his game that you don’t mention is that, whilst he gets penalised a lot, he draws as many as he takes. That’s a positive in his game imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Lemieux should remain a Ranger at that price. This team lacks sandpaper without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 love this kid. Loved when he beat the wheels off of Miles Wood and gave a "Is that it?!?!?" to the devils [video=youtube;Jn_H4Eq6-p8] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Nice. One aspect of his game that you don’t mention is that, whilst he gets penalised a lot, he draws as many as he takes. That’s a positive in his game imo. Yeah, I kind of glossed over it some in the differential. I probably should have made a stronger note about him being positive in the category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I really like Lemieux. He and Tony D were pummeling people down the stretch. Having a little anger and nastiness is always, always a good thing. I actually think he should play up the lineup this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 I mean, I don't see him as higher than a third-line. He reminds me a lot of Dorsett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I mean, I don't see him as higher than a third-line. He reminds me a lot of Dorsett. Could be, but he's still young. I guess I'm hopeful he can be more of a Hyman type of player. Either way, he's useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I mean, I don't see him as higher than a third-line. He reminds me a lot of Dorsett. Thats pretty good comparison, I was thinking also that he is a lot like Prust or Barnaby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I mean, I don't see him as higher than a third-line. He reminds me a lot of Dorsett. I think he may have a little more talent than Dorsett. He's still just a kid and learning, but I absolutely ADORE his ability to be feisty. Plus, there's no denying his pedigree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Plus, there's no denying his pedigree. The only thing his pedigree means is that he has a douche for a father lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The only thing his pedigree means is that he has a douche for a father lol :rofl: True!!! However... He was a pain in the ass to play against though! I wouldn't have minded having a player like him for all those years of service he gave those critters over there in NJ. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The only thing his pedigree means is that he has a douche for a father lol Yeah, but wouldn't you have loved to have a douche like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Yeah, but wouldn't you have loved to have a douche like that? Up until he turtles when challenged yeah lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Up until he turtles when challenged yeah lol Sure, but I'd probably do the same thing if Draper came at me to beat me bloody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrowningPI Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Love the tag line "uses face as a punching bag". De'Angelos one punch fight with Okposo was right up there with Lem vs. Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty9 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 :rofl: True!!! However... He was a pain in the ass to play against though! I wouldn't have minded having a player like him for all those years of service he gave those critters over there in NJ. ;) I hear you ,but still a douche bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty9 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Love the tag line "uses face as a punching bag". De'Angelos one punch fight with Okposo was right up there with Lem vs. Wood.:thumbs: I just saw that the rangers had the second most fighting majors last season ,15 I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I hear you ,but still a douche bag Oh Hell yeah, but the guy has a few rings to go with it. He was the target of many an "Ozz-jeer" back in the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrowningPI Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 :thumbs: I just saw that the rangers had the second most fighting majors last season ,15 I thinkYeah Lefty, I was surprised that NYR were 2nd in the league as well. It's too bad our biggest guys are afraid of breaking a nail. Panarin actually trains in MMA. I hope he doesn't try to test it out though. Sent from my SM-N900T using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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