Phil Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 He knows the Blueshirts have a ton of young talent in the system, most of it on display during training camp over the past few weeks. He knows a lot of them are natural centers, just like him. And he also knows he is entering the final year of his two-year, $6.2 million deal that will make him an unrestricted free agent on July 1. A lot can happen between now and the trade deadline. This, however, is a franchise that has sold off veteran assets for two years straight, and despite looking like they are on the upswing of this rebuilding process, Strome’s future in that Rangers picture is murky. “A lot of guys talking about the young guys fighting for spots, but I want to prove that I can be a part of the core here,” Strome told The Post after Friday’s practice, as the club got ready for the preseason finale on Saturday night in Bridgeport, Conn., against the Islanders. “I think that’s a challenge I have to take with myself and if I take that challenge individually, that’s going to help the team get better. So that’s the inner competitiveness.” One thing that is helping Strome is his versatility to go from wing to center. Coach David Quinn wanted to make sure that early on, he got his three young pivots to play in the middle — so Filip Chytil got first crack at second-line center, while Lias Andersson and Brett Howden battled for third- and fourth-line spots. But as the games and practices add up, so do the evaluations. None of the three young centers has grabbed hold of a top-six role, and Chytil has been playing and practicing as a wing — where he played for most of his rookie season last year. So there was Strome, back in the middle for Tuesday’s exhibition match against the Islanders and again for Thursday’s game against the Flyers. “I’m not naive to the situation. I think we have a lot of young guys that are centermen,” Strome said. “I think my job is to come in here — I’m a good guy, work hard. If those [young] guys are playing good, I’m more than happy to play the wing. If those guys need a little relief, then I can go play center and take care of things. I think just being versatile is part of the role.” Quinn has lauded Strome’s ability to play both spots, which makes him a valuable asset on a team with so many young question marks. https://nypost.com/2019/09/28/versatile-veteran-looking-to-be-part-of-the-rangers-core/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rranger Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 After last seasons finish Strome job as second center was his to lose or a young guns to beat him out. I guess we see what Quinn thinks about it on Thursday night. I think he’s number two, Howden three, Andersson four, Chytil in Hartford getting some wake up love, to start. Andersson and Howden could obviously flip flop, but Andersson, McKegg, and Lemieux could be a hell of a energy injector fourth line to start. The good news is Quinn has some really tough choices to make just to pick the team, followed by a lot of roster flexibility to make up a lineup, where I suspect the third and fourth lines will be a bit of a moving target to start the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 The chances of Strome becoming part of the core are next to none, but I appreciate that attitude going into the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I don't mind Strome, he has turned things around since he was traded here. If they can bring him back on a decent deal, he is a good guy to work with the younger centers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 If he can have a 50-point season, I give him 5 million / 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 If he can have a 50-point season, I give him 5 million / 4 years.Me too. Not sure why we're writing off Strome before the season especially based on how he played for us last year. He's only 26. Maybe he's just figured it all out finally. Sent from my SM-G950U using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I have high hopes for Strome. I think he'll be an important piece this season, and like was said above, I like his attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 i like strome as well. i think he fits in here and is versatile. sorta like a fast with better hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I have no problem with Strome. I wanna see a solid continuous effort on his behalf. I think he can be a good veteran leader for these up and coming kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I don?t know why but I thought he was 30/31 years old already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I don’t know why but I thought he was 30/31 years old already I think he came into the league at 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Pro Strome. Can do a bit of everything and may have found his offensive game upon arrival to the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinutesForNothing Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Reminds me of Brassard when we got him. I expect similar results. Really like Strome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rranger Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Strome was a high pick, put up 50 or so his second year in the league. Then not surprisingly in the Garth Snow gong show east, it went to hell on him. Where does he end up, gong show west in Edmonton. New York was some of his most stable NHL environment since he got to the NHL. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see a 60 plus point season out of him. I like the Brassard comparison he came from a shitshow in Columbus and took off. Hopefully Strome who the Rangers need to, has a career season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 with putting him on the second line I wouldn?t be surprised to see him put up 50-60pts (in that role I?d hope for no less than 40). He has looked really good for the Rangers and continues to prove he deserves to play for them. Another great pickup from Gorton & co. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I don't mind Strome at all. I know the analytics/Rangers blog crew hate him, but to me he's just fine. I doubt he's the solution at 2c in the long term, but I think he'll do well enough. He'll be playing with 2 dynamic wingers and I think he's a good complimentary piece on that 2nd line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Strome sounds like the Hockey version of DJ LeMahieu....now for that career year thing. Stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 could arguably be the best line he's played on in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I don't mind Strome at all. I know the analytics/Rangers blog crew hate him, but to me he's just fine. I doubt he's the solution at 2c in the long term, but I think he'll do well enough. He'll be playing with 2 dynamic wingers and I think he's a good complimentary piece on that 2nd line. I mean I hope he gets usurped and plays a 3rd/4th Line role because it?s where he is in the rankings. But yea for now I?m happy with him. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyckrash Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I don't mind Strome at all. I know the analytics/Rangers blog crew hate him, but to me he's just fine. I doubt he's the solution at 2c in the long term, but I think he'll do well enough. He'll be playing with 2 dynamic wingers and I think he's a good complimentary piece on that 2nd line.If he can pull it all together and remain consistent I can see him here for a few more years. However, I do believe that he may be better suited for the 3C with less pressure. I like Strome and I home he shows me wrong and he deserves to be the 2C. - NYCKrash....LGR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I thought Strome looked great last night. He showed some speed, and worked hard in the corners and behind the net. He was also great on face-offs all night. Looks like he finally is putting his talent to work. Hope he keeps it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 He had a rough start but I agree he got better as the game went on. That line in general looks like it needs to mesh. Thought all 3 forwards got better as the game went on. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Really? I thought Strome was our worst forward on the ice last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Really? I thought Strome was our worst forward on the ice last night. He was 69% last night on face-offs, and took the big draw at the end on the PK, and was able to clear the puck as he changed. He made a lot of good defensive plays, solid on face-offs and set up some nice plays as well. He was far from the worst forward on the ice. I would say Names was the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Really? I thought Strome was our worst forward on the ice last night. He was trash but was no worse than a handful of other forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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