RangerDanger

Man, sometimes Miller makes it really, REALLY hard to keep rooting for him......

Im also not watching the 2nd period. I've done that the past 5 games (not sure how or why) and it seems to work. Im not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.

Even though this looks like a win on paper, get the feeling it'll be low scoring. Because Rangers. Going 3-1 for the good guys. LGR!!

Hell yes, 10 in a freaking row!! If we can just get those shots against down, and find our PP again, we're looking really, really good coming up to the postseason.

Absolutely agree - watching the Twin Towers out there has been exciting.

You gotta love what these kids in the system represent for our future, seeing some very positive styles shining through.

Why does all the trade chatter lately seem to focus on C and not RW? That has me a little concerned, unless I missed something.

I'd pass on this. Quite comfortable with the way the 3rd line is playing, their chemistry seems to be clicking. If I had to put all my eggs in one basket, would much rather look at the 1RW spot to fill.

A nail biter at the end, but what a fun game to watch. One of the more complete games I've seen from them this season, though if we could cut down on the shots allowed that would be great. And not to harp on it, but once again that 3rd line *chefs kiss*.

As much as I'd love this to be a statement win, I get the feeling our Sloppiness/luck combo wears out and bites us in the ass. 4-1 Stars.

Won't argue that, it's been a pleasure watching them play. But I think Brodz has been servicable. Not spectacular or anything, but he's getting the job done.

Especially #3. Never been a big fan of Brodz as a permanent solution in that 3rd pairing, but you can't deny the chemistry that line has had during this 6 game swing. He's not perfect, but I feel he's enough to get us through the season.

Not gonna lie, thought the same thing. Makes the search for a top 6 RW even more crucial at this point. Does this open up any more cap space? I'm not as versed on LTIR as most of you.

I'm not as convinced anymore that they're looking for a 3C, kinda get the feeling they're fine with Cuylle/Brodz/Kakko. Not that this answers your question at all, just a feeling I get. My bigger concern is that getting rid of Kakko in a deal for a top 6 RW, then kinda ruins that 3rd line chemistry. Obviously you slot Wheeler down there, which slows down the line in general, as well as takes away their energy & defensive responsibilities. All of which Wheeler ain't got.

Unfortunately, agreed. I like the guy.

BIG ED!!

Chicago needs to activate Rem Pitlick. I really want to hear Sam stroking out when both Pitlicks are on the ice.

While I tend to agree that there's no UFA currently listed that I'd use my 1st round pick on exclusively, what if it was in a package deal? How would y'all feel if it was 1st pick + assets (not named Othman) to Anaheim for both Henrique & Vatrano? Honestly I'm not *totally* against it, depnding on the assets.

100% this. I know he's getting the odd goal here and there, but man does he look completely different. He's not driving to the net much for those tip-ins, don't see much of the speed & hustle we know he has, even his passes seem half-assed. He's just a passenger at this point. A part of me wonders if that's actually affecting Zib more than we think, since he's trying to make plays with a non-existent Kreids, and Wheeler on the other side who enters the zone a full half hour after the play has ended.

Missed the game last night, checked the box scores this morning to see that we won thanks to goals from *checks notes*........Vesey and Brodz. Huh. Did not see that coming.

I'm ready for the Tyler Motte tribute video.

Watching the game last night, the 3rd line, or should I say specifically Kakko and Cuylle, stood out. They were all over the place and for a while seemed to be the only line generating anything the 1st 2 periods. I'm more and more intrigued with seeing them anchored by a solid center.

Agreed. As much as I'm not totally sold on Henrique, I'm interested in seeing that 3rd line together.

That Miller/Schneider D pairing makes me more nervous than a sinner on Sunday........

File this under "Headlines I Did Not Expect to See in 2024".