NYRangers723 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I was excited when we drafted him but now I feel like we got a steal even if we traded the extra 2nd it was worth it. Scary thing is he is realitively new to the position but has picked things up so quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I was excited when we drafted him but now I feel like we got a steal even if we traded the extra 2nd it was worth it. Scary thing is he is realitively new to the position but has picked things up so quickly I'm all for him playing at least another year at Wisconsin to grow/learn the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers723 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I'm all for him playing at least another year at Wisconsin to grow/learn the position. Agreed. There is absolutely no rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 However, offense is not an issue. [Gravesy check-out the guys at hockeyprospects.com to supplement Pronman.] Simply, the only big question was him becoming a legitimate defensemen, I don't think anybody said offense was an "issue", merely that scouts were uncertain about the offensive upside. Surprisingly you might say, considering he's a convert from forward. So it's good to see him putting up points at this rate. I haven't seen anyone questioning the defensive side of his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I'm just going to assume he's going to be Brent Burns and I refuse to be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 have a buddy who is heavily involved in the Mavericks college program in Minny. He was all over his guys to get D'andre in their system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomin Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I'm just going to assume he's going to be Brent Burns and I refuse to be disappointed. Are you busting my balls? Slobber good info. He's from Minny and could have attended any of the midwest hockey schools. Would like to know why he choose Wisc. over Minn and others. Was it simplyb because of their track record with Dmen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Long way to go but this may turn out to be the best draft the rangers have had in years Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomin Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I don't think anybody said offense was an "issue", merely that scouts were uncertain about the offensive upside. Surprisingly you might say, considering he's a convert from forward. So it's good to see him putting up points at this rate. I haven't seen anyone questioning the defensive side of his game. Not so much his defense, more about how refined he is at playing the position. Part of it is the abilityl to reliably shutdown top players rushing into the zone as a traditional standup dman. Here's a great article that really adds some insight and even addresses why he went to Wisc., answering my own question. BTW, he says it was Tony Granato! One of my favs, gotta love it. His hockey hero is Mikko Koivu. There is good stuff about defense, offense, being a "power center". https://www.nhl.com/news/kandre-miller-sees-himself-as-fourth-forward/c-294838648 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Long way to go but this may turn out to be the best draft the rangers have had in years Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk With 3 1st and 2 2nd it should easily be the best draft in a very long time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 With 3 1st and 2 2nd it should easily be the best draft in a very long time. Fair point but the Rangers have the best track record with high picks so that kind of levels the playing field. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Guess if he continues his dominance thru the season, plus a strong showing at the WJC, he could decide to leave after one year. This would not surprise me at all, especially if the Rangers want to start competing in 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 *He* should want to leave. Why would you play for free, it's a simple matter of liability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 *He* should want to leave. Why would you play for free, it's a simple matter of liability. Depending on the scholarship offer he could be going to school for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Depending on the scholarship offer he could be going to school for free. Oh he’s not paying a dime and making out with a ton of perks and benefits. But that’s not money in your pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Oh he’s not paying a dime and making out with a ton of perks and benefits. But that’s not money in your pocket Would be for his parents not having to pay for school, but correct not in his pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Why would a 1st round draft pick in the NHL give a fuck about going to College? Your career path has kind of been defined. The degree isn't going to be worth the paper it's printed on in 20 years anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Depending on the scholarship offer he could be going to school for free. Oh he is Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 He better be, but that's a given. He's not going to need it and he's not there for an education, he's there to play hockey for Wisconsin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Why would a 1st round draft pick in the NHL give a fuck about going to College? Your career path has kind of been defined. The degree isn't going to be worth the paper it's printed on in 20 years anyways.So that if he gets hurt he doesn't have to pump gas, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 He'll get a 7 figure insurance payout and a job in hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 7 figures dont go far in NYC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 NYC is cheap as shit. Try living in Canadastan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Two more points last night. I think it's possible that this Miller train has no brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers723 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Two more points last night. I think it's possible that this Miller train has no brakes. Agreed. Thank god we traded up. I know some were upset we had to give up a 2nd for four spots but I’m pretty positive he would of gone at 23. Kid is killing it as a freshman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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