M.I.A. Zibanejad?

[Pete]

It?s almost like his shot is off. His speed is there (had that insane sprint to the corner in the last game) which is kind of strange. It?ll come back, hopefully sooner rather than later.

 

 

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It's all timing. He's shanking one timers and missing high because he's behind the puck.

[CBrowningPI]

I hate seeing Zib do that full wind up to 1 o'clock, trying to blast it to the moon and then it goes wide and often out of the zone. A 9 or 10 o'clock wind up seems like it would be more accurate and not give the goaltender that .2 seconds to get over. Just my impression of his PP for 3 seasons now.

[Keirik]

I hate seeing Zib do that full wind up to 1 o'clock, trying to blast it to the moon and then it goes wide and often out of the zone. A 9 or 10 o'clock wind up seems like it would be more accurate and not give the goaltender that .2 seconds to get over. Just my impression of his PP for 3 seasons now.

 

He doesn’t even give himself a good angle for it. Such an important year for both him and the team so they know whether or not he’s truly worth the ufa money he is going to want.

[lefty9]

I think its more important to him $$$$$$$$ ,he is just trying too hard for it

[NYR2711]

Its going o be hard for him when Buch has been just as invisible. Outside of the empty net goal the other night, he hasn't scored since game 2. Its going to be hard when you have two guys struggling on the same line.

[Pete]

I wouldn't say Buch has been invisible, he had seven or eight shots the other night.

[The Dude]

No comments from me about waiving him due to lack of production will be made. Don't worry.

[The Dude]

I think that corner slot pp look needs a serious tweak. Great it worked 4 times last year. Doest mean its now money.

He's way too close to the wall for it. Needs to eat h more Ovi videos to see where to actually be and not just think every goalie is going cross crease slowly.

 

This. Stop doing the same play over and over. Between him and Panarin, this off wing onetimer from close to the boards is becoming an easy read.

[NYR2711]

I wouldn't say Buch has been invisible, he had seven or eight shots the other night.

 

On the score sheet he is. He seems to be going back to how he used to play, kind of just skating around and not getting as involved as he was to start the season.

[josh]

Buchnevich has been the most consistently noticeable and dangerous Rangers player this season. If he had better luck (and line mates) he'd have more points than Panarin.

[Ozzy]

Buchnevich has been the most consistently noticeable and dangerous Rangers player this season. If he had better luck (and line mates) he'd have more points than Panarin.

 

I have no issues with Buch at all. He has been pretty noticeable out there, and especially on the PK. He's got a very quick stick in the D Zone, and broke up a couple of passes in that Caps game. He'll get back on the score sheet soon...probably tonight. ;)

[Keirik]

Alright Mika tonight is as good as any to make a statement. Let's go! (in Swedish)

[siddious]

Alright Mika tonight is as good as any to make a statement. Let's go! (in Swedish)

 

Gotta hope 3 days off helped him in some way i guess

[BrooksBurner]

Alright Mika tonight is as good as any to make a statement. Let's go! (in Swedish)

 

Gotta hope 3 days off helped him in some way i guess

 

Swing batta batta batta suuuhhwwwinnnggg and a miss.

[siddious]

Swing batta batta batta suuuhhwwwinnnggg and a miss.

 

I dunno, his hair did have more flow last night.

[Ozzy]

Ok, Zibby breaks out tonight against the B's!!!!

[josh]

Ok, Zibby breaks out tonight against the B's!!!!

 

in hives? acne? of the defensive zone?

 

He needs to ditch the terrible billie eilish dye job

[Ozzy]

in hives? acne? of the defensive zone?

 

He needs to ditch the terrible billie eilish dye job

 

LOL

 

Yeah, that fucking mullet's gotta go!!! :rofl:

 

Who told him that looks good??? Brett Michaels???

[Ozzy]

A lot better from Mika last night. I think he's turned the corner. Best game of the season I'd say...:thumbs:

[paddynyc]

A lot better from Mika last night. I think he's turned the corner. Best game of the season I'd say...:thumbs:

 

Ozzy he had a good night last night and plenty of opportunities and hopefully the pucks start hitting the back of the twine. After the glove save from Rask he's goy to be asking himself when is this going to end.

[Ozzy]

Ozzy he had a good night last night and plenty of opportunities and hopefully the pucks start hitting the back of the twine. After the glove save from Rask he's goy to be asking himself when is this going to end.

 

That stare back at Tukka was priceless!!! I almost fell outta my seat!! He was very into it last night, Mika. He's gonna open it up now Paddy. He started shooting more in the 2nd and 3rd....after he passed up 2 good chances in the first.

[RodrigueGabriel]

It seems reasonable to assume it's Covid related imo. We've seen it from time to time in other sports. Just like in society in general, most guys come back and are fine. But some struggle for a long time and it's usually down to respiratory issues. In the NFL, Myles Garrett was wrecking shop until he caught it halfway through the season. He came back after a couple of weeks and was nowhere near the same player, and never really got back to that level the rest of the season. He was complaining about being unable to catch his wind between plays. There are a couple of instances in the Premier League as well.

With Zib the drop in performance seems more significant than just not being 100% on his game. I'm speculating of course, but it seems the most likely explanation to me.

 

I'm still here. His issue has been being a step behind the play, a half second off on his shot timing, a few mph off of his shot. Have not thought he wasn't engaged. Feels like he has been pressing, but without full air in the tires. COVID is different with everyone - as I said, I have been watching my son's recovery - but it seems like it can be relatively easy to get back to 75-80%. 100% can be a much longer haul. In the NHL 80% looks like somebody is dogging it, doesn't care, not engaged, lost his skills, or any of the other things leveled at Zib in the past few weeks. Last night looked like he's finally getting both his speed and reactions back and I still think it's physical. May have a regression yet, but I am not doubting the underlying ability or commitment.

[Ozzy]

I'm still here. His issue has been being a step behind the play, a half second off on his shot timing, a few mph off of his shot. Have not thought he wasn't engaged. Feels like he has been pressing, but without full air in the tires. COVID is different with everyone - as I said, I have been watching my son's recovery - but it seems like it can be relatively easy to get back to 75-80%. 100% can be a much longer haul. In the NHL 80% looks like somebody is dogging it, doesn't care, not engaged, lost his skills, or any of the other things leveled at Zib in the past few weeks. Last night looked like he's finally getting both his speed and reactions back and I still think it's physical. May have a regression yet, but I am not doubting the underlying ability or commitment.

 

It still doesn't answer for that Mullet, RG!!! :rofl:

 

Nah man, I think you guys have a valid point. I don't doubt it beat him up pretty good, and it does affect everyone differently. He looked fairly good last night, and I hope there's more on the way.

[RodrigueGabriel]

It still doesn't answer for that Mullet, RG!!! :rofl:

 

Nah man, I think you guys have a valid point. I don't doubt it beat him up pretty good, and it does affect everyone differently. He looked fairly good last night, and I hope there's more on the way.

 

Yeah. Must be a Swedish thing.

[4EverRangerFrank]

The trainers should check Zib for snake bites. He's getting closer to lighting the lamp but for fans, this is very painful too.