Gravesy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Kreider - Zibanejad - Buchnevich Panarin - Strome - Kakko Lafreniere - Chytil - Kravstov Lemieux - Rooney - Blackwell The Rangers emotional rollercoaster has me at the peak of excitement if this is the lineup at some point in the next few games. I know I shouldn't be, but I'm so excited at the prospect of this being the lineup and seeing Kravtsov play. I wouldn't have Lemieux in there though. He has had his shot and offers no real value at all.I'd rather have PdG there. If Gauthier can be taught how to play a bottom six role effectively even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Yes, true. I'm over Howden and Lemieux at this point. I still don't know what exactly the staff sees in Howden. I know he's only 22-23 years old, but he really doesn't do anything well at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Yes, true. I'm over Howden and Lemieux at this point. I still don't know what exactly the staff sees in Howden. I know he's only 22-23 years old, but he really doesn't do anything well at all. I mean, everyone knew who Howden was since day 1. Pretty crazy honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I mean, everyone knew who Howden was since day 1. Pretty crazy honestly. Yes. I also completely forgot he was a first round pick too. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Add him to the list of 1st rounders we can trade for Eichel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I just can't seem to give up on Howden. I know, I'm fucking crazy, but there's something about this kid that makes me think he can be a pretty good player, he just hasn't found it yet. I mean, if he could play like Rooney does; be a 4th line center that's tough, stir up some shit, win faceoff's, kill penalties, play a solid, air-tight 2 way game, maybe score a 10-15 goals a season...I'd be pretty happy with that from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I can give up on Howden in 4 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I just can't seem to give up on Howden. I know, I'm fucking crazy, but there's something about this kid that makes me think he can be a pretty good player, he just hasn't found it yet. I mean, if he could play like Rooney does; be a 4th line center that's tough, stir up some shit, win faceoff's, kill penalties, play a solid, air-tight 2 way game, maybe score a 10-15 goals a season...I'd be pretty happy with that from him. That's an absolute pipe dream. When he was drafted all the analysts said he will not score goals in the NHL. And that's proven to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 If he gave us a season similar to Rooney, I wouldn't be so down on him either, man...he's GOTTA have more in the tank than what little we've seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 That's an absolute pipe dream. When he was drafted all the analysts said he will not score goals in the NHL. And that's proven to be true. In fairness, he did score 9 goals last year. 10-15 regularly might be a stretch but 6-11 is more like his window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I was looking at his stats and I was shocked to see that he did score nine last season. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 In fairness, he did score 9 goals last year. 10-15 regularly might be a stretch but 6-11 is more like his window I was looking at his stats and I was shocked to see that he did score nine last season. lol That's what I'm kinda going with, though. I can't even count this season; it's been a shit show with all the Covid stuff...but as the kid matures, you can't see him potting 10-15? I dunno, K....I think with the right direction, Howden COULD be a pretty good 4th line center....but then again, I drink Jagermaister, so I'm not a very good judge of much!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 The problem is that Howden has not gotten enough ice time over a long enough period for him to establish what kind of player he is. If only there was a coach who would give him a fair chance. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 That's what I'm kinda going with, though. I can't even count this season; it's been a shit show with all the Covid stuff...but as the kid matures, you can't see him potting 10-15? I dunno, K....I think with the right direction, Howden COULD be a pretty good 4th line center....but then again, I drink Jagermaister, so I'm not a very good judge of much!!! LOL He's been given so many chances. I don't think he's very good. If all stars align he puts up those numbers but he'd also need the ice time of a 2nd liner for that production and he's not a top 6 guy. I also don't think he's hard to play against either so in a bottom 6 role he's fairly insignificant. He's just.... There..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 look maybe we should ease off Howden with his 3 points in 4 games here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 He's been given so many chances. I don't think he's very good. If all stars align he puts up those numbers but he'd also need the ice time of a 2nd liner for that production and he's not a top 6 guy. I also don't think he's hard to play against either so in a bottom 6 role he's fairly insignificant. He's just.... There..... If he could only play some sort of role along the lines of an aggressor, I could see him having more of an impact. He's more of a bottom 3 guy, but I just hate to see his size, skating ability, and coachability go to waste. But he's definitely not difficult to play against, and therein lies the problem. He doesn't even have any trade value at this point. I dunno, maybe he makes a really tasty breakfast ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 look maybe we should ease off Howden with his 3 points in 4 games here. That empty net goal from 3 inches out is really going to propel him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 That empty net goal from 3 inches out is really going to propel him Slumpbuster. It was the "ugly easy girl at last call" of goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Have to teach him how to dump the puck at the blue line before he is qualified. "Just watch Howden" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Holy fuck, this fucking guy. Wouldn't want to catch lightning in a bottle, or anything like that, gotta grind the hope out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 The lineup is set up perfectly right now for him to take Gauthier's spot the game after next. I don't know why you can't coach him while he's actually playing games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Holy fuck, this fucking guy. Wouldn't want to catch lightning in a bottle, or anything like that, gotta grind the hope out of him. Hope he likes pancakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Holy fuck, this fucking guy. Wouldn't want to catch lightning in a bottle, or anything like that, gotta grind the hope out of him. I had the same thought Dunny. Why not let him play? It's not like Quinn has to lay his hands on his shoulders and bless him in some way. Sit someone and let him roll. Kid has skills, let's see them. Oh, now I get it. Quinn wants to be the first to bench him if he makes a bad play. *sarcasm* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I had flashes of Vorobievesque streak. Instead, it'll be Christian Dube. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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