The Dude Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) Look. I still think Drury screwed up this trade. I question whether they needed to trade Buchnevich and use the money saved on Goodrow and Nemeth. None the less. Sammy Blais is a fucking gamer. He really brings a lot to the table. As of now he's the best pick up of the offseason. Is there anything he doesn't do besides stay out of the box? I'm glad the Rangers have a coach who will let a player like this have such a long leash. Past coaches would make examples of such a player, whom walks that line. He's already GOT TO BE the top candidate for the Steven McDonald award. So, I gotta tip my hat to Drury for grabbing this guy, because he is exactly what this team needed more of. Props to those of you here who talked him up over the summer too. Hopefully this kid can stick around and not fizzle out ala Todd Harvey back in the day. Edited October 25, 2021 by The Dude 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 52 minutes ago, The Dude said: Look. I still think Drury screwed up this trade. I question whether they needed to trade Buchnevich and use the money saved on Goodrow and Nemeth. None the less. Sammy Blais is a fucking gamer. He really brings a lot to the table. As of now he's the best pick up of the offseason. Is there anything he doesn't do besides stay out of the box? I'm glad the Rangers have a coach who will let a player like this have such a long leash. Past coaches would make examples of such a player, whom walks that line. He's already GOT TO BE the top candidate for the Steven McDonald award. So, I gotta tip my hat to Drury for grabbing this guy, because he is exactly what this team needed more of. Props to those of you here who talked him up over the summer too. Hopefully this kid can stick around and not fizzle out ala Todd Harvey back in the day. This post contradicts itself lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 All the guys Drury brought in have been good. Sammy Blais has certainly stood out and I look forward to him burying a few people in front of the home fans. Also conditioning as been mentioned as a reason why the Rangers take over games late. I don't think it'c conditioning, I think it's physicality. They beat the piss out of their opponents for 60 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Wouldn't you rather have Phil DiGuiseppe?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Glad to see that line doing well. I hope they keep them together. Spread out the size, spread out the skill. It's really going to give the team a real identity. Those bottom 6 guys are big moves individually, but when they compliment linemates (as Blais has done, and what they were brought in to do) it truly changes the dynamic of team. This is what were getting excited about. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Blais has exceeded my expectations. Watching him hook up with Lafreniere on that goal in Nashville was really fun and such a saucy play. I know people have said the Rangers have been better late in games and third periods, possibly because of better conditioning. That may be true, but I think a big factor is Blais basically steam-rolling all of the opposition to the point where they have nothing left by then. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty9 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 He really looked good in preseason,I thought maybe that we the reason he Looked so good,but it had carried on to the regular season,I still 'Don't see why St Louis traded him away ,he is young tough to play against has good hands and is cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I really don’t understand why stl traded Hindi curious what the thinking is there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Blais has exceeded my expectations. Watching him hook up with Lafreniere on that goal in Nashville was really fun and such a saucy play. I know people have said the Rangers have been better late in games and third periods, possibly because of better conditioning. That may be true, but I think a big factor is Blais basically steam-rolling all of the opposition to the point where they have nothing left by then. lol I'm starting to think that the Rangers third periods have been stronger for that same reason, Sharpy. There may be more to that than meets the eye. I'll be watching to see if "wearing them down" is part of the equation with this squad, but basically that's "playoff type" hockey. 42 minutes ago, lefty9 said: He really looked good in preseason,I thought maybe that we the reason he Looked so good,but it had carried on to the regular season,I still 'Don't see why St Louis traded him away ,he is young tough to play against has good hands and is cheap I thought I heard Joe Mich say during the game that St Louis didn't really want to trade him. I give Drury credit for prying him away! The guy looks like a real score for us so far! Edited October 25, 2021 by Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Valriera said: I really don’t understand why stl traded Hindi curious what the thinking is there Blues fans said he's really incosistent, not really lived up to the potential and injury troubles. Kind of a Kreider lite I guess. Besides they needed more top line talent, so it was a good trade for them. With that in mind, and already getting a "how good is this guy??" thread after 5 games, he'll probably cool off for a period now lol. That said - I am also a big Blais fan already. Hits everything in front of him, doesn't take shit from anyone and has speed and skill. Can't really ask for more. Just need him to be consistent and try his hardest to stay out of the box and we have a really good bottom 6 winger in Blais. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 11 hours ago, josh said: Glad to see that line doing well. I hope they keep them together. Spread out the size, spread out the skill. It's really going to give the team a real identity. Those bottom 6 guys are big moves individually, but when they compliment linemates (as Blais has done, and what they were brought in to do) it truly changes the dynamic of team. This is what were getting excited about. I'm with you on this one. Blais plays such an important role on that line and Lafreniere looks way more confident with him around. Blais fits like a glove on this team, and once Gallant and the staff help him get the penalties in check, he's going to be a very scary player for us for a long time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, Valriera said: I really don’t understand why stl traded Hindi curious what the thinking is there 46 minutes ago, lefty9 said: He really looked good in preseason,I thought maybe that we the reason he Looked so good,but it had carried on to the regular season,I still 'Don't see why St Louis traded him away ,he is young tough to play against has good hands and is cheap STL needed more skill on the wing. They had a lot of Blais-type, we didn't have enough, and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, Pete said: STL needed more skill on the wing. They had a lot of Blais-type, we didn't have enough, and vice versa. Thx makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 The problem with Blais has been injury and consistency. I still can’t believe he was the focal point for a trade involving Buch but whatever. He’s fine but I’d halt the rush to assume he’s a cog until he proves to do it consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) I think thinking about the focal point as being "cap flexibility" then you'll feel a bit better, and Blais/the 2nd rounder are just extras. Regarding Blais, I always notice him when he's on the ice. Really good bottom-6 player, takes dumb penalties though. Edited October 26, 2021 by Xander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Blais Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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