Cash or Czech Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 @The Dude hey man I know you compared Mikkola to Nemeth but I'm watching NJ/Arizona and I will say...Nemeth is absolute hot garbage. Mikkola's been bad, but he ain't that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Mikkola has been alright, I suppose. He was more or less a throw-in in the Tarasenko deal anyway. Whether he's on the team beyond this year. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I wouldn't get so down on those guys, fellas. I know it's looked pretty shabby at times, but I don't think it's fair to ask those #6, and #7 Defensemen to play 22 minutes a game. They're out there against unfavorable matchups a lot and they're not built for that, I don't think. Not for 20+ minutes anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 (edited) Agreed! He's a fine spare 7th but way less valuable as a 6th even if he gets very limited minutes. He's played as if he was a throw in in the deal. Looking forward to his ice time being dialed way way back. Sooner the better. Edited March 6, 2023 by jsrangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 IMO Harpur is better than Mikkola. The only reason I can figure he'd still be playing is to get him acclimated. When everybody's back and healthy, he's my seventh and Harpur is my sixth. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, Pete said: IMO Harpur is better than Mikkola. The only reason I can figure he'd still be playing is to get him acclimated. When everybody's back and healthy, he's my seventh and Harpur is my sixth. I agree Harpur is way more composed with the puck IMO. I’ve seen him multiple times not panic-chuck the puck to wherever. He is capable of holding it and making a pass. It can get him in hot water on occasion because he’s not quick enough or good enough to make up for it if he holds too long and turns the puck over, but that’s why he’s a 3rd pairing kind of guy who you could maybe survive slotting up temporarily in a bad injury pinch. I can’t tell you how many times I saw guys like Dan Girardi and Marc Staal as they regressed turn into panic chuckers. Throwing pucks to no man’s land under any kind of pressure. That kind of stuff causes turnovers and chaos in the DZ with high frequency. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Over the last several games in the absence of Miller and Lindgren, and now Motte, 4-5 D have been out of place and playing excessive minutes while trying to integrate new forwards into the lineup. Its a rut. It will level out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 44 minutes ago, BrooksBurner said: I agree Harpur is way more composed with the puck IMO. I’ve seen him multiple times not panic-chuck the puck to wherever. He is capable of holding it and making a pass. It can get him in hot water on occasion because he’s not quick enough or good enough to make up for it if he holds too long and turns the puck over, but that’s why he’s a 3rd pairing kind of guy who you could maybe survive slotting up temporarily in a bad injury pinch. I can’t tell you how many times I saw guys like Dan Girardi and Marc Staal as they regressed turn into panic chuckers. Throwing pucks to no man’s land under any kind of pressure. That kind of stuff causes turnovers and chaos in the DZ with high frequency. I noticed this too, but sometimes I think Harpur gets too cute. You're not Fox, bud. Get the puck out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Zac Jones looked really good Saturday night for the Wolf Pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, RJWantsTheCup said: Zac Jones looked really good Saturday night for the Wolf Pack. I like "The Zac"!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ozzy said: I like "The Zac"!!! Next year, a young vet Schneider with Zac would work out fine, if GG would let it happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, RJWantsTheCup said: Zac Jones looked really good Saturday night for the Wolf Pack. Gallant hates him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, BrooksBurner said: Gallant hates him Gallant wants size on the 3rd pair. Jones is much better with handling the puck than Harpur or Mikkola. Not sure if there's a difference in any of the 3 defensively, but Jones cam definitely move the puck out of our zone better. Granted it's the minors but he looked very confident Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I actually was impressed by Mikkola against Boston. Lots of minutes, probably played his most solid game as a Ranger. I think once he’s playing his 15 or so minutes a game, he’ll be okay on the bottom pair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 37 minutes ago, BrooksBurner said: Gallant hates him Gallant shouldnt be around for too long. Sometime midseason next year or even during the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Kinda in a win-win situation with Gallant; If we go in and win, fine! We take the cheese and everyone is happy. If we go in and flop, Gallant's outta here, I would think...and we'd have time to get another coach in here, to win with this team pretty much still in tact. I want Quenneville to coach this squad so bad, it makes my head hurt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Just now, Ozzy said: Kinda in a win-win situation with Gallant; If we go in and win, fine! We take the cheese and everyone is happy. If we go in and flop, Gallant's outta here, I would think...and we'd have time to get another coach in here, to win with this team pretty much still in tact. I want Quenneville to coach this squad so bad, it makes my head hurt! I’ll probably be with you on the Q train in that scenario, since my guy Trotz is no longer on the market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Ozzy said: Kinda in a win-win situation with Gallant; If we go in and win, fine! We take the cheese and everyone is happy. If we go in and flop, Gallant's outta here, I would think...and we'd have time to get another coach in here, to win with this team pretty much still in tact. I want Quenneville to coach this squad so bad, it makes my head hurt! problem with the second scenario is that Tarasenko and Kane wont be here and all these acquisitions were for nothing. But i'd give Pete's right nut to keep Tarasenko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Just now, BrooksBurner said: I’ll probably be with you on the Q train in that scenario, since my guy Trotz is no longer on the market It was one or the other, RMC...I wouldn't have scoffed at Trotz, but that ship has sailed now. I've wanted Quenneville for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Just now, CCCP said: problem with the second scenario is that Tarasenko and Kane wont be here and all these acquisitions were for nothing. But i'd give Pete's right nut to keep Tarasenko First off, welcome back man!! I missed your funny posts! You never know, man...We may be able to do some crazy shit under Drury. You're probably right, but I've seen some stuff this season that certainly makes me NOT wanna underestimate the DRU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Ozzy said: First off, welcome back man!! I missed your funny posts! You never know, man...We may be able to do some crazy shit under Drury. You're probably right, but I've seen some stuff this season that certainly makes me NOT wanna underestimate the DRU! thanks where's Josh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 36 minutes ago, CCCP said: thanks where's Josh? Dude flew the coop. Haven't seen hide nor hair of the guy in over a month now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 18 hours ago, Cash or Czech said: @The Dude hey man I know you compared Mikkola to Nemeth but I'm watching NJ/Arizona and I will say...Nemeth is absolute hot garbage. Mikkola's been bad, but he ain't that bad. Nah. He's constantly overpowered down low. Screens his own goalie and does stupid shit with the puck in jis own end. Nemeth was slow, and would get walked but did a better job at getting the puck out of the zone. They both suck. I go with Harpur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I'm glad to see you guys are seeing Harpur like that. I actually really like the story he created this season. He's definitely not embarrassing himself out there! I actually like him too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 47 minutes ago, BrooksBurner said: I’ll probably be with you on the Q train in that scenario, since my guy Trotz is no longer on the market If Q had to.walk away from Florida during the Hawks scandal, I'd think he's done for good. I'm hoping Laviolette gets canned in Washington at seasons end and takes some time off. Giving the Rangers half a season to fire Gallant IF they don't win the cup this season. Lavioletre always seems to be just missed by the Ranger employment window. I love the way his teams play, but I fucking hate his teams. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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