2023-24 Reports From the Rink

[RJWantsTheCup]

Rangers might need Garand or Spicy Pork if Quick falters.

[siddious]

38 minutes ago, RJWantsTheCup said:

Rangers might need Garand or Spicy Pork if Quick falters.

Probably spicy pork. Garand needs further developing from what I’ve read 

[The Dude]

7 hours ago, Pete said:

 

Everyone needs to forget what we saw under him. These players will all be different now. 

 

This is something I think a lot of people need to realize. Myself included. 

 

I really didn't like the Zibanejad, Kreider, Kakko line last season. But then I just realized why I didn't like it. It looked directionless. Lots of puck possession, but no drive to towards a shot or even a set up. 

 

I'm hoping this new coaching staff will fix this type of stuff. Actual coaching should really help Kakko achieve where he wants and needs to be. Same with Lafrenière. I am going to lay off Lafrenière for now. Laviolette and his staff could possibly take these guys to that level we were expecting,  or atleast get close.

 

Thats a pipe dream. I know. But I gotta back the coach I've been wanting here for years. All my talk about how he can handle any type of roster and how he can develop youth. Laviolette has a really good foundation to work with here. I'm optimistic. 

 

 

[RangersIn7]

7 minutes ago, The Dude said:

 

This is something I think a lot of people need to realize. Myself included. 

 

I really didn't like the Zibanejad, Kreider, Kakko line last season. But then I just realized why I didn't like it. It looked directionless. Lots of puck possession, but no drive to towards a shot or even a set up. 

 

I'm hoping this new coaching staff will fix this type of stuff. Actual coaching should really help Kakko achieve where he wants and needs to be. Same with Lafrenière. I am going to lay off Lafrenière for now. Laviolette and his staff could possibly take these guys to that level we were expecting,  or atleast get close.

 

Thats a pipe dream. I know. But I gotta back the coach I've been wanting here for years. All my talk about how he can handle any type of roster and how he can develop youth. Laviolette has a really good foundation to work with here. I'm optimistic. 

 

 

Pretty much this.

All we can do is wait and see how they do, both collectively and individually, under an entirely new coaching staff and style of play. 
We have no idea how anyone will respond or perform. 
 

It’s a talented group. Had good success over last 2 seasons. He’s a good HC. Good staff. 
No reason not to be enthused. 

[Ozzy]

Clean slate this year! 

 

This year it's all about the players.  We will see just who and what everyone out there is this go 'round.  I'll admit Gallant had very little to offer in the way of X's and O's, but this is a whole different ball game tyhis year.

 

I'm giving it until Thanksgiving to kick in full swing.  It may take a month or 2 to grasp what's going on fully for some, but I'm looking forward to feeling a very different vibe from this team this season.

[jsm7302]

1 hour ago, Ozzy said:

Clean slate this year! 

 

This year it's all about the players.  We will see just who and what everyone out there is this go 'round.  I'll admit Gallant had very little to offer in the way of X's and O's, but this is a whole different ball game tyhis year.

 

I'm giving it until Thanksgiving to kick in full swing.  It may take a month or 2 to grasp what's going on fully for some, but I'm looking forward to feeling a very different vibe from this team this season.

This has to excite ya a bit.....

 

[Ozzy]

That's my kinda coach right there!!!  I'd run througha fucking wall after that basting!

[siddious]

7 hours ago, Ozzy said:

Clean slate this year! 

 

This year it's all about the players.  We will see just who and what everyone out there is this go 'round.  I'll admit Gallant had very little to offer in the way of X's and O's, but this is a whole different ball game tyhis year.

 

I'm giving it until Thanksgiving to kick in full swing.  It may take a month or 2 to grasp what's going on fully for some, but I'm looking forward to feeling a very different vibe from this team this season.

Same here.

 

This is the year I make a true opinion on laf kakko and chytil. They’re not kids anymore.

[Ozzy]

15 hours ago, siddious said:

Same here.

 

This is the year I make a true opinion on laf kakko and chytil. They’re not kids anymore.

 

We will discuss at length over a few brews and some wings very soon, my good man!!!

[siddious]

On 9/19/2023 at 8:16 AM, Ozzy said:

 

We will discuss at length over a few brews and some wings very soon, my good man!!!

Fun fact chytil Is the 3rd longest tenured Ranger on the team. 
 

camp start’s today if I’m not mistaken so there should be some news/stories coming out 

 

edit: They report for camp today but it doesnt start until tomorrow apparently

Edited September 20, 2023 by siddious

[siddious]

Nothing ground breaking here but Lohuds breakdown of the roster before camp

 

Forwards;

 

https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2023/09/20/ny-rangers-training-camp-preview-forward-depth-chart/70899432007/

 

Quote

LW

1. Artemi Panarin

2. Chris Kreider

3. Alexis Lafrenière

4. Jimmy Vesey

Next in line

5. Will Cuylle

6. Brennan Othmann

7. Turner Elson

8. Bobby Trivigno

Quote

Center

1. Mika Zibanejad

2. Vincent Trocheck

3. Filip Chytil

4. Nick Bonino

Next in line

5. Riley Nash

6. Jonny Brodzinski

7. Jake Leschyshyn

8. Karl Henriksson

Quote

RW

1. Kaapo Kakko

2. Blake Wheeler

3. Barclay Goodrow

4. Tyler Pitlick

Next in line

5. Lafrenière/Othmann

6. Alex Belzile

7. Brodzinski/Nash

8. Anton Blidh

 

 

[Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc]

1 hour ago, siddious said:

Next in line

5. Riley Nash

6. Jonny Brodzinski

7. Jake Leschyshyn

8. Karl Henriksson

We need to draft some centers soon because holy shit this stinks.

[siddious]

1 hour ago, Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc said:

We need to draft some centers soon because holy shit this stinks.

I dont know.. they can never seem to develop centers for some reason

[RJWantsTheCup]

Just keep drafting left wings.

[Cash or Czech]

1 hour ago, Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc said:

We need to draft some centers soon because holy shit this stinks.

 

We have a few that just aren't pro ready. Not many, and we need to draft more, but Bryce McConnell-Barker and Ryder Korczak both play down the middle to my knowledge.

[RJWantsTheCup]

Rangers sign goalie Brad Arvanitis to a PTO.

[Cash or Czech]

[RJWantsTheCup]

27 minutes ago, Cash or Czech said:

Exactly

[jsm7302]

2 hours ago, RJWantsTheCup said:

Rangers sign goalie Brad Arvanitis to a PTO.

I read somewhere they needed a backup to run the hot stand on the second concourse.

[Scott]

19 hours ago, RJWantsTheCup said:

Just keep drafting left wings.

who can't skate well, gotta have that quality going for them

[Scott]

1 hour ago, Cash or Czech said:

 

Lavy bringing in some swiss cheese because it took him a couple hours to figure out some guys couldn't put the puck in the ocean on a regular basis and virtually would get snuffed out all camp long vs Igor and Co (inc. the shooter Tutor)

 

[Cash or Czech]

10 minutes ago, jsrangers said:

 

Lavy bringing in some swiss cheese because it took him a couple hours to figure out some guys couldn't put the puck in the ocean on a regular basis and virtually would get snuffed out all camp long vs Igor and Co (inc. the shooter Tutor)

 

 

Gauthier's gone, we don't have to try and make him believe he can score anymore.

[Sod16]

1 hour ago, jsm7302 said:

I read somewhere they needed a backup to run the hot stand on the second concourse.

What's his order, chicken with pea pods?

[siddious]

Been in meetings all day any updates? How many donuts has laugh eaten already?

[Scott]

1 minute ago, siddious said:

Been in meetings all day any updates? How many donuts has laugh eaten already?

bakers dozen, just while watching everybody else stretch