Walker Braden Schneider Adjusting With New Rangers Partner After Slow Start

[Phil]

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“I think it’s definitely a little bit of adjustments and a little hesitation at some points,” Schneider told The Post of his evaluation of his game so far this season. “I think as each games goes on, I feel more confident within what we’re doing. I think it’s only going to be a little bit more time. I feel like each game I’ve taken a step to getting better and better. I just want to keep that going.

 

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The Gustafsson-Schneider pairing has been solid, mostly because the Swedish defenseman, a new arrival, has proved to be the most impactful player the Rangers have had for that third-pair role in recent years.

 

In 45:08 of ice time together, Gustafsson and Schneider have been on for three Rangers goals and only one against.

 

The Rangers have out-attempted opponents 22-7 with that duo on the ice, as well, according to Natural Stat Trick.

 

https://nypost.com/2023/10/22/braden-schneider-adjusting-with-new-rangers-partner/

[Ozzy]

I'm good with those two out there.  They started off pretty strong in Buffalo, and Schneider's pairing with Jones had some glaring holes, I thought.  Putting it mildly, I thought they were pretty fucking bad!

 

Gus has been a very good signing so far;  He's been fairly solid defensively, and seems to be adapting to Lavvy's system very well (probably because he's played for him before)...But I do like him with Schneider, and I think the chemistry of the 2 fits pretty well being Schneider is more a defensive defenseman, and Gus is more offensive.

 

So far, so good.  Let's see how it plays out over the next few weeks.

[siddious]

I’m not worried about Schneider. Seems all young d have these periods where their game has some hiccups. 

[RJWantsTheCup]

Just like Miller Schneider has moments he looks good and others that make you shake your head.  It's all about becoming consistent for both of them.   I would dare to say it applies to a bunch of the young Rangers.   Hopefully with an actual system they all develop more consistent good play and less disappointing or disappearing play.

[Sharpshooter]

New system and he's still pretty green so I'm not too worried. Having said that, he hasn't looked good in quite some time, dating back to last season. I expect him to adjust and be fine in the long run, though.