Tell Glen (our Glen) to make it happen. Isn't he credentialed with the Jackets now?
- Pete V

Not quite fellas but maybe by the end of the season I can exert my influence.

Not quite fellas but maybe by the end of the season I can exert my influence.
- gkmkiller

How does Dubinsky look on the ice out there, Glen? Has he been invisible? Or is he just not scoring?

How does Dubinsky look on the ice out there, Glen? Has he been invisible? Or is he just not scoring?
- Pete V

Invisible on offense. Effort is there. He looks a lot like he did last year. He needs someone else to carry the puck in and generate while he goes to the net and right now that isn't happeneing. He has been carrying the puck in and firing shots from the wing and misses the net or hits the outside. He just hasn't developed any chemistry yet with anyone offensively.

Hell yeah. Then they can buyout Rupp, and keep Dubi.
- Pete V

Or trade them Rupp to even the salary. Wow am I the only one that loves this idea? I'd throw in their conditional third right back to them to sweeten it and done! Dubi is here for $2M which at that price he's back to being a fan favorite, we get the 3rd line winger we need, less pressure on him and BOOM call it a trade. Columbus gets a 2nd 3rd (cause we are winning the cup ) and Christian Thomas who is a nice prospect.

MAKE IT HAPPEN SATHER

We need more depth cuz Stephan sucks

We need more depth cuz Stephan sucks
- Rags2Riches

I think he has played well last couple of games, just can't get it in. He has had some great chances.

We need more depth cuz Stephan sucks
- Rags2Riches

What is the lineage of the Stephan sucks thing?

I think he has played well last couple of games, just can't get it in. He has had some great chances.
- jimbro83

Not playing someone that can really snipe with Stepan takes away his greatest attribute, which is his vision. I'm sure it would do wonders for him if he got to play with one of the big two wingers, but I certaintly don't want to move Nash of the first line, and Gaborik really got going when he was put there. So for now, Stepan is just going to have to make due.

We need more depth cuz Stephan sucks
- Rags2Riches

he's not playing well, but he's not even close to rupp/bickel territory yet.

Not playing someone that can really snipe with Stepan takes away his greatest attribute, which is his vision. I'm sure it would do wonders for him if he got to play with one of the big two wingers, but I certaintly don't want to move Nash of the first line, and Gaborik really got going when he was put there. So for now, Stepan is just going to have to make due.
- Pete V

and he still has 4 points this season...

What is the lineage of the Stephan sucks thing?
- Pete V

Basically, everywhere I have looked, from this board (not the regulars), to snyrangersblog, to blueshirts united, there have been fans criticizing Derek Stepan.

Without fail they misspell his name.

Anyways it just frustrates me because I am a big believer in the kid.

I think he has played well last couple of games, just can't get it in. He has had some great chances.
- jimbro83

That's what she said.

Basically, everywhere I have looked, from this board (not the regulars), to snyrangersblog, to blueshirts united, there have been fans criticizing Derek Stepan.

Without fail they misspell his name.

Anyways it just frustrates me because I am a big believer in the kid.
- Rags2Riches

Look at this way, he was drafted only a year before Chris Kreider, and he already has 100 NHL points at 22 years old. He's already proven in my mind that he is, and will continue to be, a very good NHL player. If he makes the next step, all the better.

That was a great draft -- Del Zotto and Stepan.

I think he has played well last couple of games, just can't get it in. He has had some great chances.
- jimbro83

Like everybody else, he needs time to get into it this season. He has been better every game, with and without the puck.

Sometimes we forget he is not a scorer, he is more of a playmaking center and only in his 3rd year out of college.

82 21 24 45 +8
82 17 34 51 +14

Thats a hell of a stat line for a rookie/sophmore center. I really believe his upside is higher than any other young forward we have, save Kreider.

Like everybody else, he needs time to get into it this season. He has been better every game, with and without the puck.

Sometimes we forget he is not a scorer, he is more of a playmaking center and only in his 3rd year out of college.

82 21 24 45 +8
82 17 34 51 +14

Thats a hell of a stat line for a rookie/sophmore center. I really believe his upside is higher than any other young forward we have, save Kreider.
- Rags2Riches

I personally believe at one point our First line will be Kreider and Stepan with them being the face of the team (in terms of skill).

Look at this way, he was drafted only a year before Chris Kreider, and he already has 100 NHL points at 22 years old. He's already proven in my mind that he is, and will continue to be, a very good NHL player. If he makes the next step, all the better.

That was a great draft -- Del Zotto and Stepan.
- Pete V

and Weise who's now 4th liner in Vancouver. would much rather him over Bickel.

and Weise who's now 4th liner in Vancouver. would much rather him over Bickel.
- tomburton99

Didnt Weise get the sh!t kicked out of him in a fight?

and he still has 4 points this season...
- envyonthecoast

Funny isn't it? For all he has been b*tched about earlier this year, he is still on pace for the equivalent of a 60 point season.

Didnt Weise get the sh!t kicked out of him in a fight?
- Rags2Riches

yeah, he's not a good fighter.

yeah, he's not a good fighter.
- tomburton99

I am remembering this fight. I think we dumped him a few days later.

Didnt Weise get the sh!t kicked out of him in a fight?
- Rags2Riches

I have never seen Weise in a fight when he didnt get clocked. Worse fighter than Boyle.

Been there with that guy, done that. Would rather see Ryan Hollweg back, he must be leaving his feet hitting someone from behind in some schlub league?

I am remembering this fight. I think we dumped him a few days later.


- Rags2Riches

This was that same game, even better... What a waste
edit-Is that a Drury sighting next to Weiss? Haha, had to be 2 years ago.

Basically, everywhere I have looked, from this board (not the regulars), to snyrangersblog, to blueshirts united, there have been fans criticizing Derek Stepan.

Without fail they misspell his name.

Anyways it just frustrates me because I am a big believer in the kid.
- Rags2Riches

I thought he played real well against Philly and had some great chances that he just couldn't get into the back of the net.

I'm waiting for the Trolls to start taking jabs at Nash because he only has one goal in 6 games.

I have never seen Weise in a fight when he didnt get clocked. Worse fighter than Boyle.

Been there with that guy, done that. Would rather see Ryan Hollweg back, he must be leaving his feet hitting someone from behind in some schlub league?
- B2B76

I actually liked Hollweg as a good energy guy for a couple seasons. He would get on the ice, throw about three illegal checks, get the fans all fired up, and then skate back to the bench.

I also remember when Jagr set him up for a tap in goal, and gave an interview after the game where he said the NHL equivalent of "its always nice to see a fat guy score a touchdown" about Hollweg.

I actually liked Hollweg as a good energy guy for a couple seasons. He would get on the ice, throw about three illegal checks, get the fans all fired up, and then skate back to the bench.

I also remember when Jagr set him up for a tap in goal, and gave an interview after the game where he said the NHL equivalent of "its always nice to see a fat guy score a touchdown" about Hollweg.
- Pete V

I was at that game! Haha, Jagr & Hollweg had a 2-0 breakaway & Jagr passed it over to Ryan, awww...

It was 5 or 6-0 Rangers over Tampa, it was one of Avery's first Ranger games & Colton Orr scored too!