Actually he was projected to go late 1st round by almost everyone. The problem was the Rangers picked him with the 10th pick.
- mdw7413

I dont remember but if you say so......I do however remember thinking Jeff Beukaboom II should not be the 10th pick.

As I said above, not the worst pick at the time, considering the NHL was still a fighting league back in 2010. But times change. It's why the Isles felt ok with letting Matt Martin walk.
- JohnScammo

Yup, people fail to take into context when he was drafted and what the Rangers needed. I'm not saying it was the right pick, at the time I wanted Fowler, but I understand why they did it.

Still scratching my head about that one. What's he going to teach anyone? How to drop the gloves? It was the only thing he was good at.
- JohnScammo

He wasn't even a top heavyweight.......but for some reason he's their guy. I love how he was put in charge of Kirril Kabanov......that worked out well.

I dont remember but if you say so......I do however remember thinking Jeff Beukaboom II should not be the 10th pick.
- kindlyrick

I agree. He was projected in the mid to late 20's by most. It was certainly a surprise pick.

Still scratching my head about that one. What's he going to teach anyone? How to drop the gloves? It was the only thing he was good at.
- JohnScammo

How did Cairns get the job when he's not from Boston?

Yup, people fail to take into context when he was drafted and what the Rangers needed. I'm not saying it was the right pick, at the time I wanted Fowler, but I understand why they did it.
- mdw7413

C'MONNNNN MANNNNN......Fowler should have been your pick. Doesn't really matter. For a team that prob had less first round picks than most teams in the NHL, somehow the Rags continue to put a solid product on the ice.

I agree. He was projected in the mid to late 20's by most. It was certainly a surprise pick.
- mdw7413

Not to Sather......he was workin that unlit cigar in his mouth like it was.....well you get the point.

Better than Richard Park??? Look, I didn't hate Okposo, but I don't think he was worth $6 MM per season. I'm just saying Ladd deserves more time to adjust to Cappy's {ahem} style of play.
- JohnScammo

Meh JS, Ladd getting 5.5 for 7 years and is 30. Hasn't come in and meshed with JT and looks slow to me. Its early but his contract is going to be a tough one in 3 years, I hope, may be a lot earlier if he doesn't pick it up. Lets hope he gets going.
KO's contract is about what you would have expected him to get.

How did Cairns get the job when he's not from Boston?
- ses111

Snow and his handshake deals. He's had a lot of em...

Boulton will be next dont worry. Boulton will be a coach in Bport next year, WATCH

He wasn't even a top heavyweight.......but for some reason he's their guy. I love how he was put in charge of Kirril Kabanov......that worked out well.
- kindlyrick

No, he was among the top guys.......although I would have to say that George Laraque was tougher.

Yup, people fail to take into context when he was drafted and what the Rangers needed. I'm not saying it was the right pick, at the time I wanted Fowler, but I understand why they did it.
- mdw7413

Rangers do a lot better with later round picks, thats why they trade all their 1st and second round picks for old sagging over the hill Vets

Snow and his handshake deals. He's had a lot of em...

Boulton will be next dont worry. Boulton will be a coach in Bport next year, WATCH
- kindlyrick

I'm going to have to talk to Jon again. Maybe setup weekly meetings.

Meh JS, Ladd getting 5.5 for 7 years and is 30. Hasn't come in and meshed with JT and looks slow to me. Its early but his contract is going to be a tough one in 3 years, I hope, may be a lot earlier if he doesn't pick it up. Lets hope he gets going.
KO's contract is about what you would have expected him to get.
- nyisles7

I still have hopes that Ladd will eventually learn Cappy's {ahem} system, and prove to be a better player than Okposo.

Meh JS, Ladd getting 5.5 for 7 years and is 30. Hasn't come in and meshed with JT and looks slow to me. Its early but his contract is going to be a tough one in 3 years, I hope, may be a lot earlier if he doesn't pick it up. Lets hope he gets going.
KO's contract is about what you would have expected him to get.
- nyisles7

Exactly, it would be a non issue if he wasn't getting paid much but he's essentially getting the same pay as Kyle.

I still have hopes that Ladd will eventually learn Cappy's {ahem} system, and prove to be a better player than Okposo.
- JohnScammo

I think they are different. Ladd is a go to the front of the net type player. He's not gonna carry the puck nor make that beautiful dish but he will play tough and finish, even though we haven't seen it yet. KO will skate with the puck and also make the nice pass, more of a complete player imho. Both have similar numbers and with KO you know what we had and how he played with jT with Ladd well......we will find out.

Exactly, it would be a non issue if he wasn't getting paid much but he's essentially getting the same pay as Kyle.
- mighty13duck

I still think Ladd will be fine. I do not miss KO.

I still think Ladd will be fine. I do not miss KO.
- ses111

Ses, KO could lead the league in points and you wouldn't miss him

Ses, KO could lead the league in points and you wouldn't miss him
- nyisles7

"Entire organization needs an overhaul"

Over react much?

A real coach and this team is set
- Flexingtheshaft

Who hired that coach and stuck by him for all the wrong reasons for 6 years?

Ses, KO could lead the league in points and you wouldn't miss him
- nyisles7

I agree with him. Don't miss him at all. Not worried about Ladd.

Ladd needs to go. He's awful. I'll take okposo over him any day.
- mighty13duck

Not looking to good so far , We got Doug Weight to thank for him

I think they are different. Ladd is a go to the front of the net type player. He's not gonna carry the puck nor make that beautiful dish but he will play tough and finish, even though we haven't seen it yet. KO will skate with the puck and also make the nice pass, when he isn't tripping over the blue line imho. Both have similar numbers and with KO you know what we had and how he played with jT with Ladd well......we will find out.
- nyisles7

Fixed

Who hired that coach and stuck by him for all the wrong reasons for 6 years?
- Cptmjl

I'll say this as a positive spin on this season. Whatever happens, im enjoying watching Capuano's post game interviews. He's been a different guy.....you can hear it in his responses. Im sensing a little panic in his voice. I think he knows he's rapidly approaching expiration.

Who hired that coach and stuck by him for all the wrong reasons for 6 years?
- Cptmjl

That's on Charles. Garth was dying to hire a proven coach and Wang would not spend the money.

Not looking to good so far , We got Doug Weight to thank for him
- roadworker

How so? Are they friends or former teammates?