I'd rather be wrong and the poop eater of the thread. No problem from me if that were to happen. The Rangers track record isn't so great this type of situation though.
- tomburton99

Ok, just seems like its not a very fun way going through life, always thinking the worst.

I still think this is the opposite of what they do. McIlrath Jessiman, etc. tall, slow projects. Andersson most NHL ready in the draft according to your experts, and very good skater.

One item I would like to bring up that has not been discussed here much is the acquisition of DeAngelo. Yes, he has proven in recent past to be immature, but nobody is talking about his ON-ICE performance. This is a RH defensemen that is young, cost controlled on a cheap contract and he will be given the opportunity to be QB on our first PP unit. Rangers will probably use him on third pairing at even strength. He is still young enough to be coached up in his deficiencies too!
- TommyGTrain

Tommy - think I covered DeAngelo in the trade blog. Like all, I preferred Chychrun, but knew it was a pipe dream. Unsure he QB the first PP, especially right away, and the character issues are concerning.

Tommy - think I covered DeAngelo in the trade blog. Like all, I preferred Chychrun, but knew it was a pipe dream. Unsure he QB the first PP, especially right away, and the character issues are concerning.
- airjan23

The fact that he struggles actually playing defense is a bit concerning to. You can't deny his offensive game but he is a major project in his own end

Ok, just seems like its not a very fun way going through life, always thinking the worst.

I still think this is the opposite of what they do. McIlrath Jessiman, etc. tall, slow projects. Andersson most NHL ready in the draft according to your experts, and very good skater.
- mdw7413

I agree that it is a plus he is a good skater. They did say he didn't have a lot of upside. He'd be good, but unsure if ever great.

The fact that he struggles actually playing defense is a bit concerning to. You can't deny his offensive game but he is a major project in his own end
- TPC

This. And it's also exactly why Shatty is a 7 year mistake.

I agree that it is a plus he is a good skater. They did say he didn't have a lot of upside. He'd be good, but unsure if ever great.
- tomburton99

You think anyone in this draft is going to be great?

I agree that it is a plus he is a good skater. They did say he didn't have a lot of upside. He'd be good, but unsure if ever great.
- tomburton99

That's a big thing, no guarantee anyone after 4 will be great IMO. Yea others may have higher ceilings based on potential but no clue where that leads 3-4 years from now. Andersson has the highest percentage of being a regular out of any of those prospects, and still has room to show more potential. No one knows where his game can go 3-4 years from now as well.

You guys think the Rangers went with Andersson because he could be NHL ready today? Seems like a safer pick, and he's already got a solid build and frame. Maybe they went with him to immediately replenish our center depth

You guys think the Rangers went with Andersson because he could be NHL ready today? Seems like a safer pick, and he's already got a solid build and frame. Maybe they went with him to immediately replenish our center depth
- rangerdanger94

That had to play a role. I think the Rangers love his overall game. He isn't afraid to get dirty and play both ends of the ice. Also he is very good skater who is very smart. Traits the Rangers love

You guys think the Rangers went with Andersson because he could be NHL ready today? Seems like a safer pick, and he's already got a solid build and frame. Maybe they went with him to immediately replenish our center depth
- rangerdanger94

Thanks captain obvious

That had to play a role. I think the Rangers love his overall game. He isn't afraid to get dirty and play both ends of the ice. Also he is very good skater who is very smart. Traits the Rangers love
- TPC

Wouldn't be surprised to see him challenge for a spot in camp

Wouldn't be surprised to see him challenge for a spot in camp
- rangerdanger94

Pick number 21 as well, I always forget his name. Gordie Clark was saying watch out for him as well. He played against men the last 2 years as well.

The fact that he struggles actually playing defense is a bit concerning to. You can't deny his offensive game but he is a major project in his own end
- TPC

Burkeboom got the boot cuz of how terrible the defense was last year

Pick number 21 as well, I always forget his name. Gordie Clark was saying watch out for him as well. He played against men the last 2 years as well.
- TPC

Chicklet

Chicklet
- mdw7413

You see the one prospect they took Barron I think, tries to play like Kreider

These kids are getting smarter and smarter

You see the one prospect they took Barron I think, tries to play like Kreider

These kids are getting smarter and smarter
- TPC

So once a week he plays at a 100%?

So once a week he plays at a 100%?
- mdw7413

haters gonna hate

You think anyone in this draft is going to be great?
- mdw7413

At 7 you better make sure you grab a player that has to potential to be great.

haters gonna hate
- TPC

I have to deal with Hayes's playoff performace after writing that piece in the players tribune.

I have to deal with Hayes's playoff performace after writing that piece in the players tribune.
- mdw7413

can you paste that link? I never read it

At 7 you better make sure you grab a player that has to potential to be great.
- tomburton99

Even though this draft there was considered "no exceptional talent"?

You see the one prospect they took Barron I think, tries to play like Kreider

These kids are getting smarter and smarter
- TPC

He was the only selection the Rangers made that I liked.

At 7 you better make sure you grab a player that has to potential to be great.
- tomburton99

But like why can't Andersson be great? Cause some rankings said he wouldn't?

can you paste that link? I never read it
- TPC

Makes it even worse now..

https://www.theplayerstri...ew-york-rangers-playoffs/

Even though this draft there was considered "no exceptional talent"?
- mdw7413

Exceptional and great are not the same. I never expected anybody to come close Mcdavid or Matthews.