Islanders have scored 8 more goals than the Rangers in the same amount of games. They overcome their average goaltending. Getting great play out of Tavares and Barzal helps.
- tomburton99

And the Isles have given up 14 more goals than the Rangers, so we are plus 6 over the Isles

This thread is heading to dark places.
- JRR1285

As the Rangers go we go

You’re 100% correct and they should continue on this path rather than stop and think problem solved
- KreiderBomb

I think it's easier said than done. Teams just simply don't trade good defenseman, they're too much of an important piece to move them frequently.

If the Rangers are going to seriously consider trading for a youngish impact-defenseman the conversation starts with Andersson or Chytil and a 1st, and probably more. Same for the Isles. We need competent defensemen too.

I've read a few reports saying Deangelo has looked AWFUL in Hartford
- 21peter

Which backs my comment about him being done in NY, he won't get another shot if he can't play in the minors

And the Isles have given up 14 more goals than the Rangers, so we are plus 6 over the Isles
- mdw7413

Imagine Hank didn't get hot, we'd have more you on board

How money have they saved and the allowed the Rangers to go the other way?
- tomburton99

Well isn't the job of the goalie to stop pucks and the offense to score?

Imagine Hank didn't get hot, we'd have more you on board
- KreiderBomb

Nah. I think we need defenceman and another center. Being 7th in the league in offense is respectable.

Well isn't the job of the goalie to stop pucks and the offense to score?
- TPC

Yeah I don't quite get the argument.

Nah. I think we need defenceman and another center. Being 7th in the league in offense is respectable.
- mdw7413

Too many Grabner empty net goals to count that

Too many Grabner empty net goals to count that
- eichiefs9

(frank) off

Well isn't the job of the goalie to stop pucks and the offense to score?
- TPC

You're sure that's what he's asking? I mean, Dundee's comments are sometimes easier to understand...

Too many Grabner empty net goals to count that
- eichiefs9

He has cooled off lately; was on pace for 19... only 15 now

Nah. I think we need defenceman and another center. Being 7th in the league in offense is respectable.
- mdw7413

I'm not a big corsi guy but we are one of the worst shot suppressing teams in the league, there's no puck possession, I'm not on board with AV's philosophy, maybe some of these guys would be better aside from Nash who looks like he has lost all of his finish, great defensive forward but that's not why we traded for him, I'm 100% done with a few players and coaches, he's #2 on the list after AV

(frank) off
- mdw7413

What really worries me is this teams lack of "grit" or "jam" as the players like to call it. Last year, the Rangers were a great team on the road. This year, not so good. The schedule now will balance out as we play a slew of games away from MSG. Unless we turn this around quickly, we are not going to have enough points to make the playoffs.

I am one to be patient, however, we are rapidly approaching the point where we need to import players that other teams will be miserable playing against. IDK if you can call that "blowing it up" but this team is waaaay too soft and easy to play against, and that will never go deep into the spring...

I'm not a big corsi guy but we are one of the worst shot suppressing teams in the league, there's no puck possession, I'm not on board with AV's philosophy, maybe some of these guys would be better aside from Nash who looks like he has lost all of his finish, great defensive forward but that's not why we traded for him, I'm 100% done with a few players and coaches, he's #2 on the list after AV
- KreiderBomb

Smith is closing in on the #1 spot imo

Imagine Hank didn't get hot, we'd have more you on board
- KreiderBomb

Yeah, I'm not so sure.
I hope I don't reach your level of pessimism. You and Tom seem to expect absolute perfection. Any hint of a mistake and it's "BLOW IT UP!!! THEY SUCK!!!"
And I'm not sitting here saying I don't see problems with our team. I can call them out for poor play, coaching or effort. All of which have been on display this season. But, there is not one team in the league that doesn't have deficiencies. The trick is playing to your strengths and patching holes in order to win games and continue toward the goal as best you can.
There is work to be done here, for sure. But, you don't start walking in the opposite direction from your destination just because the road starts to turn uphill.

I'm not a big corsi guy but we are one of the worst shot suppressing teams in the league, there's no puck possession, I'm not on board with AV's philosophy, maybe some of these guys would be better aside from Nash who looks like he has lost all of his finish, great defensive forward but that's not why we traded for him, I'm 100% done with a few players and coaches, he's #2 on the list after AV
- KreiderBomb

I think a good portion of that is defense. Really need another quality defenseman. Agree with Norway. Smith has been awful

I think a good portion of that is defense. Really need another quality defenseman. Agree with Norway. Smith has been awful
- mdw7413

amazingly, Lindy Ruff gets off scot-free, nobody complains about him anywhere

amazingly, Lindy Ruff gets off scot-free, nobody complains about him anywhere
- jimbro83

Too soon?

Our defense is struggling and our big FA signing can’t play defense? Shocking.

Our defense is struggling and our big FA signing can’t play defense? Shocking.
- nyrangers9479

You told us...?

You told us...?
- 21peter

Didn’t want to rub salt on the wound

amazingly, Lindy Ruff gets off scot-free, nobody complains about him anywhere
- jimbro83

Very true.

Our defense is struggling and our big FA signing can’t play defense? Shocking.
- nyrangers9479

Shatty has been fine if you think that is the issue on defense, I don't know what to say