just remember folks.. the Rangers upper management could be worse...

https://twitter.com/AZada...51969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

just remember folks.. the Rangers upper management could be worse...

https://twitter.com/AZada...51969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
- MeltingPlastic

Well in the coaches defense he couldn't play center either.

Finishing in bottom-five or just bottom-10? What would be considered a successful season?
- airjan23

Make Kreider captain and its already on its way to being successful

Make Kreider captain and its already on its way to being successful
- TPC

He definitely will be an A, unsure if anyone gets the C

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There is a sense today that Erik Karlsson trade talks have picked up in the last few days. Most likely destinations appear to be Western Conference. There is also a belief VAN has stepped in to see if it is a match.

11:01 AM - 22 Aug 2018

He definitely will be an A, unsure if anyone gets the C
- airjan23

I just have this feeling. All summer he has been the one player doing the PR stuff for the team. Doing the fan meets, meeting the rookies after draft day. Looks like he is taking on the role

I just have this feeling. All summer he has been the one player doing the PR stuff for the team. Doing the fan meets, meeting the rookies after draft day. Looks like he is taking on the role
- TPC

he's a big beautiful man

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There is a sense today that Erik Karlsson trade talks have picked up in the last few days. Most likely destinations appear to be Western Conference. There is also a belief VAN has stepped in to see if it is a match.

11:01 AM - 22 Aug 2018
- jimbro83

Stop me if you have heard this before....

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There is a sense today that Erik Karlsson trade talks have picked up in the last few days. Most likely destinations appear to be Western Conference. There is also a belief VAN has stepped in to see if it is a match.

11:01 AM - 22 Aug 2018
- jimbro83

When did the Rangers move to the WC?

I just have this feeling. All summer he has been the one player doing the PR stuff for the team. Doing the fan meets, meeting the rookies after draft day. Looks like he is taking on the role
- TPC

An Original Six captain can't have a goofy giggle. Dealbreaker.

An Original Six captain can't have a goofy giggle. Dealbreaker.
- Tonybere

his giggle is goofy?

his giggle is goofy?
- TPC

To me. Doesn't mean I don't love seeing him drive down the wing. Whether it's to snipe one under the bar, or put the goalie into the back boards!

Make Kreider captain and its already on its way to being successful
- TPC

Captain Cryder

Captain Make-You-Cryder
- Crimsoninja

- fixed

- fixed
- Tonybere

Captain Cryder
- Crimsoninja

wassssssssup Crimson

Captain Cryder
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- TPC

Um, I don't think CN is bad at spelling.

I'm really bored at work. We have a crazy logjam. There's no way Meskanen and Lindqvist can both play (assuming they both earn it). We have a weird center situation where we have to move one of the rookies to wing to get both off of the 4th line (unless Hayes goes to wing). This is my best approximation of what lines could look like, but i'm sure I'll end up being fairly off when all is said and done.

LW C RW
Kreider Zib Zucc
Buch Hayes Chytil
Spooner Andersson Nam
Vesey Boo Fast
Meskanen Howden Lindqvist


LD RD
Skjei Shatty
Smith Pionk
Staal DeAngelo/Lindgren/Hajek/Gilmour

Again, I'm really bored at work.

Edit: this did not copy over well from Excel

I'm really bored at work. We have a crazy logjam. There's no way Meskanen and Lindqvist can both play (assuming they both earn it). We have a weird center situation where we have to move one of the rookies to wing to get both off of the 4th line (unless Hayes goes to wing). This is my best approximation of what lines could look like, but i'm sure I'll end up being fairly off when all is said and done.

LW C RW
Kreider Zib Zucc
Buch Hayes Chytil
Spooner Andersson Nam
Vesey Boo Fast
Meskanen Howden Lindqvist




LD RD
Skjei Shatty
Smith Pionk
Staal DeAngelo/Lindgren/Hajek/Gilmour

Again, I'm really bored at work.

Edit: this did not copy over well from Excel
- picklerick

Personally I would leave Chytil at center and have Andersson as a winger. Think Andersson play'translates better to the wing.

Personally I would leave Chytil at center and have Andersson as a winger. Think Andersson play'translates better to the wing.
- mdw7413

That's fine. How do you get Vesey in the top 9 in this lineup though?

I'm really bored at work. We have a crazy logjam. There's no way Meskanen and Lindqvist can both play (assuming they both earn it). We have a weird center situation where we have to move one of the rookies to wing to get both off of the 4th line (unless Hayes goes to wing). This is my best approximation of what lines could look like, but i'm sure I'll end up being fairly off when all is said and done.

LW C RW
Kreider Zib Zucc
Buch Hayes Chytil
Spooner Andersson Nam
Vesey Boo Fast
Meskanen Howden Lindqvist


LD RD
Skjei Shatty
Smith Pionk
Staal DeAngelo/Lindgren/Hajek/Gilmour

Again, I'm really bored at work.

Edit: this did not copy over well from Excel
- picklerick

I could see Andersson on fourth line, Boo in minors, Nam at center of third line with one of Meskanen or Lindqvist on the wing.

I could see Andersson on fourth line, Boo in minors, Nam at center of third line with one of Meskanen or Lindqvist on the wing.
- airjan23

That's another possibility but i'd like to see Andersson on a line that can produce. Disclaimer: I am not an NHL exec/coach and have no practical experience in putting together a lineup or evaluating talent

Edit: that's a lie, I play tons of NHL 18

That's fine. How do you get Vesey in the top 9 in this lineup though?
- picklerick

Buch will be on the 4th sooner than later.

Buch will be on the 4th sooner than later.
- mdw7413

We have to remember AV is gone