Why did he fall so far? I know a lot of drafts had him in the top 20. He might be ready for you guys once Boychuk's contract is up in 2035.
- mdw7413

Gotta make sure Mayfield gets his 39th chance to stick on the roster first.

He's got elite offense/skating but I think there is a ton left to be desired on the defensive side of the puck for him. He plays really physical defensively but I think he makes a lot of questionable decisions that lead to lowlight-reel plays for him. I think there was also some "character" questions because he decommitted from Michigan and decided to go to the OHL which, frankly, was probably the right decision.

If he can play passable defense in the NHL he could still be a really good player. His rushes are unreal.

https://twitter.com/corey...tatus/1051621339906347009

Gotta make sure Mayfield gets his 39th chance to stick on the roster first.

He's got elite offense/skating but I think there is a ton left to be desired on the defensive side of the puck for him. He plays really physical defensively but I think he makes a lot of questionable decisions that lead to lowlight-reel plays for him. I think there was also some "character" questions because he decommitted from Michigan and decided to go to the OHL which, frankly, was probably the right decision.

If he can play passable defense in the NHL he could still be a really good player. His rushes are unreal.

https://twitter.com/corey...tatus/1051621339906347009
- eichiefs9

Well the fact that the league seems to be going for much more offensive minded defenseman will help his cause.

Its funny how much that position has changed probably more than any other except goaltending since I have been watching. A team was lucky if they had 2 defenseman that where very good offensively. Now its like you need 3 or 4

Cyrgalis hinting at Buch being scratched for McLeod. Amazing.

Well the fact that the league seems to be going for much more offensive minded defenseman will help his cause.

Its funny how much that position has changed probably more than any other except goaltending since I have been watching. A team was lucky if they had 2 defenseman that where very good offensively. Now its like you need 3 or 4
- mdw7413

Yeah, defense has changed a ton. The 6'6" stay-at-home guys are dead and size is far less important. I don't even think offensive production is as important as skating is. Guys that are solid in the skating/speed departments and can exit the zone with control of the puck make transition games killer for opponents to deal with.

https://twitter.com/drose.../1051865668851826688?s=19

What a world. Tell me this team isn't trying to lose games. I love it.

Quinn is older, he can't be on that team?

Wait, I'm talking about the US team, You are talking about Michigan
- mdw7413

Jack played for the US U18 in that game on Friday. Obviously Quinn plays for Michigan.

I haven't seen much of Jack yet Matt, so not totally sure on your question. The US program is based out of Plymouth, so definitely going to check him out at some point.

https://twitter.com/drosennhl/status/1051865668851826688?s=19

What a world. Tell me this team isn't trying to lose games. I love it.
- tomburton99

It's message sending.

Yeah, defense has changed a ton. The 6'6" stay-at-home guys are dead and size is far less important. I don't even think offensive production is as important as skating is. Guys that are solid in the skating/speed departments and can exit the zone with control of the puck make transition games killer for opponents to deal with.
- eichiefs9

Yeah good point, maybe not so much points as skating and puck handling

Jack played for the US U18 in that game on Friday. Obviously Quinn plays for Michigan.

I haven't seen much of Jack yet Matt, so not totally sure on your question. The US program is based out of Plymouth, so definitely going to check him out at some point.
- Pete V

Thanks Pete. I will expect a detailed report no later than Jan 1st

Thanks Pete. I will expect a detailed report no later than Jan 1st
- mdw7413

Tom is better situated to give you that. He's breaking down film in his basement as we speak.

It's message sending.
- Pete V

if the Rangers lose tomorrow, this season gonna really start look like this

https://twitter.com/drosennhl/status/1051865668851826688?s=19

What a world. Tell me this team isn't trying to lose games. I love it.
- tomburton99

Buch been pretty invisible again lately. I have no issue with it. Its not like we lose the cup if Buch gets benched.

Tom is better situated to give you that. He's breaking down film in his basement as we speak.

- Pete V

Tom is bipolar, he wants to lose, but gets mad when the team ices a bad lineup.

if the Rangers lose tomorrow, this season gonna really start look like this


- jimbro83

How can a season look erotic

if the Rangers lose tomorrow, this season gonna really start look like this


- jimbro83

No doubt. I was rooting for them to win pretty hard on Saturday. I have no interest in giving up on the season 15 games in, but who knows, that may happen.

Tom is bipolar, he wants to lose, but gets mad when the team ices a bad lineup.
- mdw7413

When it's game five of the season, and you are already hoping that the Rangers lose and certain other supposedly poopty teams in the league win, that's a bit much (and more than a little annoying).

Tom is bipolar, he wants to lose, but gets mad when the team ices a bad lineup.
- mdw7413

No. Don't tell the Rangers are trying to win when McLeod is in the line up. Av did the same thing and it was part of why he was fired.

Stop the facade and just say we don't want to win.

https://twitter.com/drosennhl/status/1051865668851826688?s=19

What a world. Tell me this team isn't trying to lose games. I love it.
- tomburton99

Why in the world do I EVER look at the comments on these things?!?!?!?
What a bunch of idiots we have for fans.

if the Rangers lose tomorrow, this season gonna really start look like this


- jimbro83

Lol. This season is going to look like it's sponging off it's brother??? I'm confused.

Lol. This season is going to look like it's sponging off it's brother??? I'm confused.
- Tonybere

just really really ugly

really ugly

Why in the world do I EVER look at the comments on these things?!?!?!?
What a bunch of idiots we have for fans.
- Tonybere

Yeah, don't do that.

Yeah, don't do that.
- JRR1285

it's amazing how many people still want to argue about AV, pro or con

it's over

it's amazing how many people still want to argue about AV, pro or con

it's over
- jimbro83

I love the idea of accountability. Under AV we questioned their compete level more often than not. My fear is that guys getting scratched or benched for a mistake takes us back to players like Buch being afraid to be creative or always looking over their shoulder.

I don't think we are there yet and I have a lot more confidence in Quinn than AV

I love the idea of accountability. Under AV we questioned their compete level more often than not. My fear is that guys getting scratched or benched for a mistake takes us back to players like Buch being afraid to be creative or always looking over their shoulder.

I don't think we are there yet and I have a lot more confidence in Quinn than AV
- Maskdman3

This guy seems to be void of any.