I've been there.
- JRR1285

I just figured someone would accuse me of that eventually, despite having those opinions for a very long time

To steal a move from the gentleman above you, anyone who has access to The Athletic should read these two articles about Hughes/Kakko:

https://theathletic.com/8...is-an-elite-nhl-prospect/

https://theathletic.com/9...-1-pick-in-the-nhl-draft/

Mostly why I love Tavares now
- TPC

I'm sure I'll like Kreider next year

It'd be nice if they could switch to that big surface. I like it.
- JRR1285

That is never gonna happen. Would mean owners losing valuable seats.

Mostly why I love Tavares now
- TPC

For the record I always liked Tavares. Just so very jealous he was not here. But then I found out he slept in Maple Leafs PJ's.

That is never gonna happen. Would mean owners losing valuable seats.
- tomburton99

Oh for sure. It would be nice but like you said, never happening.

I'm sure I'll like Kreider next year
- eichiefs9

You mean after the draft?

I keep thinking I might subscribe but I never follow through.
- JRR1285

You should, it's really worth it.

I'm pretty sure they were offering 40% of the first year to celebrate the playoffs or something. For like $30 it's totally worth it. If you hate it just cancel it when it's set to renew.

You mean after the draft?
- tomburton99

I'm sure I'll like Kreider next year
- eichiefs9

I think me and the Rangers see eye to eye on this

I keep thinking I might subscribe but I never follow through.
- JRR1285

You really should. They have writers for all 31 teams, plus national coverage. I love the articles by McIndoe, like this one was. He has a great sarcastic sense of humor which pretty much everyone on this board would love.

I keep thinking I might subscribe but I never follow through.
- JRR1285

Well, well, well worth it

I think me and the Rangers see eye to eye on this
- TPC

I think you see Kreider eye-to-fly, as well. If you catch my drift.

Well, well, well worth it
- airjan23

For those of you that have access to the Athletic, this is a great article. It's amazing how a win here or there against certain teams played out in terms of the lottery.

https://theathletic.com/9...of-the-nhl-draft-lottery/
- TheMessiah94

The piece on the Rangers from the column:

New York Rangers – January 10

Another winner that makes things easy for us, as one extra win or one more regulation loss moves them out of their lucky No. 26 spot. That gives you most of their 2018-19 schedule to choose from.

I’m going to go with a game from Jan. 10, because rivalries are fun and it also gives me a chance to include some old friends in this piece. On that day, I wrote a post about New York Islanders fans, and their season-long complaint that the team wasn’t getting enough respect. While we were all politely debating that point, the Isles happened to be at MSG to face their archrivals in the first game of a home-and-home.

They didn’t get off to a good start, as former Islander Ryan Strome scored for the Rangers just a minute in, but the game turned into a tight one and was tied 3-3 late in the third. That’s when Cal Clutterbuck found Josh Bailey with a cross-ice pass, with Bailey beating Henrik Lundqvist for the winner with just over a minute left. It was the Islanders first shot on goal of the entire period.
After the game, Rangers coach David Quinn called the loss “heartbreaking,” adding that in terms of the most disappointing games of the season, ”It might be at the top of the list.”

In hindsight, maybe not. If the Rangers end up winning that game, they move up to 25th place, and it’s the Oilers who drop to 26th and end up picking second overall. So if you’re a Rangers fan headed out to buy a Kaapo Kakko jersey today, don’t forget to stop and thank an Islanders fan for making it happen.

The piece on the Rangers from the column:

New York Rangers – January 10

Another winner that makes things easy for us, as one extra win or one more regulation loss moves them out of their lucky No. 26 spot. That gives you most of their 2018-19 schedule to choose from.

I’m going to go with a game from Jan. 10, because rivalries are fun and it also gives me a chance to include some old friends in this piece. On that day, I wrote a post about New York Islanders fans, and their season-long complaint that the team wasn’t getting enough respect. While we were all politely debating that point, the Isles happened to be at MSG to face their archrivals in the first game of a home-and-home.

They didn’t get off to a good start, as former Islander Ryan Strome scored for the Rangers just a minute in, but the game turned into a tight one and was tied 3-3 late in the third. That’s when Cal Clutterbuck found Josh Bailey with a cross-ice pass, with Bailey beating Henrik Lundqvist for the winner with just over a minute left. It was the Islanders first shot on goal of the entire period.
After the game, Rangers coach David Quinn called the loss “heartbreaking,” adding that in terms of the most disappointing games of the season, ”It might be at the top of the list.”

In hindsight, maybe not. If the Rangers end up winning that game, they move up to 25th place, and it’s the Oilers who drop to 26th and end up picking second overall. So if you’re a Rangers fan headed out to buy a Kaapo Kakko jersey today, don’t forget to stop and thank an Islanders fan for making it happen.
- airjan23

Technically you could say that about any game they lost..

The piece on the Rangers from the column:

New York Rangers – January 10

Another winner that makes things easy for us, as one extra win or one more regulation loss moves them out of their lucky No. 26 spot. That gives you most of their 2018-19 schedule to choose from.

I’m going to go with a game from Jan. 10, because rivalries are fun and it also gives me a chance to include some old friends in this piece. On that day, I wrote a post about New York Islanders fans, and their season-long complaint that the team wasn’t getting enough respect. While we were all politely debating that point, the Isles happened to be at MSG to face their archrivals in the first game of a home-and-home.

They didn’t get off to a good start, as former Islander Ryan Strome scored for the Rangers just a minute in, but the game turned into a tight one and was tied 3-3 late in the third. That’s when Cal Clutterbuck found Josh Bailey with a cross-ice pass, with Bailey beating Henrik Lundqvist for the winner with just over a minute left. It was the Islanders first shot on goal of the entire period.
After the game, Rangers coach David Quinn called the loss “heartbreaking,” adding that in terms of the most disappointing games of the season, ”It might be at the top of the list.”

In hindsight, maybe not. If the Rangers end up winning that game, they move up to 25th place, and it’s the Oilers who drop to 26th and end up picking second overall. So if you’re a Rangers fan headed out to buy a Kaapo Kakko jersey today, don’t forget to stop and thank an Islanders fan for making it happen.
- airjan23

And if Calgary beats Edmonton (without McDavid!) in the last game of the season, the Oilers would have had the #2 pick. Absolutely crazy the way it works out. I had no idea the way the lottery is really structured. Very interesting stuff.

really everything worked out for the Rangers, they didn't tank, still landed #2 overall and Georgiev showed he has the potential to be a #1 starter in this league, and may have built some serious trade value

Well, well, well worth it
- airjan23

I'm on a trial now. I clicked to cancel it to see what would happen and it extended it to 14 days. At the end of that I can get it for 40% off if I want.

It's good so far. The Ray Emery article was especially good.

really everything worked out for the Rangers, they didn't tank, still landed #2 overall and Georgiev showed he has the potential to be a #1 starter in this league, and may have built some serious trade value
- jimbro83

I'm all in on giving the job to Shestyorkin. Trade Georgiev for something nice.

How will they be compliant for expansion? They will need to pull someone off the scrap heap.

I'm all in on giving the job to Shestyorkin. Trade Georgiev for something nice.

How will they be compliant for expansion? They will need to pull someone off the scrap heap.
- JRR1285

There is a million of those guys available though. I wouldn't be too worried about it

I'm all in on giving the job to Shestyorkin. Trade Georgiev for something nice.

How will they be compliant for expansion? They will need to pull someone off the scrap heap.
- JRR1285

Talbot, Raanta, and now maybe Georgieve at some point other teams are gonna start saying we need the goalie coach to come with them when they leave they forget EVERYTHING

Talbot, Raanta, and now maybe Georgieve at some point other teams are gonna start saying we need the goalie coach to come with them when they leave they forget EVERYTHING
- blueshirts_fan

Not our problem.

I'm all in on giving the job to Shestyorkin. Trade Georgiev for something nice.

How will they be compliant for expansion? They will need to pull someone off the scrap heap.
- JRR1285

- mdw7413

You either lose Georgiev to expansion or lose him now for a return. You pick.

You either lose Georgiev to expansion or lose him now for a return. You pick.
- JRR1285

Wrong. You force Hank to retire or accept a trade, plug in someone they could lose to exspansion and have Gorgie and Shesty as your 1-2.. Suck it