Being from Toronto obviously I have a lot of friends that are Leafs fans. Before the game in a group chat, one buddy asks if Alexander Lafreniere Daigle is playing tonight which I responded with, "That's the same question I ask about Matthews and Marner during the playoffs". They didn't like that too much lol
- Rangers99

And Laf was pretty noticeable during the game

And Laf was pretty noticeable during the game
- airjan23

That 3rd line was their best line last night. Maybe that's why GG didn't move Gauthier up on the 1st line because they were generating a lot of chances. But yea I do agree that Goodrow needs to be dropped from the 1st line.

And the team was annoyed at the face off disparity, which hopefully means they will continue to work at it. The frustration was pretty palpable, especially on Strome, which should be the case when you are 1 for 12 between the dots
- airjan23

not sure how you fix that without changing personnel in some fashion. doesn't seem like whatever they have been trying with the current centers has been working.

not sure how you fix that without changing personnel in some fashion. doesn't seem like whatever they have been trying with the current centers has been working.
- picklerick

I think it comes down to the right coaching. There's no way they can just keep getting unlucky all these years with players that can't win draws. Whoever they are bringing in for the coaching staff just isn't getting it done. The retired referee was a nice idea but he watched a lot of draws, he didn't take any, at least not at a pro level.

I think it comes down to the right coaching. There's no way they can just keep getting unlucky all these years with players that can't win draws. Whoever they are bringing in for the coaching staff just isn't getting it done. The retired referee was a nice idea but he watched a lot of draws, he didn't take any, at least not at a pro level.
- JRR1285

Call McTavish

I think it comes down to the right coaching. There's no way they can just keep getting unlucky all these years with players that can't win draws. Whoever they are bringing in for the coaching staff just isn't getting it done. The retired referee was a nice idea but he watched a lot of draws, he didn't take any, at least not at a pro level.
- JRR1285

That seemed like a "we tried everything else now let's think outside of the box" approach

Call McTavish
- Greschnergy#4

Seriously, get someone on staff that was solid/elite on draws. Preferably someone who has played somewhat recently since there have been some rule tweaks.

That seemed like a "we tried everything else now let's think outside of the box" approach
- picklerick

Can you think of anyone recently on staff that was an ex player that was legitimately good on draws? Because I can't.

Seriously, get someone on staff that was solid/elite on draws. Preferably someone who has played somewhat recently since there have been some rule tweaks.
- JRR1285

I really do think the outside the box approach would be to have players that are good at it take them regardless of position. Maybe its another thing that Fox is the best at ?

I really do think the outside the box approach would be to have players that are good at it take them regardless of position. Maybe its another thing that Fox is the best at ?
- Greschnergy#4

Why not? I think Lafreniere looks good on draws. Maybe have him start taking them. He doesn't need to be the "Center". Thought it wouldn't hurt.

Seriously, get someone on staff that was solid/elite on draws. Preferably someone who has played somewhat recently since there have been some rule tweaks.
- JRR1285

i dont think the rules for draws have changed that much - stop being an age discriminator - there are a few things my generation could teach yours

i dont think the rules for draws have changed that much - stop being an age discriminator - there are a few things my generation could teach yours

- Greschnergy#4

Don't think you can slash wrists and ankles like you could back then

Don't think you can slash wrists and ankles like you could back then
- MeltingPlastic

Or use your hand to move the puck.

Can you think of anyone recently on staff that was an ex player that was legitimately good on draws? Because I can't.
- JRR1285

Messier still around?

i dont think the rules for draws have changed that much - stop being an age discriminator - there are a few things my generation could teach yours

- Greschnergy#4

Feet placement on the line is a BIG change for the old timers! Now get off my lawn!

Messier still around?
- Fenrir

sorry - too old

Messier still around?
- Fenrir

I think it would be better to find a guy currently in the league that can win faceoffs right now. It was mentioned a few weeks ago about Pavelski possibly from Dallas. Dude is awesome on faceoffs and can slot in as a top six winger.

On a more direct note, maybe getting someone like Glendening from Dallas would work as well. Great on faceoffs but a bottom six player. Knows his role and does it well. When Chytil and Strome and Mika faceoff against this guy in practice the will get better.

I think it would be better to find a guy currently in the league that can win faceoffs right now. It was mentioned a few weeks ago about Pavelski possibly from Dallas. Dude is awesome on faceoffs and can slot in as a top six winger.

On a more direct note, maybe getting someone like Glendening from Dallas would work as well. Great on faceoffs but a bottom six player. Knows his role and does it well. When Chytil and Strome and Mika faceoff against this guy in practice the will get better.
- climbdenali12

Glendening and Pavelski in one trade would be awesome. Glendening bumps hunt out of the lineup and moves Rooney to wing. Pavelski can play RW on the Panarin line and take the faceoffs. Boom.

This is what Drury is saying though:


“Chris Drury, the general manager for the New York Rangers, is looking for a middle-six forward, which isn’t a term we use often in hockey,” Darren Dreger explained on TSN’s Insider Trading. “That can be a third-line player or someone who can punch into the top six.”

The choice of words sounds like Drury is getting the word out that he isn’t panicking by qualifying the need as a “middle six” forward. In truth, he is likely looking for a second line right wing.

Glendening and Pavelski in one trade would be awesome. Glendening bumps hunt out of the lineup and moves Rooney to wing. Pavelski can play RW on the Panarin line and take the faceoffs. Boom
- picklerick

who is going the other way?

who is going the other way?
- Greschnergy#4

it's probably too early for Dallas to pack it in so it's unlikely that trade will occur anytime soon anyway

who is going the other way?
- Greschnergy#4

That's my question too.

who is going the other way?
- Greschnergy#4

Kravtsov and a pick.

Kravtsov and a pick.
- JRR1285

Kravtsov and a pick have to be worth more than one year of Pavelski and 2 of Glendenning. I'd say something like Robertson and a mid-late rounder or I look elsewhere.

Kravtsov and a pick have to be worth more than one year of Pavelski and 2 of Glendenning. I'd say something like Robertson and a mid-late rounder or I look elsewhere.
- picklerick

You have a need/want you're going to pay.

Just Kravtsov?

You have a need/want you're going to pay.

Just Kravtsov?
- JRR1285

Looking at their roster, seems like Gurianov would/could be a good swap for Kravtsov. A little older, plays both wings, showed promise last year but could benefit from a change in scenery. Gurianov + Glendening for Krav???? Get some more G's up in this lineup