12. As for Shattenkirk, in all of last summer’s rumours, I didn’t realize until last week that some teams were actually allowed to talk to him. As usual, the particular clubs and agent Jordan Neumann weren’t talking, but Arizona and Edmonton had their shot. Don’t think Shattenkirk was too interested in Northern Alberta, but the Coyotes apparently did make some headway. A few teams believe the Connecticut-born defender eyes the New York Rangers, but that will take some salary-cap dancing.
but once again it seems the league has "figured out" that you can shut down the Rangers speed by clogging the neutral zone rather than forechecking. Which begs the questions, (1) how many years does our coach need to figure out a counter-counter, and (2) is the problem still that many of the Ds cannot advance the puck?
And Clendening continues to rot in the press box. Is any of our D other than McD and maybe Skeji playing well enough that they should be in there no questions asked every night? I don't get it.
but once again it seems the league has "figured out" that you can shut down the Rangers speed by clogging the neutral zone rather than forechecking. Which begs the questions, (1) how many years does our coach need to figure out a counter-counter, and (2) is the problem still that many of the Ds cannot advance the puck?
And going back to Brooks' declaration that '16-'17 bears no resemblance to the start of '15-'16, or how the Rangers were ground to a slow walk by the Kings, it seems we're redux this dilemma.
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12. As for Shattenkirk, in all of last summer’s rumours, I didn’t realize until last week that some teams were actually allowed to talk to him. As usual, the particular clubs and agent Jordan Neumann weren’t talking, but Arizona and Edmonton had their shot. Don’t think Shattenkirk was too interested in Northern Alberta, but the Coyotes apparently did make some headway. A few teams believe the Connecticut-born defender eyes the New York Rangers, but that will take some salary-cap dancing.
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Good stuff. The analytics approach, so embraced here on BBI by some of the core--and the skepticism that Hurdle and Rowe had/have to deal with: heading down on the train Sunday night, seeing so many Rangers' faithful in their traditional Blueshirts with the diagonal rwb lettering, it's difficult to reconcile that expression of tradition with the metrics oriented direction of much of the league; but many here are taking the bit between the teeth and leading.
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12. As for Shattenkirk, in all of last summer’s rumours, I didn’t realize until last week that some teams were actually allowed to talk to him. As usual, the particular clubs and agent Jordan Neumann weren’t talking, but Arizona and Edmonton had their shot. Don’t think Shattenkirk was too interested in Northern Alberta, but the Coyotes apparently did make some headway. A few teams believe the Connecticut-born defender eyes the New York Rangers, but that will take some salary-cap dancing.
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Good stuff. The analytics approach, so embraced here on BBI by some of the core--and the skepticism that Hurdle and Rowe had/have to deal with: heading down on the train Sunday night, seeing so many Rangers' faithful in their traditional Blueshirts with the diagonal rwb lettering, it's difficult to reconcile that expression of tradition with the metrics oriented direction of much of the league; but many here are taking the bit between the teeth and leading.
I'm actually sort of skeptical of Florida - I think they made a number of high-risk moves this off-season at a time where the franchise didn't need them. I like Yandle, but that deal is really high-risk. It could be a disaster in year three or four when the Panthers should be in prime Cup contention years.
I thought at first that he never recovered from his earlier injury, but if he was wouldn't AV have sat him by now?
The 30 thoughts article I linked above talked about Carle's decline and how he never really recovered from an injury and never felt comfortable after surgery. Even Redden talked about feeling the surprising decline in an article a year or two ago - I'm curious on how teams track those things.
'Canes had no answers for Nash; that carry the length of the ice and not one d'man could catch him or get close enough to get a body on him, and that seemingly harmless flick of the backhand, umpapa
Haven't seen the Rangers dump and chase in the attacking zone like that all season, thought I was watching Torts' team; Doogs mentioned this, Carolina was just so good at its blue line.
Crazy wild at the end, lots of Rangers throwing themselves in the way of Carolina shots, not the Valiquette version (it was a very good piece), but prostrating themselves in front. Henrik has to clean up the 5 hole, it's been a problem the last couple of weeks
Haven't seen the Rangers dump and chase in the attacking zone like that all season, thought I was watching Torts' team; Doogs mentioned this, Carolina was just so good at its blue line.
Think we're gonna see a lot of this from opposing teams, part of the adjustment defenses are making against us. Negating our speed with the trap, forcing more of a dump and chase game which isn't exactly the specialty for a lot of our forwards. Need to adjust.
12 shots on goal through 2 periods was ugly but they had a nice 3rd period.
...I didn't get a chance to follow the thread during the game but was reading what you guys thought this AM.
Kyle I think it was you a few days ago but you made excellent points about Lundqvist. I think MAB and I were frustrated at the Pittsburgh game.
In my humble opinion, the eye test tells me that he doesn't look sharp at times. The stats indicate otherwise. The positive thing I will say is that he has been amazing late in games. So while he may let in softie here and there, he is still reliable.
That was a good win last night against a team that was playing well.
prior to that (at Carolina, at Colombus) were ridiculous. His Philly game was excellent, but in general HL has another gear and he'll be the first to say so. I look forward to seeing it though I dont think he's a Vezina contender anymore, in my honest opinion. Still really good - top 10 for sure, but not at a Price / Schneider level any more. Shoot me if you like.
The Corsi trends are really concerning, though I suppose when you looked at the team in preseason it shouldnt be terribly surprising. We also really miss Zibanejad and Buchnevich - sure all teams have injuries and no one feels sorry for NJ (lost 6 of 7) with Hall out.... but this team's competitive advantage was rolling out 4 lines that could all do damage. Losing 2 explosive offensive players and replacing them with Lindberg, Jooris and a guy we picked up off waivers hurts.
Hopefully we'll adjust to the way defenses are playing us and generate more scoring chances - the goals are still coming to a degree (ex Ottawa) but its not sustainable when you only put 20 shots on net a night.
On to Buffalo (would have been nice to miss Eichel once this year, damn)
Also - just one OT game in 24 contests now. Incredible. Wouldnt it be great if the NHL rewarded 16 regulation wins appropriately, damnit.
Rangers win it 6-2.
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Rangers had a scout at the Islanders/Flames game last night.
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Tru. They're #3 in Warrior close%
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12. As for Shattenkirk, in all of last summer’s rumours, I didn’t realize until last week that some teams were actually allowed to talk to him. As usual, the particular clubs and agent Jordan Neumann weren’t talking, but Arizona and Edmonton had their shot. Don’t think Shattenkirk was too interested in Northern Alberta, but the Coyotes apparently did make some headway. A few teams believe the Connecticut-born defender eyes the New York Rangers, but that will take some salary-cap dancing.
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Good stuff. The analytics approach, so embraced here on BBI by some of the core--and the skepticism that Hurdle and Rowe had/have to deal with: heading down on the train Sunday night, seeing so many Rangers' faithful in their traditional Blueshirts with the diagonal rwb lettering, it's difficult to reconcile that expression of tradition with the metrics oriented direction of much of the league; but many here are taking the bit between the teeth and leading.
I'm actually sort of skeptical of Florida - I think they made a number of high-risk moves this off-season at a time where the franchise didn't need them. I like Yandle, but that deal is really high-risk. It could be a disaster in year three or four when the Panthers should be in prime Cup contention years.
Deep.
Not sure why but it seems like the D started playing so much more conservatively about 5-6 games ago.
Valiquette had a great segment on this a few games ago.
Agreed, I think he's incredible.
I thought at first that he never recovered from his earlier injury, but if he was wouldn't AV have sat him by now?
The 30 thoughts article I linked above talked about Carle's decline and how he never really recovered from an injury and never felt comfortable after surgery. Even Redden talked about feeling the surprising decline in an article a year or two ago - I'm curious on how teams track those things.
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Agreed, I think he's incredible.
Yes. His web series is amazing. not sure if they put it on TV too.
No easy teams in this division this year - as deep and competitive a division as I've ever seen.
I think it was Holden who made a few bad plays that led to that first goal, but he's much improved from those first ten games.
Great third period. Team really turned it on.
Haven't seen the Rangers dump and chase in the attacking zone like that all season, thought I was watching Torts' team; Doogs mentioned this, Carolina was just so good at its blue line.
Crazy wild at the end, lots of Rangers throwing themselves in the way of Carolina shots, not the Valiquette version (it was a very good piece), but prostrating themselves in front. Henrik has to clean up the 5 hole, it's been a problem the last couple of weeks
Think we're gonna see a lot of this from opposing teams, part of the adjustment defenses are making against us. Negating our speed with the trap, forcing more of a dump and chase game which isn't exactly the specialty for a lot of our forwards. Need to adjust.
12 shots on goal through 2 periods was ugly but they had a nice 3rd period.
Kyle I think it was you a few days ago but you made excellent points about Lundqvist. I think MAB and I were frustrated at the Pittsburgh game.
In my humble opinion, the eye test tells me that he doesn't look sharp at times. The stats indicate otherwise. The positive thing I will say is that he has been amazing late in games. So while he may let in softie here and there, he is still reliable.
That was a good win last night against a team that was playing well.
The Corsi trends are really concerning, though I suppose when you looked at the team in preseason it shouldnt be terribly surprising. We also really miss Zibanejad and Buchnevich - sure all teams have injuries and no one feels sorry for NJ (lost 6 of 7) with Hall out.... but this team's competitive advantage was rolling out 4 lines that could all do damage. Losing 2 explosive offensive players and replacing them with Lindberg, Jooris and a guy we picked up off waivers hurts.
Hopefully we'll adjust to the way defenses are playing us and generate more scoring chances - the goals are still coming to a degree (ex Ottawa) but its not sustainable when you only put 20 shots on net a night.
On to Buffalo (would have been nice to miss Eichel once this year, damn)
Also - just one OT game in 24 contests now. Incredible. Wouldnt it be great if the NHL rewarded 16 regulation wins appropriately, damnit.