A reply wouldn't cut it @ Fortunato
by Peterman700 on Mar 21, 2010 2:11 AM EDT
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This post is a long reply to Joe Fortunato's post regarding the remainder of the season. A wonderful read Joe, and I thank you for taking the time to post it. I agree that the fire this guy and fire that guy stuff is getting old. Most long time Ranger fans are tired of the status quo, but that is irrelevant right now. The Rangers have done a much better job of keeping prospects, investing in player development and rewarding younger players with ice time.
I will say this though, regarding Tortorella and the teams decision making regarding player movement. The Rangers had an opportunity several weeks ago to cement a playoff berth. The odd thing about that time was that other than a couple of throw away trades, the Rangers did NOTHING in their own system to try to spark the team. Did Tortorella shoot himself in the foot by not benching some of these guys? Why opt for a guy like Boyle or Redden when you have young players itching to make an impact, to show that they can play on the big stage? Lisin gets the bench? I just don't understand the thought process here. Slats himself has stated that he is protecting their young players from trade, so why not give them a shot Slats?
When it comes to Dan Girardi, I feel that his play has suffered because the pairings this season were totally off, and Girardi never really found any chemistry with anyone. There were times when he stepped up, but hockey is a team game, and you need a good partner out there. I wonder how well Girardi could have played with a better, more physical defender on his side.
If the Rangers really want to take a positive step forward NOW, they will do as you outline. Bench guys who are minus players, players who just aren't consistent. Give the time to the kids, put Lisin out there, put Grachev out there. Let's see what they can do. NOW. Next season isn't really that far off, with the draft just a few months away. Let's prepare guys, because I am hopeful that the Rangers keep on track with their young players, and give them an opportunity to show their stuff.
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Grachev is not ready, no matter how many people want to say it.
Lisin should be in the lineup or sent to Hartford, healthy scratching a 23 year old kid is about the worst thing to do for his development.
Otherwise though, the lineup is alright as is. You could bring up Sauer and bench Redden (I like Sangs and Heik, but they need a defensive d-man, Sauer is the best choice), but Sauer doesn’t seem to have a role on a Tortorella team.
This team is not a playoff team, wasn’t at the deadline, isn’t now. Lots of us can pretend they are, but with no consistency to be found, it’s not realistic.
Camp Tortorella - Where Vomit is a Mainstay
Sorry…by “alright,” I mean there are no improvements in the system over what is in the lineup, other than getting someone in there instead of Redden and Del Zotto (yes, MDZ has not been good lately)
Camp Tortorella - Where Vomit is a Mainstay
by George E. Ays on Mar 21, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
sauer is the best defensive d-man down there but you are correct he wont play well in a torts system and torts will bench him nearly immediately like he did last year. Bringing up Heik is probably a waste because i dont think he wants to come back to this organization next year, so I would see what you have in Sangs cause at some point he has to sink or swim and i would also let Potter play.
by Michael Gleich on Mar 21, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Inconsistent
You want to bench the minus players and let the kids play. MDZ should be sent down for more seasoning or benched because he is the worst defensive liability on the team with a minus 23 rating. Redden is a plus 8. I do agree that Lisin should get ice time. I really do not know what we have in Girardi, but he probably should play with Staal who is our best Dman.
The problem with the Staal/Girardi pairing is that you’re putting all your eggs in one basket.
With Staal and Girardi as the first pair, you have MDZ, Gilroy, Rozsival, Redden as the bottom 4. 2 rookies, an inconsistent vet, and someone that should be put out of his misery like a sickly dog makes any options for the bottom 4 far from ideal.
MDZ
I thought by keeping him after 9 games they’re committed to keeping MDZ on the NHL club. He can’t be sent to Hartford… that’s at least how I understand it…
im pretty sure they can send him down. its something with the cap i think tho..
ill wait for leetch maven or smurf on that one tho lmao
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
I might be wrong but I think once the OHL season is over he can be sent down, I dont if the OHL season is over or not.
by CrazyRangerFan on Mar 22, 2010 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
were only 4 points out of the 3rd pick… sweet.. and were only 7 out of the 2nd pick..
get hank 30 wins and tank.. he has what 28? so go 2-8 in the last 10. that should be enough for the 2nd pick.
if we go 2-8 that puts us at 75 points. toronto has 64. maybe they can go like 5-3-2 :)
than wed get that second pick and get seguin.. tank boys tank
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
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