His last year in Dallas was really good. Not sure what the Rangers got but it wasn't that.
- JRR1285

I thought his 2011-12 Ranger season was really good. 66 points for the system Torts put in was very solid and he was good in playoffs too

Yeah, but if the bottom 6 can tread water I think they have the right ingredients. Flawed teams do win it all. Panarin is unreal and can carry them. Zib is capable of it too. Fox just needs to be Fox.
- JRR1285

Fox has quietly (not here necessarily, just in general) been Norris level probably since he got healthy. He’s been ridiculous for awhile now

I thought his 2011-12 Ranger season was really good. 66 points for the system Torts put in was very solid and he was good in playoffs too
- jimbro83

Yeah, I was still hoping for a PPG player. But I was OK with that start.

How awful was it to see Torts run Gaborik out and for him to eventually end up with LA? They had some of the firepower they needed, just wasn't working together. Brassard was obviously a big part of that team and was turned into Zibanejad so can't really complain.

Fox has quietly (not here necessarily, just in general) been Norris level probably since he got healthy. He’s been ridiculous for awhile now
- Slimtj100

Despite his Norris win season I'm not sure he is regarded high enough around the league.

Yeah, I was still hoping for a PPG player. But I was OK with that start.

How awful was it to see Torts run Gaborik out and for him to eventually end up with LA? They had some of the firepower they needed, just wasn't working together. Brassard was obviously a big part of that team and was turned into Zibanejad so can't really complain.
- JRR1285

Guy refuse to adjust to the new NHL. I don't get it.

Yeah, I was still hoping for a PPG player. But I was OK with that start.

How awful was it to see Torts run Gaborik out and for him to eventually end up with LA? They had some of the firepower they needed, just wasn't working together. Brassard was obviously a big part of that team and was turned into Zibanejad so can't really complain.
- JRR1285

I’d have felt much more confident with this team vs LA that year than the team that played them. Much more of a chance with these guys in so many ways

Despite his Norris win season I'm not sure he is regarded high enough around the league.
- JRR1285

There is just a few guys who are better. It’s nothing against him. Makar and Josi are just generational basically so they get all the attention. Hughes now too

Guy refuse to adjust to the new NHL. I don't get it.
- blacksheep1

Overall I am a Torts fan. He can really work magic and get a team to overachieve. But I don't think he is the right match for how some teams are constructed. I don't think he can run a high flying offense like the team has now.

I’d have felt much more confident with this team vs LA that year than the team that played them. Much more of a chance with these guys in so many ways
- Slimtj100

Going in I was hopeful but it was just obvious they were missing the offensive punch needed to secure a cup.

There is just a few guys who are better. It’s nothing against him. Makar and Josi are just generational basically so they get all the attention. Hughes now too
- Slimtj100

All those guys play so much faster than Fox so they are shown in all the highlights. But in terms of hockey sense Fox is probably top 5 in he league.

There is just a few guys who are better. It’s nothing against him. Makar and Josi are just generational basically so they get all the attention. Hughes now too
- Slimtj100

I don't think Josi is a generational talent. Makar is the only one in that realm.

what an awesome 8 pages lol

(good blog too jan)

So many issues would be easily resolved if we could post polls here

So many issues would be easily resolved if we could post polls here
- picklerick

https://smartpolls.co.uk/p/62881

All those guys play so much faster than Fox so they are shown in all the highlights. But in terms of hockey sense Fox is probably top 5 in he league.
- blacksheep1

What makes Fox so good is his brain. And vision. He doesn’t have that typical slap shot you want or the speed you want, but he has knack of being so elusive and smart that other guys don’t have. Hes a step ahead of a would be checker seems like all the time

What makes Fox so good is his brain. And vision. He doesn’t have that typical slap shot you want or the speed you want, but he has knack of being so elusive and smart that other guys don’t have. Hes a step ahead of a would be checker seems like all the time
- Slimtj100

he's as close to Brian Leetch as Ive ever seen

https://smartpolls.co.uk/p/62881
- blacksheep1

You know what I mean (frank)o

You know what I mean (frank)o
- picklerick

https://smartpolls.co.uk/p/62881
- blacksheep1

Really upset that I couldn't vote multiple times there by using incognito mode

Come PO time I think cuylle wennberg and kakko will be very good. North south line that hopefully scores some dirty area goals
- nyrangers2

I agree. They play well together. Lots of support and good puck decisions. Cuylle has made some mistakes, but has the tenacity and speed to make up for a lot of them.
Let's face it, that 3rd line of PBZ was a rarity. Like Tampa's 4th. When they happen, they are spectacular. But, incredibly difficult to manufacture.

Hey guys, hows it going... are we still arguing over nothing?

Hey guys, hows it going... are we still arguing over nothing?
- aecliptic

well, we had stopped

well, we had stopped
- jimbro83

Hell yeah we did.

I agree. They play well together. Lots of support and good puck decisions. Cuylle has made some mistakes, but has the tenacity and speed to make up for a lot of them.
Let's face it, that 3rd line of PBZ was a rarity. Like Tampa's 4th. When they happen, they are spectacular. But, incredibly difficult to manufacture.
- Tonybere

But that was my point. They line change the complexion of that team. It was possible for 2 lines to be off on a given night, but the other line would pick up the slack.

On this current version of the team if Laf, Trocheck, Panarin and Kreider aren't going, it's tough to score goals.

Hell yeah we did.
- blacksheep1

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