Jan Levine: My take on the JT Miller trade and weekend games for the Rangers Lots to digest

It’ll be an A+ trade. We will look back fondly on this trade for years to come

Zib is already reaping the benefits of it. He looked confident for the first time in eons which could be more important than anything.

Would you call up Groulx? He was the pending call up in the original deal that didn’t go through wasn’t he?

I’d like to see

Panarin Miller Zib
Cuylle Trocheck Laf
Kreider Groulx Smith
Vesey/Edstrom Carrick Rempe
JBrod/Kaliyev

It’s unfortunate that Kaliyev looks like the next Julian Gauthier. I’d like to see him play more but it’s unlikely the way the roster is currently constructed

It’ll be an A+ trade. We will look back fondly on this trade for years to come

Zib is already reaping the benefits of it. He looked confident for the first time in eons which could be more important than anything.

Would you call up Groulx? He was the pending call up in the original deal that didn’t go through wasn’t he?

I’d like to see

Panarin Miller Zib
Cuylle Trocheck Laf
Kreider Groulx Smith
Vesey/Edstrom Carrick Rempe
JBrod/Kaliyev
- Slimtj100

Groulx is a stop gap third liner. Not sure he is better than Brodzinski. I was expecting that grade from you

Groulx is a stop gap third liner. Not sure he is better than Brodzinski.
- airjan23

I think he’s more of the in your face kind of guy. Idk he’s worth a look imo. But you’d think they get someone better then both if they do indeed make a playoff push

Groulx is a stop gap third liner. Not sure he is better than Brodzinski. I was expecting that grade from you
- airjan23

I’m very excited about the direction of the team. I can’t hide it 🤷🏻‍♂️

I think the biggest problem we have now is Ryan Lindgren, and for me to admit that one is quite painful

that doesn't mean I think Zac Jones is answer either

I think the biggest problem we have now is Ryan Lindgren, and for me to admit that one is quite painful

that doesn't mean I think Zac Jones is answer either
- jimbro83

Yea 100%. I’ll miss him but it’s time to move on

Id go (for now)

Urho Fox
Miller Borgen
Brannstrom Schneider
Lindgren (sits in moth balls til he’s traded)

Yea 100%. I’ll miss him but it’s time to move on

Id go (for now)

Urho Fox
Miller Borgen
Brannstrom Schneider
Lindgren (sits in moth balls til he’s traded)
- Slimtj100

Not. Going. To. Happen.

Not. Going. To. Happen.
- airjan23

Idk man. They’ve been ruthless this year. Just sayin

Idk man. They’ve been ruthless this year. Just sayin
- Slimtj100

it's definitely been a "facts don't care about your feelings" kind of season

What about Jake Evans? He developed nicely in MTL. Or Dvorak for that matter. Both UFAs and good on draws. Mtl is probably back in sell mode losing 5 straight

Maybe holding on to Zac Jones for someone bite and get a 3C isn’t a terrible idea.

What about Jake Evans? He developed nicely in MTL. Or Dvorak for that matter. Both UFAs and good on draws. Mtl is probably back in sell mode losing 5 straight

Maybe holding on to Zac Jones for someone bite and get a 3C isn’t a terrible idea.
- Slimtj100

I wonder what it would take to get Josi from Nashville. That team is in rough shape. Gotta think they are looking to make some moves.

Hey Jan, we drafted Mancini in 2022. (At least you know I read the blogs 😂)

I wonder what it would take to get Josi from Nashville. That team is in rough shape. Gotta think they are looking to make some moves.
- Awolff9

That seems a lil crazy. Don’t get me wrong I don’t mind crazy 3 more years with 9 million per season seems like that would be impossible to pull off

It is crazy how bad Nashville is this year tho, ooof

So I was distracted during both games. Is Zib playing C, RW, or a combo? Because it seems like a combo.

RW but taking most of the faceoffs

Hey Jan, we drafted Mancini in 2022. (At least you know I read the blogs 😂)
- nyrangers9479

Thanks. Brain cramp this am. Fixed.

So I was distracted during both games. Is Zib playing C, RW, or a combo? Because it seems like a combo.

RW but taking most of the faceoffs
- Greschnergy#4

Starting at RW. But allows flexibility to move to C, shifting with Miller when needed

That seems a lil crazy. Don’t get me wrong I don’t mind crazy 3 more years with 9 million per season seems like that would be impossible to pull off

It is crazy how bad Nashville is this year tho, ooof
- Slimtj100

Stamkos at age 34 signed that 4 year 8 million AAV deal last summer

Rangers are basically signing a 32 year Miller a 5 year 8 million AAV deal this summer after news of the huge cap spike

So I was distracted during both games. Is Zib playing C, RW, or a combo? Because it seems like a combo.

RW but taking most of the faceoffs
- Greschnergy#4

Zib is on the RW, but having him with Miller allows them to always have someone on their strong side for draws.

Zib is on the RW, but having him with Miller allows them to always have someone on their strong side for draws.
- Tonybere

I was thinking maybe at some point swap laf and Panarin. Let Miller be the driver on line one and Panarin/trocheck combo can drive line 2

Zib is on the RW, but having him with Miller allows them to always have someone on their strong side for draws.
- Tonybere

when they played Vegas last month, Zib was 3-15 on draws that game

last night he was 6-3

I was thinking maybe at some point swap laf and Panarin. Let Miller be the driver on line one and Panarin/trocheck combo can drive line 2
- TPC

Whatever line combos they come up with Cuylle needs to be in the top 6. He is wasted on the 3rd line. He brings more to the table then a few guys ahead of him

Whatever line combos they come up with Cuylle needs to be in the top 6. He is wasted on the 3rd line. He brings more to the table then a few guys ahead of him
- Slimtj100

Cuyelle and Miller should be on the same line. Zib should be the 3C.

Cuyelle and Miller should be on the same line. Zib should be the 3C.
- nyrangers9479

Zib has looked the best he has all season on RW last night. I am giving this experiment more time

Zib has looked the best he has all season on RW last night. I am giving this experiment more time
- TPC

Agreed

Cuylle Trocheck Laf should happen
Kreider smith and whoever
4th line is the same

We’re in real good shape. People can believe again