Good win but where does that leave us?
A good win against the Lightning even if it, again, was devoid of a complete 60 minute effort.
The game perhaps left more questions than answers though;
- This 3 in 4 stretch. What does this make the Rangers come deadline day – buyers or sellers? you know my opinion (sell, sell, sell)
- Where is Christensen’s best place on the roster? top line, top 6? 3rd line? Clearly he has talent (as his 18 goal season in Pittsburgh proved) but to be a top 4 team in the East does it reflect on our depth if he’s permanently a top line player?
- Will Henrik get any rest as we battle for 7th, 8th? Clearly its going to be a scrap all the way. Does Torts have the guts to dress Chad Johnson for atleast 2 full games?The King will need a break at some point but we’ll need every point here on in.
Finally… this team really is at a cross roads and as a fan it’s very frustrating. Against the Pens in particular but also against Jersey and 40(ish) minutes against Tampa this team showed it can (should) be a top 6 team in the East…. but then you have the Nashville yawner inbetween. Dare I give him some slack, but this team isnt an easy one for Sather to gauge (though that is mostly his fault in the first place)…..
By Bettman's Nightmare, February 15, 2010 @ 9:50 am
Honestly, I don’t see Henrik getting a rest unless the Rangers are out of playoff contention. The Rangers have never been ones to give their goalie a rest with pivotal games coming up.
I agree the team’s at a crossroads, but I think it’s a crossroads that will turn for the better. Sather has actually put us in a position to develop a young, talented team that will compete a year or two down the road.