Comments on: Rangers continue to do the right thing

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:29:13 +0000

Jess, the concern with Thomas was that he had a relatively weak (by his standards) final year in the OHL. He went from 99 points to 67 points in a league that the older players generally dominate because of the maturity factor.

Add in his slow AHL start, and people begin to worry, myself included.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:31:32 +0000

Chris

Not to disrespect what you said as there is a lot of truth to it but the biggest problem with the Rangers and their prospects are the fans themselves.

If a prospect hasn’t scored 50 goals in his 1st 3 games then he is seen as a bust and on the way out the door.

Christian Thomas is a great example as he got off to a slow start in the AHL and all of a sudden people are writing about how Thomas no longer fits in the NYR plans.

If people really want to talk about something then it should be if you want to “stay the course” then people need to practice patience and allow these kids time to grow.

By: Doug Peters

Doug Peters — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:58:33 +0000

Glen, please stay the course that you have developed & nurtured!!!

By: Leatherneckinlv

Leatherneckinlv — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:09:58 +0000

Yes…well said, we are teaching and developing our prospects. That is a beautiful thing…We have signed a couple of interesting undrafted prospects. But what I enjoy seeing is a draft pick in Klassen is still in the pipe line and maturing, Noreau will likely blossom under Bueke…and be that diamond in the rough…then we have drafted Skeij…what will he become?…fun to watch this organization….it has been a long wait to see us as is. Forwards like St Croix and Lindberg are awaiting in the future and yet the near future has Thomas and McIlrath. Then we have Hrivik, Jean, Klassen and Noreau as diamond in the roughs…and Kreider was not mentioned since it is a forgone conclusion he is now a member of the Rangers…We need no more trades…we have exactly what we need…we even have replacements for Rupp…in Jason Wilson

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:17:36 +0000

Thanks guys. No need in making moves for the sake of it. We have great depth and potential. Of a move is needed at any potential deadline to tool up we know we can, but no need to make any unnecessary moves.

By: Walt

Walt — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:37:40 +0000

Stay pat with the collection of players we have, and then see if there really are weak areas to improve upon!

Should the season start, let these guys play as a team for a while, and then should a move be needed, we move, if not, so be it!! Interesting read just the same.

By: SalMerc

SalMerc — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:26:33 +0000

Trade from strength towards your weakness. Not that we are going to have hockey this year anyway.

By: The Suit

The Suit — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:02:26 +0000

Great post