I think this line has been really fun to watch the last 3 games. I hope that Torts can keep them together for the rest of the season, but if our top line struggles in there own end like they have the last three games it might be tough for Torts to do. I think for a young kid that Step is really starting to understand how to play in all 3 zones and really helps Dubi and Cally do more on the offensive zone. I also don't think Step gets enough credit for how good of a 2 way centermen he has become. At plus 22, that puts him in the 20 players in the whole NHL.Will he keep this line together?
You make a great point about the Richards line's lack of defensive ability. If they're not going to regain their dominance, or at least a share of it, you're going to have to break them up I think. They get pinned in their own end a few times a period.
CaliDubStep do not want.
American Express has a better ring to it.
Could also be Coast-to-Coast or something to that affect. Alaska->Minnesota->New York
left to right, west to east, they play the position respective to their region.
I think this line has been really fun to watch the last 3 games. I hope that Torts can keep them together for the rest of the season, but if our top line struggles in there own end like they have the last three games it might be tough for Torts to do. I think for a young kid that Step is really starting to understand how to play in all 3 zones and really helps Dubi and Cally do more on the offensive zone. I also don't think Step gets enough credit for how good of a 2 way centermen he has become. At plus 22, that puts him in the 20 players in the whole NHL.Will he keep this line together?
You know how these things go with keeping lines together;
This is the most important line on the team. If we assume Richards, Gabby, Hagelin will continue doing well together the Rangers need this 2nd line going. Have they not played together before just have not done that well? Dubi is the real key.
I also like AA, Boyle, Zuke......gives atleast a chance for offense. Still leaves a good checking line with Rupp, Feds/Mitchell, Prust
I can see why people like the idea of Kreider. Imagine he can fit on the top line? Hagelin moves down even more for depth. It is asking alot of a kid to jump right in though.