Équipe: 2021-22 Rangers de New York

Date de création initiale: 3 nov. 2020

Publié: 3 nov. 2020

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

First Line - With his second year in the league, Lafreniere can slot into that first line LW spot and feed passes to Panarin and Zibanejad. Panarin slides over to RW to accommodate for the log jam at LW.

Second Line - Buch has shown good chemistry with Chytil ( in the few games they played together) and I feel that having Kakko on that line could generate some good offensive chances. Overall a really solid second line.

Third line - Kreider is here long term, and that’s ok. Sticking him with Kravtsov and a rookie in Morgan Barron would make this a really good third line. IMO Barron is ready for NHL Ice next season and would slot well as a Howden replacement. Reminds me of Derek Stepan.

Fourth Line - The grind line. Lemieux brings grit and physicality, Paquette is a good face off man and when in the corner usually comes up with the puck, and Gauthier is Kreider 2.0 with his speed and net-front presence (not to mention the kid is 6’4).

Pairing 1 - Lindgren and Fox is pretty much Girardi and McDonagh (Fox is more offensively gifted than Mac was). Lindgren blocks a whole lot of shots, as well as being a solid presence in the D zone. Fox all around makes great plays and can turn the Jets on when need-be.

Pairing 2 - Try DeAngelo and Trouba and hope it sticks. DeAngelo is a PP Quarterback who has a high hockey IQ. Pairing him with a guy like Trouba could work out. Trouba, although not putting up as many points as he did in WPG, was ok on defense, with a new defensive coach I feel he can get back into his old ways.

Pairing 3 - By 21-22 Miller will already have half a year - a year of NHL experience and can help Lundkvist adjust to the NA ice.

Goaltending - Shesterkin gets a nice contract after a (hopefully) great performance in 20-21. We keep the two Russians together in the net.

Overall, I feel that this roster could grow together, and contend. Let me know down below in the comments what you all think! Thanks!