as a wolfpack fan i wouldn't mind watching more young talent at the games but idk if sending Chytil and Howden down would be good for their psyche. Chytil didn't have a good preseason but he is to good for the AHL. as an 18 year old he was on a different level most nights against grown men. they both played full seasons in the nhl already, if they can't make the team it doesn't bold well for them. i would be shocked if either gets sent down.

I would be shocked too but I think it would be the right thing to do for now. In the long run they could gain a ton of confidence back from (hopefully) dominating AHL players and getting a ton of minutes, instead of playing marginal minutes on the 3rd/4th line.

EDIT: Also could have said the same thing for Andersson last year with Chytil making it over him, but look at him now. He has played extremely well in every preseason game Ive watched

Look at the lines for us as well, they all make sense.
1st Line extremely high offensive potential
2nd Line high offensive potential with a bit of physicality
3rd Line high defensive potential with physicality and offensive potential
4th Line immense physicality and pestering players who will stand up for other players

I fail to see how Howden, Kravtsov and Chytil will fit in the 3rd or 4th line

I've heard Andersson looks better, is that true? What was his issue last year?

Hes played well in both ends, seems to be skating a lot better, and has been very noticeable in each game. I don't think he played poorly last year but it seems he has found another level from what hes shown in this preseason.

I'm personally a big Howden fan. i think he has more value to the team in the nhl then ahl. its just not a good sign for chytil and howden development if they can't make the team. the rangers have a handful of good forwards but its not like the competition to make the team is crazy hard. the players that would be beating them for a spot aren't anything special.

I understand and I feel that's probably the general consensus. I just feel balance wise, this roster looks best to me.

Looks I was pretty close with my assessment lol

unbelievable, brother! the only good thing about this is i have tickets to the hartford game oct. 18th lol

I believe it will be a good thing. Keep the faith and lets go Rangers!! Hope he has a great game in Hartford for ya.