Who is this teams leader

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I hate it when fans do this, how do you pretend to know what players are like in the locker room. We cant expect to know who the leader is just by watching the games and the small clips afterward

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Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:00 p.m.

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Zibby isn’t checked out, he’s distracted. He is so hard on himself and is always focused on trying to be perfect and worrying about when he isn’t. It’s great if you play golf/tennis/etc. But he doesn’t seem like a 30M soccer player who just missed a shot by 40 yards and only focusing on the next shot.

Panarin doesn’t get “fired” up, he just stays focused, calm and never gets upset. That is composure at its best. Seems like the best fit but he isn’t about to pull a messiah if that’s what you’re looking for.

Laf/fox might be the guy in a few years time

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:00 p.m.

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Quoting: Kravtsov_Stan

I hate it when fans do this, how do you pretend to know what players are like in the locker room. We cant expect to know who the leader is just by watching the games and the small clips afterward

If someone who watches every game for years doesn't know who their leader is that is a problem.

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Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:01 p.m.

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Look at the most recent Stanley Cup winners. They have all had "the guy" this team doesn't. (maybe the blues didn't have the guy but Pietraneglo was great and so was ROR)

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Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:02 p.m.

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If someone who watches every game for years doesn't know who their leader is that is a problem.

Leadership happens in the lockerroom and behind the scenes, this is a young team have patience

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:02 p.m.

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Look at the most recent Stanley Cup winners. They have all had "the guy" this team doesn't. (maybe the blues didn't have the guy but Pietraneglo was great and so was ROR)

THE RANGERS ARENT STANLEY CUP CONTENDERS YET

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Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:03 p.m.

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THE RANGERS ARENT STANLEY CUP CONTENDERS YET

Of course. But look who is making big money long term. Trouba Chris and Bread. And Mika will be up for extension next.

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:05 p.m.

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THE RANGERS ARENT STANLEY CUP CONTENDERS YET

Also what is this teams culture? All skill and constantly trying to make the most beautiful looking goals. I want to see some fight out of a young and upcoming team. Tonight was embarrassing. Fire DQ and change the culture

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:07 p.m.

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Look at the most recent Stanley Cup winners. They have all had "the guy" this team doesn't. (maybe the blues didn't have the guy but Pietraneglo was great and so was ROR)

As @Kravtsov_Stan pointed out. We don’t need a guy today, we aren’t competing. This is season and tweak time. How many guys are wearing the A? I would say it’s safe to say they all lead behind the scenes as well as on the ice. No need to panic

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Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:07 p.m.

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Quoting: LGR

Of course. But look who is making big money long term. Trouba Chris and Bread. And Mika will be up for extension next.

From all the interviews I've seen the team loves Trouba and really respects him, its Hard for Panarin with the language barrier but there is a lot of Russians on this team and they love him, and Mika seems like a great leader for reasons @NYR1983 pointed out, also if you want "the guy" its Laf, Panarin, and Fox. The leader doesn't have to be the best player either, look at Zdeno Chara, not the best Player but he was the leade of the 2019 Bruins

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:09 p.m.

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Bring back Johnson and Bitetto, there's all kinds of leadership between those two defensive studs!

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:10 p.m.

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Stanley cup teams are typically the most talented team in the league so I’d rather them build on their talent than run around trying to be Tom Wilson for 60 mins. As the youth gains size and strength you will see more control with physicality and skill.

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:11 p.m.

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I am pissed because tonight was embarrassing. Zero fight back (no that bread goal at the end doesn't count). There season was on the line and they were taking horrible penalties and completely emotionless. Same as last game. I need to see fight in this team. When the games matter most (bubble last year) the biggest ghosts on the team happened to be wearing the Letters on their jersey

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Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:11 p.m.

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I hope so

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:12 p.m.

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It's by committee for now otherwise someone has/would have the "C"...

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:15 p.m.

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I hope so

Tonight’s loss was the reality check that we will miss playoffs.. we were supposed to.. we had a rough start full of drama and then pulled of an amazing 25 game run. Next season we can replicate those 25 games into a 82 game season, make playoffs and learn what it’s like for the kids to play in post season nhl. After that we will see a solid window of years where we are one of a handful of contenders

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:15 p.m.

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If someone who watches every game for years doesn't know who their leader is that is a problem.

We know who the leaders are because the media tells us, or they have a letter on their sweater.

As a bruins fan, i don’t think we would know Bergeron is such a great leader if it wasn’t reported. He keeps things pretty quiet.

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:17 p.m.

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DQ needs to be fired for this to be a reality. He is a joke of a coach that has zero system in place. The system is a pass first mentality and be allergic to grinding play. Also his personnel decisions are cause for concern to say the least

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:18 p.m.

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Hes also won a Stanley Cup so he instantly has respect from these guys. I dont think there is a single ranger that has his name on the cup which is a big problem

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:25 p.m.

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Hes also won a Stanley Cup so he instantly has respect from these guys. I dont think there is a single ranger that has his name on the cup which is a big problem

They were talking about his leadership long before that. Adding a cheap vet might be the way to go for the rangers.

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Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:30 p.m.

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Don't under-sell Bergeron so much...he's been a leader since Day-1 Jr. by his PLAY & it's as plain as the bent-nose on his face...

1-time U20 WJC Gold Medal 1
1-time World Championship Gold Medal 1
2-time Olympic Gold Medal 2
1-time Triple Gold Club 1
1-time World Cup Gold Medal 1
1-time NHL Foundation Player Award 1
1-time NHL Leadership-Humanitarian Award (King Clancy Trophy) 1
1-time NHL Stanley Cup Champion 1
4-time NHL Top Defensive Forward (Frank J. Selke Trophy) 4

Re-draft of 1985 and he jumps 37 places to #1.

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:34 p.m.

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Uhhh, ya, he’s an awesome player. Never said he wasn’t. If there was no media covering hockey and there wasn’t a C on his chest we wouldn’t know he’s a great leader. He’s not barking at teammates or anything visible. What happens happens away from cameras. I think you must have missed some context of other comments maybe?

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:39 p.m.

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Leading is not all about shouting in some guys ear to pick up his game. It's doing it 24/7, 365, collapsed lung or rung bell, 1st line or 4th...
Bergeron was why Joe was traded; he had IT and Jimbo didn't...

Apr. 22, 2021 at 10:42 p.m.

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You’re just really missing the point in a rather spectacular manner. Cheers.

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