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Sagecoll

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Forum: Armchair-GMJul 5 at 1:28
Thread: If NYR to extend Mika
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jimbo1119</b></div><div>I'm not sure if he'd slot in at 2C or 3C....but agreed- he is awesome. Many seem to want to move away from him- either because he's seen more as a winger and/or the desire to put "tougher" guys in the lineup. I just want to give him a chance under Gallant to see what he can bring when he's not playing "scared to try to make a play". As far as the "tough guy in the lineup thing"...if Chytl is moved because-lets face it- there are only so many roster spots...then so be it...but the return better be high end talent with a high ceiling and/or pick(s) which can get such. Moving him for a "sandpaper guy" would be a BIG step back for this team- especially when Chytl becomes a top 6 star on another team.</div></div>

I mean there are very few young players in the league I'd take over Chytil and the Rangers roster structure essentially makes him indispensable. It's unfortunate that most of the fanbase (particularly the beat writers frankly) don't really grasp how hockey works just in terms of what constitutes "toughness" - it's primarily positioning. Being in the right spot to take away space from the opposition. 90% of that is coaching. And not having a forecheck at all to speak of in the Quinn era maybe made people forget that. But yeah, if all that the Rangers change is the coach and bring in more effective 4th liners (as in not Reaves nor Howden types). then this is probably close to a cup team. that's how much talent is on the roster that's been wildly underutilized.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul 5 at 8:38
Thread: If NYR to extend Mika
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jimbo1119</b></div><div>Dvorak's term would make him a convenient fit between 2C and 3C...which would buy a little more time to see what Chytl can develop into. For sure we need more out of Chytl- but I'm not ready to give up on him...he has shown glimpses of being real good- just needs a chance to play- and NOT play scared to make a mistake- really want to see how he responds to Gallant style of coaching. I do understand he may have to be dealt- if that's the case just want a real good return....don't want to see him become for another team what Mika has become for NYR.</div></div>

Oh Chytil's awesome right now. His only issue was the coach not playing him enough. He's the 2C and if Dvorak comes in, Chytil's still the 2C.