Comments on: Chris Drury is the 25th Rangers captain (Updated)

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:42:45 +0000

I’m thrilled Drury got the C. He is by far one of my favorites and wish him the absolute best! Can’t wait to get my jersey hehe.

By: Jonny D

Jonny D — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:56:01 +0000

I never said I agreed with his playing time, I’m just saying you make him out to be some bum that doesn’t do anything. What does it matter if he throws hard hits? He throws checks when he needs to but doesn’t take himself out of position. I still want Fritsche centering over him unless we play slower teams. And betts has underrated hands, the problem is in the games for some reason it’s like he gets nervous and can’t do anything…so I guess that’s not underrated then. Haha.

By: bob

bob — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:55:28 +0000

“Jonny D
October 3rd, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Because Betts does everything heâ€™s asked. The guy sacrifices himself every night for the greater good of the team. Guys like that are essential parts to an NHL roster, especially if you want to be a champion. Sure hes not the best offensive player, but hes our best defensive player by far. I donâ€™t get why everything thinks we should have a team of all 1st and 2nd line stars.”

So then Renney never asked him to throw hard hits any time he gets a chance? Renney never asked him to produce more offense and make better passes? Fire Renney then! I don’t see Betts’ defensive game as anything extraordinary or special. And I didn’t realize that you can be a center in NHL without any ability to pass. I did not realize that a 4th line player that cannot score can be in NHL when he does not generate any serious hitting, or energy, or fighting or agitating. But you are right, how can other 29 teams win let alone kill a penalty or win a faceoff or block a shot without the great talents of the one and only irreplaceable Blair Betts. Screw giving someone else more talented a shot at a risk of jepardizing 0.2% on faceoffs and 0.1% on the PK. Betts needs to play 20 minutes a game against other team’s top line, he is the best shutdown center in the history of hockey, we can practically pull a goalie when Betts is on the ice.

By: Salty

Salty — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:43:10 +0000

somerset

Drury was demoted to 3rd line, for a reason. If he was so amazing/clutch/determined he would have been fine at wing last year. Eitherway…we’ll see how it goes. I don’t think it will take very long for him to be put to the real tests and we will all see how he handles certain situations re: teammates, officials, and media.

By: LI Joe

LI Joe — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:50:06 +0000

JBytes – dubinsky is just starting his 2nd yr. he can wait a bit before he gets an A

By: somerset

somerset — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:19:47 +0000

Wow, how’s that for positive, and not a single trade proposal in the entire comment…....... Thats rare for me

By: somerset

somerset — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:17:23 +0000

Even though most people think Drury had an off season last year (which turned out to be pretty much average for him). People forget that he did it on the 3RD LINE for most of the season, playing with rookies (for the most part) like Dawes, Callahan, and Prucha.

Give Drury top line minutes with a premier playmaker like Gomez and he could very well have a career year. I love Drury playing the wing, getting dirty in the crease picking up on the garbage goals. Naslund’s got the shot, Gomez has the passing ability, and Drury has the grit and determination. EXCELLENT POSSIBILITIES

I think its also good for Zherdev to not have to step into the “Top Line” and produce results. That IMO is what caused his problems in Columbus. Too much was asked of him, too soon, and i think he harbors some animosity towards the “rushed development program” Columbus put him through.

Rozsival should also benefit from not having to be the Best Offensive D-man AND the Best Defensive D-man. A little weight has been lifted off of Rozi’s shoulders and he should respond positively to that. So, even if Redden comes in and doesnt play to expectations i think the two players will counterbalance each others efforts

Go RANGERS!!!!!!

By: Spiderpig

Spiderpig — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:37:24 +0000

From BB+ after the game vs. SC Bern: “Petr is an important guy for us. His story suggests that he can bury the puck. What I’ve gotta do is continue to provide him the opportunity to feel comfortable with the puck, makes plays, and contribute offensively. With that said, I have other people to evaluate as well—you’ve gotta put your best team on the ice.”

It sounds from that last sentence that Renney was down on Prucha. It also confirms in that article that Prucha actually did score on a deflection in that game.

Only 12 1/2 hours to go!

By: Who Needs Lohan

Who Needs Lohan — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:26:41 +0000

Beer Me….I must admit I just havent posted this summer, wasnt using a new name. Came on here and there to get updated on the team but just had to get some fresh air in my spare time instead of talkin to you! HAHA!

I am back for good….

By: Spiderpig

Spiderpig — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:12:59 +0000

I thought in NY on Time Warner that NHL Network is part of Center Ice, but I might be totally wrong and it’s actually part of a sports package that includes NBA TV and other bad stuff. :)