Fans call for a demotion after Rangers superstar fails to execute early in the season
The New York Rangers have been one of the best 5-on-5 teams in the NHL, as they have a 6-1-1 record in the NHL.
There's been a troubling statistic for the team though, as they have gone a terrible record of 1 for 10 on their power-play chances.
A statistic that should be a red flag for any team that claims to be a contender needs to be fixed right away.
But, fans are outraged, and maybe, just maybe Peter Laviolette should consider changing up the 1st power-play unit.
Mika Zibanejad may be a huge cog in the machine of the first power-play unit, but he hasn't been turning like he should lately.
During the 2024-2025 season, he had a total of 1 power-play assist during this season, but no goals. That is in ten chances on the power play.
While has 6 points( 2 G, 4 A) in eight games for the Rangers the team will need him to step up to keep the offense running as it should.
Could Alexis Lafreniere, whose been a point-per-game player for the Rangers be the next best answer?
Possibly.
But that doesn't mean he'd be upset if more power-play opportunities came his way in 2024-25.
«I wouldn't mind it,» Lafreniere said Friday. «I feel like every player wants that. I don't really care about it. I just want to compete and produce.»
Whatever the change is to happen, should happen soon as the team's power-play percentage is currently 25.0% and 9th in the NHL.
They can't be accused of being power-play merchants when the unit isn't even that great can they?
Laviolette should consider a minor shift, as the 1st unit isn't producing as well as it should with Zibanejad on it.
| POLL | ||
OCTOBRE 27 | 331 ANSWERS Fans call for a demotion after Rangers superstar fails to execute early in the season Should Peter Laviolette take Mika Zibanejad off of the 1st power-play unit? | ||
| Yes | 211 | 63.7 % |
| No | 120 | 36.3 % |
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