The next generation of New York Rangers desperately need to take over
As Key New York Rangers players are aging, as Jacob Trouba, 30, Vinnie Troecheck, 31, and Artemi Panarin, 32 the beacon has been lit for the youngsters.
The younger players, the future of the Rangers like Alexis Lafreniere, and K'Andre Miller will have to stand up, be counted, and become reliable producers.
Coincidentally, last year Lafreniere and K'Andre rated third best at their positions and it seems like they still could be.
Even then, it's a simple truth that Breadman and Kreider are better than Lafreniere. While Adam Fox and Ryan Lindgren are easily better than any best day, Miller might have.
The point?
The point is that Miller and Lafreniere will need to step up their play in the Rangers lineup and get better.
This could've been an example of the two players having one great year but could decline in production or play this season. They have to prove they're consistent.
So what will they do for the Rangers this season?
Ariel Fischler, an 18-year old hockey playing grandson of Stan, would stand up for K'Andre:
"K'Andre had a good season last year," says Ariel, "and if he was a bit down, it was because he was teamed with Trouba."
Whereas the St. Eustache, Quebec-born Lafreniere enjoyed a superior 2023 2024.
By "superior," I mean that Big L was "Le Grand Flopperoo" until last season. Then someone must have whispered in his right ear, "Hey, Buddy, you were once a first-overall Draft pick. What gives?"
He awoke from his slumber and posted 57 points in 82 games, sixth best on the Rangers.
"It was a fine revival," says The Old Scout, "now it's up to Alexis to show that he's got more than that. But, frankly, I'm not sure."
Miller, who showed up seventh on the Rangers' scoring list will have to do better than 30 points, and +5 in 80 games.
It seems likely that Lafreniere will turn out to be a great, Maven thinks, and will turn out to find a spot in the Rangers top six.
Whereas, K'Andre has yet to find his full potential, which is why he could be a good trade piece.
Source: The Hockey News
It's Time For A New Generation Of Rangers Players To Take Over
POLL |
Who will be the better player in 2024-2025? |
Miller | 18 | 23.7 % |
Lafreniere | 58 | 76.3 % |
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