Even with Key Player Back, Rangers Still not Good Enough
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Ryan Johnson
January 21, 2024 (8:48 PM)
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The New York Rangers face a challenging period with a two-game losing streak. Kaapo Kakko's return brought a positive impact, elevating team performance.
Kaapo Kakko's presence boosts their 5-on-5 play, evident in recent successes against Seattle.
However, Kreider and Zibanejad's 5-on-5 struggles continue, emphasizing the need for Kaapo Kakko's consistent contribution to revive the team's even-strength performance.
With limited options for line combinations, Kaapo Kakkos role at right-wing emerges as the Rangers' best current solution, highlighting the team's dependency on his versatility for future success.
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JANVIER 21 | 171 ANSWERS Even with Key Player Back, Rangers Still not Good Enough Are the improvements enough? |
Yes | 37 | 21.6 % |
No | 86 | 50.3 % |
Too early to tell | 48 | 28.1 % |
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