The New York Rangers are eliminated after a 2-1 to the Panthers in Game 6
-Mika Zibanejad, Jack Roslovic, others squander golden scoring chances
-Jacob Trouba has another miserable showing in a rough playoff run
-The GOOD moments from this Ranger season… and why it’s another collection of bittersweet memories
-A HUGE thanks to everyone that continues to support Locked On Rangers!
Episode 1,081. Intro song is “Leave the Lights On” by Passafire.
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26 Comments
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buyout Zibanijad
If Troubs wasn’t throwing helmets or practicing his “art”, he was too busy making commercials with his Mom….LGR💔
Mika deserves to stay. He's part of the core. And has a very helpful contract.
Critique of trouba is on point. He is a liability He’s got to go.
You are too kind to our Rangers…we were dominated out in front of the goalies…they blanketed Bread, MZ and Krieder. It was an extremely disappointing round! Sorry Jon but Fla owned us during most of the games.
So – ESPN can't seem to capture a damn thing…..I still am not convinced that first goal by FLA actually crossed the line.
I said this a long time ago that Trouba is NOT even close to be worth 8 million a year…Trouba DEF needs to go!!!!!
Jacob Trouba is a dreadful captain and NHL defenseman, and agree that he should be bought out immediately —- HOWEVER —- as bad as Trouba performed in these playoffs, NOBODY was worse than Erik Gustafsson. The worst Rangers defenseman in the playoffs since Bruce Driver in 1996. I challenge anyone to rewatch these playoffs over the summer and tell me otherwise. What gets overlooked with Gustafsson is the repetitive turnovers and failed clears that are washed out by Igor Shesterkin. His penalty in Game 5 may have cost them the series, if you believe like me, that the Rangers would've cashed on the 5 on 3 to go up 2-0 in the game. The fact that Peter Laviolette played this dreg in EVERY GAME this postseason over the better player(s) (Jones/Ruhwedel), should tell the astute observer everything they need to know about "Lavi" during crunch time. He's a terrific regular season coach until the big boys show up in late spring.
Well the power play dried up and they weren’t able to overcome the panther’s relentlessness and intensity. It’s as simple as that. Drury better not over correct. The core is fine. The blue line needs a shake up though.
Trouba has 2 years left with a no movement clause. Perhaps they can discuss if he would accept a trade, if not, he will be bought out. He should be stripped of his captaincy regardless. 8M is horrendous for his lack of awareness on the ice. There's no excuse why he went to hit Rodriguez without the puck. Zib is locked up through 2030 with a full NMC, at 8.5M. Either Kreider or Lafreniere should be named Captain. Laviolette also failed to adjust playing style.. they should have been playing a puck-posession game, and CARRYING the puck into the Offensive Zone, not dump-and-chase. The Panthers were beating the Rangers to pucks on almost every dump in.
Trouba was terrible in the playoffs. The other underperformers up front at least backchecked and played decent defense. Trouba did not, and that's his main job. The bonehead play he made on the Bennett goal basically killed their season. You can't be paying $8m to what is now a 3rd pair defenseman. They need to dump him on someone. He's got a modified NMC, so that leaves 17 teams as options. Get it done. It's Jones time.
You do a great job Jon. This one ended in major disappointment but the ride was exhilirating.
Agree about Trouba. He had a horrible playoffs. I think he is still dealing with the ankle injury he sustained earlier in the season. I don't think the Rangers buy him out. He is UNTRADEABLE. The Rangers will ride it out one more season with him and bury him on the third pairing and buy the last season of his contract out next off-season.
Mika is the bigger issue. I think his best days are behind him. Suddenly the Rangers have issues at 1C an 3C.
Im done with Kakko and Chytil. It's not going to happen for either of those players in NY. They should be traded.
Great job Jon. Ive been a fan since 1972.
Enjoy listening. Keep up the good work.
Honestly. The entire Defense minus Fox is pathetic. Fox obviously got injured further in the Wash series. Screw size and all that. Get players that can move the puck out on defense. Your forwards can't score if they never have the puck because you are in your zone for 2.5 mins per shift.
If not for Trouba, Rangers don’t come back from down 3-1 to win series vs Pens. Just ask Crosby.
Another year comes to an end…..looking back lots to be happy about but in the end it’s disappointing no cup….not sure what next year will bring….I just hope we don’t waste having an outstanding goaltender in Igor like we did with Henrik …..win or lose I’ll always be a Rangers fan, since 1971…..thanks for your good podcast Jon, I look forward to more and seeing what off season brings….Go Rangers!
A disappointing end to a great season. Florida was just better. The core is not going anywhere. You can't move them. You can't trade them. I would let all the UFAs walk this year and bring up some kids and let them play. Resign Miller and Kaako. I know they've struggled, but they are young and need more time. Rangers may have to take a step back to make the final leap forward.
Igor, Fox, Trochek, Laffy, everyone else can go. Let All UFA's go. Of the RFA's only Schneider needs a contract. Get rid of Trouba and give C to Trochek. Need a 1RW and 1LD. Build up bottom 6 and blueline.
Trouba is a very bad example for a team captain!!!
They should rip the C off Trouba and put it on Trocheck
Florida is the better team. Rangers would lose 10 of the next 10 series to Florida. Florida's constant forechecking and rotation in the offensive zone was phenomenal.
Mika is the reason. No excuses
NY’s defense was the worst I’ve ever seen. The giveaways and the Panthers ability to gum up the center were key. Clearly in game 6 there were too many opportunities and shots that were fired wide of the net. It’s the Stanley Cup. You CANNOT miss those opportunities. The Panthers were the better team and were driven to win with a relentless forecheck, and man to man coverage in their D-Zone.
Trouba and Mika have to go. Let Christine follow too, we don’t need anymore players who can only score on the PP.