Jake Dunn

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@RealHaydn @SnarkMessier Absolutely but a lot of times the tip isn’t there and you need to be able to fire it.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@Jackjgilz @SnarkMessier His brutal shot and lack of average foot speed hold him back so much. He’s still elite but he could be the best defenseman in the league if he were just an average shooter and skater.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@NYRBlueBulletin Send Smits back to the draft combine and cut Schneider.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@vzmercogliano Garand is actively breaking down the structure with his lack of rebound control. He causes chaos every time the puck hits him. It’s hard to defend when no one knows where the puck is going.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@Laf4MVP__ @MollieeWalkerr Not sure why he was trying to hit a puck 15 feet over his head with his stick instead of skating for it and drawing an icing

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@NYRLouie Smits has had his own issues as well. He makes ridiculous pinches and wants no part of the offensive zone. He down right refuses to attempt to shoot or hold the puck in the offensive zone and is a black hole there. I like his speed and 1 on 1 d but he’s struggled otherwise.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@Mottslayer Probably but their team has strong roots. Built up the middle and have solid wings, the other stuff is easy to add.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@NYRLouie He’s played better in regard to his compete and board battles but with his passing and generating offense he’s pretty much looked similar to last season eye test wise.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@BroadwayHatsNYR That being said at even strength he needs to do better. I agree he’s lacking a motor and puck decisions but his centers not being able to drive offense and set him up is not doing him any favors.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@BroadwayHatsNYR He looked much better in preseason. I think the Rangers staff hasn’t figured out how to utilize him yet. Especially on the PP, he’s physically out there but he’s not part of the strategy. The Rangers haven’t had a lefty shooter since Gaborik and they don’t know how to use him.

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@Tavel4life2000 @NYRLouie They gotta do something to pp1 they refuse to utilize dorofeyev and Miller can’t handle the puck.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@GeZrJSL With Smits I’m not sure what the Rangers long term goals are but right now he’s in a shutdown d role and because they totally blocked him out of the top 4, that’s where he’s gonna stay. Theres no point in prepping him for a role that doesn’t exist.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@GeZrJSL The problem with sending Smits down to play top pair in Hartford is it when he comes back up his role is completely reversed. Its the same as calling up Beaudoin who plays 1st line to then put him on the 4th line in the NHL. Its counter productive, as those roles are different.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@NYRLouie I just don’t think they’re utilizing him properly especially on the powerplay. He’s on the ice but its like he’s not actually integrated into the plans. He needs to be the last person to touch the puck because he’s the finisher.

[Jake Dunn @Jake_Dunn0]

@Mottslayer You can definitely see his system at work

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@NYRLouie Shame Rangers could use another top 6 wing in Kakko right now.