Dive deep into the New York Rangers’ early-season woes with Jonny Lazarus (Morning Cup of Hockey, Bleacher Report) on the Rink Wrap Podcast! From Braden Schneider’s monster hit on Marcus Foligno and his rise as a top-4 defenseman, to Artemi Panarin’s contract dilemma, Alexis Lafreniere’s stalled 100-point prophecy, Kaapo Kakko’s fit, Igor Shesterkin’s heroics, and third-line tweaks. Plus: Hot takes on Tom Wilson’s hit on Filip Hronek, Brennan Othman’s confidence crisis, and why the Rangers need blue-line offense NOW. Is this the blueprint for a turnaround?
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & Banter: Johnny’s Social Media Roast + Tom Wilson Hit Drama
2:22 – Braden Schneider’s Monster Hit & X-Factor Status
6:00 – Schneider’s Offensive Upside: Shots, Tips & Blue-Line Goals
10:15 – Artemi Panarin: Rock-Solid or Trade Bait? Contract Crunch
15:45 – Alexis Lafreniere: 100-Point Prediction Bust?
20:30 – Mika Zibanejad’s Slump & Defensive Woes
25:10 – Igor Shesterkin: Carrying the Load in Losses
30:25 – Kaapo Kakko: Patience or Package Him?
35:55 – Third Line Struggles: Brodzinski, Parsons & Lineup Shuffles
42:40 – Prospect Talk: Brennan Othman’s Confidence Rebuild
48:00 – Wrap-Up: Johnny’s Media Love & Hockey Passion
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13 Comments
I have to agree with Jonny. Schneider needs to do more offensively. Especially if he wants a top 4 spot.
I think the sheary experiment needs to end. That line looks lost.
Let your guests talk please.
This is the last thing I'm going to say on the Wilson hit because I've been taking heat online. It was a clean hit. But Wilson definitely knows who he's about to hit. The guys a dirtbag
I do agree with Johnny's take on Schneider only because at times you see glimpses of somebody who could take the puck end to end and either finish it or contribute with an assist. I think schneides has more offensively to give
Schneider would benefit from more pp time. The first unit is still playing 3/4 of the pp (thought that was supposed to change), likely due to Trocheck’s injury.
what the heck is a "bumper position" ? Is it the slot??
you gotta love jonny hes the man 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
STILL not gonna spend money to go see this team live, O hell no
Love seeing Jonny without the insufferable contrarian-for-contrarian sake, whiney ass Colby Cohen. Jonny needs to be on THIS show daily, or find another way to kick Colby to the curb.
Laba has two millstones around his neck. He'd be better with Berard & Othmann. He showed chemistry with both of them.
Othmann did not get a fair shake in training camp. How does he excel playing with Dowling, Blihd, Raddysh etc? He played OK with Trockek & Panarin last year, at least defensively.
Agree on Otter. I’ve watched all the Wolfpack games and none of the prospects looked great, but at least Otter was physical and chippy.