tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667879163195973846.post871231100250361247..comments2024-03-27T22:51:06.251-04:00Comments on Blueshirts Blueline: Rangers Unveil New Lines at PracticeAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05179599960207798706noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667879163195973846.post-33245697798469857432011-11-15T00:57:00.668-05:002011-11-15T00:57:00.668-05:00Glen Sather said today at the Hockey Hall of Fame ...Glen Sather said today at the Hockey Hall of Fame that there's no update on Marc Staal, which isn't good news. No update means that everything is status quo and he still hasn't been cleared to start light workouts or any physical activity yet. You gotta figure at this point even when Staal eventually is cleared to play he's going to need a few weeks to get back into shape.<br /><br />As for why they got Stralman, it seems clear that the Rangers don't want to rush Erixon back up to the NHL this year. They want him to log big minutes in Hartford so he can continue to develop. The Rangers were intrigued by Stralman mainly because of his big shot from the point that could be a nice addition to the power play. Woywitka has played a few nice games in a row, but John Tortorella is playing him in very low key situations so his weaknesses don't get exposed.<br /><br />As for Avery - I'm not sure how long he'll be given on Richards' line, but if he keeps playing the way he did on Friday, uses his speed, works the boards, etc. he'll be a nice asset to have going forward.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179599960207798706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667879163195973846.post-25221126345943613042011-11-15T00:05:17.996-05:002011-11-15T00:05:17.996-05:00Not sure why they got Stralman in the first place....Not sure why they got Stralman in the first place. I understand Stall is close to returning and they have Bell and Erixion if they get in a pinch. I like how Woywitka plays, but still think Eminger is too much of a puck watcher.<br />Avery may get his big chance playing with Richards. Lets see if he is the prolific goal scorer that some of the Ranger followers make him out to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com