Quote (MNhockey @ Mar 25 2013 03:12pm)
Numbers lie. A lot.
Agreed. The rangers overachieved last season and they're not even close to that good. They didn't suddenly become a God tier team with the addition of Richards after years of 8th place finishes. They also traded most of their depth in the Nash deal and even on paper their lineup isn't that good. High scoring player + high scoring player + high scoring player doesn't = high scoring line.
Quote (Cratic @ Mar 25 2013 03:14pm)
in 60 games, while the experienced Penner was the main contributor. The Same can be said about Recchi. His experience was a huge factor. Again with Niedermayer on the ducks.
The Ranger have the experience. They got cup winners, and players who have lost in the finals. This is what I am saying. All around, they have the best lineup on paper in the league. If they can pull it together which I believe Torts can easily do for the playoffs they have one of the best shots.
Experience isn't always a good thing. Some players cash out and don't play for anything but a paycheck after their name is on the cup. Drury, Gomez, Richards, Jagr, etc.