The New York Rangers have made significant changes to their lineup by adding forward Alex Wennberg. Wennberg has been integrated into various lines and special teams units, showing versatility and impact. Coach Laviolette praised Wennberg's skills and highlighted the strategic importance of his role. The Rangers are actively exploring further roster adjustments, potentially involving a trade for Pavel Buchnevich.
Little PK work at the far end. Mika-Kreider, Goodrow-Trocheck and Vesey-Wennberg the forward combos.
#NYR practice lines: Kreider - Zib - Kakko Panarin - Trocheck - Laf Cuylle - Wennberg - Vesey Brodzinski - Goodrow - Rempe For the moment, Edström looks like the odd-man out.
So, before it hits the fan today, #NYR did, you know, acquire a 3C this week. Here's where Alex Wennberg fits on Broadway ⤵️ https://t.co/R61jM7vmkl
Peter Laviolette on integrating Alex Wennberg into the lineup, system & Mika Zibanejad discusses his familiarity with Wennberg that dates back to high school #NYR https://t.co/7En2FlJIUJ
Alex Wennberg stepped right off a red-eye flight and into a "shutdown" role for the #NYR. Here's more from the newest Ranger (for now) and the excitement he brought on Day 1 + an update with everything I'm hearing about the bubbling RW market 👇https://t.co/VDy8vvAEhy
"I have my Swedes here to take care of me" Alex Wennberg already feeling at home with #NYR My @4EverBlueshirts story ⤵️ https://t.co/Kin4Ng1rEa
Laviolette echoed those plans, saying, "It's really important to have a player or a line like that, that can be put together & do a specific job." Noted it will take some defensive responsibility off the Zibanejad line's plate. He also praised Wennberg's skating and hands. #NYR https://t.co/BXFI7rzbrd
PP1 is unchanged, but interesting that Zac Jones is working on PP2 with Kakko, Laf, Brodzinski and Gustafsson. Perhaps a sign that Trouba is at risk of missing time? #NYR
Special teams work now. Wennberg is working on the PK. I imagine he'll slot in as one of 6 forwards used regularly there, along with Zibanejad, Kreider, Goodrow, Trocheck and Vesey. #NYR
So, in 5-on-5 drills, Wennberg is with Cuylle and Vesey. The fourth line is four guys rotating -- Goodrow, Brodzinski, Edstrom and Rempe. https://t.co/OTZZ2tnAZZ
Lots of different looks being tried with the bottom 6 this morning. Now we're seeing... Cuylle - Wennberg - Vesey Edström - Goodrow - Rempe #NYR https://t.co/IW9aemDcnp
#NYR practice lineup: Kreider - Zib - Kakko Panarin - Trocheck - Laf Cuylle - Goodrow - Brodzinski Edström - Wennberg - Vesey Looks like Rempe was playing in the extra D spot. Of course, this could all look different by tomorrow.
Speaking of Wennberg, here’s my analysis of the deal and what I’m hearing about what could come next (cough — RW — cough) #NYR 👇🏼 https://t.co/c9x0aaLvAM
The #NYR have added one new forward to the mix in Alex Wennberg, with at least one more on the way. What does that mean for the players in the current lineup? Here’s a detailed look at the pending decisions involving Brodzinski, Edström and Rempe 👇🏼 https://t.co/rqiSo5pqxD
Hmmm ... #stlblues are willing to "get creative" about Pavel Buchnevich trade ... So, after adding Alex Wennberg, do #NYR have any interest in this reunion? I explore the unlikely but intriguing scenario @4EverBlueshirts ⤵️ https://t.co/SkOCqmjlfC