Breakaway Takeaways – March 26th

[custom_headline type=”left” level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”true” id=”” class=”” style=””]They’re Heeeeeerrreeee[/custom_headline][image type=”rounded” float=”none” src=”2384″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”aligncenter” style=””][text_output]Oh yeah, it’s that time of year.

All part of the rebuilding process is not just figuring out what pieces on the current roster can best contribute to the next competitive Rangers team, but also getting a look at the young guns the team has stashed in Hartford.

We’ve seen (with rave reviews) the likes of Neal Pionk, John Gilmour, (with more mixed reviews) Vinni Lettieri and Tony DeAngelo.

Now, we’re getting to see the main attractions. The First Rounders are here, but before we destroy yet another pair of jeans, let’s establish some ground rules:

1. It’s completely and totally okay if neither Chytil nor Andersson absolutely tear it up in this short debut. This is less about them proving they belong and more about Rangers management getting a first-hand look at how their dynamic duo could play with guys who are expected to make the roster next year.
2. It’s even okay if one or both of the Wonder Twins struggle! Again, there’s no harm in Chytil or Andersson starting next year in Hartford, and a lot can change between now and October, anyway.
3. I swear to god, AV, if you put one of these guys on the fourth line…
4. It’ll be a holy war if you put BOTH of these guys on the fourth line…
5. If I’m magically in charge of seeing where these guys should be playing immediately, I’d immediately stick Chytil with Kreider and Andersson with Zuccarello. Give the kids the most of their opportunity.
6. At the same time, play Chytil and Andersson with as many players as possible. Give each a run with the likes of Buchnevich and Namestnikov. Try someone on Hayes’s wing. Hell, see where Fast fits with the two of them. Experiment as much as possible. Don’t be stagnant.
7. Give Chytil power play time immediately. Just do it. Don’t even think twice about it.
8. AV, for the love of god, don’t fuck this up in your swan song. Please. I beg you.
9. Seriously.

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