Rangers hoping Braden Schneider can be more of an offensive force
There was Braden Schneider on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena, forcing his way to the net with conviction before flicking the puck just past the glove of Maple Leafs goaltender Martin Jones.
The 22-year-old defenseman started the drive all the way from below the center red line and cruised around Toronto captain John Tavares, while Blake Wheeler took Jake McCabe out of the play at the blue line.
It was ultimately the game-winning goal in the Rangers 5-2 victory in the rematch with the Maple Leafs.
I saw a bit of ice to skate and Erik Gustafsson gave me a good pass, Schneider described of what he saw on his second goal of the season. I think there might have been a little bit of a pick or something, I dont know what happened. But there was some ice that opened up and I had some speed going through and I just tried to put it on net. Fortunately enough, it went in.
Asked if it felt good to score for the first time since Oct. 26, Schneider naturally agreed, while also noting that hes not always thinking about scoring.
Braden Schneider celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the Rangers’ win over the Maple Leafs. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConWell, the Rangers will probably want Schneider to think about it a little more.
The Rangers drafted Schneider 19th overall in 2020, after trading up to do so, during former general manager Jeff Gortons hard-to-play-against initiative.
Schneider was listed at 6-foot-2 and 209 pounds when he was drafted, and he had a scouting report that highlighted his size, skating and toughness.
see also
Igor Shesterkin backstops Rangers revenge win over Maple Leafs
On his draft night, Schneider even described himself as a two-way physical defenseman who is more than willing to seize an opportunity to jump up in the play or get a shot on net.
There have been flashes of that offensive uside, but the Rangers could always use a little more and Schneider certainly has the tools to do so.
I mean, the rules are the same for everybody, head coach Peter Laviolette said of Schneider making moves like that more often. He can get up and go when he wants to. That was a perfect example of it. He does have that skill set. I see him more I dont know if its a stay-at-home D but I see him more of a two-way defenseman. I do think hes capable.
Schneider is one of the few Rangers who can make that commanding move to the net with his now 6-foot-3, 211-pound build. There are even fewer who can actually finish it, too.
One former Ranger who used to do it all the time, but struggled to capitalize, now plays for the Islanders in Julien Gauthier.
Theres no question Schneider has the strength and skill to add more offense to his game. Its just a matter of him not only identifying his opportunities to do so, but also having the confidence in his ability to make it happen.
His pairing with Gustafsson is certainly a layer to be considered when discussing Schneiders offensive inclination lately.
The Swedish blueliner is almost always looking to jump up in the rush and taking the lead on scoring opportunities, while Schneider often stays back to cover.
Its certainly not a negative, especially when Gustafssons 19 points in 30 games ranks sixth on the Rangers and second among the clubs defensemen behind only Adam Fox (21 points).
This only means that Schneider needs to find ways to create his own scoring looks, such as crashing the net like he did Tuesday night.
Hes been playing very well the whole season, Gustafsson said. Im just happy for him. Such a great kid. Hes younger than me. No, all the things hes done. Its great to see.
How many decks are used in poker?
In most popular poker variants, such as Texas Hold'em and Omaha, a standard deck of 52 playing cards is used. Each deck contains four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades) and consists of 13 ranks (Ace, 2 through 10, and the face cards: Jack, Queen, and King).
What is the bonus code for WPT Global Poker 2023?
The best bonus code for WPT Global is WPT777. By entering the bonus code, players will get a welcome bonus 100% up to $1,200 on the first deposit. The minimum deposit is $20.
What is the best WPT Global bonus code?
Use the WPT Global bonus code WPT777 when registering to get a 100% deposit bonus up to $1200 plus a $100 No Deposit poker bonus.
