Manimal wrote:Lindy4Prez wrote:Let me first start by saying how incredible the 3.0 update was! Words cannot express my appreciation for people like you Manimal, who make this game continue to be so enjoyable and up to date, so thanks a million for all of your hard work and dedication!
Thanks for the kind words!
I have taken your info for consideration and changed what I felt was needed(most of it).
That kind of info would be welcome from more teams
In response to that, here's my criticism on the Rangers:
Artem Anisimov: Needs an upping in stickhandling. He can be frustrating to watch sometimes, but when he wants to enter the zone, he smokes the defense. Has probably the best set of hands on the team, a serious competitor to Gaborik in that facet. Could probably use a boost in his wristshot, too. His speed, deking, and hockey sense is on target.
Sean Avery: Could probably use 10 points knocked off his current ability. The avery of the 06-07/07-08 seasons is long gone. His hitting should probably be lower, as he's not a very good hitter. Too small, and he gets knocked off his feet
very easily. Could also use a decrease in some of his offensive abilities, specifically his shot and stickhandling.
Brian Boyle: Not sure if you're still basing everything off last season, but Brian Boyle is a new player this season. Using his shot, has MUCH better speed, hits very actively (leads the team!), and still maintains the good defensive instincts he had from last season as well.
Ryan Callahan: CA and PA should probably both be 145, he's a 2nd liner. He was last year, and is really showing he is this year. Hitting should in no way be 11, he's been getting 250+ every season for the past 3 seasons now, and he hits
hard sometimes. Hitting should be probably one of his best assets, and bravery should be up there, as he really does go all out every shift. One of the hardest working players I've ever watched. Other than that, going by this season, his offensive skills could be up'd, but otherwise it's good.
Erik Christensen: Basically just need to halve his consistency. Christ with a 15 in consistency is laughable. He shows up for 10 games in a row twice a season, and vanishes for the rest. Almost never brings it all.
Michael Del Zotto: Upgrade in hitting, minor downgrade in defensive skills. Really physical for an offensive defenseman, but still miserable at the actual position of defense.
Chris Drury: Sad to say, he's done.

Defensive skills are about as good as any checking forward. His shot is one of the worst, ever. Still pretty good at deflections. Not a bad passer. Terrific on faceoffs. Moves slower than anybody out on the ice, except for maybe Prospal. Basically, just a reduction in his shooting, a small up in his defensive, and a nice sized reduction in his skating.
Brandon Dubinsky: Starting last season, and really showing it even more this season, probably our most important forward. Needs to be improved everywhere, really. His CA indicated him as a borderline 2nd line player, but he's definitely at the least a 2nd line player. He has great ice vision, always finds the loose puck, and once he gets it, can hold onto it seemingly forever. Whenever he's on the ice, he generally has and holds the puck. Mostly needs improvements in his shot, stickhandling, speed, hockey sense, and movement.
Alexander Frolov: Lazy, inconsistent player who's offensive game seems non-existent. Could probably use a serious decrease in everything. I've only seen him being useful along the boards.
Dan Girardi: He's kind of set up as an offensive defenseman for some reason. Girardi's the Rangers shutdown defenseman behind Marc Staal. He has decent offensive instincts, good for making rebounds and making outlet passes, but mostly there for defending. Emphasize on his positioning, checking, and bravery. Stickhandling is accurate, Girardi has hands of stone. Deking should be lowered, a lot.
Wade Redden: I'm not even kidding or being spiteful when I say 135 CA is too much for him. He's fallen down the ranks as a borderline NHL defenseman now. Needs an overall decrease, specifically in his speed.
Mike Sauer: Not an offensive defenseman at all. Off/Def role is 14/12 on the DB, should be more like 8/15.
Marc Staal: Definitely needs an improvement. He's a top pairing shutdown defenseman who's can throw in almost 10G, 30P a season. His CA is listed as 135, which is too low. I'm not saying he's elite, but should have upgrades in defense, hitting, and speed. Marc's actually got good wheels.
Todd White: Overall downgrade. Can't play in the NHL anymore.
Mats Zuccarello: His CA is probably fine, but potential shouldn't be hard capped at 130 already. He could definitely get better.
Also, if you're basing anything off of this season, Mike Sauer and Ryan McDonagh have established themselves as legit NHL defenders now. And of course, Derek Stepan is doing great for himself.
Anyway that's basically everything I can point on that I myself would change for the NYR. Do with it what you will.
