Sort of a double entendre here.? The Rangers are managing to stay out of the penalty box and Tom Renney appears to be doing some thinking outside the box.? Really interesting game to see, as Renney tries all sorts of new alignments on the PP and the PK, way too many to get into just now at least.? Hes trying a lot of line combinations as well (a cynic may say it is because he is forced to do that due to the injuries… and I am no cynic….ok, even I couldn’t say that with a straight face.) including what looks to be a “weaker” first line in favor of a stronger second line.? He has moved Straka to Shanahans line, and move Jason Ward up to the first to play with Jagr and Prucha.? Its an interesting combination, one I could see sticking perhaps.? Move Straka and Nylander to the 2nd line to play with Shanahan, then stick Jason Ward in between Jagr and Prucha to create a more balanced top line.? Now let me preface all that with saying I happen to think the world of Jason Ward, and dont think he is nearly as inept on offense has his numbers seem to dictate.? Remember this was a first round pick at one point.? I think that may be an interesting approach to the Rangers problems, kudos to Renney for trying it. (partially, Nylander is still out)
-Inferno
