Nowadays, he’s a defensive-minded forward who can put up secondary goal scoring. Maybe around 20 goals a season. Mid-to-close range shooting. No special skill that stands out other than having very solid on-ice awareness. Tends to shoot more, but will pass if someone else has the better opportunity.
I was surprised when I saw the Rangers trade for him, especially if they do put him with Kreider and Zib. He’s a decent passer but it’s not his primary thing. Which is kinda the same thing as both of those guys too from my understanding.
was hoping for a good passer this summer to help zibanejad score more 5v5 (because hes a powerplay merchant), maybe reilly adds to the line but im not sure he fits the scheme.
That’s why I was pretty surprised they went for him. Seems like another shooter to add to a like of under performing shooters. I thought they’d go after someone like Tervainen or Monahan but I guess they were off the board too quickly and a bit too pricey.
He’s a defensive forward like the other commenter said. My guess would be they want to bring him in to take first man back defensive responsibilities. Is well rounded in offense but his shot isnt super noteworthy. At times on offense he can look very snakebitten and i believe he was very hot and cold on offense w pitt as well. More of a heady player that is in the right places.
Also a big leadership presence, was known as being a players player in his time at vgk.
He worked a lot better with Karlsson than Eichel. Not sure who would be comparable on the rangers. Decent passing, shot and goal scoring is up and down, top notch defensively and PK
Drury should have ponied up harder for Marchessault - since he and Reilly can be real good together.....Sigh.....Vegas and NYR once again have some shit in common right now.......Fanbases stressed.
Why does this feel like Ranger Management asking Reddit guys about someone they just acquired? Ask the penguins, he hasn’t been o this team for a year.
why would i ask penguins fans when they had a one year sample to look at? y’all had him for 6 years and some playoffs. if you didnt wanna answer you could have just not typed anything, thanks
oh yeah. vegas really wanted to dump the guy who helped them win a cup and consistently scored around 50 points a season. it totally wasnt because of cap issues. you’re very bright.
Nowadays, he’s a defensive-minded forward who can put up secondary goal scoring. Maybe around 20 goals a season. Mid-to-close range shooting. No special skill that stands out other than having very solid on-ice awareness. Tends to shoot more, but will pass if someone else has the better opportunity. I was surprised when I saw the Rangers trade for him, especially if they do put him with Kreider and Zib. He’s a decent passer but it’s not his primary thing. Which is kinda the same thing as both of those guys too from my understanding.
His special skill is being lethal on the PK. Him and Karlsson as a PK duo was lethal, one of the best forward tandems in the league at the PK.
The Reilly Smith Shorty was a beautiful thing.
was hoping for a good passer this summer to help zibanejad score more 5v5 (because hes a powerplay merchant), maybe reilly adds to the line but im not sure he fits the scheme.
That’s why I was pretty surprised they went for him. Seems like another shooter to add to a like of under performing shooters. I thought they’d go after someone like Tervainen or Monahan but I guess they were off the board too quickly and a bit too pricey.
I’m very mad the Rangers missed out on turbo. Oh well, Smitty will do. Still a good player it seems.
Very underrated player too.
He’s a defensive forward like the other commenter said. My guess would be they want to bring him in to take first man back defensive responsibilities. Is well rounded in offense but his shot isnt super noteworthy. At times on offense he can look very snakebitten and i believe he was very hot and cold on offense w pitt as well. More of a heady player that is in the right places. Also a big leadership presence, was known as being a players player in his time at vgk.
He will never be the liability on a line but he also won’t be the star. He can play any line 1-4 and has solid hockey IQ.
He worked a lot better with Karlsson than Eichel. Not sure who would be comparable on the rangers. Decent passing, shot and goal scoring is up and down, top notch defensively and PK
Drury should have ponied up harder for Marchessault - since he and Reilly can be real good together.....Sigh.....Vegas and NYR once again have some shit in common right now.......Fanbases stressed.
He, like the rest of the Knights, was better with the team and not as an individual player. See his numbers with the Penguins.
He's very good with breakaways
Why does this feel like Ranger Management asking Reddit guys about someone they just acquired? Ask the penguins, he hasn’t been o this team for a year.
why would i ask penguins fans when they had a one year sample to look at? y’all had him for 6 years and some playoffs. if you didnt wanna answer you could have just not typed anything, thanks
If he was traded after a year, that could give you some clues
oh yeah. vegas really wanted to dump the guy who helped them win a cup and consistently scored around 50 points a season. it totally wasnt because of cap issues. you’re very bright.
Hey buddy, have you been paying attention to what Vegas had done n the last 24 hours. Looks like you think you know it all huh?
Relax man, you’re the guy that wanted reaves as a player to come back. He just asked a question
It's always the people with the most outrageous takes who are general bellends even when there's no reason to be, isn't it?