Post by nyrgm on Jan 31, 2019 14:04:05 GMT -5
Hello fans!
After a troublesome start to the season, Craig Anderson finds himself suiting up in another colour. Playing in 15 if his guaranteed 20 games through only half the season, he has failed to produce at the rate required for a playoff run if Jones were to go down. "We kept putting him in there early so that he could hopefully carry some momentum but the play just wasn't there and, ultimately, what he's shown us just isn't acceptable" says coach Crawford. "We wish him all the best in Carolina but we were approaching the deadline with a decision to make and I think (Cooper) did what is best for the team now."
Anderson finishes his tenure in New York with a 5-2-4 record which is deceivingly bad. The 4 ot losses were all winnable games and, although the team took a point in each, his sub .900 save % and 2.98 GAA speak to that. In addition, his save % in the shootout drops to an abysmal .667 which is an area he has been very strong in the past.
Enter Mike Smith.
Smith comes into the deal with very similar numbers through 13 games which the rangers are hoping he can improve on. "He's got the edge, in my opinion, in a few key areas" says Crawford. "Obviously his size is a big one but he also plays a very technical game and has good positioning". Mike made the trip to New York late last night but likely won't see action until he has skated with the team. Jones will get the nod tonight against the Blackhawks.
Here's the breakdown of the entire deal.
To NYR
Mike Smith
To CAR
Adam Cracknel (cap relief)
Craig Anderson
STL 4th 2019
ANA 7th 2019
Dick Brainless
Big Apple Babble
After a troublesome start to the season, Craig Anderson finds himself suiting up in another colour. Playing in 15 if his guaranteed 20 games through only half the season, he has failed to produce at the rate required for a playoff run if Jones were to go down. "We kept putting him in there early so that he could hopefully carry some momentum but the play just wasn't there and, ultimately, what he's shown us just isn't acceptable" says coach Crawford. "We wish him all the best in Carolina but we were approaching the deadline with a decision to make and I think (Cooper) did what is best for the team now."
Anderson finishes his tenure in New York with a 5-2-4 record which is deceivingly bad. The 4 ot losses were all winnable games and, although the team took a point in each, his sub .900 save % and 2.98 GAA speak to that. In addition, his save % in the shootout drops to an abysmal .667 which is an area he has been very strong in the past.
Enter Mike Smith.
Smith comes into the deal with very similar numbers through 13 games which the rangers are hoping he can improve on. "He's got the edge, in my opinion, in a few key areas" says Crawford. "Obviously his size is a big one but he also plays a very technical game and has good positioning". Mike made the trip to New York late last night but likely won't see action until he has skated with the team. Jones will get the nod tonight against the Blackhawks.
Here's the breakdown of the entire deal.
To NYR
Mike Smith
To CAR
Adam Cracknel (cap relief)
Craig Anderson
STL 4th 2019
ANA 7th 2019
Dick Brainless
Big Apple Babble