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New York Rangers encouraged to make drastic move involving top offensive prospect before it's too late
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New York Rangers encouraged to recall top offensive prospect from the Hartford Wolf Pack as on ice struggles continue to progress.
Gabe Perreault's call-up to the New York Rangers this season was an exciting prospect for fans.
The former 23rd overall pick in 2023, he played 3 games this season in the NHL and registered his 1st NHL point, an assist.
While he didn't make as much of an impact as he'd hoped, the Rangers could look his way to a call-up in the near future. The Rangers' offense has taken a step back since he was sent down to Hartford.
The Rangers won all three of the games in which Perreault played in which could be a reason that GM Chris Drury could come calling soon.
Gabe Perreault, a New York Rangers prospect, could be the missing piece
The team with Perreault in the lineup has been a dominant force on the ice every night.
Not only did they win, but they dominated, outscoring their opponents 15-7.
They gave goaltenders Jonathan Quick and Igor Shesterkin enough support to keep them in the win column with Perreault in the lineup.
The line Perreault was on generated a lot of offense. According to Money Puck, they had an xGoals percentage of 58.8% and a xGoals For Per 60 Minutes of 2.06.
Since Perreault was sent back down to the AHL to continue to develop, the team has experienced a slight decline in production. Negatively affecting the performance in each game.
They are on a three-game losing streak and have been outplayed. They have been outscored 11-6 and have been outshot 103-57.
And again, the numbers tell the story of Perreault's absence, and it appears the team's failures as of late:
According to Natural Stat Trick, when Perreault was in the lineup, the team had a Corsi of 49.46%, a Fenwick For of 48%, and an SCF percentage of 43.08%. But over the last three games, they have a Corsi of 45.42%, a Fenwick For of 42.46%, and an SCF percentage of 43.08%.
It looks like GM Chris Drury might have to pick up a phone and find a spot for Perreault in the lineup once again.
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