Rookies certainly draw a significant amount of focus in the NHL. The New York Rangers boast a substantial number of talented players on their roster. The team aims to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs this season, yet they find themselves two positions away from the wild card entry in the Eastern Conference.
The Rangers have participated in 72 games, securing 34 victories, suffering 32 defeats, and experiencing 6 overtime losses, which has resulted in a total of 74 points. As the regular season winds down, the focus shifts to the pursuit of that elusive wild card spot, a challenge that promises to be anything but straightforward. Focus now turns to the newcomers, who are expected to deliver their utmost performance.
Recently on X, NYR Louie expressed their views, saying, “We can debate all day if Brett Berard should or shouldn’t be playing for the Rangers. But what we can’t debate is that Berard is getting more out of playing 20 minutes a night in Hartford than sitting in the press box. Org just seems to always make the wrong decision.”
All eyes are on New York Rangers forward Brett Berard. He stands alongside fellow newcomers such as Adam Edstrom, Matt Rempe, and others. That being said, this is his first NHL season with the team. What are his statistics? In 28 games, Berard has managed to score just 4 goals and provide 4 assists, totaling 8 points.
We can debate all day if Brett Berard should or shouldn’t be playing for the Rangers
But what we can’t debate is that Berard is getting more out of playing 20 minutes a night in Hartford than sitting in the press box
Org just seems to always make the wrong decision#NYR
— NYR Louie (@NYRLouie) March 26, 2025
The social media post takes aim at the New York Rangers’ management of the prospect. The management must consider whether the rookie is ready to compete at the NHL level or if he should continue his development with the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL. The perspectives of the fans were also quite recognizable when it came to the Rangers.
Concerned about the New York Rangers’ future
The growth of a rookie is significantly crucial. Certainly, any organization, be it the New York Rangers or another, ought to prioritize the development of their young talent, as these individuals could emerge as future stars, brimming with untapped potential. A fan expressed a thought regarding the Rangers, saying, “If NYR not playing him for over 10 Mins a game send him to AHL.” Acknowledging the sentiment expressed in the social media post, this fan commented, “Always seems to make the wrong decisions.” A fan took a moment to address coach Peter Laviolette directly, stating, “This is Lavi. Look what he did in Washington. Same story.”
Recall the moment when the newcomer expressed his reflections on his first appearance, saying, “I think the biggest thing for me is to just stay confident. I think [my confidence] is high. I think down in Hartford, I was trying to get up here, so just trying to bring what I’ve learned down there so far this year up here and just play my game.”
This statement comes in the wake of Brett Berard’s first NHL point, a secondary assist, alongside two shots on goal, one hit, and one takeaway in 11:13 of ice time during the Rangers’ match against the St. Louis Blues a few months back. Nevertheless, as time went on, Berard appeared to miss several opportunities, leading to many questions.
One supporter remarked, “The Rangers need to change how they develop prospects. It’s getting out of hand at this point.” Nonetheless, this individual offers an alternative viewpoint, asserting, “Dude who cares we have much bigger problems.” The Rangers have a handful of regular season games left to play. Only time will reveal whether the rookie can leave an impression in those matches.
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