"After arriving from Vancouver, Soucy played just four games before sitting as a healthy scratch, ironically as Adam Fox returned from injury. But Soucy was exceptionally bad in those four games, looking like he was skating in mud and becoming yet another punch line about Chris Drury's moves on defense. The criticism was fair. Soucy's numbers, along with the rest of the Rangers, weren't good."
"This is where we see Carson Soucy at his best. The Soucy-Fox pair was a force and extremely dominant in their 146 minutes together. The duo put up a 60% shot share, 63% xG share, and 72% high danger shot share. You might default to Fox's offensive abilities, but the duo was ridiculously good at limiting chances against, both quantity and quality. They were simply very good together."
The Rangers traded assets to acquire Carson Soucy, prompting fan skepticism. Soucy played four games after arriving, then sat as a healthy scratch, and performed poorly in those appearances. He recorded 1-2-3 in 16 games and is not relied on for offense. Soucy excels at defending zone entries and forcing dump-ins, which complements a partner skilled at puck retrieval and transition. The Soucy-Fox pairing dominated in 146 minutes, posting a 60% shot share, 63% xG share, and 72% high-danger shot share while limiting chances. Soucy can be effective in specific roles but should not occupy Fox's regular partner spot all season.
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