"The Rangers have recalled top prospect Gabe Perreault in what appears to be a desperation measure to cure whatever it is that ails them at MSG and on offense in general. This call up reeks of desperation as the Rangers are faced with an odd offensive drought that they should be way too skilled to be going through. This team is way too skilled, but all their shots are hitting goalies right in the chest. It's been maddening to watch,"
"which means it must be maddening for the players as well. Perreault is the Rangers top prospect and is off to a hot start in Hartford with five goals and 10 points in 9 games this year. The Rangers wisely sent him to Hartford after training camp to get his legs under him and adjust to the pro game. Gabe Perreault is not a savior."
The Rangers recalled Gabe Perreault amid an offensive drought and struggles at Madison Square Garden as a move intended to spark scoring. The team remains highly skilled but has been unlucky and repeatedly directed shots right into goalies’ chests, creating frustration. Perreault has started strongly in Hartford with five goals and 10 points in nine games after being sent there following training camp to regain conditioning and adapt to the pro game. He will likely replace Taylor Raddysh in the top six and may boost shooting, but he is not a savior and expectations should be restrained.
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