Gerard Gallant said he tells his Rangers players: “Make me keep you in the lineup.” It appears Vitali Kravtsov has fallen short of that objective.
Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant said he always tells his players: “Make me play you. Make me keep you in the lineup.”Kravtsov looks primed to be a healthy scratch Wednesday night against the Maple Leafs after he had played in 17 straight games, which is far and away the most he has skated in in a row this season. Part of that is due to his injury-riddled start to the season, while the other part has been coaching decisions.
on Monday, Kravtsov skated on the fourth line for the sixth time this season. He has started in the bottom six a total of 13 times, while flanking one of the top two units 14 times. The season has been a mixed bag for Kravtsov, who has one goal in his previous 14 games and just six points in 27 contests.
Despite playing in those 17 consecutive games, Kravtsov said he still feels the same way with regard to settling into the lifestyle of an everyday NHLer. It’s obvious that Kravtsov’s skill set is better suited for a top-six role, or at least a top-nine role. The play of other young players, such as Filip Chytil, Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere, however, has made it difficult for Gallant to make room for Kravtsov on the first three lines. Also affecting his time has been the steadiness of guys such as Barclay Goodrow and Jimmy Vesey.
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