After nearly a point-per-game season last year, Derek Stepan of the New York Rangers is not living up to the potential that he has set for himself or the team.
In 49 games played this season, Stepan has seven goals and 20 assists for 27 points. Last season, Stepan had 18 goals and 26 assists for 44 points in 48 games.
As of January 17, Stepan's 27 points clock in at 118th in the league in scoring. Last season, his 44 points ranked 21st in the league, ahead of other stars like Matt Moulson, Anze Kopitar and teammate Rick Nash.
Will the real Stepan please stand up?
Stepan told Larry Brooks of the New York Post yesterday that his goal scoring drought is bothering him. "Of course it bothers me. For sure it weighs on me," he said.
The Rangers have finally hit a smooth offensive groove and the offense-oriented system head coach Alain Vigneault has prescribed seems to be just what the doctor ordered. The Rangers are currently third in the league with 1597 shots on goal and are slowly but surely climbing the Metropolitan Division standings.
A 1-0 victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 16 bumped the Ran ...
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