Today, we’re going to talk about Ryan Strome the 25-year old bottom-six forward, not Ryan Strome the 5th overall pick of the 2011 NHL Draft. That distinction is important to make when we’re setting expectations for the player the New York Rangers acquired.
When we’re evaluating a player like Strome, it’s crucial not to put too much stock into the slim chance that he will find the offensive upside that made him a coveted prospect nearly a decade ago. So, what has Strome done in the NHL, and what we should expect out of him playing for his third team in the last three years?