It's an odd situation in Rangerland The Mouth feels when an organization like the New York Rangers actually excels at bringing along a good young player from draft pick, through the minors and onto the major league stage.
It's an anomaly akin to The Big Man saying no when offered a free slice of pizza.
This is the case with Artem Anisimov, who is right on schedule in his progression as a NHL player.
Artie's on ice time was a bit paltry in The Mouth's opinion as he could be seen skating predominatly with the third and fourth lines last season but showed real flashes of supersized talent nonetheless.
Imagine what he can do with more playing time, NHL experience and maturity ?
Anisimov really flourished playing on the fourth line last season with bruisers Brandon Prust and Jody Shelley.
This was mostly due because for the young Russian player the name of the game for transition to the North American style is familiarity.
Playing with the same line mates for extended periods of time is something Russian players especially take to.
Too bad John Tortorella didn't think of this earlier.
The following video is a testament to Artem Anisimov's progress.
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