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Wed Apr 24 2024 3:34 am EST
It was probably better that the score was 4-3 instead of 5-2. The craps had to play hockey instead of their usual crap from dirty and sneaky Wilson and oshie. And a big thank you to huffy puffy Ovie who was called out by his coach.
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 24 2024 1:22 am EST
Just got a chance to watch the game..Hey, the object of the POs is to win the game..Mission accomplished..So I am happy....but, and I m sure this was beaten to death already, damn what a sloppy and ragged TEAM effort by the Rangers against a really undermanned and inferior, although hard working, team..Outside of the Special teams, and HATS OFF to ZBAD for a great night, they just seemed mentally and physically off, out of synch and often beat to pucks and spaces at ES..Perhaps it just came too easy on Sunday and the mental clarity/focus wasn't there...Hopefully lesson learned tonight and Laviolette will reinforce it the next few days...Oh and how did the PANARINA of last year's POs time travel to tonight?..Again, I think it got a little too enamored of his stick handling from Sundays..A very selfish and frustrating effort..Hopefully a one-off..But they are up 2-0!
Hospo
Tue Apr 23 2024 10:30 pm EST
I guess so
mf
Tue Apr 23 2024 10:07 pm EST
*StarTAC
NV94
Tue Apr 23 2024 10:06 pm EST
Mf is still on the starTEC technology
NV94
Tue Apr 23 2024 10:02 pm EST
Mf- Are you on tape delay?
ColoradoMark
Tue Apr 23 2024 10:00 pm EST
TBL - FLA 2-2 in OT
mf
Tue Apr 23 2024 9:53 pm EST
Are the Lightning just going to roll over and play dead? Down 0-2
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 9:51 pm EST
Wiosa... I was talking about the last couple of minutes there.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 9:47 pm EST
sjw…Agree just not a smart third period…Simple plays not made and we invited trouble by not getting puck deep with a two goal lead….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 9:45 pm EST
Damn Cats beat TB in OT…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 9:42 pm EST
Not a fan of his game but no denying Roselvic goal was elite. Trouba not worth his contract but was tonight. I thought fox was just great tonight especially defensively. Wenneberg is a very average player. Mika playing better in two playoff games than he did all year.
Jake0104
Tue Apr 23 2024 9:41 pm EST
Rhetoric, yes. I truly believed we would lose. They played hard in the first and second, we just played dumb in the third.
Wiosa
Tue Apr 23 2024 9:15 pm EST
@FlaPanthers · 16m Update: Panthers forward Sam Bennett (upper body) will not return tonight.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 9:08 pm EST
Is it crazy if I tell you I was never worried?
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:53 pm EST
Took care of business on home ice. Worst case get a split in DC and win in 5.
Fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:53 pm EST
Trouba and Lindgren stuck out there for final 2:48
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:53 pm EST
Man, that 6 on 5 was absurd. So many chances to get the puck out and it ends up a fire drill right to the end.
Bob
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:52 pm EST
PJ: t/y! ;-)
mf
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:51 pm EST
Fuck wennberg
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:51 pm EST
Made that way more difficult that it needed to be.. learn from mistakes.. 2 goal lead third period.. cut out the fancy pants dipsy doodle crap ... pucks deep defend .. and counter as the opponent has to open up .. PLAY SMART
sjw
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:51 pm EST
Hey it is time to celebrate the win… We are up 2-0….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:50 pm EST
Wennberg was a garbage pail in the third period... He Doesn't score... He sucks and a good team woulda put the rangers into OT
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:50 pm EST
Rangers sticks become wet noodles the last 2:30. Sheesh! take the win. 2-0
NYStranger
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:50 pm EST
On to the next. Couple days off to rest up. Then go and get a 3 game lead.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:50 pm EST
What are you guys talking about?
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:49 pm EST
wennberg should never be considered a defensive forward again based on this game alone. Terrible at FO, had the puck and couldn’t clear it several times. A win is a win but man this team needs to learn to put teams away.
Cnparda
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:49 pm EST
Z not normally whiffing on clearing attempts….Plaayers got stuck out there too long…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:49 pm EST
I though Wennberg had a pretty good night too. A couple of hiccups but he was strong as hell at the end there.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:49 pm EST
What an UGLY ending. Wow
NYStranger
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:48 pm EST
Book em Danno, a wins a win
mf
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:48 pm EST
Fuckin horrible... What a terrible display of hockey
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:48 pm EST
Mother of God how many clearing attempts
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:44 pm EST
Do we ever score empty net goals??
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:44 pm EST
EN
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:44 pm EST
So close….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:43 pm EST
Miller has 5 shots on goal tonight. Leading the team.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:42 pm EST
y'all are ridiculous...Wennberg has been good tonight. Don't dumb yourselves down to a paly or two.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:41 pm EST
Big problems clearing the puck…Dig deep….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:41 pm EST
Fuck Wennberg... He just flubbed it at the Rangers blue line instead of getting puck out... Goddamn loser
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:41 pm EST
Let's Go RANGERS!
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:39 pm EST
Oh Bread
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:34 pm EST
I thought Wennberg was a smart defensively aware player... That shit at the blue line is garbage
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:33 pm EST
Best play of the night panarin giving oshie a taste of his own medicine
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:33 pm EST
Ferraro is orgasmic after that Caps goal….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:33 pm EST
Cute shit kills.
VtRanger
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:33 pm EST
If the play was away from the puck, we would've been okay. We need a goal.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:32 pm EST
We never make things easy.
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:32 pm EST
Get the puck deep…Two goal lead….So dumb…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:31 pm EST
Get that puck deep u schmuck
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:31 pm EST
Screwing around and that what happens….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:30 pm EST
Stupid fuckin Wennberg
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:30 pm EST
Goony Rangers
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:30 pm EST
The player coming on was not involved in the play...isn't that the normal thing for a too many men? Or the guy going off, but regardless the guy coming on needs to be involved int he play...I will never understand why they call it sometimes and not others.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:29 pm EST
Not good…. What’s up with Foxy
rngrsans
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:28 pm EST
That was really dumb…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:27 pm EST
Caps are absolutely unable to contain the Rangers here. I know they are missing half their D, but that is no excuse for the F being totally unable to do anything at all.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:27 pm EST
LAV- Rest Panarin... WAS will be headhunting...
schneidw
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:26 pm EST
Great job by the 4th line. MILLER is having one hell of a night.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:25 pm EST
LeoS: Yeah, I think Bread has proven that he is not that same guy anymore.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:25 pm EST
Honestly, even though his hip hit at the same time, he elevated for the contact. It wasn't major worthy that's for sure, but I think a 2 min penalty would have been warranted. Just more evidence that the refs are hitting the random button.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:24 pm EST
Hope Panarin scores....stick that knife in ddeeper
jratelle19
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:24 pm EST
Come on….Don’t waste this PP….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:24 pm EST
I don't think we need to question any longer if this year's playoff Panarin will be anything like previous years. Fuck whiny Oshie
LeoS
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:23 pm EST
Stevielegs, fuck Oshie? lol! Na Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na Na!
NV94
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:22 pm EST
Oh, never mind
NYStranger
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:22 pm EST
No penalty on Bread….Awesome…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:22 pm EST
Refs scheming to screw the NYR. What a joke that the play was allowed to continue.
NYStranger
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:21 pm EST
Oshit deserved that
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:21 pm EST
Never saw Bread do that but the Rangers have had it with the bullshit…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:21 pm EST
Panarin gave Oshie a taste of his own medicine.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:21 pm EST
Nice reverse hit by panarin
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:20 pm EST
Wilson suddenly brave when Rempe is on the bench LOL
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:20 pm EST
His hips made contact at the same time as the head.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:20 pm EST
League finally got one right. This game is going to get ugly
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:19 pm EST
Oshie was asking for that all night. Hilarious that it was Panarin at hat delivered it.
Bob
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:18 pm EST
Refs letting the paly continue desperatly hoping the Caps could score.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:17 pm EST
Way to go breadman
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:15 pm EST
Love that the Rangers are not sitting back.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:13 pm EST
Play smart but don’t do what the fishsticks did yesterday.
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:13 pm EST
It is now 1-3-1 time.
Bob
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:11 pm EST
Let’s just take care of business , get the next goal and move on to Washington.
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:03 pm EST
The Nyr have to withstand the nonsense the craps will try in the third and beat them on the scoreboard
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:02 pm EST
Ovie looks like he needs oxygen after a shift huffing and puffing on the bench
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:01 pm EST
Wilprick will start or try to something in the 3rd if the Caps don't narrow the deficit
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:59 pm EST
OVIE is what KREIDER will be when he is 50. He is just cooked.
Cnparda
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:57 pm EST
Ranger need to stay with their structure and be disciplined. Washington gonna try to do everything they can to disrupt. You see shoe being an ass already. Don't even fight with them at the end. Just laugh at them
Kis
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:57 pm EST
So, 8 goals now in 5 periods. I know it's the Caps who had a terrible goal differential. But it's the playoffs, you are not supposed to be getting 4 goals per game with no empty netters.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:57 pm EST
You’re right legs! Fuck Oshie! I’m hoping someone lays him out!
NV94
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:56 pm EST
You won’t see a much prettier goal than that. Made OV a look real bad…
steve443c10
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:54 pm EST
I give so much credit to McIlrath……credit for sticking around and earning a living as a talentless deuchbag after being in of the biggest busts in NHL history
jnyr
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:54 pm EST
It's positive the Rangers did not let the poor officiating effect them .. head down keep going .. resilency
sjw
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:54 pm EST
Got a 2-goal lead going into the third period again. Shut them down like you did on Sunday!
jratelle19
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:52 pm EST
Charlie the Tuna
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:50 pm EST
Nv94 don’t forget oshie
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:49 pm EST
Let’s gooooo!!! Fuck OV and Wilson!
NV94
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:49 pm EST
Washington knows they are overmatched so they are desperate
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:48 pm EST
This is why Ranger fans get pissed at Zbad. The man can dominate
Kis
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:47 pm EST
OV puck watching and not skating...guy has done that his entire career.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:47 pm EST
Just...my goodness...that has to be one of the goals of the year.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:47 pm EST
What a game from Z.
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:47 pm EST
Fuck Yeah!!
NYStranger
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:47 pm EST
WOW!!!!!
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:47 pm EST
Oh fuck ya….Miller!!!!
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:47 pm EST
Wow!!
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:46 pm EST
YEAAAAAAAHHHHHHH F U REFS
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:46 pm EST
Miller time
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:46 pm EST
What the refs are allowing Washington to do is unreal the nhl should be ashamed of themselves. Then they will be upset at the end of this game when there is a huge rumble
Kis
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:46 pm EST
Right now, Rempe has more even strength ice time than Zib and Kreider. Not a ton more, like 20-30 seconds, so basically one shift of time...but still...Lav isn't overusing those top guys who are so important on the PP and PK
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:45 pm EST
Disgraceful reffing. They are trying to keep it even. Such a joke. But the Rangers are guilty of not moving their feet enough. A lot of reaching going on.
NYStranger
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:44 pm EST
Oshie has a micro penis.
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:44 pm EST
Fourth line starting to become liability defensively….Nice Gust….Damn…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:40 pm EST
Oshie and Wilson are getting away with so much dirty play.. the elbow Wilson threw right to Cuylle face was blatant no call and how did they miss Panarin get clipped twice under the visor.. great to see Cuylle standing up to Wilson..
schneidw
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:40 pm EST
The NYR do an elbow to the face or a high stick, you know we're getting called for it.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:40 pm EST
Lardiolette needs to play the fourth line more with the nonsense going on
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:39 pm EST
Refs need to wake the hell up and call the easy ones.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:39 pm EST
This fucking league
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:39 pm EST
Wilson gets away with an elbow and now a missed high stick? This is beyond parody at this point. Disgraceful
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:39 pm EST
Somebody just destroy Oshie…I hate that motherfucker….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:38 pm EST
WTF refs? Our star players count too.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:38 pm EST
Coolie gave Wilson a castrato stick
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:37 pm EST
The shit Wilson gets away with.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:36 pm EST
that was awesome. There was no room...wow
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:36 pm EST
I was going to call rose lick to appear like an ornament on the back and bottom of a Christmas tree
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:36 pm EST
We needed that
jnyr
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:36 pm EST
Holy crap...I thought that hit the pipe!
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:35 pm EST
Rosogreat
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:35 pm EST
My favorite :)
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:35 pm EST
Roslovic!!!!
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:35 pm EST
ROOOOsssssssYYYYYYY
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:34 pm EST
TRO was wide open. Bunny hop.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:33 pm EST
This battle is intensifying which is why the playoffs are the real season
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:32 pm EST
Adam Fox has been terrific defensively but very quiet on Offense.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:32 pm EST
Rangers need to get control of the game back….Start right here….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:30 pm EST
Schneider takes a high stick to the face, has a bloody nose and nothing called.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:26 pm EST
JOKE.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:26 pm EST
Rangers are playing like they are picking daisies on Easter Sunday. They better start bringing it. Far too nonchalant.
NYStranger
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:25 pm EST
This should be a NYR PP but I'm sure the refs will figure out how to even it up.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:25 pm EST
The 33% is that first face off... Lol
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:24 pm EST
Wild... The initial face off on power play
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:24 pm EST
Come on refs. Get this right!
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:23 pm EST
trade: What? Trocheck is 67% on the draw on the PP, and the only player to have taken one for the Rangers.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:23 pm EST
Sloppy play….Get it together….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:22 pm EST
BS call on REMPE, still I expect to see Rempe and Gus in the pressbox for Game 3
schneidw
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:20 pm EST
We looked offside there.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:20 pm EST
Been noticing the Rangers literally lose every first face off on power play... This has been going on for a long time
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:19 pm EST
Get one here….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:19 pm EST
Throw your head back and the refs will call it. If you're on the capitals that is.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:18 pm EST
Need P and Laf to wake up.
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:18 pm EST
Not sure why they had rempe out with OV out there
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:17 pm EST
exactly what the Refs wanted and hoped for. They have been working for it some time now.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:17 pm EST
Refs influencing game for sure…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:17 pm EST
Arrgh
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:17 pm EST
Rempes hands didn't even touch his face. Refs were sold one there.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:16 pm EST
4 periods into the playoffs. 5 Even strength goals and just 1 PP goal scored and 2 total goals (both even) against. If they keep that up, they will win a lot of games moving forward.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:16 pm EST
No embellishment there. None
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:16 pm EST
Fourth line trapped out there….Another shit call….Come on…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:14 pm EST
Man would hate to see Canes and Cats to have short series…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:11 pm EST
The AVS also have some goalie issues. Georgiev gave up 7 goals on 23 shots. He wasn't much better going into the postseason. They're likely going to need to go with Justus Annunen who has played in all of 14 games this season.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:05 pm EST
JNYR... And rightfully so. I'm glad Goodrow has picked it up a notch or two for the postseason, but he was at or near the bottom of the League in defense for nearly the entire season. For the amount of money he makes, we can't afford him taking the season off.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:05 pm EST
Canucks lose their 1 goalie possibly for the playoffs
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:03 pm EST
Like the way we answered but we need to clean things up. Lacy needs to straighten them out between periods. We’ll be fine…
JFC31
Tue Apr 23 2024 7:00 pm EST
How many calls did the refs miss in the first?
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:55 pm EST
I have watched some of the other series.. officiating in this series is significantly different .. and not in a good way .. do not get sucked into that fancy pants shit ... that plays into the Craps with ill advised high risk TO's resulting in oddman rushes and grade a scoring chances..
sjw
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:54 pm EST
There were a few comments at the halfway point of the season that were down on Goodrow cause he only had one goal. This is where his game has so much value. He is doing such an force in a tight game
jnyr
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:54 pm EST
In regard to the call on Kreider: The refs were4 reacting to the guy going down and never saw the play. BREASD gets knocked down and they chose to ignore it. If you're going to make bad calls, at least try to call both sides the same.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:48 pm EST
Gust is scary…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:47 pm EST
Wow. Just wow. Refs are beyond ridiculous
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:47 pm EST
How the hell do you let a battle liek that go for that long, then suddenly call something that you jsut lety got multipel times for both guys?
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:46 pm EST
So the crosschecks on Kreider don’t count?
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:46 pm EST
NHL officiating is embarrassing
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:46 pm EST
Bad call.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:42 pm EST
Penalty on Oshie
jratelle19
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:42 pm EST
I think KK should be on the PK
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:40 pm EST
Shove it up your Caps!!!
jratelle19
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:40 pm EST
Zhair earned that one….our best player so far
jnyr
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:40 pm EST
Zbad dominating tonight. Guy is flying
Kis
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:40 pm EST
Zib from NOT his spot! Cant take penalties against this squad...
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:39 pm EST
YESEREESSSSSSSSSSS F you caps!
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:39 pm EST
ZBAD!!!!
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:39 pm EST
Z man
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:39 pm EST
Until now! Lolol
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:38 pm EST
Not liking this PP.
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:37 pm EST
Stevie: He may have warned him about retaliating. I know refs do that with guys they know they have to worry about getting out of hand.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:36 pm EST
PJ. Yes. This cute shit is resulting in giveaways and if it doesn't stop it'll be goals against.
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:36 pm EST
I just don't get all the shit Wilson gets away with. We never could get away with half that stuff.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:36 pm EST
Now I could see the caps being upset...that was NOTHING compared to what they have been allowed to do so far this game. Refs need to pick a level and stick to it.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:33 pm EST
Did the ref go and ask Wilson if he was hurt so he could call an intent to injure on trouba?
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:33 pm EST
Z is all over the place
jnyr
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:32 pm EST
Get it deep…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:31 pm EST
One thing early on. Kakko is using his size and strength to hold the puck and go get the puck. He has a style of play that works in these heavier games that's for sure.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:31 pm EST
That was the first assist by a NYR defenseman in the playoffs. For other teams it might be the norm, but for us it's odd.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:31 pm EST
Laf stick handles it away in the neutral zone. Caps zoom into the Ranger end. Chaos ensues. Ranger penalty. Wise up Laf. Geesh
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:30 pm EST
SO battles are not a penalty...but tripping a guy with a can opener isn't. Gotcha refs...gotcha.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:29 pm EST
Now they make call….Total bullshit…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:29 pm EST
Kakko is a beast tinight
jnyr
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:29 pm EST
Beauty goal.
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:26 pm EST
The officiating is horrible again and having to much input in the result of the game and
Kis
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:26 pm EST
That puck hit the goalie or misses the net 9 times out of 10...what a goal
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:26 pm EST
Fuck off, MacAuley!!!! Way to go Troch!!
jratelle19
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:25 pm EST
Phew.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:25 pm EST
Nice play Gust…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:25 pm EST
Take that Ref!!!
Wildcard
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:25 pm EST
Whooo! Refs still owe us one. I mean how do you miss that? Right in front of him.
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:25 pm EST
Trocheck!!!!
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:25 pm EST
Cut their throatcheck
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:24 pm EST
No call…Unreal….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:24 pm EST
Way to go ref
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:24 pm EST
Wake Up!
rngrsans
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:22 pm EST
Ferraro loving the Caps start….So obnoxious…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:22 pm EST
Need to weather the storm. Caps have come out much stronger. Need to hit back now
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:20 pm EST
Caps the way more desperate team….Bad start for the Rangers…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:20 pm EST
Rangers asleep.
rf4l
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:15 pm EST
Too loose to start….
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:13 pm EST
Pj- don’t disagree. Let him drop them with Wilson (even though I doubt Wilson would dance with Rempe)
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:13 pm EST
Panarin cannot overhandle the puck.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:09 pm EST
McIlrath needs to justify his job, REMPE does not.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:08 pm EST
Fotiu…Agree but can’t let Wilson run around unchallenged…
PJ
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:07 pm EST
Our backs are not against the wall, but this is a must win. Have to keep the lead to make this a short series. We don't want to let them climb back into it.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:02 pm EST
No need for Rempe to fight Mac unless we get down by a goal or two or we are lifeless. Do not give the Caps anything to rally around.
fotiu22
Tue Apr 23 2024 6:01 pm EST
The jinx nosen is back
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 5:41 pm EST
This is definitely a tradeoff that the CAPS would want.... Per Stefen Rosner @stefen_rosner ... Rempe and McIlrath chatting before this one. McIlrath tried to get Rempe to fight last game but he didn't.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 5:31 pm EST
Mr K is strong but he’s not a fighter. Let’s see if Wilson is brave enough to fight Rempe .
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 5:25 pm EST
Something was going on.... Colin Stephenson @ColinSNewsday .... Long chat between Laviolette and Mika and Kreider after today's #NYR morning skate.... https://twitter.com/ColinSNewsday/status/1782786344248328238/photo/1
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 5:15 pm EST
MF... I don't think either Stevie or I was saying that the NYR's had no pushback.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 5:14 pm EST
My last post should be addressed to Stevie.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 5:13 pm EST
EL Bee' writes about the importance of winning a series in less than 7 games. Seems we've covered that recently, no credit given to, "The Wall." https://nypost.com/2024/04/23/sports/rangers-cant-waste-game-2-chance-like-theyve-done-before/
mf
Tue Apr 23 2024 5:13 pm EST
Agree with you on Lavi. I would expect Goodrow, Trouba, Lindgren, Lafreniere would all take offense and do something if they were out there. I just don't get Kreider at times. He's dropped the gloves before for IGOR and Fox (if memory serves), Z should be no exception..... I do worry about letting it go until it's too late. WILSON targets guys intentionally. ZIbanejad is a pain in the ass to play against defensively. Knock him out and it opens things up for there offense. That's the way he thinks. Rhet I’ll be surprised if lardiolette protect zhair unless he’s willing to sacrifice captain trouba. He should put Rempe out a few times against Wilson, but he probably won’t until it’s too late to make up for the damage. He got away with at least 4 penalties in game 1, yet the refs called nonsense ones on others. Stevielegs
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 3:38 pm EST
I have been outspokenly critical of Kreider's "lack of nasty" for quite a while now. However, toward the end of the game Kreider DID escort someone away from the pack when things were getting dicey. Let's keep a close eye on the Ranger's 'push-back.' I don't believe that this years Rangers are going to get pushed around without retaliation. jmo-folks
mf
Tue Apr 23 2024 3:24 pm EST
Rhet I’ll be surprised if lardiolette protect zhair unless he’s willing to sacrifice captain trouba. He should put Rempe out a few times against Wilson, but he probably won’t until it’s too late to make up for the damage. He got away with at least 4 penalties in game 1, yet the refs called nonsense ones on others.
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 2:28 pm EST
Andrei.... Knicks win was not even the best comeback in MSG... That goes to the Indiana pacers and Reggie Miller who scored 8 pts in 9 seconds to beat the knicks in the playoffs....
tradestar28
Tue Apr 23 2024 2:28 pm EST
I don't care if we take a penalty, If Tom Wilson hits ZBAD again tonight, we better see Kreider drop the gloves and take him down to the ice. With no pushback and the refs not calling a penalty(which they both were), he will just keep doing it... If Kreider can't handle the assignment, flip CUYLLE with Rosy. Will wouldn't think twice. He understands the assignment... Better yet, send out Rempe to fight him. Wilson will likely run away like the little bitch that he is, but if they do connect, I will take that trade off any day of the week. no matter how much I like Rempe.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 2:06 pm EST
Great comeback by the NYK's yesterday, but I will not be convinced they are for real until they cross the finish line. 51 yeas since the NYK's last Championship and I have been alive for every single one of them (unlike the NYR's). GO KNICKS!
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 23 2024 1:06 pm EST
rf4L, it was in good way. Best comeback in the Knick's history. Hands down, maybe even in NBA.
andrei
Tue Apr 23 2024 12:20 pm EST
Game hat ..https://youtube.com/shorts/OCC2b06epzQ?si=eY_eqZ8Xt3NhShbY
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 23 2024 11:37 am EST
The Password is: "Hip-check" ;-)
mf
Tue Apr 23 2024 10:52 am EST
With the reaction to Rempe by Washington players whenever he bumps them, I am wondering if it is a strategy to try and draw an elbowing penalty? Like something that was discussed in the lockerroom: "If you come near Rempe, his elbow is probably at your head anyway, so sell it so we might get a call." It just seemed to happen on several occasions.
ColoradoMark
Tue Apr 23 2024 10:09 am EST
My favorite Patrick Roy memory was a game at MSG where he was in goal and his team (probably the Avs) were providing almost n defense/support allowing us to pepper him with shots galore. And then at one point, he had enough and wanted to make a statement to his own team. So, when he had stopped a puck and saw some open ice in front of him, he skated the puck over the mid ice line and shot it into our end..... :)
Ranger47
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:42 am EST
I am surprised that a Patrick Roy coached team would try to sit on a 3 goal lead for 30 minutes. He wouldn’t allow that when playing
Jake0104
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:29 am EST
andrei: I was confused by your Knicks comment....
rf4L
Tue Apr 23 2024 8:17 am EST
I see last night was first time F. Anderson had back to back starts since he was out . 9 saves on 12 shots . Not looking ahead but …
Shonuff
Mon Apr 22 2024 11:44 pm EST
RF4L.....no flag waving for me here.......I wouldnt waste a penny going to the PNC Arena until the Rangers are there for Round 2, Games 3,4, and 6.........I did enjoy watching the Knicks game.....great last 30 seconds for the Win.
tradestar28
Mon Apr 22 2024 10:50 pm EST
Oils are not a match for Kings. Edm is scarry good, when they are on. Still beatable, though.
andrei
Mon Apr 22 2024 10:10 pm EST
rf4l, ?
andrei
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:55 pm EST
12 shots on net by Fatso Lou's team. Embarrassing. And wonderful. LL and his self anointed sense of superiority deserves the humiliation. What an asshole. Hope he lives for as long as the Islanders keep him I charge.
rf4l
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:50 pm EST
Andrei. Slow down on the shots dude!!!
rf4l
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:30 pm EST
What a game by Knicks and what a meltdown by Isles. Not all lost, Isles could win game 3 and 4 and series is back up for grabs. Still think it should be a long series. Will see. Burfallo, amazing how one organization manages to make one terrible decision after another terrible decision, 10+ years running. It also amazing how NHL is a such re-trend coaching community. Wonder who else would have even considred hiring Ruff, if not for his connections in Burfallo.
andrei
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:27 pm EST
Trade. You at that game waving your flag??
rf4l
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:21 pm EST
Talentless Ass Clowns
NYStranger
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:21 pm EST
Wow.
ColoradoMark
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:20 pm EST
Wow..that was fast for the Canes.....Sucks..I wanted a long series with injuries...Aho is a scumbag, he would be perfect....Hate him more than any Islander...And I really hate this white flag waving bullshit...like a circus..What's a matter, can't do it with emotion and your voice??..Canes fans suck!
Hospo
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:19 pm EST
Isles choke it away
Bob
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:17 pm EST
Islanders collapse . Why do they keep showing the same Girl every other clip ???? That is an annoying arena.
Shonuff
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:17 pm EST
Islanders suck. 12 shots on net. Fat Lou sooooooo overrated
rf4l
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:16 pm EST
No worries Drew….The Fishsticks have choked this game away….
PJ
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:16 pm EST
Wow the Islanders suck. Couldn’t close out a 3-0 lead
NCRanger
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:16 pm EST
Wanted to see the Isles make a series of it but I hate the Isles so much it’s hard not to laugh.
ColoradoMark
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:15 pm EST
Bwah ha ha ha fish stinks!
NYStranger
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:08 pm EST
Dallas sux
rf4l
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:06 pm EST
Drew. I am.
rf4l
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:03 pm EST
PJ - respectfully disagree- nothing good can happen playing the islanders and the referees.
Drew
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:00 pm EST
Islanders about to tie the series - I hope my man RF4L is right
Drew
Mon Apr 22 2024 8:55 pm EST
Goal by Stone. Lololol.
rf4l
Mon Apr 22 2024 8:52 pm EST
Gutsy win by the Leafs. AM goal and 3 points.
rf4l
Mon Apr 22 2024 8:50 pm EST
Leafs even series with nice comeback….
PJ
Mon Apr 22 2024 8:30 pm EST
Nothing I would like more than the Fishsticks eliminating the Canes….
PJ
Mon Apr 22 2024 8:06 pm EST
Drew. Relax bud. Canes will triumph.
rf4l
Mon Apr 22 2024 7:45 pm EST
Bob/NYStranger - I was truly horrified to see RUFF land with Buffalo. Talk about an abused fan-base. And they're all so excited about it too. Like, I can literally track the moment the Rangers went from a playoff candidate to shit, and it perfectly coincided with RUFF'S arrival. He and Dave QUINN were impressively bad as a tandem. And when he went to the Devils, I did the happy dance. Again, with the Devils, you can literally track the RUFF effect...two years of abject disaster interrupted by one season where BRUNETTE saved his cheese...and then right back to abject disaster. Like I literally laughed my ass off when BRUNETTE went to Nashville and all the Devils' fans were gloating about how awesome they'd be this season...I mean, I get why Sabres fans are loving this hire...Reminds me of the time when the Rangers brought MESSIER back...I remember the first time he was back on the ice in Ranger blue...there was so much hope...everyone thought it was the end of the nightmare...it was gonna be a new era. Instead, it was the beginning of a new, even more hellish nightmare, with him in the plum center, leading a band of feckless douchebags who couldn't even be bothered to fain interest in playing at MSG...dudes who just collected their paychecks, thumbed their nose and moved on...THAT is the type of hurt Buffalo is in for. And it's gonna be even worse with all the good young players they have...And I TOTALLY agree. The Rangers should be lined up to catch whatever group of young talented players RUFF decides are worthless and marginalizes...there will be some dropping off from the Sabres for sure.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 7:16 pm EST
IcePoodles 1 Canes 0 ... I'm rooting for a 7 game series, let em kill each other.
mf
Mon Apr 22 2024 6:13 pm EST
NYStranger: Talk about wheels turning, Ruff was drafted by Buff, played most of his career there, and had a stint as a player here with the NYR's. -- https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/r/ruffli01.html
mf
Mon Apr 22 2024 5:41 pm EST
Unless Lindy finds another Andrew Brunette to help him, this will not end up well for Buffalo.
Bob
Mon Apr 22 2024 5:22 pm EST
Td it is incredible how the managerial / head coach wheel just turns and turns with so little new blood. In all sports. Hotta laugh and feel a little bad for Barffalo fans. Maybe we can fleece them for one of their players when they inevitably fail and not look at the HC first.
NYStranger
Mon Apr 22 2024 4:53 pm EST
Lindy RUFF is a TERRIBLE coach. Not mediocre. Not average. Not just bad. TERRIBLE. Buffalo is going to be an unmitigated shitshow next year.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 4:52 pm EST
MY GOD. AND BUFFALO FANS ARE HAPPY ABOUT IT. Holy shit. This is like one of those stories where someone is so badly abused that they don't even understand that they're still getting the shit kicked out of them. The comments...the mirth...the happiness...it's like watching a flock of lambs head down the darkened chute to get the bolt to the head and carved up for Easter dinner. Poor fuckers.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 4:44 pm EST
Wow. Just...Wow. Like hasn't Buffalo suffered enough?! This is just pure, flat-out cruelty on truly inhumane levels:NHL @NHL · 29m Welcome to Buffalo, Lindy Ruff! ???? Lindy Ruff has been named the @BuffaloSabres ' new head coach.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 4:08 pm EST
Punch/Hospo: Agree that Scheider/Miller elevate each others game and I think the closeness in age and differences in their game contribute. The Craps took liberties with Shesty and they answered the call. Big step up in the learning curve for those two IMO. --- RE: KaKKo: This season's knee injury didn't help, but I think a little time and our patience is in order. Let's see his growth this playoff season. I think the kids an absolute beast to play against. KaKKo & Cuylle with an adequate Center? As Bodhisattva Said, "Look Out!" ;->) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyABbwsYQCA
mf
Mon Apr 22 2024 4:07 pm EST
RF4L - We agree on that needless deal..It's not the strategy, but the execution of the deal..Still, definitely risk involved in any of those deadline deals that the pick will turn into something regrettable....Most of the times worth it for me to take the chance(roslovic and Ruwedehl aside, still not sold on Wennberg for the real stuff but he is a solid player)
Hospo
Mon Apr 22 2024 3:50 pm EST
Hospo: I get it but cRuduwel for a 4th? That's ridiculous overpayment. Yeah, the likelihood of that 4th becoming a viable NHLer is low but imagine if the Pens use it land Sherkie II? Ugh!
rf4L
Mon Apr 22 2024 3:02 pm EST
RF4L - I might be one of those Pooh-poohers you talk about..and, guilty as charged!!! but it's not the dismissing of those picks, it's just that I like going for the Cup when the team has a solid chance--like this year..But..you have to make/execute the right deals...and I'm not sure that was the case this year..We'll see..
Hospo
Mon Apr 22 2024 2:57 pm EST
PUNCH - Right about MILLER and SCHNEIDER elevating each other..and , to tell the truth, I think TROUBS-GUS is a good pair also and, though it is a minority opinion here, I prefer him over Jones for these POs .........TDCHI - You read Twittter/X and these Bozos way too much!..Personally, I thought LAFFY was gonna bust out last year which didn't come to pass, just delayed a year...I also thought KAKKAO was gonna erupt this year so..well, look out for next year....And who knows about CHYTL (and then OTHMAN/PERRAULT)..
Hospo
Mon Apr 22 2024 2:51 pm EST
Yeah the Geo deal looks reasonable right now. The value of 3rd, 4th and 5th round picks gets poo-poo'd on here a lot by some but they are important when it comes to keeping the feeder system stocked. THere are the 2 TD cites. Jones was a 3rd. Sherkie a 4th. Buch a 3rd. Graves a 4th. Drury likes flitting those sort of picks away, too often for nothing (the latest example being the very dumb trade of cRudwudel for a 4th).
rf4L
Mon Apr 22 2024 2:24 pm EST
Miller is a different player out there with Schneider. They have both elevated. Fantastic to see, especially with Trouba still maintaining his edge. We may yet see Jones rolling with him. Three top defensive pairs is not a bad problem to have if you're planning to stay fresh for a deep run. Avoiding injuries is what keeps us all up at night.
Punchrolfe
Mon Apr 22 2024 1:37 pm EST
E/Hospo - re: LAFRENIERE, again. Solid, incontrovertible evidence on why you don't listen to the crowd on young talented players. You pull the stats and study them. Then you take the eye test. Both had LAF moving absolutely in the right direction. But draft pedigree had a bunch of dolts thinking he was a bust because he wasn't putting up 70 point seasons off the cuff...it's a similar lesson to be learned as we watch KAKKO. While he's a year older, a lot of the same metrics that signaled LAF's breakout are present with him too.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 1:34 pm EST
mf - Oh without a doubt. Oversight on my part. JONES is a fantastic player and hopefully, he's our sixth defenseman next season...unless, of course, someone offers us something too-good-to-be-true for him...even then...it's seller-beware on a kid like that. The Isles stupidly moved Devon TOEWS for a pair of seconds, and I remember thinking Colorado got fleeced...well...look who's laughing now?!? Hopefully, Dr. JONES is in the long-range plans...I'm still kinda pissed GUSTAFSSON is in over him.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 1:32 pm EST
LIMBO - Agree with most of that..And I don't want to take WASH too lightly (and hope the Rangers don't) but they are out matched and are more of warm up for the real stuff (I hope)..For that reason, I hope the Caps keep fighting and play better to push the Rangers a bit and see how they react
Hospo
Mon Apr 22 2024 1:31 pm EST
JFC31 - re: MALENSTYN, that's a GREAT example of a play where when he came back to the bench, I would've asked him this: Did you get your bell rung? Do you need to get checked out by the concussion spotter? No? OK great then. Go to the locker room. Take off your shit and pack it up. You're done for the season. Closest you'll get to the ice is in the press box. And that's if I'm feeling nice about it. MALENSTYN, who fancies himself as a tough guy, could've actually been in a position to block that shot had he not been whimpering around on the ice like a stuck pig. Unreal when players do that shit. Absolutely unreal. Like I could ALMOST see if you were in the offensive zone. But on a D-zone draw? GET THE FUCK UP. Be a man. Don't be hamming it up for a penalty.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 1:26 pm EST
LOL. Last year: MAN, the Rangers got FUUUUUULEEEASED in the GEORGIEV deal. How could they take such little for a starting goalie?! A pair of thirds and a fifth?! Who's running that franchise?! This year: MAN, Colorado needs a goalie. GEORGIEV just isn't good enough...The Avalanche can't expect to win a cup with him...blah blah blah...It's all over the top...but interesting to think we got McCONNELL-BARKER, who has 15 points in 10 OHL playoff games thus far this season, Drew FORTESCUE, who is looking to be a very nice defensive prospect, and Maxim BARBASHEV who...well...two out of three ain't bad. Nevertheless...for those fans who were frustrated DRURY didn't get back a first rounder or prized prospect for GEORGEY...this is EXACTLY why. The dude is hot-cold. When he's dialed in, he's good. VERY good. When he's not? Well, you probably don't even want him as your backup. Moral of the story? You get what you pay for.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 1:12 pm EST
Hospo - hey, look at it this way - if we get 2 goals/game from our 4th and 0 against for the 3rd/4th lines every game, might as well write our name on the cup now, lol. The reality is that we will probably continue to win or lose on special teams, PANARIN, and SHESTY. If any of those dry up, we will have a tough time. When they are rolling, I think we have a shot in any 7 game series. For all the rightful good talk of the 3rd/4th line, probably the best sign was the new improved playoff baldy Bread. 7 SOG. If he is close to regular season Bread, it’s a game changer. But all of of this is so hard to tell against WAS. They were pretty bad yesterday.
Limbo
Mon Apr 22 2024 12:12 pm EST
E - Spot on about LAFFY..as physical as I have seen him yesterday and all at higher speed...He has another level or two to go...hopefully this POs...And I'll let others deal with REMPE (who deserves it) but the Rangers will be sunk in future series without GOODIE and VESEY playing like they did yesterday..The work those two put in every shift!
Hospo
Mon Apr 22 2024 12:05 pm EST
Lafreniere is turning into a real playoff style weapon. That boy was all over the place. He hit everything that moved, skipped the fancy stuff and put everything hard and low on net and he went right to the net to receive the puck. What Ive seen that is different is although he has always been some kind of man-child where he was physically mature he is now strong as a bull. You cant shove him at all. He also looks like he is closer to 205-210 now. Just a big guy. He maybe streaky but even when he aint scoring he is a real strong player. Me wonders what he’d be like if he wasn’t on a line with Bread.
E
Mon Apr 22 2024 11:47 am EST
If yesterday’s game was a movie: The Rempire Strikes Back!
JFC31
Mon Apr 22 2024 11:39 am EST
JFC - The Caps surely as hell can't intimidate or bully the Rangers... The Canes don't do that....Will BOS or FLA if the Ranges get that far? (and that mainly applies to the second line), hopefully we get a chance to see.....Loved the way the Rangers responded to WILSON matter of factly...Cuylle, REMPE and especially the D (my boy SCHNEIDER)...Game or series gets out of control, WILSON will try something...Rangers have the players to deal with him......All that said, Rangers just need to play their game and stay away from being over-confident....And though ROSLOVIC is a waste of flesh and space, I wouldn't even risk CHYTL until the next round (if he's ready)
Hospo
Mon Apr 22 2024 11:34 am EST
TD: re: Your Post on (Sun Apr 21 2024 12:14 pm EST) acknowledging our farm system & Drury, I think Zachary JONES deserves to be mentioned in that group. I'll own up that I have been a vocal critic of him due to his stature, but credit due where credit's due, and he's earned it. We have an intriguing situation with JONES, pair him with TROUBA next season, or include him in trade. Good Dilemma!
mf
Mon Apr 22 2024 10:39 am EST
My biggest takeaway from yesterday is that these Rangers will not be bullied. They pushed back on every hit against them and initiated contact throughout the game! The penalty on Rempe was an absolute disgrace and Malenstyn looked like an absolute bitch rubbing his chin and complaining about a non-exsistent Rempe elbow that wasn’t anywhere near his face! Lafrenière was very physical yesterday(5 hits)and ya had to love Oshie whining to the reps while the play was still going on the Bread goal. This team will stick up for each other and it’s very clear to those that know hockey that you don’t judge guys like Barkley Goodrow by the regular season or the score sheet. He was all over OV yesterday and OV was a non-factor…he’s fat and out of shape! Tom Wilson is a disgusting POS when he is on the ice. My hope is that the Rangers take the opportunity to bash his fucking face in when they’re are about to clinch the series…literally tell Remoemor whomever is up for it to simply WRECK HIM. Anyone who hits our goalie in the back with his stick while he’s lying flat on the ice, deserves to get seriously injured. He may be a good guy off the ice, but on the ice Wilson is a disgraceful piece of shit.
JFC31
Mon Apr 22 2024 10:38 am EST
re: REMPE - Man, in all my years of playing hockey, I've encountered this one type of player in many different iterations. Always, it's a guy who started playing late and in some instances, within a couple of years...this is a guy you look at in warm ups, and wonder WTF the dude is doing on the ice with your group. He's not a great skater, looks awkward as fuck out there. But midway through the game? The dude already has a goal and three or four scoring chances. And that's because he knows where to be and when. And while other guys are dangling and skating circles around him, he's always there. Right place. Right time...REMPE reminds me of that dude. Obviously, I'm being a bit hyperbolic here. But yesterday's goal was just a great example. I actually was getting ready to yell at the guy for barreling by GOODROW behind the net...but lo and behold, he's in the right place for a tap in. PERFECT timing. And something a lot of guys could learn from. I still don't think he's gonna be a guy we want in against a team like the Canes...but against these slower more physical teams? He's what the doctor ordered...and really, from here, it's JUST the Canes I'd say look elsewhere. I'd playing him against Florida or Tampa. Definitely against the Islanders. Probably Boston too. Not so sure about Toronto, but let's be real here...He may have earned himself a lineup spot at least until CHYTIL is ready to return.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 10:31 am EST
That was the start this team needed. The score, TBH, didn't even come close to capturing the mismatch. There wasn't a point during that game when I thought the Caps had a chance. CARBURY'S approach has been to turtle and hope get can get someone with wheels to get an odd-man rush, and THAT kind of tactic isn't going to do much but get you on the scoreboard...Tom WILSON is officially the most overrated hockey player in the professional ranks. The day folks stop stroking that loser off will be a good one. He's a talentless hack who road coattails of OV and BACKSTROM for years. And now that one is gone and the other is looking long in the tooth, he's showing what he really is, which is a cheap shot merchant and bully who bosses around smaller players and doesn't do shit when someone bigger comes into town...LOTS of crying from the Capitals. I guess that's what you have to do when it's clear your existing talent won't help you any...I see ROSLOVIC is officially the wall whipping boy. Ridiculous to say he played bad. Whole team played good. They got what they deserved...was fantastic to see fourth line get the accolades they deserved with the three stars...I did like REMPE's game. More on that in another post..his issue now is that he's getting singled out. His reputation is preceding him, and refs are nailing him early to try and keep him honest...Rangers played a perfect four-line game yesterday. Surgical even. THAT is how you roll in the playoffs.
tdchi
Mon Apr 22 2024 10:30 am EST
Rangers played a very smart game yesterday…it’s not pretty hockey but it’s how they’re gonna have to approach every game vs the Caps until then Caps break, like they did in Game 1. These whining scumbags can’t score so when they are behind, the odds are heavily against them.
JFC31
Mon Apr 22 2024 9:32 am EST
I thought the 3rd line of Cuylle/Wennberg/KaKKo was real solid. Both Cuylle & Kakko played physical. They are both a handfull on the forecheck, and good luck trying to strip Kakko of the puck when he has possession in the offensive zone. Cuylle is quick to come to his teammates rescue when teams try to take liberties when he's on the ice. I recall Cuylle came to Rempe's aid when the Crap's tried to egg him into dropping the gloves. Kudo's to Lavi for rolling Goodrow/WENNBERG/Vesey on a few shifts as part of the locking down the lead, and keeping his finger on the pulse of the game. The Rangers could sweep this series, but they are The Rangers and in pro sports that's not an easy thing to do, So, let's not let the Caps back into this series, we need to win game two. The Caps are out matched.
mf
Mon Apr 22 2024 8:37 am EST
Kakkao wasn't bad yesterday, the entire line was good..but wish he could borrow some of Rempe's confidence and swagger!!
Hospo
Mon Apr 22 2024 5:57 am EST
Ovechkin ZERO shots on goal.. damn
schneidw
Mon Apr 22 2024 5:20 am EST
“I know my game. I can skate well, be physical and I’m built for the playoffs, I think. That’s where you want to play and I was happy with how tonight went.” — Matt Rempe
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 10:45 pm EST
EL Bee' strikes again: https://nypost.com/2024/04/21/sports/rangers-pushing-back-vs-capitals-already-setting-important-playoff-tone/
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 9:30 pm EST
Nucks and predators I have never seen so much hitting in a game..they are killing each other.cross checking hitting away from the plays with no calls. It's like rugby on skates. Insane
vcp1994
Sun Apr 21 2024 9:22 pm EST
I’ve been begging for a Lowry trade since forever. I just imagine a team with him and Sissons as my bottom-6 centers. These guys are brutal to play against in the playoffs.
E
Sun Apr 21 2024 8:50 pm EST
Just watching poor old Georgie gettin lit up again for 7 ,announcers shittin on him and the crowd chanting his name the whole game .........well the final score was 7-6......take that MR. Hellebuck or should I say Mr. Vezina LOL
Newfie_Ranger
Sun Apr 21 2024 8:45 pm EST
AVS miss extra point and lose 7-6….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 8:22 pm EST
Too bad DeAngelo isn't on Colorado, that would make for a good end of the game!!
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 8:15 pm EST
Damn, Winnipeg is big and skilled..That LOWRY guy can be a beast..gonna get nasty out there at 6-3
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 8:14 pm EST
21 shots on Geo. 6 goals. And now he starts his demonsrative stuff. Lololol
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 8:12 pm EST
Just rewatched the first goal and REMPs was in the right place but damn if that wasn't great work by Goodrow and Vesey.all day really.Those two are gonna be huge every game and Rempe is a good compliment and brings the extra stuff..I think you keep playing him no matter the opponent until or unless you see he can't keep up ......OH, and I Loved SCHNEIDER out there and Troubs-Gus wasn't a bad pair either..Rangers for sure have the Goalie and the D...Forwards play the two way game needed in the POs well....
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 8:09 pm EST
We only won 1 game let's not get ahead of ourselves either. To easy to have a letdown. Yes we are better but still have to play to win.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 21 2024 8:05 pm EST
Jerry_garcia yep I loved what rempe did today. If we win the series, the next opponent will be much faster I suspect rempe won't play I bet chytil gets a shot.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 21 2024 7:51 pm EST
Caps a very good foe for Rempe. Canes up next (if) Rempe likely won't dress.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 7:43 pm EST
Rempe, what a game/goal. Rangers made it look like they were playing a high school team. Total dominance. Lacy, one hell of a great game. Everybody did a great job today. VCP, who scored that first goal? Liked his stick handling to start that goal.
jerry_garcia
Sun Apr 21 2024 7:33 pm EST
not much D in the Jets/Avs game.... but if they had the Refs from our game each team would have about 10 PP each ... totally different style of officiating in this one..let the boys play and skip the ticky tack calls
sjw
Sun Apr 21 2024 7:32 pm EST
Colorado traded a very good player for Mittlestadt who has been mostly useless since he got there. They would have been better off getting one of the 2 goalies NJ traded for at the deadline.
Bob
Sun Apr 21 2024 7:30 pm EST
Georgie Girl having a tough night….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 7:29 pm EST
Guilty as charged regarding being hesitant to having Rempe in the playoffs….Loved what he did and so happy for him and the fans…
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 7:28 pm EST
Looks like the Rangers made out on the Georgiev deal.
Bob
Sun Apr 21 2024 7:08 pm EST
“The 6-foot-8 ½ forward, whose appearance in the playoff lineup had been questioned by many, restored the World’s Most Famous Arena to its proper postseason decibel level when he scored the Rangers’ first goal on the way to their 4-1 win over the Capitals in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday.” “I think I’m built for the playoffs,” said Rempe,
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 7:07 pm EST
Barn burner 1st Jets vs Aves. 3 3
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 6:59 pm EST
Feeling pretty vindicated regarding REMPE.
hipcheck
Sun Apr 21 2024 6:59 pm EST
I think it’s easy to have darlings in the West and for sure COL gets a lot of love. BUT, for me until someone shows me different I am going to stick with Vegas. What team right now has more post season success? Not to mention there is a pretty complete Dallas team that they’ve got in the first round that could also go deep.
E
Sun Apr 21 2024 6:52 pm EST
You have Goodrow for the playoffs. That’s his time of year. All in all a good job. Not pretty… Little flow… But when they needed something, they got it.
E
Sun Apr 21 2024 6:43 pm EST
NCRanger - same here. Was coaching my kid’s soccer game at 4 today (for second game in a row, down 2-0, but storm back to win 4-2). Had to watch the game…delay style. Very solid game all around. In particular, IMO, the 3rd line had a quietly dominant game. Seemed like they had the puck like 80% of the time they were out there. REMPE. Lol. What the actual F***. Caps looked overwhelmed. Keep the pressure on boys….
Limbo
Sun Apr 21 2024 6:39 pm EST
So…if the west runs through Colorado like so,e have said…the east will bring home the cup…Georgiev just not getting it done early
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 6:25 pm EST
Happy for the win. They were rusty to start. But not too excited cause Washington is God awful. They should sweep. Everyone played the body hard except Roselvic
Jake0104
Sun Apr 21 2024 6:18 pm EST
BOB - and too bad we don't have a guy on the 2nd line to act that way..but I see the fire in Kreider again just like in last year's PO..and ZBAD busts his ass.. just that the physical/attitude aspect is low...I try to forget who the other guy on the line is..gotta have something to bitch about..!!
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 6:14 pm EST
Bob - Good point on Goodrow..The Rempinator gets the love of the fans (and he deserves it)but Goodrow was excellent and kinda drives the line..Great to see after last year's PO dud..
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 6:01 pm EST
And don’t forget Shazam was playing like a cat giving up only one.
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:59 pm EST
Anyone notice Goodrow being playoff Goodrow today? Hitting, chirping, back of the leg slashes, generally being a PIA? Trocheck too. Love having a team that plays that way. It has been so rare for us over all the years.
Bob
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:58 pm EST
Did Rempe’s mother make him get a haircut and took him to lardiolette’s haircutter ? Hope she doesn’t take him to where the coach buys his nonfitting oversized clothes.
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:53 pm EST
"Rempage"
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:51 pm EST
Rempe is so good with the press. Just relaxed, pretty funny as well.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:49 pm EST
I think the name that fits is rempe juice .
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:35 pm EST
What a game a bit too much time in our zone but otherwise great to see rempe with a goal and some nice plays. I hope he continues to grow.long way to go but nice to not get smacked around for a change gotta love Schneider holly I don't take any crap.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:28 pm EST
I bit of a boring game at times, and the refs really looked out of their depth but the Rangers looked solid and confident. I did not feel they were really tested yet so let’s see what happens in game 2 and beyond. The fourth line set the pace and deserved the 3 stars. Nice start to the POs.
NYStranger
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:27 pm EST
Here's the TOI distribution: https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-wsh/2024/04/21/2023030131/boxscore
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:24 pm EST
4 even strength goals. Interesting.
Bob
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:21 pm EST
Playing a sound defensive game with strong PK a good way to start….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:20 pm EST
Solid first game.. 4th line was dominate.. loved the 4th goal .. defend the right way, create the TO and then go ..
sjw
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:20 pm EST
Stevie….Agreed….Wilson is trash….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:19 pm EST
Hospo. That's exactly what I said to my family as we were texting. It wasn't flashy or fancy but boy did the rangers slow the game down and stifle everything in the 3 period
Kis
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:14 pm EST
Rempe would be suspended for the playoffs if he did what Wilson did
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:09 pm EST
My goodness, Trocheck was 10 and 3 at the dot...that's 77%
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:08 pm EST
Good boring home win I will take it
tlats
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:08 pm EST
The Defense feels better balanced with Trouba/Gustaf & Schneider/Miller
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:07 pm EST
Schneider doesn't back down from anyone.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:06 pm EST
4th line 3 stars
Tom427
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:06 pm EST
The entire 4th line with the 3 Stars of the Game. Well deserved & earned WooHoo
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:06 pm EST
Only downside of tonight? The Rangers gave up a goal so Rempe didn't have the winner LOL
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:06 pm EST
3stars the 4 th line
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:06 pm EST
2 goals from the 4th line and 4 goals 5 on 5 is going to win almost every playoff game . LGR
Shonuff
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:05 pm EST
I feel bad for Lindgren...Charlie that is. Finaly gets himself playing at a high level in the NHL and he is stuck with a team unable to compete.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:04 pm EST
Congratulations Rangers, Wallsters, & Lurkers too. :-) Awesome effort,some excellent coaching by Lavi
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:03 pm EST
I know it's the Caps, but what a great defensive effort in the 3rd period...And, plain and simple, the Cps are severely out-talented and no way in hell can out physical the Rangers..They just need to play their game
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:03 pm EST
Rempe tossing hits after the only guys who would step u to him are removed from the game. LOL what a slap in the face. They will be focused on him next game LOL
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:02 pm EST
Looks like Schneider - Miller gonna be a pair for many years.
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:01 pm EST
Fuck you, Wilson!!!! Eat it!!!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:01 pm EST
Way to protect your goalie SCHNEIDS! Guys is turning into a best with MILLER
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:01 pm EST
Sound beating. Outside of a two three minute stretch after we went up 3-0, caps did not threaten at all.
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 5:00 pm EST
Good on Schneider….Not afraid of Wilson…
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:59 pm EST
Wilson is such a coward...
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:59 pm EST
Z to Kreider a thing of beauty….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:58 pm EST
Look at Wilson diving trying to draw a penalty...what a total loser
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:58 pm EST
Ok 3rd line your time to score
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:56 pm EST
KRERIDER with the hands! ANd what a pass by ZBAD!!
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:56 pm EST
What a pass, what a finish!
Tom427
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:55 pm EST
THATS HOW YOU DO IT!!!!
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:55 pm EST
Now you have to watch for Wilson
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:55 pm EST
Mr k is the way
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:55 pm EST
Put the game away, Kreids!!!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:55 pm EST
There he is! Beauty
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:55 pm EST
Speed Kills - KREIDER !!!!
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:52 pm EST
This game would be a blow out if not for the guy in the Caps net.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:50 pm EST
This is the way to play the 3rd period up 3-1...give them nothing!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:49 pm EST
Tempe is playing good hockey
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:45 pm EST
8 minutes left and the Caps dont have a shot in the 3rd...down by 2...
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:44 pm EST
58% on faceoffs
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:42 pm EST
So far they have overcome the bad artificials
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:39 pm EST
The linesmen suck today. Not only the calls but dropping the puck. How often do you see Zbad barking at an official but he did after being thrown out at the dot
Kis
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:39 pm EST
This officiating crew really sucks….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:38 pm EST
Too many icings. Stop it.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:37 pm EST
3rd period with a 2-goal lead.....shut them down....nothing fancy....shut them down!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:36 pm EST
Zib giving the linesman some lip there.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:33 pm EST
KK has a very good shot. Needs to shoot more.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:30 pm EST
Kaapo post
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:30 pm EST
sooooo close....Kakko could have used that one
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:28 pm EST
Great PK work there by ZBAD and company
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:28 pm EST
Pk does the job
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:28 pm EST
Ranger pk is either really good or the caps PP sucks…maybe a little bit of both
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:28 pm EST
Nice PK work by Zib.
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:26 pm EST
Dave Maloney is all over the refs on the radio
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:26 pm EST
TROCHEK with another mindless penalty...WTF Vinnie??
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:25 pm EST
Shoot the damn puck!
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:25 pm EST
Skate into a guys stick and fall down...and it a trip? such BS, Refs are absolutely a joke
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:25 pm EST
Dive
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:24 pm EST
Trochek another minor.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:24 pm EST
Smart move by Lavi putting fourth line out for the offensive zone draw. Almost had an other one. You aren’t moving Rempe from the front of the net
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:22 pm EST
Kerry Sutherland is giving lectures
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:21 pm EST
Aargh. Front and center
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:20 pm EST
I like how the bottom 2 lines have stepped up their game
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:20 pm EST
RF4L - Agree 100%, but I'll remain quiet on ROSLOVIC to spare the Wall
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:19 pm EST
What an awesome period!...Rangers opened it up with some forechecking by the 4th line and the entire way the game was being played changed....Rangers just need to remember they are winning 3-1 and not taking stupid chances....as others have said, could get nasty in the 3rd especilly if the Rangers go up 4-1......And KUDOS for LAVIOLETTE for having the faith to not only dress REMPE (he could have mistakenly dressed BRODZ) but play him right away..What fans like us think means jack shit.. but he knows his team needed it...But..still far from over
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:19 pm EST
These 2 refs should be given the rest of the playoffs off
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:18 pm EST
from and center
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:18 pm EST
That said I like that he was and center in that after the period ended silliness. An angry Kreider would be scary to confront.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:13 pm EST
Kreider looks off. 2 horrendous plays in his own end that nearly resulted in goals and offensively accomplishing little.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:11 pm EST
Rososhit totally invisible. Sure doesn't like the physical play.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:11 pm EST
Is interference now allowed in the post season?
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:11 pm EST
Rempe seems like just a nice kid...if you can politely call a 21-year-old a "kid". He is just enjoying it all, and he is so positive. It's really refreshing.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:09 pm EST
I'd like to see endstrom get a game. I think roslovic is a waste.
Kis
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:08 pm EST
Suban just gushing over Rempe...calling it the Rempire State. Come on...when Suban is gushing over a Rangers player...
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:07 pm EST
What a nhl crock of shit
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:07 pm EST
Rempe telling them to get off the ice LOL
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:06 pm EST
Fuck off Slewban
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:02 pm EST
Lapierre carrying his stick high and making contact yet no calls... WSH getting desperate
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:02 pm EST
Laf very physical. It's how he played when he captained Canada's wjc team to gold. Can be a menace.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:02 pm EST
@StatBoy_Steven Matt Rempe is the 9th fastest #NYR to score in his first career play-off game! Jan Erixon - 2:49 Mike Ridley - 5:03 Mike McEwen - 14:16 Camille Henry - 17:01 Alex Gray - 18:04 Jack Egers - 19:00 Petr Pr?cha - 30:00 Lauri Korpikoski - 22:03 Matt Rempe - 24:17
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 4:00 pm EST
HOw many times can the Caps jump at the faceoff without being kicked from the circle?
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:59 pm EST
Caps Fans: Rangers cheat, Laff is dirty. Also, Wilson is a victim
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:58 pm EST
Late hit on Z from asshole.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:57 pm EST
Glad Zbad isnt hurt but hope it wakes up his any killer instincts
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:57 pm EST
Wilson has run over Mika twice now.
Bob
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:56 pm EST
HOw many times will Zib be hit away from the puck?
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:48 pm EST
rf4l: Hate to break it to you...but Trouba is leading the D in even strength ice time...Gus is second. They did not move Trouba down.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:46 pm EST
Littel tap with a stick is a slash, touching a guy is a hold...but leveling a player from behind when the puck is 1 feet away? EXCELENT PLAY!
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:44 pm EST
Gotta say Rangers are a better team with Trouba on the 3rd pairing.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:42 pm EST
That’s slashing? Wow
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:42 pm EST
COMark: I don't know if any team has had that sort of depth in the post cap world...at least I can't think of one.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:42 pm EST
Yet another weak call.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:42 pm EST
Rangers need to pick it back up….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:41 pm EST
We forget the game wasn’t over? We never make things easy
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:41 pm EST
Trouba taken to the ice with a stick across his head...but the Rangers end up on the PK?
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:41 pm EST
Wild- And consider the Rangers next 4 forwards: Chytil, Brodzinski, Edstrom and soon Wheeler. When was the last time we had that kind of Black Ace Depth? Not to mention Jones and Ruhwedle.
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:41 pm EST
Lucky goal…Had nothing to do with anyone sleeping….But at least it woke up the chief hater….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:40 pm EST
Andrei: Not the line...just one guy that was all alone and left a gigantic passing lane and room to skate for Wilson. I think it was Roslevic...but IM not 100% sure.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:39 pm EST
ZShit line is asleep on that goal.
Andrei
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:39 pm EST
That sucks….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:38 pm EST
weak goal,
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:37 pm EST
There was talk about how much deeper the Rangers are up front...and the 4th line doing this shows that.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:37 pm EST
Said it before, Rempe makes Rangers a different team.
Andrei
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:36 pm EST
Running into a guy who’s 6’8” will hurt
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:36 pm EST
Skating into a player while he is basically standing still is not something to call there caps loser boys.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:35 pm EST
Gonna get ugly now
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:34 pm EST
4th line is on FIRE!!!
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:34 pm EST
VEEEE ZEEEEE
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:34 pm EST
Funny to see Oshie running at the ref when it is usually him that hits guys from behind. Not to complain……but the Trouba-Gustafsson pair is a heart attack almost every shift..
Bob
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:34 pm EST
Rangers found the next gear ... 4th forecheck goal.. laffy with the big hit to create the TO for the second goal .. Craps start turning pucks over.. stay patient, counter off their mistakes ...
sjw
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:33 pm EST
Agree Wild: after last year getting Bread going early is huge
jnyr
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:33 pm EST
Agreed on Wilson gonna target someone especially if the Rangers go up 2 more.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:33 pm EST
gotta say, might just be my own brain but don’t think the rangers play with this much jam unless rempe is in lineup.
Cnparda
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:32 pm EST
RF- was that Oshie? Thought it was Milano
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:32 pm EST
Love Cuylle skating through the blue paint after the whistle there...that was not random.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:32 pm EST
Thundering hit by Laf. Suckhole Oshie let's the play unfold by rushing to the ref. Great play.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:31 pm EST
Now the Caps need to open it up, Rangers need to be ready, and not hold back.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:31 pm EST
Panarin needed a good start...and this game is the start he needed. Hard core being shut down slow game and still found a way.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:30 pm EST
Wilson watch! He’ll target someone
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:30 pm EST
mf!! Brilliant!
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:30 pm EST
Lindgren Swiss or Limburger cheese
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:29 pm EST
Didn’t have to stay patient for long
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:29 pm EST
Hell yea! Now caps will have to come out of their shell. Do not get into a fight at this point. Don’t change the momentum
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:28 pm EST
YESSSS. Bread Man
jnyr
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:28 pm EST
IF the Thunder don't get ya, then the Lightning will!!!!!!!!!!!!
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:28 pm EST
BREAD!!!!!
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:28 pm EST
The garden hero and now 2-0
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:28 pm EST
Breadman!!!!!!!!!!!!
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:27 pm EST
Someone call for a goal from in close? That wasn't even a dirty call! Yeah Baby!
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:27 pm EST
REMPE!!!!!!!!
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:27 pm EST
Oh my!
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:26 pm EST
4th line REMPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:26 pm EST
Rempe empire
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:26 pm EST
Patience with this block shoter team
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:22 pm EST
If McIlrath is a “young” defenseman, I’m a spring Chicken!
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:21 pm EST
@TomGulittiNHL · 9m John Carlson played 9:31 in the first period. Martin Fehevary played 8:15. At the other end of the spectrum, with all the PP and PK time, Vincent Iorio played two shifts for 1:17.<<<<<<<----that is not sustainable.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:15 pm EST
WILD - The Rangers have clearly been the better team..but Caps still like the rope a dope style and keeping things to the outside for the most..and HOPE to get some offense..Rangers need to find a way to get more motion and free their players..Battle of styles...the first goal will dictate the rest of the game
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:09 pm EST
It helps the Caps that they are not supposed to win. That takes some pressure off. I mean it has to, pressure of expected success can be heavy, and they just don't have any. But as the game goes along, and the Rangers get in a rhythm that will fall away, and they will just be playing.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:07 pm EST
Hospo: They did have a 24 to 12 shot attempt edge, 7-4 in shots edge, and had the puck in their zone more than the other way around. Other than the refs calling everything under sun the Caps have like 1 shot.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:06 pm EST
caps are surviving, that seems like the game plan.
Cnparda
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:03 pm EST
Doesn't even feel like a PO game thanks to the Refs and the Caps wanting to keep the game like this...Rangers need to find a way to dictate the play over the worst team in the POs.
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:02 pm EST
Suban calling the refs out there...even more in favor of the Rangers...not the norm for him.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:02 pm EST
That was not a playoff period. Refs made it one of the worst playoff periods I can remember. Going to be low scoring series. Caps want to keep this to a 2-1 type game.
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 3:01 pm EST
Not a Ferraro fan, but "They clog it up like its the subway" is a good descriptor
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:58 pm EST
The ref is calling things that they are letting go...sometimes from the same guys on the same shift. It's got to be a bit confusing to the players to do something and it's fine, then you do it a second time and it's a call.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:58 pm EST
weak.. but no reason for Cuylle to be doing that in the O-zone
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:57 pm EST
That’s not a hold
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:57 pm EST
Another weak call. Geesh.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:54 pm EST
Seems these refs didn't get the memo that there are less calls and more things allowed in the playoffs.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:54 pm EST
Jones >> Gus
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:53 pm EST
Need to get our rhythm ….. passes slightly off with almost a week off…. Need to change a little due to glove hand of caps goalie
rngrsans
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:52 pm EST
You can't piss away these PP chances
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:52 pm EST
We need 2 PP units producing (jmon)
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:51 pm EST
Cheapies
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:51 pm EST
Need any ugly goal. Caps just taking away the middle and letting the rangers shoot from the outside
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:50 pm EST
Lindgren needs to score on lindgren
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:49 pm EST
Lafrenierre needs to be on the power play....
schneidw
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:49 pm EST
No cheapness with Ryan's bro in net...
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:49 pm EST
Eff you Ferraro..You wanted the penalty to be on the Rangers..prick..Need to get it now..
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:47 pm EST
Rangers look so TIGHT.... Refs are out of control
schneidw
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:45 pm EST
Guys will drop their stick in purpose to get a call similar to a dive
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:42 pm EST
Stevie... He is slashed down and player lost stick.... Always a penalty
tradestar28
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:42 pm EST
Big difference in this years Panarin vs last years Panarin.
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:42 pm EST
Chytl will be in for Rosloshit next game..
steve443c10
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:41 pm EST
fotiu - exactly what the Caps want..Rangers have to change that
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:40 pm EST
This game has no flow whatsoever
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:40 pm EST
If you hit just the guys stick and it doesn’t break it’s not a slash
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:39 pm EST
Bailed out by the stupidity of Pacioretti!! 4 on 4 favors the Rangers..get it done
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:37 pm EST
Agree PJ..stupidity by a vet with an unneeded slash..Heads in the game boys
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:37 pm EST
Why was Trocheck even arguing that call? Blatant
tradestar28
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:37 pm EST
so far the refs look like they want to influence the game too much
sjw
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:37 pm EST
The artificials are losing it already
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:36 pm EST
Game being called right. Rangers shouldn't get caught up in bullshit. Just play strong and smart
Kis
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:36 pm EST
Bad penalty by Trocheck….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:35 pm EST
I'll be honest, I don't think the Huge REMPE chant every time he steps on the ice helps things..
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:29 pm EST
You can’t be blind if you make the call. That was an egregious call.
E
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:28 pm EST
If that is a penalty, the entire Florida/tampa game would’ve been played at 3 on 3. They are just trying to neuter him.
fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:28 pm EST
Rempe gets 2-minutes for existing. Unreal
E
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:26 pm EST
You don't call that in the POs.unless you are tring to screw somebody.
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:26 pm EST
Charging? What a joke.
Bob
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:26 pm EST
Such bullshit. NHL can't keep fucking this kid because he is big
Kis
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:26 pm EST
Rempe a target of officials….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:26 pm EST
Oh well refs in blind form
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:25 pm EST
Just what we don’t need….
PJ
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:25 pm EST
What a fucking travesty. In no way is that a fucking penalty. Fuck this league
Fotiu22
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:23 pm EST
New to me..SCHNEIDER with MILLER??? Kind like it..
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:18 pm EST
Here we go. And we get to take on the Undertaker.
Bob
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:17 pm EST
Looks like 2 Wash D men are game time decisions.
Cnparda
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:17 pm EST
RF4L - You too my friend! I knew Mcilrath in the lineup would tickle your fancy...!! Caps always play the man, so this should be interesting...do the Refs swallow the whistle? Likely
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:15 pm EST
Do we have to get Ferraro and that other Ranger hating ball headed fuck? Time for the Rangers to show the doubters and haters Guys that choked last year have to show up..Go to the damn net..it's Charlie Freakain Lindgren!..KIS/MF - Thanks alot
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:10 pm EST
Hospo. Thinking positive for you buddy. And of course the Rangers.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:09 pm EST
LGR . Hope for 2 months of hockey . Nothing better then NYR playoff pre gaming on the beach !!
Shonuff
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:09 pm EST
McI in. Yikes.
rf4l
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:08 pm EST
I'm casting 1 vote for "Shaggy" to monitor the lurkers! :->
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:07 pm EST
Hospo: Sending you positive vibes from NY City.
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:04 pm EST
Sign me up for the parade! Hopefully in 2024 ;) Meanwhile I've got the end of Tampa Florida, finish it in regulation, Cats. LFGR!!!
LeoS
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:03 pm EST
Let’s go rangers!!!
NV94
Sun Apr 21 2024 2:01 pm EST
Now the real season begins
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 1:58 pm EST
I’m at my daughters 3 pm soccer game…arghh. I’ll be watching on tape delay later hoping to avoid any score updates. Check in with you all tonight. LGR!!!!
NCRanger
Sun Apr 21 2024 1:48 pm EST
Rempe look …https://duckduckgo.com/?q=james+bond+villian+with+stell+teeth&t=iphone&iax=images&ia=images&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fvignette.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fjamesbond%2Fimages%2F6%2F63%2FSlider-Jaws.jpg%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20140911183645
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 1:42 pm EST
Hospo, wishing you well and sending positive thoughts. Hope all turns out well
Kis
Sun Apr 21 2024 1:42 pm EST
WALLSTERS!! Where is everybody? Jumped on expecting lots of banter on the WALL.... Pour your favorite beverage and get ready.... I just tapped a fresh keg of La Cumbre Mosaic IPA... Is this the year???
schneidw
Sun Apr 21 2024 12:56 pm EST
Good luck boys hope to see some of you at a parade
Kis
Sun Apr 21 2024 12:56 pm EST
Anybody else as nervous as all hell I know I am
Kis
Sun Apr 21 2024 12:23 pm EST
Haven't watched a Ranger game in a while, Life throwing too many damn curve balls...anyways..... looking forward to the POs...Still feel that Drury screwed the proverbial pooch in the players he brought in (I'll leave it at that) at the deadline and what he couldn't bring in ..I just don't see them having the physical or mental grit to go far....That said, there is zero excuse for them not to beat the Caps in the 1st round..easily…..There is no talent there outside of OVI and Carlsson (Ok, maybe an exaggeration)...The Rangers have it in boat loads…and the D and IGOR….And if anybody knows the Caps, it’s Big Country...But do the Rangers have the heart and balls?????. The Caps are the perfect opponent for the Rangers to find out and if they want to gear up to go further and play tougher teams.....I did get to watch one of the Caps recent games and their plan is simple....very physical, tight, grinding, playing a sound defensive system...Rangers top players don't want to work or sacrifice, they can lose…. but no way in hell should they…if they do, you burn this mother down.....And as a bonus, we may get to see McIlrath for 10-15 minutes a night if Jensen is still out…He acquitted himself well in the game I saw….The Undertaker vs The ???...(Does REMPE have a nickname yet??)…………………….And what’s this about CHYTL????? In any event…Lets Go Rangers!!
Hospo
Sun Apr 21 2024 12:14 pm EST
Fanbase is so weird. There are some who really want the team to do the right thing and let young players grow into themselves before throwing them into the grind...but it seems like the vast majority think it should go from draft to NHL without much in between...Now...I was pretty critical of DRURY last summer and fall...even into the winter...about not filling holes where needed and really taking a passive approach to things...but looking at HARTFORD now...seeing what will likely be there next season...and seeing that we still have a first rounder now...and watching some of the prospects in the pipeline...The Rangers are really set up for the long term if he plays things right...There are some genuinely good players in and coming into Hartford. The obvious ones in OTHMANN and BERARD...maybe throw GARAND in there too...But seeing SYKORA doing what he's doing..*AT 19*..EDSTROM having a strong season...REMPE of course...and then seeing CHMELAR and VAISANEN both looking like they will be on the roster next season...MANCINI is another that is quietly having a good first look at the AHL and does not look out of place at all...We're another season away from PERREAULT and LABA, who both look like they'll have NHL careers...and probably two on FORTESCUE...but now we have Dylan ROOBROECK ripping things up in the top CHL league. That right there, folks, is a fantastic feeder system. If they can somehow get a solid center with their first rounder this draft, the Rangers could have a very nice pipeline of players coming in over the next three seasons...and that's not even including guys like KORCZAK, SCANLIN, HENRIKSSON and even ROBERTSON, all of whom had decent years...Future is really bright.
tdchi
Sun Apr 21 2024 12:04 pm EST
$275...each let me know 610-864-9766
jkropp
Sun Apr 21 2024 11:59 am EST
Fuck TARASENKO. That guys is a decent NHLer, but folks put him on a pedestal. The guy has a strong game or two, but then vanishes, milk carton-style. We overpaid for him in 2023, and when all is said and done, we're going to look back on the players we COULD'VE HAD at 29th overall and what little that piece of shit did for us...and it's gonna be a bitter fucking day...already, the guy the Blues got with our first rounder is looking pretty nice. Theo LINDSTEIN. We'll get to see more of him next year in the WJCs...but also Bradley NADEAU, who was among the NCAA leaders in scoring and already signed with the Canes; Gavin BRINDLEY, same thing, only signed with the Jackets; David EDSTROM, who is looking like a good two-way center; Trey AUGUSTINE, who already has a WJC gold medal to his name; and...well, the list goes on. Basically, the entire second round is filled with players that the Rangers could've really used more than whatever it was TARASENKO gave us in that pathetic six-game showing against the Devils. I hope that scumbag is on the golf course in four games. Fuck him and the money train he rolled out on.
tdchi
Sun Apr 21 2024 11:50 am EST
I'll go down to $300...don't want to list them and have Caps fans get them...let me know Direct Transfer from Ticketmaster.
jkropp
Sun Apr 21 2024 11:47 am EST
CHMELAR scores another beaut. Knew he was a big kid, but wow. A dude who is 6'5 and 220...who can finish like this? Wow. https://x.com/StatBoy_Steven/status/1782044888395297014
tdchi
Sun Apr 21 2024 11:44 am EST
Section 322 Row 2, Seats 3 and 4. I'll sell for $320 ticket if anyone is interested...
jkropp
Sun Apr 21 2024 11:44 am EST
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/336ce7a9-9db6-40c1-afeb-1683bbc4681f_1.50aac259179eba3a256235cfe6f9d3d9.jpeg
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 21 2024 11:26 am EST
Coming out of lurker mode to say Let's go Rangers!! Super pumped for the start of the season today. Hopefully they come out flying and punch Washington right in the mouth at the opening bell. Do not let that team get comfortable and think they can hang with us. We can (and should) blow their doors off! [/lurker.on]
Shaggy
Sun Apr 21 2024 11:15 am EST
Tarasenko- Put up solid numbers for FLA, strange how he only would waive his NMC to go to FLA... Ottawa only got a 3rd and next year 4th rounder while retaining 50%... Rich only get richer... NHL punishes teams like NYRs who have high cost of living and high state tax... really need to balance the salary cap and stop the competitive disadvantage southern US teams have used full on.
schneidw
Sun Apr 21 2024 10:51 am EST
Series predictions: NYR-Craps (NYR in 5), Canes-Isles (Canes in 6), Boston-Tor (Bost in 6), Fla-Tampa (Tampa in 7). Dal-LV (Dal in 7), WNP-Col (WNP in 6), VNC - Preds (Preds in 6), Edm-LA (Edm in 4).
andrei
Sun Apr 21 2024 10:46 am EST
Decided to read on some of the Rangers arm chair GM's twitter posts yesterday. What a fun read, let me tell you. Apparently, fan base already decided that Othmann is a bust since he is -20 in AHL. That's the stat folks are using to measure future success in NHL. Some called him a bust, some saw a maybe a 4th liner. Consensus there that Rangers should have traded him while they had a chance at the trade deadline because he was in such high demand, especially for Jake Guentzel. Funny how it never accrued to them on why other team were asking for Othmann.. Gee, I wonder why. Never mind that a 20 year old kid is playing against grown man. It's +/- stat that fans are using to evaluate the talent. Guess loosing a head coach means very little to them. Anyways, LGR!!
andrei
Sun Apr 21 2024 10:03 am EST
NYRs- Notorious for always going 7 games regardless of who they are playing... Really want to see forwards getting to the middle of the ice and not reverting to the blind cross ice passes that lead to odd man rushes the other way.. we all know that kills the Rangers, its their kryptonite.
schneidw
Sun Apr 21 2024 10:00 am EST
Toronto- What a dysfunctional team... watching them play yesterday and there just is no chemistry... Marner invisible and Mathews pushed to the outside... felt like I was watching last year's NYRs
schneidw
Sun Apr 21 2024 9:20 am EST
Ditto: Does feel like forever, with a clean playoff slate, there's every reason to believe we can win the cup this year. "Lets Go Rangers!"
mf
Sun Apr 21 2024 8:56 am EST
Feels like forever since the season ended! Pumped to watch some hockey I care about today! LGR!
ColoradoMark
Sat Apr 20 2024 10:12 pm EST
BOS 5 TOR 1 Final. Let them go 7 and wear each other down, same for every other series "except the NYR's ;-)
mf
Sat Apr 20 2024 9:40 pm EST
Rhet. Samsanov bucks. Zero big saves. Not solely on him but geesh.
rf4l
Sat Apr 20 2024 9:20 pm EST
Not too surprised to see the LEAFS down 4-1. They've been showing very little the past few weeks. fingers crossed that they show up in the next game.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:42 pm EST
Ricky Milliner @Milliner06 .... OFFICIAL: Hartford will be playing the Charlotte Checkers in the 1st round of the 2024 Calder Playoffs. This will be a best of 3 series (all in CLT).... SCHEDULE: ....•G1: Thurs, Apr 25th @ CLT, 7pm ....•G2: Sat, Apr 27th @ CLT, 4pm ....•G3: Sun, Apr 28th @ CLT, 4pm* ....* if necessary
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:32 pm EST
CoMArk... That's why I hate the nickname too. Big hockey fan that doesn't know enough to NOT step on the team logo in the locker room. Don't get me started.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:31 pm EST
Coloradomark about berard I hope I am wrong too..very difficult on pint sized guys. There are the few but they had extraordinary talent in an area..Bure rocket fast and great shot. Gilmore unusually durable for his size kind of like trocheck who has incredible durability for his size.theo fleury another highly talented small guy. I hope berard makes it.
vcp1994
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:31 pm EST
x - Hartford Wolf Pack @WolfPackAHL .... 21ST GOAL OF THE YEAR FOR OTTER.... 40TH ASSIST OF THE YEAR FOR CHEDDAR
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:18 pm EST
Rhet- Solidarity, my man! I mean I get it Bryan Berard B-B Beebs. But just reminds me of that twerp Bieber!
ColoradoMark
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:10 pm EST
Association Football as in Soccer.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:08 pm EST
The CANES really should've been called on some of those dives for bad acting, some of them would've made Football players proud ....CoMARK... Agreed with your there. I will NEVER call him Beebs. That said, I would not be surprised to see him make the team next season. He is that good.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:04 pm EST
JFC31 - LOL, I know, right?!? Philzfacts or something? That dude has said so much shit and talked out his ass so badly that I seriously wonder if he's just a troll. But...I gotta hand it to him...he HONESTLY believes his bullshit. Points for sticking by your convictions, I guess. But seriously. That would be like one of us arguing that Jonny BRODZINSKI is better than Matt BARZAL.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:00 pm EST
ColoradoMark - If you're a seasoned hockey fan and love the game...it is literally impossible to not like BERARD. That dude is so much fun to watch. Energizer bunny if you gave said bunny an elephant dose of Pervitin. Dude doesn't have any quit in him...He's got NHL written all over him...sure, smaller dudes have a steeper hill to climb...but he's got it all...like for instance: He's about the same size as Bobby TRIVIGNO, who is a pretty talented guy, TBH...but you put them side-by-side, and you can see a big difference. BERARD is just non-stop...and TRIVIGNO isn't a soft player by any means...rather it's a testament to what BERARD is as a player. Reminds me a lot of Brendan GALLAGHER. Not as much of a dick...actually probably more talented. I could see him being a 15-20 goal player in the NHL.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 7:59 pm EST
td - lol, I read that fucking moron on Twitter/C saying that Fasching was better than Lafrenière! That fan base is a bunch of living-in-the-past ass clowns…
JFC31
Sat Apr 20 2024 7:57 pm EST
Say what you will about Kreider, but I can guarantee this….his number is already scheduled for the MSG rafters. My main gripe with him was always that he was way too introspective and that he disappeared for long stretches but as he developed his specialty…net front…that occurred less & less. This guy is gonna be effective for quite a while…he keeps himself in amazing physical condition and even if age slows him down a bit, his net front abilities make speed less of a necessity for him to be offensively successful…he’ll simply get less PK time, less overall ice time yet still have PP success.
JFC31
Sat Apr 20 2024 7:51 pm EST
Frankly, having had to deal with Islander fans in hyperdrive more or less from the time the Rangers started winning to the present, I hope that team gets ass-fucked so hard that Roy's ears start bleeding. The rational being in me...what little of him there is...wants this series to go seven games and have the Canes get pummeled into oblivion so that they emerge broken...but having also had to deal with SOOOOO many assclown Islander fans and their shitty stupid predictions this season...Oh LAFRENIERE isn't even as good as Hudson FASCHING...Ohhh...the Rangers are old and slow and need a rebuild...oh...the Rangers won't make the playoffs...ohhhh....I just want that team buried. Bad. Broken so thoroughly that they're forced into a rebuild. Fuck them. They don't deserve to be in the playoffs and they don't deserve to win a game. They lucked in on the collective collapse of the Red Wings, Flyers and Penguins, and because they somehow got hot in the last three weeks of the season. That team is a bunch of clowns, and their TAVARES jersey-burning following doesn't deserve as much as a candle flicker of hope in a gale-force wind. Fuck the Islanders. I hope they rot.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 7:43 pm EST
Jake0104 - Bite your tongue.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 7:21 pm EST
Rhet- I'm happy for Otter. But I am really excited by Berard as well (Although I can't stand his nicknamed "Beebs"!) I hope he proves VCP wrong about being a "midget" and too small for the NHL.
ColoradoMark
Sat Apr 20 2024 6:57 pm EST
Fish sticks deserved better but the didn’t shoot enough.
Jake0104
Sat Apr 20 2024 6:52 pm EST
Mancini got his first Pro point on Otter's goal. Good for him.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 6:40 pm EST
Fishsticks just couldn’t convert chances…Probably deserved better to be honest….
PJ
Sat Apr 20 2024 6:39 pm EST
Keegan Jarvis @TheKeeganJarvis .,... With Brennan Othmann’s goal tonight vs. Springfield, he and Brett Berard become the first Wolf Pack rookie teammates to each tally 20 goals in a season since Ryan Callahan and Brandon Dubinsky in 2006-07.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 6:30 pm EST
Carolina player diving all over the place. And getting the calls.
Bob
Sat Apr 20 2024 5:40 pm EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/20/sports/artemi-panarin-not-messing-around-ahead-of-rangers-playoffs/
mf
Sat Apr 20 2024 4:36 pm EST
CoMARK....Probably, but I'd really like to see OLLAS get more time in goal.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 4:22 pm EST
Brady dives, gets a PP for the Canes and 1-0 already. Refs already clowning and so are the Islanders. Hard to see this going more than 4 games.
Bob
Sat Apr 20 2024 4:17 pm EST
I don't question this team. It was probably Bread's idea :) .....PER Jonny Lazarus @JLazzy23 .... Something I noticed yesterday, #NYR have a logo on their playoff gitch and around the room that reads “Teeth out”. That seems to be the motto we’re running with this postseason.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 4:10 pm EST
This is two days in a row. Like him or not, Wheels would provide great depth up and down the line...,. Per Jim Cerny @JimCerny .... Blake Wheeler back on ice skating?..... Blake Wheeler back on ice skating!
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 3:28 pm EST
“But there are also the defending Cup champion Golden Knights, who from one year to the next are beginning to run out of seasons where they can keep Mark Stone out of the lineup for an extended period. Vegas exploits the CBA to the comma the way every fan should hope that his or her favorite team’s owner or GM would do.”….https://nypost.com/2024/04/20/sports/rangers-primed-to-take-stanley-cup-in-wide-open-nhl-playoff-race/
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 20 2024 3:26 pm EST
The pack has like 32 players on the roster AFTER the recall of Edstrom and Domingue. I guess Garand gets to play the playoffs again?
ColoradoMark
Sat Apr 20 2024 3:11 pm EST
In regard to DOMINGUE/EDSTROM: Barring the unforeseen injury, I expect they're here for the duration. If the PACK's season had ended today, we would've had a lot more call-ups (Incl. Berard/Othmann). To me, this benefits the NYR's the most without hurting the PACK too much.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 2:53 pm EST
I don’t know how the Nyr won the president’s trophy without Mr. chypil. But I would play him and scratch roselick.
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 20 2024 2:47 pm EST
I think the Domingue recall might be about what was suggested on Twitter yesterday: Domingue is a right gloved goalie just like… Charlie Lindgren!
ColoradoMark
Sat Apr 20 2024 1:50 pm EST
re: DOMINGUE/EDSTROM - Def black aces. And given we're playing Washington, which ain't far from Hartford, I hope they are both sent back down once the Pack's playoffs begin.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 1:41 pm EST
Oh look. Mark STONE cleared for contact...Who could have EVER called it...Oh and look! William CARRIER also back in the lineup. Another miraculous healing. OH AND LOOK! Alex PIETRANGELO is back too! And just like that, Vegas adds TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS in cap back onto their roster. What a fucking sham. I swear, if this team wins the cup again, it should come with a major fucking asterisk. Cheating fucks.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 1:39 pm EST
NY Rangers PR @NYR_PR ..... UPDATE: Louis Domingue and Adam Edstrom have been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 12:45 pm EST
It's nice to read about internal competition for the roster slots. Correlates to the depth of the club. Good dilemma IMO.... LGR's! :->)
mf
Sat Apr 20 2024 12:35 pm EST
Interesting little side note: Brady BERARD, the kid brother of Brett, is transferring to BC. I'm interested to see where BC goes with this, because their forward lines are just crazy deep...I like Brady and think he's got another gear somewhere that he hasn't yet tapped. Very similar player to his big brother, but with size. Not as much skill...I'm a little surprised by the move, because they must see something in him if he's making that slide from Providence. Obviously, my angle here is that I want the Rangers to sign him at some point. Nevertheless, he's a player to watch. On a more talented, offense-oriented team, chance he breaks out.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 12:28 pm EST
E - I think if CHYTIL does come back for the playoffs, the obvious move would be to have him center KAKKO and CUYLLE as sort of a rejiggered 'kid' line, and bounce WENNBERG down to center VESEY and GOODROW. That's a pretty talented lineup right there...I don't see the efficacy of scratching ROSLOVIC over REMPE. Again...the Rangers are gonna run into trouble if they play REMPE five minutes a game. Shortening the bench...ESPECIALLY in the first series...just a bad move.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 12:22 pm EST
Rick NASH's greatest move as a Ranger was bringing us LINDGREN and MILLER. Hopefully, his disappearing acts...as in plural...as in many...as in all the fucking time...bleed into his new role as Hockey Canada GM. Would love another year of ragdolling them in the WJCs. What a worthless sot that dude is.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 12:01 pm EST
mf - My point is that instead of folks bitching about what KREIDER doesn't bring, for once, they should look at what he DOES bring. And truth be told, the fact the guy has been and continues to be on some of this team's best runs is indicative of how important of a component he is for them. Just as a for-instance...I think back to what a yawning net the 2013-14 cup was for the team...and you look back at how that team was designed...KREIDER had more points in 15 games than that useless bottomless pit of a suckhole Rick NASH had in 25...more goals and more assists. If we had two Chris KREIDERS and zero Rick NASHES, we would be celebrating the 10th anniversary of our cup victory. So keep things in perspective. You may want him to lay some hits...but the "power forward" who we trusted with our offense back smeared and then grinded the shit right into the bed.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 12:00 pm EST
In the Isle's Hurricane series, there's Brind'amore vs. Roy. Two competitors who've played against each other for many years. The battle of the "bench bosses" should be interesting.
mf
Sat Apr 20 2024 11:52 am EST
ColoradoMark - LOL! Now THAT will be funny. I mean, stranger things have happened and I know the Isles fans are ready to declare SOROKIN a bust, but he's miles beyond VARLAMOV as a tender. I would laugh if that's the game plan. That would be like the Rangers starting HALAK last year over SHESTERKIN. I really hope the Canes take those fuckers to seven games, but I have a strong sense that they're going to dismantle the Isles like cheaply built shanty.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 11:32 am EST
If I was Rosovic I too would be worried about Chytl. Chytl is infinitely more capable as a hockey player. I am really pulling for this kid because he is really one of the best prospects (players) the Rangers have drafted. He was on track to developing into a potential north of 30-goal weapon. A bonafide top-6 center.
E
Sat Apr 20 2024 11:29 am EST
MF kreider laying someone out lololol good luck waiting for that to happen.
vcp1994
Sat Apr 20 2024 10:56 am EST
Larry Brooks @NYP_Brooksie .... Forward, defense combinations intact. That leaves Brodzinski, Chytil, Jones, Ruhwedel on the outside.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 20 2024 10:01 am EST
TD- I think the Isles are going with Varlamov!
ColoradoMark
Sat Apr 20 2024 9:32 am EST
Drew. Canes in 5!
rf4l
Sat Apr 20 2024 9:17 am EST
Yessiree: 6'3" 220-230lbs better be hungrier for the puck on the way to 16 victories and the Cup than the opponents. There's room for Kreider to dial it up, winning board battles and or laying someone out. So Kreider's been here 10-13 years, we've got fans here on this site who've have followed this team for around 60 years. It's, "The Cup or Bust!" -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fa4HUiFJ6c
mf
Sat Apr 20 2024 8:52 am EST
DREW - The Islanders are trash. I will die on that hill. I'll start with the bad news first and move back from there: They ARE a team built specifically for the playoffs. Lou LAMOURILLO is one of the most overrated hockey minds in existence, but he's also not stupid. And the head-scratching moves he's made with his team...the players he's sought...the guys he's given a chance...they're throwback players who would've thrived in the late 1990s and early 2000s...In short: The same guys he won cups with in New Jersey...THAT SAID...these sort of guys can only take you so far...you can hold, slash, bodycheck and obstruct your way through games...but at some point, you have to score goals. BARZAL, HORVAT, DOBSON and to a lesser degree, NELSON are formidable. Those four are gonna give any team a problem. But the drop from there is precipitous. Like jumping off a 10-story building precipitous. LEE is cooked. PALMIERI has his moments, but isn't far from LEE's status...he essentially camps out in the slot and begs for opportunities...and then after those guys? Nothing. Old players and decent AHLers. That's it. They play a bruising game and for sure, I'd rather face the Caps than then in the first round...but their D is beyond suspect. PELECH? Old and slow. POLUCK? Same. REILLY? Who I hear Isles fans drooling over? He couldn't even MAKE an NHL team a season ago. ROMANOV is about as close as they get to a decent blueliner after DOBSON, and neither one of those guys is that good on D...NTM, their special teams are TERRIBLE. Like league-worst...so here's what the Isles will need to get out of the first round: 1. The refs to call nothing. Zippo. Basically swallow their whistles and look the other way. Every other PK is gonna be a goal against Carolina. So if the refs call it even remotely fair, they're cooked. But let's say they do. Then the Isles will need 2. SOROKIN to stand on his head. We're talking a HASEK-like performance. He lets in anything more than two goals, and that's it. Cooked. Isles' can't come back from three goals against...or at least that hill is insurmountably steep...There's just no where they are going to get four or five goals out of that lineup. It's just not there. And finally 3. They'll need BARZAL to finally be a force they figured he'd be when he broke in. That dude has done disappearing acts all season long and if he does what he did last year in the playoffs? COOKED. So you see...they don't have a lot going for them other than a new coach and some late-season heroics. TBH, I think the Isles could very well be the weakest, most inept team in the playoffs, and I struggle with whether its a good thing that the Canes will use them as a speed bump or if it would've been better for the Rangers to sharpen their teeth on a vastly inferior team...There's definitely a chance things can fall in their favor, but it's slim to none...and slim just left town on a lame horse. For Islander fans, if they go up three games? Play the lottery. Luck is on your side.
tdchi
Sat Apr 20 2024 7:44 am EST
I’m here for my RF4L and tdchi approved and Wildcard endorsed pant shitting fear that the Islanders have a better playoff run than the Rangers.
Drew
Sat Apr 20 2024 3:39 am EST
“Chytil was on the ice for practice the past two days and on Friday looked particularly speedy and sharp. Laviolette has been coy about whether Chytil will be activated for Sunday’s game, declining to provide info on particular players’ status. Another player who was on the ice Friday was winger Blake Wheeler, who’s been out with a lower-body injury since mid-February.”
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 20 2024 3:04 am EST
But…but… Kreider doesn’t ever hit anyone and, and he disappears and he only scores on the Power play, and he’s part of the lame bromance! Oh, and he’s overpaid! (The last one is what cracks me up the most!)
ColoradoMark
Fri Apr 19 2024 11:14 pm EST
Kreider is on his way to being one of the most undervalued by fans players in Rangers history. 30-teams in the NHL would kill to have one. An immovable net front presence who can tip anything
E
Fri Apr 19 2024 11:08 pm EST
Was thinking about it for some random reason: This will be Chris KREIDER'S 10th playoff run with the Rangers. That's 10 out of 13 seasons, including two where he split time in the AHL. During that time, he's seen two President's Trophies, two conference finals and one cup final. You know? That ain't a bad string to be associated with. I've done my mea culpa on him before. I've never been prouder to have been wrong. Dude is providing value for his contract, for sure.
tdchi
Fri Apr 19 2024 9:07 pm EST
Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh .... Blake Wheeler skated on his own today. #NYR
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 19 2024 3:38 pm EST
I hate when the NHL puts 2 game breaks in playoff series.
Bob
Fri Apr 19 2024 3:12 pm EST
InterpreterLegs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyhJhf6Q7lg
mf
Fri Apr 19 2024 2:58 pm EST
Wild: agree with your roster assessment regarding Chytil, along those lines if they drop a game I’d look at Jones fir Gus as well
jnyr
Fri Apr 19 2024 12:49 pm EST
Stat boy neglected to add that Dylan Roobroeck is tied for first in OHL PO scoring with 16 points in 8 games. Get this boy signed!!!
rf4L
Fri Apr 19 2024 12:40 pm EST
They I guess so. So he’s flying out on the ice . I read it like he was flying out on a plane.
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 19 2024 11:45 am EST
Jerry_Garcia i am not saying he has no impact i just see him falling down too much, and taking some bad penalties like behind the net against ottowa . i think he needs more ice time not less.
vcp1994
Fri Apr 19 2024 11:44 am EST
Stevie.... what do you mean "out where"? Are you okay?
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 19 2024 11:38 am EST
Jerry_garCIA I WISH I WAS ON sonething. I just dont see him that effective as of yet but he needs more ice time.
vcp1994
Fri Apr 19 2024 11:20 am EST
Jonny Lazarus @JLazzy23 .... #NYR now doing some line work (5-on-0 in zone), they look the same as yesterday..... But there's one thing..... Filip Chytil is working in on the Kreider-Zibanejad-Roslovic line.... He just did a rep in Kreider's spot..... Don't read too much into it, this is a non-contact drill.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 19 2024 11:13 am EST
Stat Boy Steven ???????? ???????? @StatBoy_Steven ·.... #NYR prospect recap 04/19/2024 (OHL/USHL/Allsvenskan)... Dylan Roobroeck and Oshawa sweep the Ottawa 67s.... Bryce McConnell-Barker and Soo tie the series at 2.... Rasmus Larsson and Green Bay win the best-of-3 series 2-1.... Oliver Tärnström and Brynäs IF take game 1 in the promotion final
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 19 2024 11:11 am EST
Jonny Lazarus @JLazzy23 · .... #NYR Artemi Panarin was just working on one-timers from Braden Schneider..... One shot caromed high around the glass and almost smacked @Peter_Baugh in the face..... Panarin looked over and laughed then pointed to Schneider and blamed him for the pass.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 19 2024 10:59 am EST
Out where ? Leave it to lb
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 19 2024 10:55 am EST
Game 1 Sun April 21 @ 3:00PM; Game 2 Tue April 23 @ 7:00PM; Game 3 Fri April 26 @ 7:00PM; Game 4 Sun April 28 @ 8:00PM
RF73
Fri Apr 19 2024 10:35 am EST
Larry Brooks @NYP_Brooksie.... I am not implying anything. I don’t know what, if anything, it means. But Filip Chytil is flying out there today.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 19 2024 10:09 am EST
VCP:Gota ask you, what are you on? Have you not seen Rempe play. He as taken on the toughest fighters in the league that are much better fighters then Wilson. He has had a tremendous impact to the Rangers already. He hits, block shots, get in front of the net. Draws penalties, And hits like a MACK Truck.
Jerry_Garcia
Fri Apr 19 2024 9:25 am EST
I don't see rempe as a deterrent I think Wilson will easily handle him..the kid isn't strong on his skates yet, but next year hopefully he will be a great asset..we shall see I hope he actually makes a difference.
vcp1994
Fri Apr 19 2024 7:39 am EST
If the Rangers cannot win round 1 and fairly quick without Chytil then he shouldn’t even be put in . Carolina in round 2 he would make a big impact and also have another 2 weeks . JMO
Shonuff
Fri Apr 19 2024 5:22 am EST
So on Vince's podcast that came out yesterday, he had some stuff about Chytil. Apparently Chytil asked the team if he could come back and continue his efforts with the team. He wasn't dot be around them for the playoff run and to be part of it in any way he could and told the team he was doing well and thought he would be OK with doing so. Now it seems when he arrived the medical staff (rightly so) wanted to check him out to see what he would be cleared for. And with their evaluation (and I imagine reports that had come in from when he was away) were able to say he was fully cleared and had no restrictions. It does not sound like the team was expecting that. That is why when they first set up his locker at the training center, before he even stepped on the ice and his first day back, they put a non contact jersey there. It appears that is when they were evaluating him and by the time the next practice rolled around he was fully cleared for all situation and was no longer in a non-contact jersey. I don't think Lavy was considering him as an option at all until a few days ago. Hell of a good surprise no matter how you spin it. I say you run Game 1 the way yo finished. That roster went out and won the last two games, and in quite dominating fashion when it really comes down to it. They earned a chance to show they can keep it going IMHO. Win or lose, if there are any issues with Roslovic or Rempe, or whoever, then maybe you look to Chytil to see if he can make a better balance. I don't know if removing Rempe in this series is the best idea, while the Caps struggle with faster teams, they play a heavy game, and having a heavy player to counter some of that may be a big reason they can close the series out early. So Roslovic is the guy I watch if I am the coaching staff. And let him know he is being watched. Maybe that shadow creeping up on him in the form of Chytil will give him a boost mentally and his effort level will stay at 100% every shift. That can only help the team...and if that is all Chytil does, and never palys, that is still a major help for the team.
Wildcard
Fri Apr 19 2024 12:02 am EST
KINGS win in OT 5-4. The HAWKS score 4 goals on 13 SOG. LA scored on the first shot of OT. They had 36 SOG in the game. CRAZY. Some of these teams making the playoffs.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 11:59 pm EST
KINGS headed to OT. That point means the will pass VGK on tie breakers and go into 3rd place. Vegas is the 2WC. Weird night.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 11:58 pm EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/18/sports/rangers-matt-rempe-set-to-push-back-vs-capitals-tom-wilson/
mf
Thu Apr 18 2024 11:56 pm EST
KINGS coming back late, it's now 4-4.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 11:35 pm EST
HAWKS are up 4-3.... WTH is going on?????
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 11:33 pm EST
HOLD EVERYTHING! ....CHI making a late comeback on the KINGS ....they are tied now 3-3..... VEGAS lost to the DUCKS 4-1
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 11:31 pm EST
It looks like VEGAS and LA will be switching spots tonight. KINGS will be in 3rd and the VGK will be in the 2WC spot. I am amazed how little home ice matters to some of these teams. It's free money in the coffers,.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 9:44 pm EST
Keegan Jarvis @TheKeeganJarvis .... Wolf Pack defenseman Mac Hollowell will be a Group 6 UFA instead of a RFA after this season.... Really hope to see him extended. He’s been a fantastic find for the organization. #NYR
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 8:14 pm EST
BOB: I have Rangers in 6. That stated if they find their playoff style of play early on despite some OV8 or McMichael heroics or some weird risers like Lapierre or Down, Strome or something playing out of their mind. I’m just not seeing how this Caps team can prevail. I don’t think they even belong in the playoffs. But you know, it’s all 0-0 now. And the Caps are in. And they’re planning on beating the Rangers.
E
Thu Apr 18 2024 8:06 pm EST
Backstrom really should have ended his season and had hip surgery so he could be ready for next season... but what do I know?
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 7:52 pm EST
Just did a little check to make sure there are no hints of Nicklas Backstrom finding his way into a uniform and into the playoffs. So far, so good, looks like he's done. As fans, We Can't discount the Rangers "Fregosi Curse"
mf
Thu Apr 18 2024 6:22 pm EST
Bob if the rangers go up on the series and happen to win both games at msg, it will get ugly no doubt.
vcp1994
Thu Apr 18 2024 5:56 pm EST
I would love the see this series over in 4 or 5. However, as they usually do the Rangers will probably make this harder than it should be. My greatest concern is health. At some point, one of the Caps will run Igor, run Fox, run Panarin. The other concern is Ryan Lindgren’s bro. He is pretty good.
Bob
Thu Apr 18 2024 5:14 pm EST
I don’t think there was anything devious about the Chytil move. I do think the move was in the spirit of the rules. I think Lindgren’s injury last year was a cluster, and Drury didn’t want a repeat of that scenario. I think he realize he needed cap space and there was no way to know if Chytil would be back, so I’m sure he had a discussion with him about shutting him down without closing the door on a playoff return. I think Drury got slammed for the Lindgren injury response, but also for not acquiring g LTIR players, which I never understood how that would have helped? But, man, what a nice bonus to have Fil in our back pocket!
ColoradoMark
Thu Apr 18 2024 4:55 pm EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/18/sports/why-rangers-are-not-stanley-cup-betting-favorites/
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 18 2024 4:42 pm EST
CoMark... There are a few teams that have used LTIR over the last few years. The last three years, VEGAS has put the very same player on LTIR with different injuries. Do I think they faked those injuries? No. Do I think they delayed his return to keep him out the entire season so they could benefit at the Trade Deadline? ABSOLUTELY. That's the problem.... Chytil tried to make a comeback before the deadline when he had his setback... Do I think the NYR's were overly cautious in bringing Chytil back from a head injury? Yes. And rightfully so.... Do I think there is a difference between the two? Heck yeah, I do.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 2:39 pm EST
On Chytil, I can't believe they could knowingly circumvent the cap given how unpredictable head injuries are...unless you believe in conspiracy theories like...Chytil goes down in practice and no one can provide video of evidence or provide a substantive explanation of the incident. He is then shut down for the rest of the season and then miraculously shows up to practice right before the playoffs. That would be crazy right?
pete
Thu Apr 18 2024 2:11 pm EST
And here's 2 interesting prospects who hopefully the Rangers will consider, if either is still available, come their 2nd pick in the draft - a 4th rounder (followed by a 5th and a 6th - giving them only 4 picks overall this year): https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/players/will-the-duo-in-north-bay-get-drafted-as-overagers-featuring-anthony-romani-dalyn-wakely
rf4L
Thu Apr 18 2024 2:07 pm EST
Rangers, hopefully, will be drafting late first round (if not 32nd). If so, here's who I hope they end up selecting - imagine him with Edstrom on one side and Roo on the other!): 30. Dean Letourneau, C, St. Andrew's College (High school, Ontario) Height: Six-foot-six Weight 210 pounds Letourneau dominated at the high school level and clearly has the size everyone desires. It would have been great to see him at the U18s, but absent that, he will have the NHL Combine testing and interview period to prove he belongs in Round 1.
rf4L
Thu Apr 18 2024 1:14 pm EST
So Drury DID take advantage of the LTIR Rules? It seems like it anyway. If CHYTIL plays, then I think that counts. If he doesn;t then it allowed us to acquire the deadline boys. But if CHYTIL is available this is like what everyone credits/complains about the VGK and the Lightning of doing.
ColoradoMark
Thu Apr 18 2024 12:31 pm EST
I can see it now. Lav waits for the critical game 7 and like a barely able to play Willis Reed taking the court for the Knicks, Chytil takes the ice......
Ranger47
Thu Apr 18 2024 12:01 pm EST
Mollie Walker @MollieeWalkerr.... #NYR coach Peter Laviolette says he’s not going to divulge personnel/lineup changes moving forward, declines to comment on Filip Chytil’s status for Game 1.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 11:55 am EST
Looks like same lineup for the game 1 as the last game, which means Rempe is in. Good. Another good news is that Chytil is practicing wearing a regular jersey, which means he is cleared for contact. We can only assume that he is now working on getting back into the game shape. Could be a be a few days, or a week or so. Needless to say, we should see him in the lineup during this upcoming series. Can only hope not to see JBro in the lineup during these playoffs. Now, Lavi needs to figure out a way to play Jones over Gus.
andrei
Thu Apr 18 2024 11:45 am EST
Jonny Lazarus @JLazzy23.... #NYR Artemi Panarin has been on the other side of a 1st round series against the Presidents Trophy winning team in 2019:.... “We’re not thinking who finished first or who finished last, whose wild card, whose not. The best teams are in the playoffs, so everyone is pretty similar — especially playoff games. A couple of bounces can decide the whole series. We don’t feel any difference. I don’t feel any difference.”
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 18 2024 10:49 am EST
@ColinSNewsday · 45s Roslovic getting all the reps with Mika/Kreider; Rempe getting all the reps with Goodrow/Vesey so far. No reps yet for Chytil or Brodzinski.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 18 2024 10:48 am EST
The lines are the same as the Sens game so Chytil is likely not in, Rempe is though
pete
Thu Apr 18 2024 10:41 am EST
@ColinSNewsday · 13m Greetings from Greenburgh, where the #NYR are back at practice after 2 days off. Filip Chytil is in top 6 blue today.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 17 2024 9:56 pm EST
It's hard to care about any of these games. The only 2 games left that mean anything are VGK/ANA and LAK/CHI tomorrow to decide 3rd place in the Pacific. Snoozefest.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 17 2024 8:21 pm EST
TBL 6 TOR 1 with 7 minutes left in the game
mf
Wed Apr 17 2024 8:02 pm EST
Game is 3 pm Sunday .
Shonuff
Wed Apr 17 2024 7:30 pm EST
I am enjoying the calm before the stress fest begins on Sunday. This will be more difficult than it should be. Charlie Lindgren is pretty good. The Rangers will have to keep the score down. I would love to see this over in 5 games.
Bob
Wed Apr 17 2024 7:06 pm EST
"I think he's the straw that stirs the drink [on the power play]," Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said. "What happens is when you're a PK coach you're worried about Panarin, you're worried about Zibanejad's one-timer, you're worried about Fox's deception and Trocheck in the middle. But you've got to worry about Kreider. So now you worry about Kreider and one of those guys is going to be open. Wherever it goes, if they beat pressure it goes to the net and what's the end result? Kreider." Moving him from that area is near impossible, opponents say. Kreider is 6-foot-3 and 233 pounds. "When he's in and he establishes that spot it's his and there's really not a lot you can do," said Canucks forward J.T. Miller, who played with Kreider in New York from 2013-18. "You might as well play off and try to hit his stick, but then you're giving up a screen. It's a perk of being really big. It's an art, but he's also got the skill and patience to do know when to do his side tips, stuff like that. He's a guy that can score an unlimited amount of goals every year if he's in the right spot."
mf
Wed Apr 17 2024 7:01 pm EST
I was scrolling through the scores of our regular season games since October and I discovered something: Lafreniere scored the 1st Ranger goal and the last Ranger goal of the regular season. Kinda cool. Hope he has a great playoffs!
jratelle19
Wed Apr 17 2024 6:48 pm EST
https://www.nhl.com/news/chris-kreider-says-playing-for-ny-rangers-a-privilege-going-into-playoffs
mf
Wed Apr 17 2024 1:44 pm EST
RF4L: was going to say the same thing about that fight Remoe landed some solid shots and then it was at the end that he got turned a bit sideways and was out of it, and they got body slammed. But it’s not like McIlrath was whooping him the entire time. He took a couple solid shots. Wilson? He isn’t a very good fighter. He is spirited and strong when he feels like going. But he usually avoids the heavies when he can. And as someone pointed out. He is important to the caps. He is their top line RW, and their depth is not the greatest. If he is off the ice for 5 minutes that is advantage rangers. Rempe being in the box doesn’t remove his impact on the other guys on the bench. His energy and style rubs off ont he team after his first shift. So if he gets a couple shifts in at least before he gets into it, his impact carries forward.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 17 2024 12:35 pm EST
E we agree how about that!!!!
vcp1994
Wed Apr 17 2024 11:25 am EST
I also want to point out that the Rangers have the Caps followed up by the winner of the Isles vs. Carolina series. I like these first two round matchups a lot.
E
Wed Apr 17 2024 11:16 am EST
What is getting your ass kicked in the day of visors, trucking the chin and tied down jerseys? All I care about is Rempe gets Wilson off the ice. Wilson is a hockey player despite what some think. And I’ll throw Rempe in the box all day long if he takes Wilson with him. This is gonna be a physical series. It’s gonna be hard fought. And while I like this matchup for the boys, this is gonna be a rough round.
E
Wed Apr 17 2024 11:00 am EST
DundeeLegs is in the house! Thank G-d! :->
mf
Wed Apr 17 2024 10:39 am EST
I didn’t know rempe has to win a fight to be effective. I thought that was in boxing.
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 17 2024 10:22 am EST
Jerry_garicia yep we should beat them.
vcp1994
Wed Apr 17 2024 10:17 am EST
Rempe and McI fought in the AHL - Rempe was doing quite well then at the end, got pounded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTnJBN42-q8
rf4L
Wed Apr 17 2024 10:08 am EST
VCP, not on anything here, although I'm trying to stay positive vs NEGATIVE... Let's not forget Penaran did not score 3 years ago in a playoff game and he also did not backcheck on one play with 30 seconds to go with the game already over. I guess the fights Rempe had with Martin and Reves was nothing, Rempe will kick the shit out of Wilson and Mcraffy.Im not advocating for fighting, but having Rempe in the lineup is a game changer. If you have see some of the goals Charlie Lindgren has let in this season, he is at times very shaky. no where near Igore.
Jerry_Garcia
Wed Apr 17 2024 9:48 am EST
vcp: you could be 100% correct, however, both players in the fight will get the boot. So it would be a matter of taking one for the team. capiche? It's not that I want or suggest this is the way to go, I'd prefer that Lavvy just roll 4 lines and we hit them with waive after waive of forechecking that they feel the ice is tilted against them.
mf
Wed Apr 17 2024 9:27 am EST
Jerry_ Garcia regarding rempe fighting your are joking right, Wilson, mclrath will pummell him . You must be on ......lol
vcp1994
Wed Apr 17 2024 9:25 am EST
Jerry_garica Lindgren is anything but shaky....
vcp1994
Wed Apr 17 2024 9:16 am EST
Craps are old and in the way! 4-4-2 in last 10 this playing must win games. There defense is poor, goaltending is shaky and most players on the team are munus for the season. Don't forget the old man OV cost the caps as he is a one trick pony way past his prime who can't skate, stickhande, backcheck... Oshe is one check away from retiring.
Jerry_Garcia
Wed Apr 17 2024 9:13 am EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/17/sports/the-insane-chain-of-events-that-decided-rangers-playoff-opponent/
mf
Wed Apr 17 2024 9:07 am EST
I don't particularly want REMPE fighting Wilson or McIlrath, however, WSH needs Wilson on the ice & not in the penalty box, so a Rempe/Wilson altercation might be "advantage Rangers." McIlrath in their lineup says they're suspect on defense. At this point the Rangers just may be too deep for WSH to handle. "Lets Go Rangers!" :->)
mf
Wed Apr 17 2024 8:59 am EST
tradestar28, VCP, Rempe will take care of any Craps player. Wilson will run away from fighting Rempe.
Jerry_Garcia
Wed Apr 17 2024 7:32 am EST
If I am looking at this correctly ( still get confused with this stupid format )??? If all favorites win it goes Caps - Bruins ? Mild upsets would go Caps - Lighting ? I do not see a scenario they would face the Leafs in round 2 and that’s fine by me I want no part of that shit . After all these decades the Rangers will be the one team to finally let that circus go to the finals . No thanks . Of course we could flop round 1 and it’s over .
Shonuff
Wed Apr 17 2024 7:31 am EST
I assume Mr. chypil will play in the playoffs. Rempe will probably play against Wilson and maybe even hit Ovie without getting called for a penalty.
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 17 2024 7:26 am EST
IMO the only hope the Craps have is to try to pound the Rangers into oblivion. No doubt they'll get in Sherkie's face whenever possible too.
rf4l
Wed Apr 17 2024 6:51 am EST
All of a sudden it’s the big bad Capitols ??? I don’t care who they have or how they play . If the Rangers don’t win in 5 they will never win a series in 5 .
Shonuff
Wed Apr 17 2024 1:21 am EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/16/sports/rangers-have-been-dialed-in-for-stretch-run-peter-laviolette/
mf
Wed Apr 17 2024 1:09 am EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/16/sports/rangers-will-take-on-capitals-in-first-round-of-2024-nhl-playoffs/?itm_source=parsely-api
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 11:27 pm EST
Tradestar28..yep rempe will get his ass kicked by either one..He isn't quite there on his skates yet but he doesn't play enough..I don't really understand why he isn't in the AHL.If you can't play 10 minutes why is he here.
vcp1994
Tue Apr 16 2024 10:46 pm EST
McIlrath is in for Rasmus Sandin i belive............who got hurt last week.........Definitely a downgrade in talent with the undertaker in there.......but obviously the Rangers will have no choice to dress Rempe on Sunday if Sandin is a no-go.......Meanwhile, i think Mcilrath already tuned up Rempe in the AHL once.....He is a much better and seasoned fighter.....and Tom WIlson would also pound Rempe too i think.......who knows? As far OV.....the best guy we had to lock horns with him was Dubinsky......and even Staal was solid......
tradestar28
Tue Apr 16 2024 10:30 pm EST
OV has nothing to lose they will be loose and ready..we are the superior team but that doesn't matter im playoffs.we should win in 6 hopefully
vcp1994
Tue Apr 16 2024 10:26 pm EST
Crapitals will certainly take some bodies with them, we better put our big boy pants on. Unsure of rempe will play he fell down again, I am wondering if this kid should really be sent down so he can play. 5 minutes is simply not enough.
vcp1994
Tue Apr 16 2024 10:14 pm EST
EF t, -- should be: EF them
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 10:13 pm EST
VGK, "The circumvent the cap Extraordinaires?" EF t, & EF Buttman for not admonishing them. Had it been the NYR's initiating that BS and flaunting it, The Rangers would have been fined but good and dragged through the public mud. (end of rant)
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 10:12 pm EST
What do you do until SUNDAY if you don't care about the West?
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:45 pm EST
VEGAS can still sneak in past the KINGS with a 1 or 2 wins. Depending,
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:42 pm EST
A Canucks win tonight and everything is decided. The JETS already won and their spot it set.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:35 pm EST
I do believe that all the series int he East are now set. Lots can still happen int he west. Still some positions that can change the next few days.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:35 pm EST
ATTENTION: PENS, RED WINGS and FLYERS.... Enjoy the golf course!
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:34 pm EST
Was really hoping for the Bruins to win and take the division. Would have made for longer travel for all 4 of those teams. Now they get short travel. Would have been better with both Florida teams and Boston and TOR all having to travel far instead of short hops...wont be as drained from the first round. Though it wont be easy for any of them to make it past each other...but still.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:22 pm EST
OV scores the first goal for WSH and if you guessed that the primary assist was going to "Dylan McIlrath" I'd say aaahhhhh, I'm not so sure.
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:20 pm EST
Yeah, when the PANTHERS went ahead, the LEAFS just rolled over.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:19 pm EST
Leafs. Lololol.
rf4l
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:14 pm EST
Panthers up 5-2. They will win their division and play TAMPA in the first round. Boston will play the LEAFS.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:06 pm EST
The Washington matchup,is a good one for us! The only drawback is OV playing like an animal, PHYSICALLY pounding Rangers D-men like he used to crush Marc Staal, Girardi, etc so even though we win the series, we’re beat up! Did you see he had a FIGHT with Sbechnikov last game. He punched him right in the face and laid him flat-out on the ice! I think he’s gonna goon it up out of desperation and so will that dirty monkey Wilson, it’s probably good news for Rempe….I think he’s more likely to play vs Washington.
JFC31
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:03 pm EST
The Chytil situation is a very, very tricky one! On one hand as Wild mentioned, his team mates really care about hi and having him come back is a big, emotional boost, even just practicing. Now, I imagine that him actually PLAYING would be an amazing boost for them. However, it’s a double-edged sword…if he were to play and get seriously injured, the opposite could happen…it could be very deflating for the team. For that reason, I’m guessing that the Rangers will hold him out of the playoffs until,they feel they need an emotional BOOST. God forbid, they fall behind in a series, I could see them having Chytil START the next. game on Line 1 on the opening face-off! BOOM! Huge lift & inspiration for the team.
JFC31
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:54 pm EST
Really underwhelmed by BOSTON. 2-0 Loss yesterday followed by a 3-1 Loss today. They brought nothing. It feels like they were really intent on losing. If the FLA score holds, they will face TOR.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:50 pm EST
WINGS win 5-4
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:48 pm EST
Kakko has gone cold again, Rosclivic is AHL fodder, really hoping Chytil will jump in and contribute at RW... No NHL Stanley Cup winner has RW1 with what NYRs are currently using.. really the only weak link... Just no help in Hartford... Berard/Othmann are huge MINUS players, need to learn to play D
schneidw
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:48 pm EST
WINGS are going to the shootout but it no longer matters.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:47 pm EST
Wonder if playing against that POS Wilson will have any bearing on if Rempe will suit up
fotiu22
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:46 pm EST
We are playing the CAPS on Sunday.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:40 pm EST
The FLYERS really needed a regulation win, I get it. GUTSY move.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:38 pm EST
CAPS pull ahead 2-1 late.... Are we playing the CAPS?
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:38 pm EST
Wow…flyers pull he goalie with three minutes to go and the Caps take the lead…
fotiu22
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:35 pm EST
BJ's beat the CANES, SENS beat the BRUINS 3-1... No one wants the final playoff spot. If FLORIDA holds on, they win the division and will play TAMPA... DETROIT ties it late, they're going to OT... AGAIN!
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:28 pm EST
MF... No easy solution there. Ironically, my preference would probably be Wheeler if he can make it back. There's a lot he brings to the table and the 4th line might be the perfect fit for him.... I will be interested to see what happens in practice the next few days. I think Rempe will see some gams and so will JBRO. What they do with Rosy/Chytil. Stay tuned.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:16 pm EST
BRUINS are showing some life, down 2-1 with 7:16 left in the 3rd.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:12 pm EST
All of a sudden the Panthers are now up 4-2. DET is now tied 3-3 half way thru the 3rd. CAPS/FLYERS tied 1-1 in the 3rd and bringing up the rear is Boston who is still down 2-0 in the 3rd. CRAZY.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:01 pm EST
WILD.... I had the same conclusion, but came to it by a different route. I always thought Trocheck was the perfect center for BREAD. That's one of the main reasons I wanted us to sign him. Getting to that conclusion and knowing that CHYTIL is not a checking center, it seemed that 1RW would be the obvious fit. He was great with the kid line but I always thought he looked most comfortable on the wing. I agree with your thinking too. I hope Lavi comes to a similar conclusion.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 7:24 pm EST
You know, I'm starting to feel like neither BOSTON nor FLORIDA are in any rush to play the LIGHTNING. Both are currently down 2-0 in their respective games, CAPS are up 1-0 in the 2nd period and the WINGS are behind again (3-2), also in the 2nd..
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 3:46 pm EST
td: You are also toast if it takes 7 games to win every series. And for whatever reason, the Rangers win with Rempe in there. I can say this. I don't envy Lav for the choices he has to make about the roster.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 3:43 pm EST
re: CHYTIL - I love the story. Maybe there's a little Vegas in New York...that whatever he was contending with wasn't as bad as everyone was suspecting...but it's tough to plug back into a team you really haven't been part of since October. PITLICK, WHEELER and BONINOLD were still clutzing around when he last skated...In short, I just don't see how he'll get cleared to play this season. Hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see it. I would think he'd need two or three weeks just to get back into game shape. So as much as I'd like to speculate WHERE he'd play? I just don't see it happening. But who knows? Maybe he's got Mark STONE'S doctor, who can miraculously heal guys the day before game 1.
tdchi
Tue Apr 16 2024 3:38 pm EST
On the game, I will say this: I'm proud of REMPE for not takin a bite out of TKACHUCK or getting goaded into anything with MacEWEN. or that skating dumpster IMAMA, who doesn't even have the talent to dress in the AHL...but Ottawa puts him in for a game...I know we all wanted to see TKACHUCK get his ass handed to him...but for the kid to stare him down...and also to flat out ignore the total amateur BS IMAMA was doing with his stick...shows how coachable the kid is and that he's smart enough to know there's a time and a place for everything...Can't say that about many enforcers, TBH. Most of them can't help themselves. I can say REAVES would've been throwing punches at several points in that game...and that shit can really turn a game upside down, which is NOT what the Rangers needed...anywho...kudos to the kid. There IS an NHLer in there...but the question I have is when will it get a chance to develop...Oh and one last thing? While I agree the Rangers as a team really, really, REALLY like REMPE, and I suppose he gives them a bit of a boost...I totally disagree that five minutes of him is better than having a functional fourth line. Either skate him a regular shift, or put someone in who can. TOI is important in the regular season. But in the playoffs? It means the difference between going to the cup final or heading to the golf course. You shorten your bench in a seven-game series? You're toast.
tdchi
Tue Apr 16 2024 3:29 pm EST
Few thoughts, now that I can gather them, on last night...it's pretty incredible that the Rangers just won the President's Cup and literally the entire rest of the planet is still treating them like a pretender. Seems like there was more publicity around some of the bullshit wildcard races than a fucking New York team so many said was BS landing the best record in the NHL...I keep thinking there must be a fluke here...or something that would suggest they're just not that good...but to accept that, you'd also have to believe they're the luckiest team in NHL history...they outplayed some of the best teams in the league, even if those games were close...and they had what had to have been one of the most grueling late-seasons schedules out of anyone in the league...I still don't really understand how they got out of that stretch of 12-15 games with as strong of a record as they did...and they did it with extended injuries to KAKKO and FOX, without their second-line center(CHYTIL), with an injury to SHESTERKIN, and with their initial first-line winger's season ended(WHEELER). To put it mildly, the Rangers were NOT a team that cruised the season absent adversity...Certainly there have been times when I wonder what the fuck is goin on with them. That game against Philly for instance. Definitely the loss against the Isles...but more time than not, when I was about ready to turn off the TV, they would start pumping goals. And a lot of those games ended in wins...playing this out in my mind, I would expect they'll face either Detroit or Washington, both of which match up pretty good...Detroit has a mess for D, but could be dangerous to handle offensively...the Rangers have really manhandled the Capitals, but I always wonder about those experienced teams...I fully expect the Canes to play ragdoll with the Isles. That shithole team will need the refs to basically leave the ice to beat Carolina...Between Boston, Tampa, Florida and Toronto, I only see the latter two emerging. Boston looks cooked. Tampa too. So second round opponent could very well be Toronto. And TBH, I think we set up nice against them too. Third round? We're looking at the Canes or Florida, and that's where the real slog begins...but we'll see. These series almost never pan out like I expect...and hopefully the very pronounced "MEH" the world has given the Rangers to their phenomenal accomplishments this season leaves them with a bitter taste and a chip on their shoulders. Sure would for me.
tdchi
Tue Apr 16 2024 3:16 pm EST
Rhet: In your scenario with Chytil on the #1 RW, is Goodrow Centering the 4th line as in, Vesey/Goodrow/Rollovic ? t/y
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 2:34 pm EST
Rhet: IN the offseason I said Chytil should be the top line RW and that they should have gone after a 3rd line C. But that neither here nor there at this point. But I do still feel the same way. They got the 3rd line C for this season (at least) and they still have a need, though maybe not as large, for a RW. It also makes sense if he came back in these playoffs to give him less responsibility. As a wing he could have less defensive responsibility and he would have to worry about less ice.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 2:22 pm EST
In regard to CHYTL....To me, the best place to use him is as 1RW. I still have no confidence in Roslovic and CHYTIL would be a major upgrade. To me, we can't put him back at center. Why? Because he was originally Bread's center and TRO was going to be our checking center. We are not moving Trocheck now and FIL is NOT a checking center. That 3rd lime has already gelled as a great checking unit. I supposed we could move FIL to the 3rd line but who would we then move to the 4th line? I vote for benching ROSY or demoting him to the 4th line.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 2:20 pm EST
Ranger47: For sure. Though like I said before, the emotional impact on the rest of the team may give them a jump at the right time...and that may be what they need to get over the hump. You never know what that mental side of the game can do.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 2:18 pm EST
Rhet: It would make sense if it was more neck/back with how he was smashed under two players along the boards. Also, people need to remember, Crosby missed time with concussion symptoms, and it turned out to be his neck and not his head at all. The Rangers have been very quiet about it, and the only things we get are form reporters say it was a concussion. Now they may have been told things by players, but maybe it wasn't a direct statement and more of what his symptoms were. We don't know for sure. One thing is for sure. The Rangers have shown to be taking it slow with him. TO think they will suddenly reverse course and risk his long-term health? Doubtful. They just won the presidents trophy with only a small portion of the season with the guy, there is no sudden need like a late season injury or anything. So, I don't see any random changes coming. If he is cleared, it's because he is cleared. IMHO I think he gets cleared for full practices and by the time he can go it's the end of the post season or the rangers are already out of it. I think the plan may be to get him going a bit now, so they know where he is for offseason workout efforts. If he can go full in practices over the next month or two and have no ill effects or setbacks, then they know he can go full out to prepare for next season.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 2:12 pm EST
Rhet: If it was a lower-body injury, "do you think they would have said so?" #meToo ;-)
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 2:12 pm EST
Hopefully Chytil can return healthy, but let's get real...It's highly doubtful he (or any injured player) who's lost all that playing time can be effective suddenly playing in the POs..
Ranger47
Tue Apr 16 2024 2:09 pm EST
In regard to CHYTIL: I'd like to remind everyone that we don't know anything. His original injury was a concussion and whiplash.(as far as we know). He re-injured himself in January in some kind of freak accident. All reports are that he stepped on a stick and fell to the ice. We have no idea what was re-injured. There are NO reports that he hit his head. Could he have had neck or back issues in January? Possibly. I've hurt my back by bending the wrong way to pick something up, but we still don't know for sure.... That said, he's been cleared by everyone and to me he looks the best he's looked in quite some time. His stick handling and skating are freaking fantastic. Now either we wrap him up in bubble wrap and leave him on the bench for the entire playoffs or we send his @ss out there and let him do his thing. I know which option I'm in favor of.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 2:04 pm EST
Case McCarthy (RHS D'man) https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/290196/case-mccarthy
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 12:32 pm EST
Case McCarthy played 5 seasons for BU, this last year as the Captain. I believe he was able to play the 5th year due to the COVID season. If I remember correctly all athletes were able to play another full season in NCAA because of that.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 12:27 pm EST
@DaveyUpper · 20m He was a 2019 round 4 #118 overall by the Devils. Stay home Def, Big hitter, He has a great first pass out of the Def zone but will stay back. Def first.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 12:26 pm EST
@WolfPackAHL UPDATE: The Hartford Wolf Pack has signed D Case McCarthy to a two-year, standard AHL player contract, beginning with the 2024-25 campaign. The Pack has also signed McCarthy to an amateur tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 12:19 pm EST
mf: what you recall is what everyone assumed was the hit...the bump with Fast. But everyone seems to ignore that he was fine for multiple shifts after that, then had a player fall on him and crash his head against the boards on the way down, when he then skated slowly off the ice and left the game and has not played since.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 12:15 pm EST
mf: I don't think it's a shock that Chytil arrived to skate with the team and they won two in a row looking better than they had for about a week. Seeing him around is lifting their mood. He doesn't necessarily have to play to give them a jump. And if he is goo to go, and later int he playoffs they are struggling, the emotional boost of him being plugged in anyplace in the lineup would probably help the team. But I don't think having him show back up to take part in team events and such heading into the post season means they are going to risk his health. I think its just a sign of respect for him and the a boost for the team.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 16 2024 12:13 pm EST
IIRC: the last jolt that knocked Chytil out of the lineup was a relatively mild one. Perhaps his last setback was not severe, and he got over it quickly, and then resumed / continued heeling from the older concussion related hits he had experienced.
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 12:05 pm EST
Re: Chytil: We're on the outside looking in, but many of us here didn't understand why the NYR's didn't shut him down until the playoffs and not bring him back, or err 'more' on the side of caution with him. At that point in the season we were producing well enough that we didn't need him in the lineup. "Somehow" this recent news about his return seems way more promising that he has further healed, and hopefully the risk/s of another head injury has diminished to the point where it won't happen again. This kid doesn't need to experience what Chris Pronger, Ryan Clowe, and others have...... As we approach the playoffs, the thought of a healthy Chytil is something to get excited about, but his health must come first. IMO natch. ;-)
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 11:20 am EST
MF amen to that. Let's get past the first round. 5 would be nice , 4 is tough
vcp1994
Tue Apr 16 2024 11:04 am EST
Bob: Fully agree, now that the playoffs are near the conversation shifts. We certainly don't want to play 28 games to win 16. It would be nice to win the 1st series in no more than 5 games, and injury free while we're at it.
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 11:01 am EST
2018, 22 chytil played 70 + games let's hope .
vcp1994
Tue Apr 16 2024 10:08 am EST
I do think that it is important to get through series’ as quickly as possible. We shall see if they can do so. I expect them to not make it easy on themselves and on us. It all rides on Igor. He plays like he did last night, we will Be good
Bob
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:10 am EST
ActuaryLegs: That must be further defined as, "in each series." As long as we make it to the Cup. It's been 30 years
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 9:05 am EST
Mf if they play your favorite number.666 they will win 4 in 6 .
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:46 am EST
StevieLegs: Glad you found your playoff que-cards, don't want you to babble at the podium. Do you think we need to win a series or two in less-than 7 games? Yeah? So does Hospo's boy Valiquette. Two seasons ago, we dragged each series to 7 games, that's too many games on the journey to the Cup. It would help to be more efficient with our TOI.
mf
Tue Apr 16 2024 8:25 am EST
Mf get out your birthday candles.( lit or unlit the choice is yours). If the Nyr play .640 hockey every series they will win 16 games out of 28. The actual number is .572
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 16 2024 5:15 am EST
If this was done earlier in the season or the middle, it wouldn't seem, so shitty.... Per PuckPedia @PuckPedia.... The #NYR Will Cuylle played in 81 games this year, falling short of the 82 GP he needed to earn the $82.5K GP Bonus in his ELC.... As #NYR will finish season over $83.5M Cap due to using LTIR, any perf bonuses earned would be cap charge overage next year
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 5:10 am EST
This is fun..... Per Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli.... Scenarios for final East playoff spot with all four teams at 81 GP..... #allcaps:.... -Any win vs. PHI.... OR.... -One point vs. PHI AND any #LGRW loss vs. MTL.... AND.... -One point vs. PHI AND any #pens loss vs. NYI.... (Simplest path in East: Win and Caps are in).... #LGRW:.... -Any win vs. MTL AND #allcaps earn one point or less vs. PHI.... OR.... -One point vs. MTL AND #allcaps regulation loss AND #pens one point or less.... (Regulation loss vs. MTL = elimination).... #LetsGoPens:.... -Any win vs. NYI AND #allcaps AND #LGRW earn one point or less.... OR.... -One point vs. NYI AND #allcaps AND #LGRW both lose in regulation.... (Regulation loss vs. NYI = elimination).... #Flyers:.... -Regulation win vs. #allcaps.... AND.... -#LGRW regulation loss vs. MTL.... AND.... -#pens regulation loss vs. NYI.... (Anything but regulation win = elimination)
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 16 2024 3:07 am EST
“You know what, though? While the term “regular-season champions” should resonate for this team that exceeded all reasonable expectations by winning a franchise-record 55 games, that description will become a pejorative if the Rangers fall short of adding another 16 victories in the postseason.”
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 15 2024 11:00 pm EST
Bob that would be amazing but can we really trust that chytil is actually healthy to play this game..he has missed so many games in his career due to injury. I would like to be excited but he is so fragile and the playoffs can get ugly.Is ot possible he built himself up to no longer being cousins with marshmallowan, boy that would be something
vcp1994
Mon Apr 15 2024 10:52 pm EST
Imagine if Chytil is ready. Plays with Kakko and Cuylle moving Wennberg to 4th line center. Now you have a 4 line team. A 4th line of Wennberg-Vesey-Goodrow? With Rempe replacing Vesey if necessary. That is a deep club.
Bob
Mon Apr 15 2024 10:47 pm EST
Mf: my choice of the 3 are the Caps. Hope they beat the Flygirls tomorrow.
jratelle19
Mon Apr 15 2024 10:32 pm EST
KIS: I was at the game. After giving away the jerseys and taking selfie with fans, they kept tossing t shirts into the crowd for about 10 minutes.
jratelle19
Mon Apr 15 2024 10:02 pm EST
Fine ending to a terrific season. Now we wait to see who we are playing. And plenty of time off too. All good.
Bob
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:58 pm EST
Do we have a preference on who we want to win or lose tomorrow?
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:54 pm EST
LIMBO.... Tomorrow will be CRAZY :)
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:53 pm EST
BOS could clinch the Atlantic tomorrow against the SENS :) Would that be a record if they lost both?
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:38 pm EST
The loser point is the main reason for the who's in and who's not. Buttman isn't dumb.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:36 pm EST
RHET - even more insane - if they all lose PHI is in….
Limbo
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:32 pm EST
The CAPS win tomorrow and they're in(Flyers). If WASH loses and DET wins(MON again) tomorrow, they're in. Crazy. If they both lose and PITT wins (NYI), they're in.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:28 pm EST
What a nice way to end the season. Feel good all around with the win and fan thing at the end. I have to say I will eat a bit of crow because I really didn’t think this group was all that good back in September. But what a solid regular season. Not expected at all. I hope that they keep it up and get on a PO roll. LGR!
NYStranger
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:28 pm EST
To early to start chanting we want the cup ?
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:27 pm EST
rf4l: Clearly you don't know when the right time to respond is. Trying to get Bread 50, trying to maintain the shutout. IN the last game of the season against a team that isn't in the playoffs. Brady the magnificent can wait. Risking injury can wait. and making that fool look silly standing their trying to get Rempe to respond with Rempe acting like he was nothing...that's a major ego bust for a loudmouth who is used to getting people to react.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:25 pm EST
@DimFilipovic · 3m Artemi Panarin's career high in shot attempts coming into the year: 470 Artemi Panarin shot attempts this season: 651 lmao <<<<<---WOW
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:22 pm EST
PJ. He needs to learn when and when not to respond. The perfect time to respond was that Tkachuk collision. He is clearly confused about that. Another example of why he needs more time in the AHL IMO.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:22 pm EST
Rangers have had 2 of the last 10 (or last 9 if you want to use a weird number) presidents trophies. Another interesting tidbit. In the last 13 years Kreider has played in the post season 10 times (including his first year when he played no regular season games and this season) and has been to the eastern conference finals 4 times. This year is of course yet to be determined. But the Rangers have made the ECF 30% of the time since Kreider has been on the team for the playoffs...that's not too shabby of a 13-year run. If they can make it that far this year, that will be 5 eastern finals in 13 seasons or 38% of the time.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:19 pm EST
Great Game. Better Season. Will it be the best? Gonna find out…
Limbo
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:18 pm EST
Great tradition…This team into it and fans love it….
PJ
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:18 pm EST
A wonderful regular season!!!!!!!! Good restraint by Rempe. He'll remember Tkaschmuck next time they meet.
Punchrolfe
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:16 pm EST
Andrei. Just enjoy the game for a change. Don't look to piss in people's cheerios They won and they won the presidents trophy signifying they had a great regular season.
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:14 pm EST
Was supposed to say Rhet not they
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:13 pm EST
Real Class Act by the Team & Players
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:13 pm EST
If we could this far maybe we can go farther. Great season. LGR
Tom427
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:13 pm EST
They. Saw the same thing
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:13 pm EST
Coach_Newf: too funny :-) Now we're 16 victories away from the "Cup" Let's Go Rangers
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:13 pm EST
Wow did you see how nice panarin and most of the guys were. They kept getting asked for pics and they didn't say no. Just kept obliging. Good guys
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:11 pm EST
Panarin was signing everybody's shirt :)
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:09 pm EST
Win is a win. Congrats on a good season. Now new season starts. Let's see if the season will be, or it will be end out being a great season. Absolutely fantastic game by Shesti. Rangers were a mess in the own zone and Shesti made some amazing saves. So much fun to watch Panerin. He is just so humble and genuine. Rangers are borderline playoff team without Panerin. ZShit line was better, 3rd line was really so-so. Kappo was invisible. 4th line was o'key. Good to see Lafr scroring. On defence, Sheinds had a monster game. Miller was good. Gus... what a mess. Trouba had probably the best game in weeks.
andrei
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:08 pm EST
A tiny but beautiful P next to the NY Rangers on NHL standings. Thanks for a great season guys!
Wiosa
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:08 pm EST
MF......not bad my friend..most men at your age get a tie or a pair of socks but you get The President's Trophy !...LOL :)
Newfie_Ranger
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:08 pm EST
The PK and Shesty are ready .. the unforced TO's remain our achilles IMO .. NHL.com has us with 13.. that is PO death
sjw
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:05 pm EST
What a player. Bread is incredible.
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:05 pm EST
120 points is a nice number so is the 300+ shots on goal
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:04 pm EST
The last thing we need is for Rempe to get suspended.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:04 pm EST
What an amazing regular season. Congrats Rangers.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:03 pm EST
Love the win….Bugged by letting Tkachuk run around like that….What the hell is Rempe dressed for?
PJ
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:03 pm EST
Congrats Rangers! Congrats Wallsters! (thanks for the birthday wishes) Playoffs, here we come! :->)
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:03 pm EST
Igor with the shutout
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:03 pm EST
Yeah...what a great Birthday gift MF! Wish Bread wouldve gotten 50
Wiosa
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:03 pm EST
Numba one!!!
NV94
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:02 pm EST
How fitting that Igor gets a shutout to help win the number 1 overall spot
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:02 pm EST
IGOR gets the thing :)
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:01 pm EST
rf4l, me thinks 6, and Canes will feel the pain.. Book that too.
andrei
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:00 pm EST
Love to see Parnin just grinning like that.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:00 pm EST
Nice pass by Z, so close by BREAD.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:59 pm EST
Refs know who the problem child is and who they want to get off the ice so they dont do something stupid.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:59 pm EST
I was going to say, how do they not call that.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:58 pm EST
Say what you want, but with Rampe, Rangers are a different team. Don't care if plays 5 minutes, but he add a different confident level to the team. He should spend entire summer on skating. Get that figure skating coach to work with the twin towers. Now, if only Gus could be replaced with Jones.
andrei
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:57 pm EST
Kis. I think only if/when the Rangers get behind 3 games to 1. I so want the kid to succeed but he so needs work. And that involves tons of icetime.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:56 pm EST
I'm hoping the NYI can push them to 6 or 7.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:55 pm EST
We need to focus on the thing.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:55 pm EST
Wonder if we see Mr. Rempe the rest of this season
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:55 pm EST
Andrei. Canes in 5. Book it.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:54 pm EST
Nice hustle by Jimmy's Feces. A PP preferred.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:53 pm EST
You need to work on that buddy.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:52 pm EST
rf4l: I think it's MUCH worse that he just looked down like he was an annoying insect...when a guy who tries to be tough and is a tough customer is looked at as if he doesn't matter...its like an open hand slap to the face.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:52 pm EST
Let's go VESEYYYYYYYYYY
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:52 pm EST
Penalty Shot V Z
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:51 pm EST
Safe to say that Rangers have won the Presidents Trophy. Don't care much about it, but it does keep Rangers away from Isles. Carolina is in for a fight.
andrei
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:51 pm EST
So officially Panarin failed to get a point in just 15 games all season. That is absolutely insane.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:50 pm EST
Rempe reigned in too much. He shoulda punched Tkachuk.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:50 pm EST
Wish Rempe would have pummeled Tkachuk….
PJ
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:48 pm EST
Parlay hits, let’s go
NV94
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:47 pm EST
Laff!!!
PJ
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:47 pm EST
NICE! Even with 50 one shot away, bread still looks for the best paly available.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:47 pm EST
That was Awesome!
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:47 pm EST
LAFFFFFFYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:46 pm EST
That should be the SABRES twice and the SENS once.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:45 pm EST
Detroit with the OT win.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:45 pm EST
*amazing
NV94
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:44 pm EST
Bread gets 50 assisted by laffy, so my Parlay hits would be amazed!
NV94
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:43 pm EST
Boston lost 2-0 to the Caps and had just 16 shots on goal.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:42 pm EST
In their last 7 games, the CAPS have lost to the SENS twice and BUFF once, but they've beaten the BRUINS and the LIGHTNING. The NHL is crazy.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:41 pm EST
Sens masters of picks and interference….
PJ
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:40 pm EST
CAPS win 2-0, WOW.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:36 pm EST
Schneider having a strong game.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:36 pm EST
Is the president trophy in the house
rngrsans
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:35 pm EST
Would love Panarin to get 50….
PJ
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:35 pm EST
Terrific defensive play by Schneider there.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:34 pm EST
Breadman deserves 50
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:33 pm EST
Who had Panarin deflecting a puck in the mid slot ?
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:33 pm EST
Nice goal by P.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:32 pm EST
BREAD! They need to feed him the puck the rest of the night...get him 50
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:32 pm EST
BREAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:32 pm EST
4 minutes for Rempe. Lol.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:31 pm EST
Even though I rather Tempe over JBro. If you don't play Rempe it hurts the team. Need to be able to role 4 lines
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:29 pm EST
Z flying.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:24 pm EST
WOW, RED WINGS are flushing their season away against Montreal.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:16 pm EST
Kreider has had a strong game offensively and defensively.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:15 pm EST
Rhet. No.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:15 pm EST
Laf very strong game offensively.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:11 pm EST
I'm sorry, but the CAPS have done nothing in the last cpouple of weeks to make anyone think that they had a shot at beating the BRUINS tonight but SAM and JOE acting like they've been playing so good. Do they even watch the NHL?
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:06 pm EST
No Rempe since he fell over uncontested.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:05 pm EST
Igor either got startled by the contact there or he was trying to draw attention to it LOL
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:04 pm EST
PJ: I knew Kreider had passed it but didn't realize by how much. But I think point is valid that it isn't being discussed very much. I think that's a good thing though, because there is so much to talk about when it comes to players having records or good seasons.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:00 pm EST
Double shift Rempire
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:57 pm EST
Agree Panarin is tossing it away all night….
PJ
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:57 pm EST
He was on his backhand and would've got nothing on it.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:57 pm EST
Z shoot the puck!
PJ
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:57 pm EST
P rounding into PO form. Giving the puck away all over ice.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:55 pm EST
Two beautiful passes by Kreider to set up goals….Hate our play in own end….Wild….I did know Kreider passed his best assist total a while ago….
PJ
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:55 pm EST
oooohhh..Rangers getting a gift with that call...not sure if that was one I would be OK with the Rangers getting called against them.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:55 pm EST
GREAT play by Cuylle there.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:54 pm EST
Mf he’s older…https://www.foxnews.com/world/worlds-oldest-known-gorilla-turns-67-berlin-zoo
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:52 pm EST
Igor very confident right now. Really challenges shooters
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:50 pm EST
Jones >>> Gust
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:50 pm EST
The NYR PK is so deadly.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:50 pm EST
What a beautiful goal
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:50 pm EST
OTT starting to do the chaos thing
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:48 pm EST
@AdamZHerman · 1m Not sure if anyone has pointed this out but Chris Kreider's 36 assists this season absolutely smashes his previous career high (25).
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:48 pm EST
1 more goal and I think we see OTT fold it in for the night...there is nothing for them to play for and they have to travel to BOS and play tomorrow night to finish up the season. Cant let them get any life that will keep them in the game.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:47 pm EST
Fox is a magician
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:47 pm EST
How sweet it is. Great play Rangers.
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:46 pm EST
Short Fox
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:46 pm EST
WWoooooooohoooooooooooo
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:46 pm EST
FOXY!!!!!
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:45 pm EST
Alot of these OTT shots are not dangerous (some are of course) and Igor is seeing them from way out and they are not even targeted at the corners or anything.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:45 pm EST
Tkachuk pounding Rangers. Someone hit him back.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:43 pm EST
Rempe falls down in the corner with no one around.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:42 pm EST
Need to be so much stronger here! Don’t take this team for granted and go out and play the game. You’re ready to play for the playoffs.
rngrsans
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:42 pm EST
I want to see the replay on that call.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:41 pm EST
Doing some stupid shit offensively. The structure is t sound
Kis
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:40 pm EST
Nice strong move to the net by Laf there.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:17 pm EST
Happy Birthday MF....................
Newfie_Ranger
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:14 pm EST
IMO a poor period .. too casual on d .. sloppy at times.. that PP was terrible .. too much individual play not as a cohesive unit
sjw
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:12 pm EST
Horrid PP
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:10 pm EST
Happy Birthday MF!
Wiosa
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:09 pm EST
Laf ALWAYS looking for P. Dial it down.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:08 pm EST
Please keep the pressure on and don’t let this team even get close!
rngrsans
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:05 pm EST
10 8
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:05 pm EST
Rangers had a 7 to 1 shot lead earlier. Now 20 8 for Sens.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:04 pm EST
Maybe try either hitting the net .. or picking a corner when your wise open in the slot ... too loose when we turn it over or the offensive push breaks down IMO
sjw
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:04 pm EST
Aargh. Panarin with a few careless plays resulting in turnovers. Stop it.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:02 pm EST
Miller, I am going to scream.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:57 pm EST
Like a broken record.. get the puck out when u have the chance .. Rangers weak at times when they have full control just coughing back to the other team..
sjw
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:54 pm EST
Sens are upset that Rempe hits while playing hockey.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:53 pm EST
6 more NYR goals and I'll be happy.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:53 pm EST
Good start. Finally Roslovic does not fumble the puck for a change.
Bob
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:52 pm EST
mf. How old is your tradenator?
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:49 pm EST
MAN that ROSLOVIC sucks.
tdchi
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:49 pm EST
Happy birthday mf.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:48 pm EST
Nice goal. Rosy awakening?
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:47 pm EST
Happy Birthday MF!
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:47 pm EST
Mf sing that Beatles song have a happy
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:47 pm EST
The Trouba/Gust pairing is so sketchy
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:47 pm EST
God defensive sticks lead to a good offensive rush. Nice goal
Wildcard
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:47 pm EST
Holy rosy
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:47 pm EST
WOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:40 pm EST
Today is my 64th Birthday, "Lets Go Rangers" Win this Game.
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 6:34 pm EST
Watch out for Tkachuk. He's been running the opposition hard and dirty lately.
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 5:22 pm EST
Andrew Chelney @ChelneyAndrew.... Source: #NYR will play game one of their 2024 Stanley Cup playoff run at MSG on Sunday 4/21 at 3pm ET.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 4:33 pm EST
Tonight that is.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 4:33 pm EST
I have mentioned this before, but we wont play again until Sunday. We could give the entire team two days off if we wanted to. There is no reason to rest anyone.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 4:24 pm EST
The beast that is cornered and has no place to go is the one that is most dangerous. The Sens have one game left of a season after this and they have been a total and complete failure. They were supposed to make the playoffs. They were supposed to show a sign of improvement. They actually did worse this season than they did last. Even their promising prospects didn't do much more than stagnate. This game is one where they can at least bring a healthy team down as the drown...Rangers, really, are in a bit of a Sophie's choice...because frankly? They should probably be resting all their regulars. But obviously, ain't no one gonna let that happen.
tdchi
Mon Apr 15 2024 4:08 pm EST
That just means that the #1 seed is due. No cup is won due to luck.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 3:58 pm EST
“ But winning the Presidents’ Trophy, of course, has provided ample bad luck in recent years. None of the last eight winners has even been able to make it out of the second round, and it’s been a decade since the best regular-season team has taken home the Stanley Cup. In fact, only two Presidents’ Trophy winners in the last 20 years have won the Stanley Cup. Last year, the Bruins set an NHL record with 135 points in the regular season.”
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 15 2024 3:44 pm EST
Stevie... Statistically speaking, more teams have won the cup being ranked #1 overall than any other seeding.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 3:39 pm EST
I prefer home ice advantage but I don’t want the president trophy. There’s a reason players don’t touch it.
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 15 2024 2:59 pm EST
Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC .... Hearing Rutger McGroarty, Winnipeg’s 2022 first-rounder, will return for his junior year at Michigan. Jets and his advisors discussed today, and team supported his decision.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 2:16 pm EST
Bread is two short of 50 and Kreider is one short of 40.... SENS are doing a lot of talking about being spoilers tonight. This is likely to be one tough game. They already play us tough on their worst day.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 2:10 pm EST
TD... In regard to Zibanejad: IMO, he had one of his better games of the season, His line was constantly in the O zone and they had a lot of good chances. He set up the first goal. I also looked at the stats from that game and he statistically was one of the best players on the ice... I don't agree with your take at all.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 1:57 pm EST
BTW: PANARIN voted team MVP and Quick won the Players Player Award.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 1:39 pm EST
Jack Moore @MadJack54 .... For the 2nd time this season (2nd time in 6 weeks) #NYR prospect Dylan Roobroeck is the OHL Player of the Week..... Roobroeck had an incredible game 1 performance in the 2nd round with 1-3—4. He followed it up with a 1-1—2 performance in game 2 to give the Generals a 2-0 series lead
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 1:28 pm EST
Speaking of the Pack, they had a tilt yesterday that would make any Rangers' prospect follower grin from ear to ear. Basically, all of the ones that we want to score scored. BERARD continued his rip through his rookie year, scoring his 25th of the season and continue to make a very strong case for a roster spot. He's been electric really since December. Also scoring was Adam SYKORA, a name we don't hear much about these days...but a reminder that he's still only 19(!!), which is fucking crazy...My boy EDSTROM also had a pretty nice goal. And of course, the OTTER needed to add one so as to not feel left out...the crown jewel though, was this shot by CHMELAR(https://twitter.com/StatBoy_Steven/status/1779805227220111503), which was everything you want to see in a kid. He's still a bit of a project...but with that size and speed? And that finish? Yeah. Speaking of Finnish, Kalle VAISANEN also played his first game and did not look out of place at all. The Checkers, incidentally, were giving the Pack FITS last month. For them to beat them authoritatively at home...albeit in a game that meant little to either team...is a very, very, VERY good sign.
tdchi
Mon Apr 15 2024 1:06 pm EST
REMPE in? Good, I guess. Better than him being on the bench. Maybe he'll get more than five minutes against a lesser opponent. Also nice to have him in with a TKACHUKhole on the ice...but GUS. FFS. This guy. I know, I know. Ain't no chance he gets pulled by his buddy LAVIOLETTE. Still...this is one of those areas where it's a self-created injury for the coach...the good news is, this guy makes FAR fewer of them than his predecessor and his predecessor, who was the absolute KING of self-created hardships...the bad news? The Rangers are not dressing their best lineup for a game where they could conceivably win the division, conference AND President's Trophy. That's pretty crazy.
tdchi
Mon Apr 15 2024 12:53 pm EST
pete - Exactly. Can't...absolutely CAN'T...shorten your bench in the POs. It's a death knell.
tdchi
Mon Apr 15 2024 12:49 pm EST
hipcheck - Speaking for the other side of the argument, I can confidently say NO ONE wants REMPE to sit. Positively no one. That ain't the argument. I also want to add that while I stridently disagree with you on his defensive prowess...his deer-in-the-headlights look on the Islanders' second goal as a case-and-point...I will say that with 5-6 minutes of ice, it's not as big of a problem as what that does to the rest of the ice time among players. If you're going to effectively role, you need a fourth line that can play 10-12 minutes. REMPE's ice means you have to find anywhere between five to seven minutes to pawn off on other wings. You can argue that doubleshifting top players(PANARIN for instance) creates odd matchups...but in a seven-game slog, TOI becomes a real important component...Well balanced and rested teams are the ones that win. Those that rely on one or two lines tend to flame out quick...so there's that...but the REAL point for me is that this guy still needs seasoning. Someone mentioned EDSTROM and he was hands-down better than REMPE. No question about it. And it's because he's two years older and had been playing in SEL for the past three or four seasons...And one other point someone recently noted: REMPE, when he was at his most effective in Hartford, was being used as a center. I can say with ZERO doubt that would be a disaster in New York...but if you send the guy down and let him play through Hartford's playoffs, rather than as a guy who periodically steps in to play 5 or 6 minutes, you could end up with a 6'8 245-pound NHL center to play your bottom line. And that would be spectacular. But it ain't gonna happen with him pasted to the bench for 55 out of 60 minutes. And in truth, if he doesn't learn now, it's gonna be WYSIWYG with him, which is a marginal player and pugilist, not a contributing NHLer.
tdchi
Mon Apr 15 2024 11:21 am EST
Ranger47... 1 point would not lock up the President's trophy for us. The CANES could still pass us by winning their last game and they would win the Presidents (and everything else).That would be so much worse, losing everything due to a single tiebreaker, but having the same amount of points.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 11:10 am EST
REMPE effect.... per Sens Communications @Media_Sens .... Roster update: The #Sens have recalled forward Zack Ostapchuk from @BellevilleSens.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 15 2024 10:41 am EST
Ranger47; We need 2 points tonight to lock up all 3....Metro, conference and president's trophy. A tie goes to Carolina.....
rngrsans
Mon Apr 15 2024 10:16 am EST
Rempe is in again tonight and Trouba is paired with Gus. I'd play Rempe over JBro but I'd play JBro if Lavvy trusted him with more than 7 minutes in the playoffs. Shortening the bench on game 1 of the playoffs can't be a good strategy
pete
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:59 am EST
It’s the final countdown
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 15 2024 9:09 am EST
MF I think due to its old design that the seats are far away from the ice that it's one of the more quiet buildings.I am sure when they build a new one it will be deafening. Ho e ice is nice if we are rested and healthy.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:51 am EST
Getting at least a point locks up the President trophy. But a loss not only means Dallas can pass us by, but the Canes with a win would drop us to second behind them and mean we would play the Isles in the PO instead of the Caps (or whomever). I, for one, want no part of a first round PO against the Isles who would probably easily get bounced by the Canes but will probably give us some fits.
Ranger47
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:37 am EST
"Securing home ice would be a major boon for the Rangers, who have made Madison Square Garden a fortress this season."
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 8:19 am EST
Let's win tonight :->) https://nypost.com/2024/04/15/sports/rangers-can-clinch-presidents-trophy-monday-vs-senators/
mf
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:38 am EST
Oops. Transposed in and OHL!
rf4l
Mon Apr 15 2024 7:36 am EST
Roo is now tied for the lead OHL in PO scoring...
rf4l
Sun Apr 14 2024 9:45 pm EST
Hopefully rempe becomes a staple on this team,it would be fantastic.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 14 2024 9:35 pm EST
Hipcheck, although I don't completely disagree, he has issues skating the puck out of the D zone.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 14 2024 8:05 pm EST
I strongly respect everyone's opinion here, but those that don't think Rempe is ready, or think he's a "liability in the defensive-zone" are way over analyzing this I think. Have you not seen the immediate impact he's had every chance he's gotten? The Rangers finally have a legitimate tough, aggressive, homegrown giant... and you want him to "sit", I just don't get that take. He brings a lot to a 4th line wing spot. I see the team play braver with him in there.. I just want him to play, he's more than earned it. Did you see him causing total havoc in front of the net, he's a monster. They need to stop restraining him and let him attack people. This guy love to hit and fight. 21 years old and the Garden chants his name everytime he touches the puck, why do you think they are doing that?
hipcheck
Sun Apr 14 2024 7:58 pm EST
Shonuff.... They're 8-2 while we're 7-3. It's likely that they feel the same way about us.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 14 2024 7:32 pm EST
The Carolina virus continues to not go away . I feel like they haven’t lost a game in a month . They also continue to win every single game they are supposed to while most of the league has not . Fml
Shonuff
Sun Apr 14 2024 7:30 pm EST
Damn Canes!
rngrsans
Sun Apr 14 2024 7:27 pm EST
Seth Jones just gifted the Canes 2 points. Stupid penalty with 5 minutes left in a 2-2game
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 14 2024 6:57 pm EST
Go Blackhawks
fotiu22
Sun Apr 14 2024 6:18 pm EST
Good news regarding rest for the Rangers. The Knicks have game one at home Saturday. That means the Garden will not be available for a Rangers game the same day. SO that means it's likely Sunday for game one. That means 5 days off between games. That will be HUGE for bumps and bruises and to let guys recharge and get good sleep.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 14 2024 5:31 pm EST
https://www.nhl.com/schedule
mf
Sun Apr 14 2024 4:41 pm EST
PJ: t/y...
mf
Sun Apr 14 2024 3:57 pm EST
mf….Edstrom hasn’t played since 3/4 vs. Panthers….The thing is he did nothing to play himself out of the lineup….I thought he was getting better..
PJ
Sun Apr 14 2024 12:53 pm EST
When was the last time Edstrom played with the big club?
mf
Sun Apr 14 2024 12:03 pm EST
PJ - Totally agree, re: REMPE. The sad part, as many of us keep saying, is that I don't ever see him getting sent down to learn the defensive side of the game better. But who knows?
tdchi
Sun Apr 14 2024 12:02 pm EST
re: TORTORELLA - At some point, the fucking planet is going to need to wake up and realize this guy just isn't that good of a coach...he happens into these young teams with talent and while he certainly has a knack for motivating them, he also rides coattails...He's good in some regards because he's a fucking three-ring circus...and the sideshow he provides really takes the heat off of young players...but in Philly? That sideshow has been an issue. To give COUTS the captaincy and then to scratch him twice? That's just being a dick. His pluses are definitely outweighed by his minuses, and I will be flat-out dumbfounded if the guy ever pulls together another cup team. He'll be out in Philly in two years.
tdchi
Sun Apr 14 2024 11:56 am EST
Gotta say PANARIN is a class act. I was, at best, neutral on signing him. Thought the amount was too much and I was worried, having seen his disappearing acts in Columbus...but he's been everything a franchise and a fanbase could want in a player and more. And his attitude...you can feel the positivity exuding from the guy...It really kind of angers me to hear GALLANT was butting heads with him...but just more evidence off how he isn't that good of a coach...certainly not a very smart one...nevertheless...while the Ranger fanbase certainly has had its degree of suffering...we are goddamn blessed to have this guy in the prime of his career. He's the most dominant Ranger I can remember, save for JAGR in that one glorious season...every time he touches the ice, something happens.
tdchi
Sun Apr 14 2024 11:46 am EST
re: The officiating...the thing here is that EVERYONE knows the Isles do this cheap shit. They are cheap shit merchants to the tenth degree. So how do you square off on a team doing cheap shit? Do it right back to them. Rangers took a shit ton of 'hard play' penalties...and that's fine. But look at the way the Isles' held and obstructed wherever they could...you fight that by doing the SAME THING BACK. And if you go to the box? Who gives a fuck. They're PP is at like 5 percent. Grab onto sticks. Set up picks. Get in their way. Are you gonna get called? Maybe. But again. Who cares? Take the penalty. It's better than letting them get a fucking goal...in game 1, I'd tell my guys to go out and see what the reffing is like...and if it's anything like the regular season...I'd say do whatever you want. Throw the rule book out. Just take it to them. Fight fire with fire. The Isles weren't even that dialed in yesterday. They were pretty sluggish actually...but they scummed their way into a pair of goals and a loser point. It's a very good lesson for the Rangers to learn now...watch how they keep doing this shit...play that way against them. Simple as that.
tdchi
Sun Apr 14 2024 11:39 am EST
KIS - re: ZIBANEJAD, I agree he was doing things, so to speak...and he did look engaged...but his decision making yesterday was probably the worst I've seen it with him since he was a rookie/second-year player. Just real stupid moves. Shooting when he should be passing. Passing to the wrong areas. Taking zero-percentage shots. He was engaged yesterday and played his heart out...but he wasn't very good.
tdchi
Sun Apr 14 2024 11:36 am EST
BRODZINSKI v. REMPE isn't the question folks should be asking. It should be BRODZINSKI/REMPE v. EDSTROM. That is the guy who should be on the wing. He'd do the same things REMPE is doing, only add the same dimension BRODZINSKI does, save for maybe his shot. JBRO has a laser. My thing with REMPE is that I do see his usefulness in the O-zone...but it's the defensive zone where I really start to cringe. Again. Something he could be working on in Hartford, but is instead playing five or six minutes here to make fans happy.
tdchi
Sun Apr 14 2024 11:34 am EST
Great game to watch yesterday...Playoff intensity and Rangers stepped up....Encouraged by the play of Z lately and I am not worried Trocheck line in the playoffs...They will be fine...Gust over Jones continues to baffle and will hurt if it continues in playoffs...Rempe just too much of a liability to me in defensive zone...Like the guy but if anyone believes the Islanders were disappointed he was playing they are mistaken...Just not ready yet in my opinion...
PJ
Sun Apr 14 2024 11:29 am EST
This LAVIOLETTE love affair with GUSTAFSSON too has to end. I almost kicked over my television when I saw that dude out there in OT. He has his moments, but it's so painfully clear why he's been passed around the league as much as he has. Good offense, yet just a negative on defense. Not AS bad as Turd DeANGELO in his own end, but close. I'm very excited for him to leave via free agency. I'll also say, for all the criticism here that DRURY gets for his deadline moves...the one move he could'a made that would've really helped in many ways would've been to move GUS for a pick. Definitely could'a gotten a fourth rounder. Maybe even a third. Addition by subtraction there. Now we have to weather the playoffs with a guy who is a human turnover machine.
tdchi
Sun Apr 14 2024 11:23 am EST
re: REMPE - Because when they play went off the rails, he literally had no idea what to do. Not that he caused it...but that he was frozen and watched, rather than find someone to pick up. Sure, as a winger, you could make the case for him needing to stay where he was for a potential breakout...but they needed support down low. His indecision there may not have caused the goal per se, but it didn't help. At all. I'm pretty sure with a more experienced player in, that wouldn't have gone down the way it did.
tdchi
Sun Apr 14 2024 11:19 am EST
Wildcard - If you believe Mark STONE has gotten THREE injuries that have EACH lasted between two and a half and three months THREE YEARS IN A ROW...well then I have a bridge to sell you. Also, I know this Nigerian prince who has a lot of gold stashed away. You can make millions if you just send him a couple thousand dollars...seriously dude. Like you HONESTLY believe the STONE thing is Vegas is on the up-and-up? That's next-level naivety. I'm not going to sit here and speculate about how they're doing what they're doing. It's just clear WHY they're doing it and it's to circumvent the cap so they can load up at the deadline and have a team that is anywhere between $5 million and $10 million over. This one, it appears, will be at least $10 million...like you gonna defend this shit? How nice would it have been for the Rangers to add HERTL to the lineup? Just think about this team PLUS $9.5 million in cap. It's fucking ridiculous. But if that's the hill you're gonna die on...that Vegas' injury reports are legit and that this all has been three CRAZY years of coincidence...well, be my guest.
tdchi
Sun Apr 14 2024 11:07 am EST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHrfrmdLzwY
mf
Sun Apr 14 2024 10:04 am EST
After ALL these years, I still hate the Islanders, and I'm from LI!
Jerry_Garcia
Sun Apr 14 2024 8:20 am EST
https://www.nhl.com/standings/2024-04-13/wildcard
mf
Sun Apr 14 2024 8:19 am EST
My biggest take from the game was that the Rangers were as physical, if not more so, than the Isles. Say what you will, that Rempe is awkward and at times is not in sync with his line mates, but, and a big but, is that the boys player a harder game with him in the line up .I don't remember being scored against when his line was on the ice. He is a force and will become more so as he growa out og being the man child.
gene_carr
Sun Apr 14 2024 8:13 am EST
Stevie- I’m not a Brooks fan but I think he is pretty much on target with his Torts assessment. I think Torts enjoyed his own accolades too much and wanted the team to be about him. He’s entertaining but not worth it in my opinion!
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 14 2024 8:11 am EST
The team is #8 in the League in 5V5 goals. We will be fine.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 14 2024 8:06 am EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/14/sports/rangers-working-on-fixing-this-weakness-as-playoffs-near/
mf
Sun Apr 14 2024 5:25 am EST
Lb loves to throw rocks…”Despite Tortorella’s better angels, he simply cannot leave well enough alone. The difference between a healthy dose of the coach and a fatal overdose is marked by a fine line. Tortorella was the individual most responsible for the startling regular-season success of the 2011-12 Black-and-Blueshirts. But the playoffs followed. And by doubling down on himself and cutting the bench essentially from Game 1 of the first round, the coach was also the individual most singularly responsible for the Rangers running out of steam in their conference final upset by the Devils. He giveth then he taketh away. When the water is calm, the coach creates ripples by throwing rocks. Sometimes, despite they’re the ones in his head.“…pot calling the kettle…
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 14 2024 5:17 am EST
Damned
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 14 2024 5:17 am EST
Danes if you do or don’t…”But there was last spring in which Panarin looked lost against the Devils and there were two springs ago through which Panarin was inconsistent and too often unreliable in the run to the conference finals, during which he was smothered by the Lightning. Panarin has been resolute in refusing to discuss last year’s playoffs in which a tenuous relationship with head coach Gerard Gallant deteriorated. We’ve been told that the winger was aired out by the coach in front of the team in an incident that did not go over well with anyone. Panarin has also said that he does not want to talk about what’s coming up next week. ”….
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:13 pm EST
PENS lose to BOS 6-4. Bruins are back ahead of FLA and should win their division. PENS have 86 points with 2 games left.... CAPS have the BRUINS and FLYERS left.... FLYERS have just the CAPS left... DET has 2 games left against MON... The PENS play the PREDS and the NYI.... PHI has just the one game and I think they're done. I don't see WASH winning both of their games....I can see DET and PITT both winning their remaining games. To me, that means that the RED WINGS win the 2nd WC spot. The NYI have NJD and PITT left. I can see them beating the DEVILS and clinching the 3rd spot.... To me: The CANES Play the NYI and we play the RED WINGS in Round 1 (provided we win our final game of course). Just a guess.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 9:32 pm EST
MAN, the NHL is wild today. The LEAFS come all the way back to lose in OT to DET. Right now, DET, WASH and PHI are all tied for the 2nd WC spot. PITT could leap frog all of them if they can come back on BOS here late.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 7:21 pm EST
The Bolts got to be resting people today, right?
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 7:18 pm EST
In regard to Detroit: Losing to the CAPS just killed them. That's 2 points they couldn't afford to give away.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 6:59 pm EST
Watching a desperate Wings team go up 4-1 over a mildly disinterested Leaf team ...Wings are quicker to the puck .. Leafs just a half step behind.. so it is not just the Rangers who have trouble getting up for these games against such an opponent
sjw
Sat Apr 13 2024 6:43 pm EST
Win-A-Pig 'boared' the AV's 7 zip this afternoon. Quite a statement as those 2 teams face each other in the 1st round. https://www.nhl.com/news/colorado-avalanche-winnipeg-jets-to-play-in-1st-round-of-playoffs
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 6:40 pm EST
President trophy is the kiss of death. Las Vegas odds don't even ha e the rangers as a top 6 favorite to win the cup. Islanders seem as though they beat the rangers in a series as they are playing now. But things change quickly.
vcp1994
Sat Apr 13 2024 6:12 pm EST
sjw: Agree with Rempe the positive is whoever is playing with him including the defensive pair just throw everything at the net with him in front . It’s a minutes game obviously as I assume Brod plays about 4 minutes more than Rempe ?? It’s a useless extra 4 minutes not saying that’s accurate ?
Shonuff
Sat Apr 13 2024 5:35 pm EST
For a team on the cusp of the Presidents Trophy….they rarely have an easy game….just saying
jnyr
Sat Apr 13 2024 3:47 pm EST
IMO the 4th line is more effective in the O zone with rempe vs Jbro .. Rempe is better along the boards and just goes to the front of the net .. it's not like Jbro is a defensive stalwart.. both can skate and both can fill in at the dot .. Rempe does look "gangly" in d zone coverage all arms and legs ..
sjw
Sat Apr 13 2024 3:39 pm EST
Kinda like kissin ur sister... both Shesty and the PK where on point today ...Still have to PU intensity .. Not aware of the season totals but recently we seem to get lots of our shots blocked.. a little slow gettin them off at times IMO..
sjw
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:50 pm EST
Nothing but TANK.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:50 pm EST
Another Big Game on Monday. The Sens always play us tough and would love nothing more than to be spoilers. ALSO: NYI's made the playoffs because PHI and WASH just did nothing but take. If the Flyers had at least played under .500 hockey, they would still be making the playoffs. That's how badly they tanked.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:46 pm EST
It's a heck of a lot easier and higher percentage to score 3 than 4. Just ask, "AbacusLegs!"
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:46 pm EST
That was a big win. It is a relief for a couple days, anyway. I would be happy to see the Islanders play Carolina in the first round. Maybe they can provide some physical challenges for the Canes.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:45 pm EST
Rhet, you're a genius! ;-)
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:44 pm EST
I can't begin to describe how depressed I felt with about five minutes to go in the game. You just knew-----with who the Canes are facing in their last two games-----that losing this one meant blowing the Metro. Wow.
thedoc85
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:44 pm EST
MF... We also scored the most goals :)
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:42 pm EST
Not for nothing, but, 2 GA's & we won the contest.
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:36 pm EST
I’m so happy I don’t hate Roselvic (as much)
Jake0104
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:35 pm EST
Igor playing at this level will give us a chance every game. Let’s take care of business on Monday now
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:35 pm EST
Yikes..........how do you like that for a Sat afternoon tilt at MSG against the Isles with important pts on the line ? The Breadman delivers and Shesty is being Shesty again !
Newfie_Ranger
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:35 pm EST
Rangers in in any fashion against Ottawa and they clinch the top spot. They hold it in their own hands still. Only 3 teams can catch the Rangers in points. Dallas, Boston and Carolina. Dallas is playing now 10 min into the first still 0-0 against the Kraken.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:34 pm EST
They. I get it. Thanks. You too are invited
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:34 pm EST
Best game of the season . I’m shaking . LGR
Shonuff
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:33 pm EST
Wild if they win the cup I make this offer to bro g a good cigar and buy the first drink at the parade
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:33 pm EST
It's alright KIS, I've done there reverse psychology myself over the years :)
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:33 pm EST
Oh and wild bite my ass lol. Let's go ranger. Fucking team gonna kill me
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:32 pm EST
Trochek is a gamer. Zbad turning it on and involved. Even bread gets g physical but Igor is amazing. Still want to see more intensity and fight
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:32 pm EST
What a game. The refs were very one sided, gave the Islaes every opportunity to score a bunch of goals.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:32 pm EST
Biggest win of the season.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:31 pm EST
You guys didn't think I could stay away. I may be an asshole but the rangers run though my blood. I can't help that I love this team so much.
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:31 pm EST
Congratulations to lardiolette getting more wins and points than gallant did
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:30 pm EST
How Sweet it is, TROCHECK!
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:30 pm EST
Told you- everything is fine!
Cnparda
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:30 pm EST
Thought Rempe was coming out for the shootout. Huge win. Huge
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:30 pm EST
WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:30 pm EST
Yes
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:29 pm EST
Igor looks like he has forgotten that there is a player skating in at first.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:29 pm EST
Let’s go throatcheck
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:27 pm EST
Thank Jeebus!
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:27 pm EST
And the league would love the islanders to beat the Rangers in the playoffs. That is why they allow this
Drew
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:27 pm EST
PERFECT shot placement by Bread there
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:27 pm EST
2 loaves
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:27 pm EST
Breadman is $$$$$$$$$$$
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:26 pm EST
Once again……5 power plays to one in this game. How does that happen? Igor has earned his pay today for sure.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:26 pm EST
NHL was praying for this. Big market, big game, ongoing as long as possible, as much drama as possible.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:25 pm EST
I can't believe that our season may be decided by a shootout.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:25 pm EST
Shootout at ok corral
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:25 pm EST
mf: So did the other guy in net. 40 saves is no small feat.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:24 pm EST
Fuck BREAD.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:24 pm EST
IGOR earned his pay today
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:23 pm EST
WTF!!! How do the refs let this studff go?
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:23 pm EST
Miller had two fowards with him and he opts for a low percentage shot.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:22 pm EST
proof the refs had marching orders. Trocheck had his arm half ripped off by a hook there....but zilch from the zebras.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:21 pm EST
HAND PASSS
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:21 pm EST
Not happy with this 3some in OT.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:21 pm EST
They would still need to win the last game in regulation to have the tiebreaker...but if they win both games they clinch everything no matter what. SO the tie breaker thing isn't an issue if they can win this one.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:20 pm EST
What was Miller doing there?
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:18 pm EST
We need the win because I believe we would still lose on tiebreakers.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:16 pm EST
Islanders clinching the playoffs in a game against us is the biggest kick to the b’s
Drew
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:16 pm EST
Huge point....let's get the second one!
jratelle19
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:16 pm EST
We need the win.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:15 pm EST
a bit tense here.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:14 pm EST
Shazam saving their asses
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:14 pm EST
The play that Bread scored on was what Rosy was supposed to do to Z, Instead he drew the puck to Kreider on his right.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:11 pm EST
Man did kreider take a slash there with no call
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:10 pm EST
1 More boys!
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:10 pm EST
Breadman delivers!!!
jratelle19
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:09 pm EST
mf: You actually think THESE refs will call a penalty on the Isles
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:09 pm EST
YYYEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSss
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:09 pm EST
Oh man did we need that
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:09 pm EST
Shame on you all for counting him out!! 12 game streak!
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:09 pm EST
BREAD!!!
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:09 pm EST
Di someone say, "PANARIN!!!!!!!!"
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:08 pm EST
I would Not send Igor to the bench for an extra skater, we have 4 minutes to tie this up. Let them win or lose this at ES or work hard enough to draw the penalty. IF we draw the penalty, maybe then pull IGOR
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:07 pm EST
I don't get what Lavi is seeing from Rosy thar he keeps trotting him out there on the Z line.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:06 pm EST
I can't take it. I get way too upset. Good luck boys I'll check in every so often. I'm done for today at least.
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:05 pm EST
At what point is Lavi going to pull Igor? Need to park someone in front of the net. Sorokin seeing everything
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:05 pm EST
I might be done watching hockey. My mom has always said these games are fixed. You tell me how the rangers lose 3 games in a row at the end of the year to 3 teams that are not only inferior but might not even make the playoffs. It's all bullshit.
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:05 pm EST
The Nyr play better 5-4 either way, laviotoilet and Julius Caesar housley better fix it.
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:03 pm EST
6 power plays to one in this game.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:02 pm EST
They're not going to call anything that looks like a NYR PP.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:02 pm EST
and again...while the hook was "bad" Panarin engaged physically there...and thats a good thing to see.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:02 pm EST
You simply cannot make this crap up. I mean, really.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:01 pm EST
the refs have fallen in love with penalty shots of late. Someone told me they did the same thing last season in games with teams battling for playoff spots. I sort of wonder if the excitement gets to them in these games. Because they REFUSE to call them all season long.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 2:00 pm EST
Love trochek. Need him to play with an edge
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:59 pm EST
E: Rempe MULTIPEL times this game started the cycle that led to long shifts in the offensive zone.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:59 pm EST
Love Trocheck shoving an Islander into the goalie.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:59 pm EST
Hey, I heard Roslovic's name mentioned.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:57 pm EST
This is also a great example of why I want to see what Rempe the hockey player can do. His fists are useless and the Isles are gonna ignore him the rest of the way. So what else does he bring? Me thinks more and more” not enough to stay n the lineup.
E
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:57 pm EST
Rangers poor effort. Isle have 5 PP rangers 1. Much of that shows laziness
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:56 pm EST
This is an Isle team that’s playing a very post season style of play. They throwing everything at the net and crashing. And again Im seeing a Rangers team too often on the outside. This game is gonna take an ugly goal to get it done.
E
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:55 pm EST
Fuckjng team just doesn't compete and play well 5 on 5. I want to ask. Do you people think they struggle offensively 5 on 5 because they want to losses and make the scoring play all the time
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:54 pm EST
WTF. The Rangers literally just made a line change when the Islanders had the puck in the offensive zone, setting up a 3-on-1. Desperation has arrived, along with the mind-blowing stupidity that accompanies it.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:54 pm EST
Where did the defense go? Did they try a line change? It looked like two NYI in alone with one NYR getting back.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:53 pm EST
Igor's doing his part
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:52 pm EST
fotiu22: Id the Rangers win this game it could mean a matchup between them. But yeah they can guarantee it with giving the Islanders points. If not the first round then the second as long as the Rangers can win the first round if they get the metro.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:52 pm EST
1 PP all day.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:51 pm EST
I know there have been a lot of special teams, but LAVIOLETTE ain’t managing his bench very well.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:51 pm EST
Kis he just had Panarin out with the Zib line.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:50 pm EST
Isles have had a double minor advantage, a short 5-3 and overall 5 powerplays to the ranges 1. Think the league might want a Ranger/Islander first round matchup?
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:50 pm EST
Will go completely unnoticed. But that was SMART from Trouba. Big blast there could have sprung the Islanders for a rush. A wrist gets a whistle 200 feet from the Rangers net. There wasn't a better paly to be made that was "safe"...and off a draw who knows what will happen near the other teams net.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:50 pm EST
Fox is amazing. Plays like Luca Doncic. Both play at their own speed
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:48 pm EST
Laci need to double bread n play him with Zbad line
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:48 pm EST
What a great save by Igor.
mf
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:47 pm EST
Now the refs call something? Come on. Call it even or not at all. This stuff is bullshit.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:47 pm EST
Wild but where is laffy. We need him to get more involved. Really need cullye in front and Laci should t be afraid to get Rempe in and to the front
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:46 pm EST
Kis: The score is 2-0??
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:46 pm EST
We are maki g it too easy for the isles. We do t have enough fight and people in the middle Rangers are content to keep puck and skate on the outside. We have to get dirty. Yes it is becoming an nfl game. Just like the playoffs. Get in there and want it more
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:46 pm EST
Looks like the zebras have now swallowed their whistles. Sure hope we don’t spend 18 minutes in the offensive zone only for the the fishsticks to wind up scoring
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:45 pm EST
One thing I will say for Panarin today. He hasn't been floating around. He is engaging physically, not shying away from hard areas. He will never be a beast in that way. But in the past, he would not be initiating contact with or without the puck, and quite a few times today he has done just that.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:45 pm EST
Wild you will say anything to try and win an argument. Did they score again no. They created good zone time , lavi should have started maki g a change while the puck stayed in the zone so long. They had ice time of about 1:45. Isles were tired. No. They waited u til the puck cleared the zone. Oh. And the score still is still 2-0. Really I don't want to be right. It is what it is
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:43 pm EST
Howe did that Fox shot get through...there were bodies all over the place.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:42 pm EST
No cross check ?
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:41 pm EST
When did the Rangers Islanders join the NFL?
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:39 pm EST
And what line had the puck deep for a long stretch with a good scoring chance? Wennberg-Cuylle-Kakko...but I guess that weas bad to do...
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:38 pm EST
Where s the fucking penalty there. You can't hold trochek stick
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:37 pm EST
Kis: The score has nothing to do with the Wennberg line playing well. LOL
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:37 pm EST
Didn't realize how hard Millers stick was being held on the second goal...that isn't "playoff style" officiating. Thats just crap officiating. Its not letting the boys play....that stuff like battles that would normally be called for interference of holding. Not grabbing a guys stick as he is trying to skate away to allow your teammate to have a nice easy route to the net area
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:36 pm EST
Wild you can paint the pig any way you want. It's still a pig. You can have your opinion. I have mine. Like I said. Out worked you said what game was I watching g. Everybody saw our discussion on here. Guess what. Isles scored 2 since then ranger 0
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:35 pm EST
Wild the last half of the second period was played if they had 9min of time think about what you are saying. They had 9min out of 13 min of 5on5. I'd say that is more than Zbad or trochek lines. They had shots. Did they score NO they haven't done shit
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:33 pm EST
Kis: Yes the Wennberg line has played well. SO well that you think they are out there a ton. Generating more chances than any line but the Zib line tonight. The 4th line has played well...they have done their job. They get the puck deep and grind. They have had multiple shifts that were long down low and generating shots on net. I don't know why you can't see those things. Its because you are blinded by a bad shift, or a bad play, or a bad bounce.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:32 pm EST
Fuck PK how much interfering have the isles done in this game. How much holding. They lose possibly 5-1 today. This team is in trouble. Hey I'll eat crow if I'm wrong. Done it before. I just don't see it. It's the make up of the players. They don't know what to do to be winners. To come out on the positive side of a tough situation
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:31 pm EST
Kis: Cuylle is second on the team in shots today, he has 5 shot attempts, Kakko has been controlling the puck and flying around the offensive zone creating issues and controlling the puck. Wennberg has gotten the puck into the offensive zone all game long and given those other two the chance to do what they are doing. And they have done that in under 10 min of ice time. closer to 9 min each other than Cuylle is at 9:09 leading that group. But yeah...Lavy jsut keeps putting them out there..the do nothings...they are doing so much when on the ice you think they are out there a lot...9 minutes out of 40 minutes of game....
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:30 pm EST
Wild who is doing good things? I've said Zbad Tempe and even Schneider are doing good things. Has anybody on the Trochek line done anything. Has the wennberg line played well ? What Dman has played well. I said they were getting out worked. You asked what game was I watching? Who scored the next to goals. When in the last 3 games have the Rangers out worked anybody. The Rangers are showing a loser mentality the last 3 games
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:29 pm EST
Exactly!! A mindshift. Who wants it more. Even the most talented aren’t the talented in that playoff psychology
NCRanger
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:28 pm EST
Roslovic absolutely fucking blows. Wennberg HAS to tie up the man on the 2nd goal. That’s on him. Too much stick watching again. Trouba is scary bad right now. Not sure WTF is going on, but hoping for a 180 turnaround before playoffs. This is the team we might be playing and you can start to see what it looks like for the Rangers to play playoff hockey. This is what it looks like when you shut down the Panarin line. Less PP’s…this is playoff style. Got to get it done 5v5. Rangers are on elite regular season team…maybe slightly above average for playoffs. That’s what the odd makers think too. Getting out worked again. They’ll have a tough time against Isles, Oanthers and more physical teams in playoffs. Can Chytil the savior shore up top 9. Get Ros the fuck out of there or move KK up and slide Fil into 3rd line RW. Get your balls out boys. It’s playoff time. Could be major shakeups this off-season with a quick exit
NCRanger
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:27 pm EST
Rf. This isn't a slump. They are getting out worked again. That's a mentality
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:26 pm EST
good lord some folks here need to seek help. I'm sitting here watching the game, and the bulk of the stuff being written here, is just not happening. There are players doing good things and being ripped for the one bad thing (pretty normal here) Players are being ignored for their high effort levels...its sad that some of y'all can't see any positives unless the Rangers are totally dominating the game.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:26 pm EST
I hope same thing doesn't happen again that happened last year. Games are tighter. Refs don't call as many penalties., what's happening to bread. Where is he what's he doing. Doesn't help when the coach keeps throwing out wennberg Kakko and cullye
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:24 pm EST
Nice time for a slump.
rf4l
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:24 pm EST
I have already started slipping into my “I don’t give a crap” approach in order to protect myself from yet another huge disappointment. These last 3 games have been terrible, and if they blow the division they are toast. They get chances off the rush, Sorokin sees everything and stops it. Islanders crowd the net and get garbage goals.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:21 pm EST
TD. This team has big trouble. The whistles are goi g bye bye. Third game in a row where the other team out works them Drury brought in pussies for the playoffs and this team just isn't hard enough. They are in trouble. Can't say I'm jumping ship. Hospo Andrei and myself have said this almost all year long
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:18 pm EST
Roslovic is a waste. Trouba sucks right now. To be honest. Only forward that is doing anything is Zbad. How the fuck can this team be so fucking shotty and complacent. How do you let the isles out work you. I can't fuckjng take it.
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:18 pm EST
Lavatory needs to clean this mess up
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:18 pm EST
Icing lost puck battle asleep coverage .. goal .. geez
sjw
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:18 pm EST
Everything is fine!
Cnparda
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:17 pm EST
This is really pathetic.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:16 pm EST
This team is in huge trouble. They can't score 5 on 5.
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:16 pm EST
If they can’t win this game, they’re cooked.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:14 pm EST
At least 2 goals...
rf4l
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:13 pm EST
Not watching but by reading the wall I figured the Rangers are losing by at least goals. I check the score and it's 1 1. Lol
rf4l
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:11 pm EST
This guy is in love with the 3rd line a little too much
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:10 pm EST
Wild. 100%
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:09 pm EST
See why Tempe better than Jbro. He creates big issues for the other team when the rangers are in the offensive end. His d zone sucks but Jbro only brings more speed. Both can take draws
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:09 pm EST
Meanwhile this is the second or third shift with Rempe helping keep the puck pinned down int he offensive zone for a long stretch and going to the front of the net causing issues for the Isles D.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:08 pm EST
Is ROS playing? If he is he is invisible.
Cnparda
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:07 pm EST
Isles double teaming all over skating back hard winning free pucks. Rangers need to decide what is it gonna be
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:06 pm EST
Rangers need to show some desperation. They can't get out worked by this team again. Do t want to hear about not wanting to get hurt before the playoffs. Ow is the time to be full in you can't turn on a switch. You get hurt you get hurt.
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:04 pm EST
Bad d by Vesey….
rngrsans
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:04 pm EST
Rhet, I was thinking the same. But the whole line hasn't done shit for 3 games now. Trochek and Laffy very very quiet
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:03 pm EST
REMPE looks fine to me, the only negative has been GUS.
Cnparda
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:03 pm EST
And yeah, GUSTAFSSON is terrible. I see some utility in REMPE. In GUS? Zero. JONES is the better defensive and offensive player. By a lot, actually.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:02 pm EST
Giving the puck away at the blueline. There is zero excuse for that. Get that puck over the line and none of that happens.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:02 pm EST
Well wild who was right this time ?
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:02 pm EST
Oh yeah that was all Rempe’s fault , not
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:02 pm EST
Vesey with the unforced error.. and we kinda score on ourselves again .. geez
sjw
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:01 pm EST
td:why is that?
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:01 pm EST
Panarin has been very quiet.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:01 pm EST
Love the team effort , hate GUS.
Cnparda
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:00 pm EST
Jimmy Vesey. WTF?
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:00 pm EST
And that’s why you don’t have REMPE in games like this.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:00 pm EST
Horrible defense there.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 1:00 pm EST
Maybe it wasnt high...on the first look it was high im my mind.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:59 pm EST
HOw can you knock a stick down with a high stick?
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:58 pm EST
Being weaker 5-5 and in the d zone is not good for the playoffs
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:57 pm EST
I saw the offside in real time plain as day. For the life of me, O don't know how the refs didn't call it during live play. It wasn't even close.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:57 pm EST
Wild. I think so. I get the isles have had more than 6minutes of PP time but they are outwork g the rangers currently.
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:56 pm EST
Laviolette PLEASE OPEN YOUR EYES.. Jones >Gus .. it is friggin obvious
sjw
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:56 pm EST
His sucks. Plain and simple
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:55 pm EST
2 Gus fuckups, 1 shift
jnyr
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:54 pm EST
Kis: Are we watching the same game?
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:53 pm EST
Kokko just moves all over, and drags D around with him and creates chaos among the defenders, even without the puck. At least when he is on liek tonight.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:53 pm EST
Isles taking the body and working harder starting to take over the game. Rangers better start working harder
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:49 pm EST
guysw on TV think that you cant see his skate...meanwhile...unless one foot is about a foot longer than the other its in the zone..becsaue you can see his forefoot.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:49 pm EST
WOOOO HOOO Part Deux!
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:49 pm EST
Way to go linesmen
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:48 pm EST
He is offside by quite bit there.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:48 pm EST
that looked offside...but couldn't see the puck. But if the puck was that much further ahead, the Isles player was standing oddly.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:48 pm EST
Can't show a fuckjng replay
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:47 pm EST
We just cannot have nice things.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:46 pm EST
Trouba and Shazam hello
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:46 pm EST
THEY were VERY offside.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:45 pm EST
Sometimes the hockey gods take care of the NHL BS .. inconsistency in calls .. if Dobson isn't a penalty neither is Lindgren .. I happen to think both were penalties
sjw
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:45 pm EST
Can bitch all we want about Zbad and even kreider but they have been making shit happen last handful of games
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:45 pm EST
I KNEW that the refs would call a boarding tonight against the Rangers...they were seething desperate to find a way to do it.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:44 pm EST
WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:44 pm EST
Shortie
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:44 pm EST
SHENIDER!!!!!
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:42 pm EST
Can’t leave Lee all alone in front
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:42 pm EST
Huh. That wasn’t a penalty on Tuesday.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:42 pm EST
Now they are fucked
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:42 pm EST
You just knew we would bet called with a boarding penalty today
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:42 pm EST
Was I hallucinating? Z chose to shoot on a 2 on 1!
VtRanger
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:42 pm EST
WTF that's 3 times where the rangers are left alone with the goalie and they miss the net completely. Kreider Zbad and lindgren why can't they at least try to make the goalie stop the puck
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:42 pm EST
NOW they call it. Pathetic piece of shit NHL reffing. This league is a goddamn joke.
Limbo
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:41 pm EST
So……now it is a parade to the penalty box by the Rangers.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:41 pm EST
His head was above the boards.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:39 pm EST
Man we have to put one of those in the back of the net
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:36 pm EST
Not overly impressed other than the first 5 minutes. They did take the body most of that period. But they continue to have trouble getting pucks to the net and they don’t convert rebounds. Their coverage in front of their net is lacking. That is all the Islanders are doing……crowding the net and throwing picks there.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:34 pm EST
Big kill here. Kill this and momentum swings our way.
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:34 pm EST
PK could give us a good chance for a goal.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:30 pm EST
Mess loves to troll PK about not winning a cup...
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:28 pm EST
Not sure what stats service Vince uses, and I am not a big fan of xG. But when its this lopsided, I think it points to something. "xGF: 2.16-0.89 NYR". Thei Islanders are just throwing things at the net and the Rangers are not allowing them to make plays. The Rangers are making plays. Now they need to finish and stay out of the box the rest of the way. But if they play 3 period the way they did the first, they will get a couple. Especially as the Islanders D tires from defending so much.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:26 pm EST
Never understand why you have your stick waving around that high anyway .. Goodrow penalty was a joke of a call .. Rangers physically engaged and funneling pucks to the net .. good to see both those traits...
sjw
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:23 pm EST
Rhet: I thought that as well...but went back and looked...I think there was some on his jersey...not sure where it came from. Probably inside his lip...bleeds Hella easy when you're working hard. Thats why I hate the rule the way it is. an "injury" should be split skin OUTSIDE your mouth...not a tiny bleeder inside your lip.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:19 pm EST
Afraid that is the only way we rangers will see anything g associated with the rangers lifting he cup
Kis
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:18 pm EST
Clear kakko high stick but for those of you at home, rewind that and watch the 30 seconds before the high stick where bertuzzo was interfering with kaakko the entire time. He was like an offensive lineman trying to block a defensive lineman from getting to the QB
Fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:17 pm EST
I didn't see any blood. Pu$$y.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:16 pm EST
fotiu22: Yeah I am hoping the ref just had a bad angle and it looked worse than it was. Because if they are going to call that sort of penalty...this game will be all special teams.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:11 pm EST
That call is so weak. Happens multiple multiple times a game and is never called.
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:10 pm EST
Why is the front of the Rangers net so hospitable to opponents? They seem incapable of clearing out the front of their net.
Bob
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:07 pm EST
Leaving Fishsticks open in front .. when they win the board battle they just throw it there
sjw
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:02 pm EST
Wennberg must play soccer.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 11:59 am EST
Laf needed to shoot that. Unless he is trying to get Sorokin to think he will pass so next time he can shoot...but I would start with shooting...then later make a pass.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 11:58 am EST
Jesus ref. Isles player sat on Igor until he saw the Ilses get the puck than easily stood up.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 11:56 am EST
td: TO be fair. A lacerated spleen is a 2-to-3-month recovery time, not 3 minimum. And s laceration can occur hours after the injury and be caused by swelling. But this idea that doctors are risking their careers and medical license to lie about a diagnosis. Sorry. This isn't the 1970's or even the 80's. Doctors don't pull that crap anymore because they end up being charged criminally and it doesn't require the patient to file a criminal complaint.
Wildcard
Sat Apr 13 2024 11:33 am EST
I mean, the STONE thing is downright laughable. Not one season. Not two seasons...but THREE seasons in a row, this fucking guy comes back from what is described as a SERIOUS injury/procedure...and somehow makes a recovery...the spleen business to me is just hogwash. I was reading somewhere the bare minimum for recovery is three months, which would make him coming back about a month too soon...What I personally think was that it wasn't a "lacerated" spleen, but rather an enlarged spleen...bruised, not ruptured...and that the Knights took the opportunity and ran with it...Is it possible the Rangers are doing a similar shenanigans with CHYTIL? I kinda doubt it...but like shonuff suggests, I bet if he makes an appearance in the playoffs...especially in the first round...this business will be over and done with once the final buzzer sounds...What VEGAS has done with STONE and EICHEL and...well...their whole IR...is just laughable. It's incredible how every time one of their stars comes back, there just HAPPEN to be two or three players that are ready to go on the IR...the gymnastics they did to get fucking HERTL back last week were laughable. Like OH LOOK...three players ready to go on the IR...JUST as HERTL is due back...and oh look...STONE is feeling better now too! I mean, this is total nonsense. They had cover last season to say 'meh? Coincidence.' But last season emboldened them, and they're doing this shit even worse. It's serious bullshit. I didn't like it with Tampa. I like it even less now...and make no mistake, the NHL really, really, REALLY wants a repeat cup in Vegas. They're already promoting it in a cursory way.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 11:31 am EST
Guess Dobson got some instant karma for that boarding of throatcheck.
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 11:08 am EST
Shonuff: 100% agree. Doesn't matter how many teams in the past have benefitted from it. Should it benefit the Rangers, we must take action. Remember the little crying bitch Yzerman the other year wetting himself over the Rangers landing a #2 and a #1 in back to back years? No mention of how the same "good fortune" befall the Pens or Oilers. Rangers luck out in the lottery, now it's a serious fucking problem.
jratelle19
Sat Apr 13 2024 11:05 am EST
Rhet0ric - LOL. Islander fans are saying it's a "broken wrist" but that's also a big fucking fat excuse. Dude will be ready for game one. I guarantee it. This is about protecting him from assault. And it's smart for ROY to do...but it's also a coward move for a piece-of-shit team.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:45 am EST
Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger .... Filip Chytil skating with the @NYRangers is a great sign. He’s been medically cleared and wanted to get back on the ice. No timeline for his return and he won’t be rushed, but if all goes well he could provide a huge boost in the playoffs.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:41 am EST
TD... Yeah, NYR fans are saying he came down with a case of REMPE-itis :)
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:39 am EST
re: CHYTIL - Well, well. Gonna be real interesting if DRURY pulled a Golden Knights special and CHYTIL'S been playing this whole time with one of those fake glasses, mustache and nose...Yeah, this is..uh...Chilip Fytil...he's from Trenton...yeah, that's the ticket. Trenton.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:36 am EST
Noah DOBSON'S "upper body" injury sounds like a severe case of chickenshititis. He and ROY absolutely know what would happen if he played, and it wouldn't be pretty. It's OK, you fucking coward. We'll see you in the playoffs. Feel anything below your shoulders? No? That's just because you got the broadside of a stick shoved through your neck. What a fucking group of pussies.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:34 am EST
re: the Yotes, while it was certainly a dick move for the owners and NHL to keep this under wraps from the players...If you're a guy signing in Arizona, to play in a fucking 5,000-seat college arena, after just about every major municipality in the state and the state itself turned their back on the penny-pinching owners...it really stretches beyond the outer limits of credulity to suggest this move is a surprise...What is very disappointing is that the NHL feels the need to keep this team in the southwest in a small market that really only supports basketball instead of tapping a market like Quebec or, while I hate to admit, a place like Houston...well...it's just bizarre and head-poundingly stupid at the same time...the one thing I will say is that Salt Lake City is getting a VERY good hockey team: DOAN, GUENTHER, KELLER, COOLEY, GEEKIE, SIMASHOV, LAMOUREAUX...with guys like McBAIN, CROUSE, and SCHMALTZ? They will be challenging for the POs next season, and could be a contender within three if their goaltending holds.
tdchi
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:30 am EST
Fotiu... Smarter? No. OBSESSED? Maybe a little bit :)
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:30 am EST
Thanks Rhet. Looks like we need two wins. Don’t rely on anybody else
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:29 am EST
Fotiu... Regulation wins is first Tiebreaker(RW).... Regulation Win's plus OT Wins is second tie breaker(ROW).
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:25 am EST
Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday ....Noah Dobson unavailable, upper body, day to day per Roy.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:25 am EST
For those smarter than myself…say we win one and lose the other in overtime for three points. Carolina wins both and we wind up with the same amount of points. Regulation wins first tiebreaker? Head to head?
fotiu22
Sat Apr 13 2024 10:21 am EST
NO-a Dobson for today’s game! Lol!
JFC31
Sat Apr 13 2024 8:36 am EST
Bob.......pretty special stuff for old Spicey ! Doesn't he now have more goals than Kakko ? My bad .......LOL
Newfie_Ranger
Sat Apr 13 2024 7:38 am EST
Finally after too many embarrassing years the NHL addresses the continually bleeding scab that is the Arizona Coyotes.
rf4l
Sat Apr 13 2024 6:30 am EST
The second CHYTIL takes a playoff shift Bettman is gonna hold a press conference talking about end of circumvention next season .
Shonuff
Sat Apr 13 2024 3:36 am EST
“The Rangers could become the latest NHL team to benefit from the LTIR cap loophole if they get Chytil back for the playoffs.”….”Regardless, Chytil is an impactful top-nine skater — top six if you consider where he started the season — who would surely help the Rangers in their pursuit of their first Stanley Cup in 30 years. It’s the time of year when teams are looking for anything to rally for. Chytil surely could be just that for the Rangers.”
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:43 am EST
Trade... Carolina would still need to win their games. They'd need to win on Sunday against CHI to knock us out of first and if we beat the SENS, they'd still need to win their game against the BJ's. Although them winning is most likely to happen, it's never a guarantee.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 13 2024 12:24 am EST
Rhet.....could mean? .........i would say it would guarantee a first round matchup with the iceholes.....
tradestar28
Fri Apr 12 2024 9:34 pm EST
Well, a loss tomorrow could now mean 2nd place and playing the NYI's in round 1 of the playoffs. Good times.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 9:31 pm EST
Oshawa wins game 1 of their 2nd round series and Roo scores a goal and 4 points which catapults him into 4th overall in OHL PO scoring. Sign him NOW Drury.
rf4l
Fri Apr 12 2024 9:26 pm EST
Carolina . The virus that will not go away .
Shonuff
Fri Apr 12 2024 9:09 pm EST
Coyotes players informed before the game tonight they are moving to Utah and next season . Not exactly a Baltimore Colts but …
Shonuff
Fri Apr 12 2024 8:51 pm EST
Limbo! 8^p So true!
NYStranger
Fri Apr 12 2024 8:32 pm EST
Domingue scored a goalie goal tonight
Bob
Fri Apr 12 2024 8:17 pm EST
Most predictable prediction of all time - CHYTIL plays one game in the playoffs…NHL closes the playoff cap gap. That is a guarantee. Joke league.
Limbo
Fri Apr 12 2024 5:24 pm EST
Great Stat and Proof Wennberg is a solid 3C---> Kakko has six goals in 17 games he's played with Wennberg.
schneidw
Fri Apr 12 2024 2:57 pm EST
Rhet: Yes and that's a good thing but Del Mastro is a better prospect and close to NHL ready. Is Lamb even going to get a contract offer?
rf4L
Fri Apr 12 2024 1:39 pm EST
VtRanger... Chytil has played a lot of RW. He's actually played with Z and K before. He would be a major upgrade to Roslovic.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 1:25 pm EST
“NYR management and trainers have held steadfast that they do not want to rush Chytil back, and that they will follow his lead with whatever he's comfortable with…It was Chytil's decision to join the team on Friday after he reported significant progress in his training.” #NYR .... https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/39929012/sources-rangers-filip-chytil-practices-playoff-option
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:46 pm EST
We just signed Victor Mancini. 6'4", 215 lbs.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:36 pm EST
Ethan is 6'4" and 210. Too bad the Rangers chose Lamb over him - imagine another big physical dman in the Rangers system!
rf4L
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:35 pm EST
On an interesting (for me) side note, Ethan Del Mastro is making his NHL debut tonight. My youngest played with his older brother for years and they are friends (to the point where Brandon hung around our house many times) - the Del Mastro's are a family of 4 strapping boys - all excellent hockey players but only Ethan was drafted. Very cool! BTW, Ethan was selected 105 overall in the 2021 draft, one pick after the Rangers took Brody Lamb. Ethan played for Canada's WJC team twice and was a very effective defensive d-man. He did put up some solid numbers in the AHL this year as a rookie - 7 goals and 38 points in 66 games.
rf4L
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:31 pm EST
Why is the coach changing the lineup? They only lost 2 in a row. He should move kaapo back up and put roselick on the 3rd line or in the skybox.
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:29 pm EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano #NYR practice lineup: Kreider - Zib - Roslovic Panarin - Trocheck - Laf Cuylle - Wennberg - Kakko Vesey - Goodrow - Rempe Lindgren - Fox Miller - Schneider Gus - Trouba
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:27 pm EST
Agreed on the muted excitement about Chytil. If he hadn't had that setback 2 months ago and was just returning now I'd be quite enthused but given how quickly and relatively easily he did have that setback, I am concerned for the kid. Another setback in this environment (re no hitting) and he needs to retire.
rf4L
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:23 pm EST
Crazy news on Chytil. I don't want him playing this season, but if he does is he going to be tried as the elusive RW for K&Z? I believe Chytil has seen limited action on RW for the Rangers in the past.
VtRanger
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:13 pm EST
Stan Fischler @StanFischler.... Big news out of Ranger-land.... Filip Chytil hit the ice this morning with the rest of the #NYR skaters. What a late-season boost he would be for the Blueshirts, heading into the playoffs. ? ?
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:12 pm EST
And guess who appeared in full gear at today's Leaf practise? Matt Murray! lol
rf4L
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:07 pm EST
I am hesitant so hesitant by the guy who got knocked out by Jesper fast. 4 concussions already, this kid wants to play must have signed an your on your own clause. Ok I am done and quietly excited.
vcp1994
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:58 am EST
Who is the doctor I know it wasn't me lololol..is Marcus Welby still around lolol. Can't be healthy, praise the Lord of its true thank you God!!!! I will wince when he gets blasted though. He will get blasted and then .......
vcp1994
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:57 am EST
As with every postseason, Stone is suddenly healthy again.... Vegas Golden Knights @GoldenKnights.... Mark Stone has been cleared to practice with the team on the ice as he continues to recover from a lacerated spleen sustained on February 20.... Stone is expected to participate in a non-contact jersey beginning on Friday during the team’s morning skate..... #VegasBorn
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:56 am EST
Larry Brooks @NYP_Brooksie .... Chytil in full contact drills. Rempe on fourth line. Miller with Schneider.... To quote Bob Cole: EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:49 am EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano.... Back to being the last guy on the ice #NYR.... https://twitter.com/vzmercogliano/status/1778826450675618093
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:48 am EST
My God if he is really healthy is that possible, I don't want to think about him getting hit .....Man ohan if he is healthy, is this a movie or is it real?
vcp1994
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:45 am EST
Is Drury gonna pull a Knight/Lightning in a bottle with Chytil? Back just in time for the POs with no cap restrictions??? I am truly amazed. #72 was outta sight outta mind for me. If he can go hmmmmm I think it’s a huge boost to our offense and rolling four lines becomes a lot easier.
DCIGolfer
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:39 am EST
Apparently, Miller/Scheider are back together in practice. Thank jeebus. Miller/Trouba was my biggest worry for the postseason.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:34 am EST
Chytil on the ice is it April fools day ??? Really he is medically cleared to reinjure himself?
vcp1994
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:31 am EST
Shonuff... You're fine. I do stuff like that all the time. My brain also does autofill too. You know I see 2-3 letters and I decide what a word is without looking at the entire word :)
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:24 am EST
My news isn’t earth shattering . My eyes only focused on the words “ non contact “ below not was was right before it . Carry on and apologies . Hope he doesn’t get dizzy and can take a hit . Kakko needs him .
Shonuff
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:19 am EST
I think C is in a white -contact jersey ?
shonuff
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:12 am EST
Save us from Rosy..... per Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano .... Filip Chytil is on the ice with the #NYR
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 11:04 am EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano He’s a full go, with no non-contact jersey. Word from a source is that he’s been medically cleared. The #NYR are obviously prioritizing Chytil’s health given everything he’s been through, but I’m also hearing the playoffs aren’t out of the question if all goes well ???? Quote Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano · 6m Filip Chytil is on the ice with the #NYR 11:59 AM · Apr 12, 2024 · 10K Views
RDW
Fri Apr 12 2024 10:20 am EST
Should be an interesting practice today
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 12 2024 9:54 am EST
Stanley Cup Fever
jnyr
Fri Apr 12 2024 9:53 am EST
In the spring of 1979 the Rangers coming off a good year hit a mini slide before the playoffs. The infamous Lucien DeBlois said…..Don’t worry….we’re going to turn Spring Fever into Stanley Cup Fevo
jnyr
Fri Apr 12 2024 9:36 am EST
Jfc some will say that it’s only flat on one side
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 12 2024 9:14 am EST
I complained about this a few weeks ago and it happened again last night. Some of our guys are just too skilled for their own good. For some reason (it tends to happen against teams they expect to beat up on), the urge to show off (behind the back stickhandling moves, excessive toe dragging etc.) slips into their game rather than playing the straight-forward, high energy, defensively responsible style that makes them most successful. Well before the game got away from them last night I saw multiple players attempting these unnecessary moves (Trocheck, Z, Laff, Bread, Kakko). It displays a non-serious, "look at me" attitude and it bugs the shit out of me. I get it--the guys are trying to have fun and win. But at this time and this place, the objective is to win games and focus on practicing a system that is going to win the tough games in the playoffs--not pull of a highlight reel move that's going to be a sensation on social media. Hope Lav gets them back to business against the Isles.
VtRanger
Fri Apr 12 2024 9:05 am EST
And as for Rempe’s usage or lack thereof, it’s obvious that he will be used strategically & sparingly in the playoffs. Laviolette probably sees a 21-year old who is, often through no fault of his own, penalty-prone and he simply can’t have that in the playoffs. Laviolette is trying to get the guys he envisions being his playoff roster the majority of the ice time leading up to the playoffs. This is nothing like ,ets say a Kreider coming in for the playoffs and sparking the team. This is about a gangly kid who can hit a player who is 6’ tall CLEAN and easily get called for a hit to the head si o,y because his shoulder lines up perfectly with the head of a player who is slightly bent over looking for the puck
JFC31
Fri Apr 12 2024 8:59 am EST
Glad I didn’t bother coming to The Wall last night….very predictable…had to scroll & scroll & scroll & scroll to see the number of posts there were….mostly negative. When we win? Scroll, scroll….finished! LOL! Attention everyone! We have 53 wins and the Rangers we’re likely looking PAST Philthy to Saturday afternoon vs. The Fish Dicks. Terrible game to watch but it really is amazing the level of hatred spewed here when they play poorly as compared to giving props when they play well…and it’s not just here, it’s on all social media! They should do a study on this and how it correlates to precisely WHY news outlets always have more bad news than good. Because people ENJOY misery. I had a professor explain it this way many years ago: if you’re going to a black-toe party and your brand new car tire goes flat in a rain storm, you get out, fix it but get soaking wet and full of mud…when you arrive filthy at the party you don’t happily proclaim, “WOW! I’ve got 3 really good tires!” LOL!
JFC31
Fri Apr 12 2024 7:33 am EST
The mishandling of Rempe is inexplicable. Obviously the coach isn't enamored yet the GM is content having him languish in the press box. Great asset management there. Stupid.
rf4l
Fri Apr 12 2024 7:33 am EST
LAst night was a weird hockey night. Lots of teams expectedto win didn't, not just the Rangers. This time of year is impossible to predict. Crappy game, but I don't think the sky is falling just yet. WENNBERG- Don't get the hate, he has been a stabilizing presence on the 3rd line. He was not brought in to score, but I think that 3rd line has potential. ROSY is a disappointment for sure (Although I didn't get to see much of the game last night) but we'll see what happens. I would like to end with a couple of wins, but at least there are a few days off after the last game. I am not going to worry about who we match up with. Have to beat whomever we play. Can we? I think so. Will we? Remains to be seen. I'm just happy these last three years have been mostly enjoyable outside of a few regular season slumps and a forgettable playoff series with Jersey last year. A lot of fanbases would be thrilled to have our problems.
ColoradoMark
Fri Apr 12 2024 5:57 am EST
A few things. Congrats to Gabe Perreault and Drew Fortescue on making it to the Championship game, and well done to Perreault for getting 1g and 2a last night. He factored into 3 of the 4 goals in a 4-0 win. The Pios will be a big test, team is always hard to beat in the tourney...they recruit guys who just don't falter under pressure. now onto the RANGERS. Someone said something about moving Vesey up. I am fine with that. Also about Edstrom coming up. Cool as well. Even though many here think he is much more of an impact than he actually is. Outside the 2 games Rempe got ejected early (both I have issue with he being ejected) he and Edstrom have close to the same ice time (Edstrom 1-2 min more) and Edstrom ahs 2-3 more shifts per game at most, and on average 1 shift more per game....Rempe gets more shots...Edstrom is better positionally. Anyway, I would put both in with Goodrow and get that towering line back out there. With a caveat of course. Opponent dependent. The current 4th line is good against teams that like to wheel around the ice, and have lots of speed. Look what they did to the AVS top line not to far back. But against teams that like to grind and play a heaver game like the NYI and PHI they are not as effective. So I put in the big boys if the first round is a team like that. If its a team that uses more skill and speed, you don't use them together. Though Rempes effort and battle level is still something I think is usable. The team was flat last night, imagine Rempe getting out there, getting the crowd lit up, getting the energy flowing. Maybe a big hit, a good shift down low that we know he can help produce. MANY times in his limited use we have seen him get in on the forecheck, and the puck gets held along the boards, and while he and Vesey or Goodrow, or Edstrom, are battling, the 3rd F changes for someone like Kreider or Zib, or Laf or Bread, then the next guys heads off, meanwhile the D have switched out, and before you know it 3 or 4 players on the ice are fresh and the defending team is stuck out there with a bad matchup. Even if it doesn't turn into a goal, it tips the ice and that tip hold for a few shifts at least. Trouba tried that last night with some hits early in the 3rd, Trocheck tried to get some fire burning at the end of the 2nd. But it didn't stick, not like when Rempe does it. And maybe last night it wouldn't have mattered. But so far, every time he plays, the Rangers have better battle level and energy. Don't think that can be overlooked. One more thing, and it seems to have been almost totally forgotten. It's like it became so normal so quickly that we have lost focus on how hard it is at the NHL level to paly every other night for month. I know some will say that the playoffs will be every other day. But yeah, for both teams. So there is no advantage or disadvantage. The Rangers are finishing off a tough long stretch of hockey. It should be a surprise that they are looking past the last few games at close to a week off and the payoffs starting. Teams that have clinched tend to do that a little anyway, then you add in the fact that they haven't really had a break in a month, just one two day break the last 33 days, but 18 games in there. 9 games in the last 17 days including last night. Cant just discount that. Maybe I am way off the mark. But we will find out. IF they come out with better energy int he post season after 4-5 days of no games. Likely a full day off and at least one practice day being a lighter effort day. If they don't, then its not the schedule but the players, I think they will. Clearly the last couple game were not great, however against the Islanders the Rangers took over the game in the 2nd and 3rd periods. For me that showed that it was a mental thing. last night it felt like they were at first not focused, then they got some focus and were battling to get back in it, then after the last goal it seemed like they just didn't want to rink the effort burning them out or causing injury to crawl back in like they have so many times this season. Again, the post season shouldn't have that mindset, and we will see very quickly if it is still there or not.
Wildcard
Fri Apr 12 2024 4:39 am EST
1-3-1 ?…. “Philadelphia took advantage of the Rangers’ Achilles heel — defending the rush — to score all four of its goals. ”….” “I don’t think we made good decisions,” head coach Peter Laviolette said. “I don’t think the urgency was there to pick up the rush the way we needed to on the way back into our zone, coming into D-zone coverage. That was definitely an issue where they scored goals. ”… coach obvious…go with the same lineup in the next 2 and expect different results….
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 12 2024 4:34 am EST
“ Remember when Matt Rempe brought energy, combativeness and a swagger to the mix? Better yet, remember when Rempe was in the mix for more than one game every three or five and provided the team with an identity that countered generations of typecasting? Neither do I.”…. https://nypost.com/2024/04/12/sports/straining-rangers-jeopardizing-chance-for-best-case-playoff-scenario/
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 12 2024 4:33 am EST
“ There was a lack of precision, a lack of energy and a lack of will in this one as the Rangers dropped their second straight in regulation for the first time since Jan. 18-20 and their third in the last six games.”” Head coach Peter Laviolette said repeatedly that he did not plan to experiment over the final week of the regular season, so no opportunity has been lost in that regard. There never was a plan to rest players for rest sake. That hasn’t changed.”….” Since Trouba’s return, the pair has been on for one goal for and nine goals against. That equates to minus-eight at five-on-five in seven games. If Laviolette were prone to experimentation to experiment, Saturday at home against the Islanders could be a good time to get another look at Miller with Braden Schneider. But that would go against the veteran coach’s form.”
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 12 2024 4:28 am EST
Mumbo Jumbo… “I thought one line was able to generate, they were able to stay in the offensive zone and create, but as a team, as a whole, we didn’t generate enough,” head coach Peter Laviolette said. “We didn’t get to the hard areas. They were quick to defend. We weren’t quicker. They were a little heavier in the battle, we weren’t heavy enough. Offense was not where we wanted it to be.”
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 12 2024 1:04 am EST
I would be surprised if Berard is not called up. The real question is, whether or not Lavi will use him.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:55 am EST
I could see them calling Berard up. He has some of what the Rangers need more of. Grit, skill, battle level.
E
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:40 am EST
Miller played liked he took the flyers money line.
NV94
Fri Apr 12 2024 12:14 am EST
Andy Strickland @andystrickland·.... What a year it’s been for @DU_Hockey Head coach David Carle. Have to wonder how long before he lands behind an #NHL bench.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 11:41 pm EST
No wonder JD traded roslovich he knew he sucked. I guess Drury for desperate which is his own fault for waiting so late.on the other hand another regular season although a great one won't matter. Need 4 lines and we ain't got 4.
vcp1994
Thu Apr 11 2024 11:00 pm EST
Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC .... Postgame tonight, NYI coach Patrick Roy said Noah Dobson has an upper-body injury and the team should know more tomorrow
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 10:33 pm EST
Schneid - I’d be leery of calling Othmann. That’s setting him up for failure. Amazing shot, yes….but to say he’s an adventure in his d zone wouod be an understatement and although he might get by with his skating, he def needs to work in that. I’d call up Edstrom and Berard is the player that’s most deserving and has earned it
NCRanger
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:54 pm EST
BIG GAME tomorrow: CANES vs. BLUES. Fingers crossed on that one. and SAT it's BRUINS vs.PENS. Barring any surprise losses, this might be either of those teams best chances at losing a game. If we win our final 2, we wont need any help but I will accept some charity too :)
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:33 pm EST
Perraultt: I turned off NYR-PHL game, it was obvious NYRs were going through the motions and not playing hard to avoid injuries... found the MICH-BC game and Perraultt has been playing incredibly well all game.. smart player, hits the open lanes and goes to the net, great to see
schneidw
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:31 pm EST
Schneidw... Agree on both Wennberg and Rosy.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:30 pm EST
Wennberg- Super solid Center, has all the intangibles of solid 2 way play and always in great position, smart smart hockey player and who plays w some tenacity.. very surprised to see derogatory posts on Wennberg. Roscilivic on the other hand is horrible and should be in street clothes. Drury should call up Othmann.
schneidw
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:30 pm EST
It's official. JETS beat STARS 3-0.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:25 pm EST
JETS up 3-0 on the STARS with less than 2 min left. Major break for us. Too bad we lost tonight.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:18 pm EST
I don’t think Wheeler is gonna ever where a Ranger jersey again….
E
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:18 pm EST
KIS: I’m traveling today and didn’t even see the game. Stats alone say it was mailed in.
E
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:17 pm EST
Anyone have any idea when Wheeler might return? I still don’t think he what’s needed on that line but he would be a heck of a lot better than Roslovic
Caperanger
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:12 pm EST
Well not a great look to say the least. The naysayers are gonna love this result. I’m somewhere in between Wild and the naysayers, but if Z line doesn’t grow some major balls once the playoffs get started this team is in big trouble. I’ve said that at the beginning of the year, middle, and now. I loved the season and all the growth from some of the young guys, but Lavinia leaning way too hard on his vets this late in the year. I get that you want to secure first, but how is the vet heavy like up working out for you these last few games? I don’t care what age you are…if you’re playing better, providing better synergy/chemistry, well then you’re in. That means Jones and Edstrom for me in particular. I would have given Berard a spin for the last 5-10 games to see what he can offer the Z line or in the bottom 6. Fans are gonna like him. Guarantee you out those 3 in, and it least you get some youthful enthusiasm, physicality, heart, and some skill as well. Remor should also slide in Lee where necessary. I agree with the sideshow comments but he’s already a fan favorite and you’re closing out all these remaining games at home. If you’re not gonna play him, send him home. Hope Laci knows he’s not being judged on the regular season but the playoffs. One and down, he may be done as well. I think he has a hard time taking his vet glasses off to acknowledge younger (mind you not all 18 yo rookies) players who re-shape the team for the better. It’s pretty obvious to me. This team completely mailed it in after goal 4. Never saw them do that all year. Last two games need to show more heart and effort. They deserved the boos in the 3rd. Just imagine a No-show in the playoffs or first round ouster - shits gonna get stirred up if that happens
NCRanger
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:09 pm EST
They have pretty much wrapped up 3rd place in the Metro.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:07 pm EST
NYI win in OT 3-2 VS MON.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:06 pm EST
Islanders win in OT…
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:02 pm EST
SENS beat the Lightning 3-2 in the Shootout.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:01 pm EST
CAPS have TAM, BOS and PHI left. With the loss tonight to Buff, I think they're toast. They've shown very little in their last 4-5 games.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:00 pm EST
I can tolerate WENNBERG but I really think ROS has to be benched or moved to the 3rd line. Much rather have EDSTROM playing on the 4th and move Jimmy V up.
Cnparda
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:56 pm EST
Lightning and SENS going to a shootout
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:51 pm EST
Canadiens have a shot at beating the NYI. Tied 2-2 right now.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:48 pm EST
Good game coach, what’s your next blunder for Saterday. Maybe an injury. Benching Jones and Rempe was a total disaster. Lav your an asshole, your DC coaching is showing. Put the 2 big man in.
jerry_garcia
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:47 pm EST
In 93-94, we were 1-1-1 in our final three; In 2013-14 we were 2-3 in our final five. IT'S A TRADITION :)
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:46 pm EST
Fuck it. We should all hope and pray that we play the ONE team that we really hate/fear/don’t want to lose to the most. I’ll go first. Bring on NYI. Losing to the debbies and the Icelanders back-to-back, welp, it just doesn’t get any more Rangery than that. OR….glorious victory. Sign me up. It was never, and will never be easy. We will ALWAYS have to go 7. We will ALWAYS get the other team’s best. OK. Fine. Nooo problem.
Limbo
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:44 pm EST
Hopefully they froze chytil like Han solo and he comes out like Willis Reed
tradestar28
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:42 pm EST
2 fucking shots on goal in the third. Tell me they didn't mail tonight's game in
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:42 pm EST
WE WANT REMPE !!!! Jones should be playing as well he is now better than Gus. Team should be boo'd
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:42 pm EST
And lets not pretend that the Rangers are the only team not getting it done against a team that isn't good. The Leafs are about to lose to the Devils who are literally playing for nothing without their top player. The Lightning are tied with the Sens. Caps in what is nearly a must win just lost to a team out of it in the Sabers. Some folks are acting liek the Ragners are the only team in the NHL that has struggled agasint teams below them...
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:41 pm EST
Roslovic and Wennberg.... Two piles of dog shit
tradestar28
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:41 pm EST
In the last 5-6 games, the best that the Z line has looked was when we had VESEY on it and Roslovic was benched. This was not a coincidence. Can we move on from trying to make it work?
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:39 pm EST
That was a team non-effort loss.
Tom427
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:39 pm EST
I'm sorry but this team shouldn't be losing these games this late in the season and especially at home. This is just bullshit
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:38 pm EST
Last 10 minutes or so the Rangers are just running through the motions. They are clearly not going to risk anything trying to push to get back in a game this close to the playoffs.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:38 pm EST
Sorry Joe but the Flyers are not good….The Rangers took tonight off….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:38 pm EST
They should get rid of the No Quit in New York flags. They sure quit in this 3rd period after the 4th goal against.
Bob
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:37 pm EST
I can’t believe our announcers are talking about how hard the FLYERS are playing- it appears they are when the Rangers are giving half effort.
Cnparda
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:36 pm EST
I was worried about this game...a team that is in a must win situation, coming off getting they heads kicked in with 9 goals against. How often do teams follow up a stinker like that with good solid game? Probably about 90% of the time.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:33 pm EST
Rangers playing like shit. Jones’s and Rempe need to be playing. Lash dont continue to be stupid. Let’s hope for 5-6 goals against.
jerry_garcia
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:33 pm EST
3 sog in the third wow
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:33 pm EST
Meanwhile the CANES play the BLUES, HAWKS and BJ's. The only shot of them losing in maybe STL? Or is that a pipe dream.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:33 pm EST
The one guy I wanted at the deadline was DUHAIME who I thought would fit great on the 3rd or 4th line. ROS was benched and still has shown zip.
Cnparda
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:32 pm EST
This team lost to the Habs 9-3 the other night.
Bob
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:31 pm EST
Starting off the final four games with a two games losing streak is not ideal. That makes Sat against the NYI a MUST WIN.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:30 pm EST
Great deadline moves ??? I’m gonna go through devils last year and massacred by islanders this year .
Shonuff
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:29 pm EST
Wild….Losing doesn’t bother me as much as lack of effort….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:28 pm EST
Coach how’s your hearing? “We want Rempe “ chant
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:27 pm EST
This team isn't giving full effort nor trying. They don't win any battles and they aren't getting to the puck first
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:26 pm EST
4 games to make history! Come on and win ….. at least go into playoffs on a high. Not like this
rngrsans
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:25 pm EST
This lineup deserves to play the next game too
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:25 pm EST
ROS and WEN are both woof. Rangers need to find their identity again.
Cnparda
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:23 pm EST
Way to go coach need these points and momentum to give away. What’s are you going to cry about tonight?
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:23 pm EST
Two straight games against Flyers giving up too many goals and getting outplayed….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:22 pm EST
What's funny is all the folks who have been just ripping Lavy for not resting players and brining up more AHL players to be able to sit top players, to get ready for the playoffs...are now acting like the Rangers losing is a major big deal and these games are really important. So according to these folks a couple days ago, the games didn't mean enough to dress the best lineup, but now the games are too important to have lost.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:22 pm EST
The bright side is many Rangers rested tonight….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:21 pm EST
That’s all she wrote! Worst yet… they will lose Saturday and lose 1st place
rngrsans
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:19 pm EST
Glad I'm not watching
rf4l
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:19 pm EST
It's all over now.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:19 pm EST
Wow…Panarin nice backcheck….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:19 pm EST
Say goodnight Gracie
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:18 pm EST
KIS….Agree on deadline additions….Just not right type of players….A fail for Drury….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:18 pm EST
Inevitability: Those bus wheels churning again. Zzzzz...
rf4l
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:15 pm EST
Stevielegs: They were matching minors and then a second minor for Goodrow.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:15 pm EST
Laff hitting the post….Damn….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:14 pm EST
Kis: the worst part is, it was really good. LOL
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:14 pm EST
They it's all good. At least I'm not in a combative mood. This team is way to frustrating
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:14 pm EST
Double minor only 2 minutes?
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:14 pm EST
We're looking like a train wreck right now.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:13 pm EST
zero for their last 20 on the PP? How the hell do you not have one bounce in off someones ass or something in that many?
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:12 pm EST
1-3-1 more like 1-0-1
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:12 pm EST
Wild no worries at least we aren't battling each other.
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:11 pm EST
And MIller going down was correct..becsaeu the Regner's had the passing lanes covered...in fact they had the lane used for the pass that turned into the goal covered...had they not left those positions there is no goal...
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:11 pm EST
Wild... You talk that way to everyone.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:11 pm EST
Dickaletti they been in these shituations
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:10 pm EST
Agreed. Still if you are down and you don't make the play you are in big trouble
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:10 pm EST
Kis: And I could tell you were being sarcastic about Rempe...and my original thought and line of typing would have highlighted that...but I got distracted and hit the post button before I finished typing.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:09 pm EST
Not gonna argue with you, enough people will gladly do that with you. The ex-NHL goalie did not mention QUICK out of position, but he did talk about the Ranger players out of position. I’m just stating what the expert said.
Cnparda
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:09 pm EST
Kis: IN fairness to Miller...he is 6'4" and Fox is..well..not...Miller takes up a LOT of ice when he lays out like that. And he is really good at doing it. I think thats a big part of it.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:08 pm EST
Rhet:" GO fuck yourself with that lowliofe statement. I was meaning to be screwing with him...but as I wrote...I hit the post button before I was finished.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:07 pm EST
Wild. Miller going down is a play. That time it wasn't the right play. How often do you see Fox going down miller goes down often. Yes the forward should have been there but miller can't go down all the time
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:07 pm EST
Cnparda: Quick has been very good about reading play and driving to the top of the blue paint on plays like that. He was in an odd position and deep in the crease. He needed to be better on that opportunity. It isn't like that puck came across lightning fast, it was a bit slow developing because Miller slid and made the puck carrier stop and hold up for a couple seconds. There was no place else for the puck to go but all the way across. So while there was a lot wrong on that play with the defenders taking themselves out of position, Quick needs to be better than that
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:06 pm EST
Wild... You are so full of yourself you don't even realize when someone is fucking with you. Whatever, you opinion is always the correct one.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:05 pm EST
Wild. I was being sarcastic. It doesn't translate through typing. Obviously I was extremely angry when you see the bad words coming out. This team needs Rempe. He isn't good in the d-zone but what he brings to the team compared to some others isn't comparable. He needs to be in the lineup The other team has Tempe in their mind when he is playing
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:05 pm EST
The 4th line/team could use his energy tonight.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:04 pm EST
I don't understand how folks here can say things...and not actually pay attention to details. When Miller went down, there were 4 rangers and 3 Flyers in the zone that were in position. The Rangers had the Advantage, had the F stayed in position there is no pass that makes it across to the open side...well the side isn't even open. It's a low-quality play. But the F collapsed all to one side of the ice, and left a gigantic passing lane open.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:03 pm EST
Not sure how you can blame QUICK rangers are out of position and flayling all over the ice. And yes, REMPE should be in this game and he should’ve been in the last one. I know the coach wants to get the lineup set for the playoffs but they are getting taken advantage of.
Cnparda
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:03 pm EST
Wild I'm sorry. I speak better no won't use fouls language understood
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:02 pm EST
I 100% disagree with you that it was 100%.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:01 pm EST
...now I cant remember exactly what I was going to write...something about using words that are inappropriate for families or something...
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:01 pm EST
They I agree with you. Once you slide on the ice you either get the puck or your done.
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:00 pm EST
KIS: god damn it...I forgot to finish typing...
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:59 pm EST
Kis: Rempe is not just a goon. Just say you have no clue and move on.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:59 pm EST
Rhet: Sliding there was the correct move. 100% Had he stepped up on him the puck gets played into space in front of a skating Flyers player. He slid and caused the puck to have to stop moving forward, and forced a pass through an area that was supposed to be defended, but the other Rangers defenders all left their areas to skate at the puck carrier. Had they held their defensive positions, there would have been no passing lane, and a player standing still with the puck, uselessly looking at the defensive zone with no one to pass to and a bad shooting position.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:56 pm EST
Can we reduce Miller's minutes? He was on the ice for all 3 goals against. He went down to prevent the pass on that 3rd goal and took himself right out of the play.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:56 pm EST
Rhet. Cant dress Rempe. He is just a goon. Jbro and asslovic bri g so much more to the table. Yes I'm sarcastic and pissed
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:55 pm EST
I do does so much for this team as well as that cocksucker rosolecic. Drury. Fuck you for getting pansy ass players for the playoff run. This flyer team is a team that gave up 9fucking g goals. It sucks being a lifelong Ranger fan. Get your hopes up only to be kicked in the balls every year except 94
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:52 pm EST
You want fire? You should've played Rempe.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:52 pm EST
Fuck this team. They are so full of shit. Fuck laviolette. They were successful with Tempe again they are back to the Ranger team with no identity. They play like this and they will be out after the first round. Iof you don't agree fuck it this is my opinion. Don't show me fucking analytics. They have been playing like shit since the Pittsburg game. Again they have no fuckjng personality. Fuck them
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:51 pm EST
At least Goodrow gives a shit….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:50 pm EST
Not physically engaged at all .. going through the motions .. does not bode well for the PO's
sjw
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:49 pm EST
Miller can’t lay down and take themself out of the play….Again don’t pick up trailer…
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:49 pm EST
Giving another 2 points away.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:48 pm EST
This is a dreadful effort. Where the hell is the backchecking? The Rangers are getting bullied all over the ice by the Flyers.
Bob
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:48 pm EST
Wtf!
rngrsans
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:48 pm EST
That one is on Quick...sorry...I know other guys had some bumps there, but Quick had the chance to get set, and misread it...way too deep in the crease there.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:47 pm EST
Just awful…
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:46 pm EST
Need way more from 3rd line in offensive zone
rngrsans
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:46 pm EST
Rhet: I said that last game....it just feels like they are avoiding injury. They shouldn't, but that's easier said than done of course.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:44 pm EST
This is a team playing like they don't want to get hurt.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:44 pm EST
Just a bad period for the Rangers…Being outworked badly…
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:43 pm EST
This is really another weak effort
Bob
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:42 pm EST
Nyr saving up for the next period
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:38 pm EST
Cryers have averaged giving up 5 goals per game recently until the Nyr.
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:37 pm EST
Come on JBRO
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:35 pm EST
Last shift proving that Kreider and Z look good without Roslovic.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:34 pm EST
Nyr making the cryer goalie a vezina candidate
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:33 pm EST
He was barely touched...and he fell down hard enough to kick his leg around and that high? BS...he may not have meant to kick him in the head, but he meant to make contact.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:32 pm EST
Have to go after Hathaway…He is a dirty prick…
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:31 pm EST
shock
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:29 pm EST
I am in shot. Roslovic went to the net.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:27 pm EST
When do we call an end to the Roslovic experiment?
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:26 pm EST
This is 2 games in a row were they play like shot. This bullshit of playing from behind is going to bite them in the ass last. I'm not a fan of Rempe in his own zone but the team plays with a different mentality and edge when he is in the lineup
Kis
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:22 pm EST
That was an ugly hit.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:21 pm EST
Still not playing the right way .. Cryers should have scored on that first rush of the period.. outworked , outhustled
sjw
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:21 pm EST
Miller is having a rough night.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:21 pm EST
Miller is playing one hell of a game for the cryers
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:20 pm EST
This is NOT the way to go into the playoffs! Not focused at all
rngrsans
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:19 pm EST
Wait? That was NOT a penalty last game...why is it this game?
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:18 pm EST
For those counting, that's two goals deflected off Rangers sticks tonight.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:17 pm EST
Kreider may need to accidentally crash the net.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:15 pm EST
Thats twice tonight that Kakko has been reaching from behind the player that shoots the puck that e3nds up in the net.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:15 pm EST
NYR need to wake up.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:14 pm EST
Terrible PP.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:14 pm EST
Wild... The first time no, the 2nd time he hit his left hand(I think it was the left).
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:12 pm EST
Rhet: Taht wasnt on the hands at all, let alone enough for a slash. You can actually see where the stick hit the stick...
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:11 pm EST
WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT JOE? HE HIT HIM RIGHT ON HIS HAND. DUMBASS!
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:11 pm EST
Oh refs suck but ok they gave the Nyr a pp
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:11 pm EST
Refs proving they just flat out suck with that slashing call. What the hell was that call? I would be pissed as a Flyers fan.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:06 pm EST
Death, taxes and MSG ice sucking. The only thing you can always depend on.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:05 pm EST
And if we ever played after a Dead concert, teams were subject to contact high. ;-)
Tom427
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:03 pm EST
Ice in MSG has always been notoriously lousy. Too many events. If we have a hot spell good luck.
Tom427
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:02 pm EST
Shonuff: oooohh....yeah that ice was like a snow cone, it was sooo bad. I know its pretty bad when they have a motor cross or rodeo with dirt. But thats not just MSG, thats anyplace that puts dirt in the arena over the ice.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:01 pm EST
That headphone thing was nuts. Also Kakko has been playing very well last few games.
Tom427
Thu Apr 11 2024 7:00 pm EST
WOW. Is that the greatest save by a goalie ever? Jeez.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:58 pm EST
Wildcard : I was trying to remember historically what was the prior event the garden ice was the worst and I think it was the Ringling Brothers Circus ? Maybe they made a comeback !
Shonuff
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:57 pm EST
That's great. Let's see if they make it past the first round.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:56 pm EST
Rhet Only if they are Rangers...and especially if they have the bulk of them on the PP because then they suck at 5v5...or if they have the bulk of them at 5v5 because no top player is bad on the PP.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:55 pm EST
WOW...that's a long stretch...Matthews first 50 even strength goal scorer since Teemu Selanne in 1992-93
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:53 pm EST
Do players that suck have 70 point seasons? Asking for a friend.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:53 pm EST
Rhet: LOL I was just thinking that. I wonder if it is as simple as them not wanting to worry about batteries dying. But I woudl bet they will look at that now.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:50 pm EST
My next question is, why aren't those headsets wireless?
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:50 pm EST
Kakko was about to score….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:49 pm EST
I think Johnson saved a goal by carrying the headphones out of the penalty box.
Bob
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:49 pm EST
That whistle may have cost us a goal….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:48 pm EST
@NYR_PR · 53s Artemi Panarin has points in 65 games this season, the most in franchise history. #NYR
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:48 pm EST
I have never ever seen that before. Does this stuff only happen to the NYR's?
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:47 pm EST
NICE play by GUS there defensively. Don't get to say that very often :)
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:46 pm EST
BREAD!! Cant take penalties against this team. While the post season doesn't see as many calls (don't know how they could call it any looser) but teams will be thinking about it in the post season, may lead to some defensive errors as players try to not take a penalty.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:45 pm EST
PANARIN scores!
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:44 pm EST
Finally ref. Kreider was tripped so the FLyers could get the puck from between his skates...I thought they forgot they could put a team down by 2.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:43 pm EST
If Kreider was in front, we probably score there.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:43 pm EST
Now a Flyer having an edge give way. Clearly the ice has some issues tonight.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:42 pm EST
Don't give up a shorty.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:41 pm EST
Schneider really had a terrific stretch there.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:41 pm EST
Shonuff: I was just thinking the same thing. And a couple times from players that don't normally have that issue. I wonder if there was something going on at the garden the last few days.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:40 pm EST
Trouba has been better, Not great, but better. I can't blame him for taking that penalty in front.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:39 pm EST
Being outworked, losing puck battles and allowing Cryers to skate with the puck around without being challenged .. another poor start .. dishearting
sjw
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:38 pm EST
How many Rangers are going to blow a tire tonight defending ?????
Shonuff
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:37 pm EST
Other than one shift and a PP, the Flyers have had the puck the entire period.
Bob
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:35 pm EST
Trouba really struggling since his return! We need him for the playoffs
rngrsans
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:35 pm EST
Time for a NYR shorty.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:35 pm EST
Wait...so you can skate into a guys stick...like literally skate into it...for no reason other than to trip up on it...and its a tripping penalty?
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:35 pm EST
Wow….A mess in our own end….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:35 pm EST
Ok. My mistake. Feels like a month I guess.
jratelle19
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:32 pm EST
It’s been over a month since that 1-0 win vs CAR. Since then, we’ve had a lot of wins, but our GAA has not been good, with a min of 2 GA per game. Shame because the month before that, most of the games were 0 or 1 GAA. Got to tighten that back up for the playoffs.
Limbo
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:32 pm EST
Stickchecking instead of hitting….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:30 pm EST
Rhet: IN his defense, teams do it to him all the time and don't get called.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:30 pm EST
Great officiating…
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:30 pm EST
Rangers scored first and won in 2 of the last 4 games leading into tonight's game.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:30 pm EST
Stop pissin around the perimeter .. u saw what happened when u get pucks to the net .. all hell breaks loose.. Cryers lose coverage.. does not take much to create chaos..
sjw
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:29 pm EST
Ugliest suit I have ever seen.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:26 pm EST
Come on BREAD.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:26 pm EST
Literally how one of the Isladners goals was scored last game with no penalty...I guess only the Rangers cant set picks.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:26 pm EST
Oh come on refs close your eyes
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:24 pm EST
Rangers are trying to get roslovich to mesh. They need him
vcp1994
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:23 pm EST
How can the ref call that a penalty. Oh wait it’s against the cryers, great call.
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:20 pm EST
Forwards have to pick up the trailers….
PJ
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:18 pm EST
It's been about a month since the last time the NYR scored first and won I believe.
jratelle19
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:18 pm EST
Here we go again
Bob
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:17 pm EST
Dig that hole
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:10 pm EST
Game starts in 5 minutes, Nyr start at about 8 pm .
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:10 pm EST
How NYR would it ave been if FOX injured himself right there?
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 6:03 pm EST
Mr k is invisible 6 goals in the last 7 games. Only a trained eye can see invisible.
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 5:49 pm EST
I doin't normally like to speak ill of the dead, but Fuck OJ.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 5:38 pm EST
Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh.... The #NYR have 20 skaters in warmup, but here's who went through line rushes: .... Kreider-Zibanejad-Roslovic .... Panarin-Trocheck-Lafrenière .... Cuylle-Wennberg-Kakko... Goodrow-Brodzinski-Vesey .... Lindgren-Fox.... Miller-Trouba.... Gustafsson-Schneider.... Quick .... Jones and Rempe were the extras
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 4:38 pm EST
The Isles will get rolled by the Canes in round 1
pete
Thu Apr 11 2024 4:01 pm EST
re: the Islanders...I may come to regret this...but who fucking cares? Look at that shit team. Yeah, they got a few nice pieces...HORVAT is a beast. DOBSON OK. Let's throw the invisible Matt BARZAL in there too. And when he's got enough Bengay onboard to stink up the rink, Brock NELSON. Throw SOROKIN in there of course. But who else? Anders LEE is a walking corpse. PALMEIRI isn't much better...bitching about a slewfoot because he was too slow to get the fuck out of the way. The gentle giant ENGVALL. PHHFFFT...Then the Line of the Ancients: MARTIN-CZIKAS-CLUTTERBUCK. Yeah, it was good...five fucking years ago. Now they fart dust. Then you have the big fucking dumb idiot BORTUZZO sucking up valuable oxygen. Mike REILLY, who spent last year in the AHL and is waiver wire fodder...PELECH and POLUCK are decent, but no where near close to a first pairing. They just don't have shit. They have shit for a powerplay and a penalty kill that's the worst in the league. It's a team so bereft of talent that I honestly don't even understand how they're in the playoffs other than the fact that they scumbag through games....they played ONE good period against the Rangers this season, and they're something to fear?! Like seriously. That team dug deep. WAAAAAY deep. Fighting for a playoff spot and the ABSOLUTE BEST they could do was show up for 20 minutes?! They got their assess handed to them for 40 fucking minutes...REAL bad the last 20...VARLY saved their cheese for sure. And if we're talking about injuries...you gotta think that the Isles weren't walking too well after that game and blocking 30-something shots. Imagine them doing that for four games straight? Dude, by game three, they would be struggling to skate up the ice in the first 10 minutes. And to make matters worse(or rather better?), they ain't got SHIT on the bench. Waiver-wire WAHLSTROM and Hudson FASCHING. I honestly think they could be the weakest team making it in the east. Even given the deepthroating refs we see in the playoffs, I don't see how that team could pull out three wins in a series, much less four. It would be an epic upset against literally any other team in the East.
tdchi
Thu Apr 11 2024 4:00 pm EST
Tdchi it's an ugly world even in hockey
vcp1994
Thu Apr 11 2024 3:43 pm EST
I don't want to get into the 'what if's' of the Rangers not winning the cup...but I tell you what: I really, really, REALLY don't want Florida or Las Vegas to win a single fucking playoff game. The Islanders too. Three scumbag teams, with scumbag tendencies...the Knights I don't...or wouldn't loathe as much as the other two were it not for all their cap-related fuckery. But with said fuckery WELL DOCUMENTED, I hope that team gets a four-zip elimination with all their big shiny stars back in the lineup. Seriously, that team REALLY is beginning to remind me of the pre-cap Rangers...just loading up on stars and using so much bullshit to do it. Like, how the fuck are they STILL handing out $7 million-plus contracts when they're so far over the hump with the cap?!? Yeah, I know. Lots of expiring contracts...it just seems really funky that they're just dumping the Brinx truck on HANIFAN with a week left in the season. Fuck you, piss knights. Hope you get your balls kicked into your throat.
tdchi
Thu Apr 11 2024 2:22 pm EST
IE. I mean winning games.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 2:21 pm EST
BOB... If it's any consolation, the only way we could've knocked the NYI out (besides winning our games, etc.) Is if someone stepped up to knock them out. The way most teams are playing, I doubt that anyone would've been consistent enough to do it.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 1:27 pm EST
The worst thing about that game was watching Rangers parading to the bench injured through that game. I like it better when it is the Rangers dishing out the pain. I agree with many up here that Rempe is not the answer. I would like to see Edstrom up because he can be given 10 minutes and contribute. Rempe ends up sitting for the entire 3rd period unless the game is out of hand. The Islanders are going to make the playoffs now. I would rather they take their cheap shots out on Carolina. Maybe they will soften them up a bit.
Bob
Thu Apr 11 2024 1:23 pm EST
Hartford Wolf Pack @WolfPackAHL .... Stick taps to all-around good guy, Brett Berard, on being selected as Hartford’s IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award winner. .... https://hartfordwolfpack.com/news/detail/brett-berard-named-wolf-packs-ioaamerican-specialty-ahl-man-of-the-year-award-winner #RunTogether
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 1:21 pm EST
Greg Markiewicz @GMTech924 .... Brett Berard now nominated for the Yanick Dupré Award given to the AHL player who best gives back to the community. The award named after Drupré who played parts of 4 season with the Flyers and Hershey Bears who lost a battle with leukemia in 1996 #NYR #HWP
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 12:34 pm EST
Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh ·... Filip Chytil had a locker and red non contact jersey in the #NYR room today at the practice facility. He won’t be back this season, but he hadn’t had a locker in a while.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 12:13 pm EST
Rhetoric. Don't get your hopes up at least for this year, next year who knows I still feel to fragile when Jesper fast knocks you out
vcp1994
Thu Apr 11 2024 12:01 pm EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano · 1h Has Laviolette considered giving anyone (like Mika) a precautionary game off to make sure they're as healthy as possible for the playoffs? "Not at this point. Right now, we’re dialed in and trying to collect the two points."…… Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano · 1h The current clinching scenarios for both the No. 1 seed and Metro are that #NYR will lock them up by winning 2 of their last 3 games. They can also clinch No. 1 seed with one win + a Carolina regulation loss (which would also clinch division) and a Boston loss of any kind.
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 11:59 am EST
Does anyone know why the coach is going with the same lineup after a loss? The old home ice advantage and the bonus for winning the president cup? Sorry but I’m missing the logic of it especially playing the on the down escalator 1-6-3 cryers tonight.
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 11:19 am EST
WILD... Three things in regard to the Most Goals in a 3 year period List.... 1-We didn't appreciate just how good Mike Gartner was enough... 2-We don't appreciate Chris Kreider enough.... 3-We tend to overrate Jagr's time here (I said it).
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 11:04 am EST
WILD.... In regard to CHYTIL: Too early to celebrate, but that would be fantastic. It's been over two 1/2 months. I was won during if we'd hear anything,
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 10:57 am EST
This is a preview clip of a new Henrik Lundqvist documentary. In it, he's finding out he can't play hockey anymore.. It's a tough watch.... "A look at Henrik Lundqvist's documentary "Open Heart" which will be available on Netflix in May".... https://twitter.com/NHL_On_TNT/status/1778269716152226278
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 11 2024 10:56 am EST
@vzmercogliano · 5m Interesting observation from the #NYR locker room: Filip Chytil has a new locker with all of his practice gear hanging it in. Haven't seen his stuff in a while, so could be a sign that he's in town and doing some on-ice work.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:59 am EST
Man, Lavi is really starting to bug me. Looks like the same lineup tonight as per previous game. Way to go coach, stick to you guns, consistency is the key. Once again, JBro is getting the assignment. Rejoice everyone.
andrei
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:31 am EST
I don't think the hit on Z was intentional. IF it motivates the Rangers to start out better this next game then great. Hoping to pummel Philly and the Isles to lock up the East. Could care less about the Ottawa game, but I also think the last game is one I hope they play well (Maybe rest some guys, but people like Bread and Kreider are going for milestones, so I'm sure they will want to play!
ColoradoMark
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:31 am EST
@StatBoy_Steven Most goals by a #NYR in a 3-year span: Mike Gartner: 134 Chris Kreider: 127* Walt Poddubny: 116 Phil Esposito: 114 Jaromír Jágr: 109 Rod Gilbert: 108 Jean Ratelle: 105 Adan Graves: 105 Marián Gáborík: 105 Vic Hadfield: 100 Tomas Sandström: 100 *3 games left
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:28 am EST
Bob: I didn't see a lean at all, but I imagine he was trying to make it so Zib had to skate further and go around him. Either out of trying to gain an advantage on the ice or just to be annoying. But there is no way he could know Zib would cover another 5 feet and run right into him. And quite frankly, the look on his face after it happened and Zib went down and then off was not one of a guy who just got away with one...he looked a little sick, like rather upset. Add to that, while I dislike the NYI, there is a long list of players I would say do dirty things before I put Pelech there. He is hardnosed guy at times, and can be a bit dirty at times with nastiness around the net and the like, but cheap shots? I cant remember ever seeing him even trying to deliver a cheap shot or a sucker punch.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:24 am EST
VtRanger: You said it earlier. Pelech most likely Saw Zib, and may have seen him out of the corner of his eye moving towards him...but I highly doubt he thought Zib would skate right into him...and then to plan that, to stop in a spot and know that a guy was not going to move around you? Sorry...that's just silly. Now was he trying to be in the lane to make it take a bit longer for Zib to make it to the bench to try to gain an advantage for his team? Absolutely. And Rangers players do that as well. Get into a spot that makes the guy going off skate an extra 5 feet and take an extra second or two to get to the bench so there may be a moment when you team can take advantage of that delay.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 11 2024 9:00 am EST
RF—Even better, what if it was Trouba in Barzal? There goes Trouba elbowing guys again……..and so on. There is no doubt in my mind that was accidentally on purpose. Otherwise, why does Pelech stip right here and lean in towards Mika.
Bob
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:29 am EST
rf4l - I'd have a man crush on Rempe - (re: your latest comment). By the way, Islander fan buddy started "getting into hockey" again and said the "Rangerrees" (referees) tried to give the Rangers the win, as usual. Man I would love Wildcard to debate him.
DREW
Thu Apr 11 2024 8:16 am EST
For the debate on the Z collision what would those adamant that the hit was intentional on the Islanders part say if it was Rempe colliding with say Barzal?
rf4l
Thu Apr 11 2024 4:09 am EST
3 games left so hopefully the coach will rest a few in 2 out of the 3. They are all at home so rempe should be in at least the next 2. The goal should be to stay healthy and rest whoever has some sort of injury. Zhair, mr k, lindgren et al should all get at least one off of the 3. The black aces need to play and get ready for the war games. And all should start playing in the mode of tricking the refs instead of complaining about them.
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 3:58 am EST
Newsflash 60 minutes….https://nypost.com/2024/04/10/sports/rangers-leaning-on-power-play-to-bail-out-slow-starts-in-worrying-trend/
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 11 2024 12:48 am EST
RHETORIC: I have as an adult run into someone else when we were both puck watching. I see what Zibanejad was doing. He wanted to change but he saw that the defense might be getting control so he wanted to be ready for a spring pass. When it didnt happen he went to the bench. The defender is the safety valve in the neutral zone. So, hes just looking whether he should stay on the boards or move to the middle. The puck was going to go behind so he was drifting into the bumper position. Both guys really didnt see each other. Both were out of the play. Kids do this all the time. 2-kids watching while in motion and crash. I dont think there was any malicious intent on the first one. The second on Trocheck? Absolute crap. Bush league garbage. It’s too bad that Saturday’s game has so much meaning. I just wanna get to the playoffs already.
E
Wed Apr 10 2024 11:46 pm EST
Roslovich really sucked against the Islanders what are we to do? Rempe is not the answer.
vcp1994
Wed Apr 10 2024 10:31 pm EST
Need to watch the whole video it was definitely in purpose and kreider should have fought him but you know kreider.
vcp1994
Wed Apr 10 2024 10:01 pm EST
Look I was leaning accidental but look how Pelich turns his right skate oddly towards Zbads line of skating. Does not look natural for the direction Pelich was skating. OopsyDaisey! Would not put it past him. Anyways onwards and upwards!
NYStranger
Wed Apr 10 2024 8:06 pm EST
Rampe should be in all the remaining games. He stick up for his teammates. Something we need much more of. Guaranteed last night game would have better results with him in the lineup.
jerry_garcia
Wed Apr 10 2024 7:39 pm EST
Tdchi yep rempe isn't ready for prime time yet should be in Hartford kind of odd actually but who are we anyway lolol
vcp1994
Wed Apr 10 2024 6:23 pm EST
E... It's a Rorschach test. Look at this angle of the Z hit and tell me what you see.... https://twitter.com/TortsPressRoom/status/1777924042978152697
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 10 2024 4:28 pm EST
I messed the Zibanejad hit live and saw it on replay. I didn’t have really any problem with the play. Yeah, seeing Zibanejad down can freeze you in your shoes to be sure. Honestly though. What are some people seeing that I’m missing? The Trocheck hit? That was some serious bush league BS. The bottom line is that the open net goal only happens off of it. That was an embarrassment. Next game the Rangers gotta smack the Isles around. Can’t give them a free first period. I watched this Isle team and Roy is getting that team dialed in. They’re slow and grinding but they’re a tough team to deal with in the post season. Would’ve loved to smother them in the crib and keep them out of the playoffs.
E
Wed Apr 10 2024 3:46 pm EST
Upon further review: Brooks is saying they may start the playoffs on Sunday(Last year they started on Monday, this league is so bizarre).... LOOKING over the schedule again... Only Western Conference teams play on Thursday. The Eastern Conference finishes their season on Wednesday, so I'm guessing we will open up on Sunday the 21st. That would still give everyone 3 days off before the playoffs(we would have 5).
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 10 2024 3:42 pm EST
Also, as much as it pains me to say, I just can't get behind PELECH's hit being dirty. He may have seen Z and braced himself...but he could'a really fucked Z's shit up bad if he wanted to. Not gonna give him the humanitarian of the year award...I think he got the result he wanted...but the truth is, there was nothing illegal about that play.
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 3:40 pm EST
VtRanger - Agree 110 percent, re: REMPE. Man, it's like watching a bull in a china shop. And I think LAVIOLETTE feels the same way. Again...there's something there...but it needs to be cultivated and refined.
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 2:42 pm EST
Yes, Rempe has done some good stuff and adds some excitement to the mix, but anyone who hasn't watched him flail around without purpose as his line get pinned in our defensive zone multiple times per game hasn't been watching closely. He's a ton of fun, but I'm always at the edge of my seat waiting for a goal against when he is on the ice. The kid has the potential to be an effective bottom liner, but he's not ready for a regular shift in the playoffs.
VtRanger
Wed Apr 10 2024 2:34 pm EST
Sorry Rhett. I've viewed your clip and still see no evidence that Pelech was intending to hit Z. Even if you assume that Pelech saw Z from the corner of his eye (which is a big assumption and not what I think happened), in order for Pelech to have intended to blindside Z he would have had to have believed that Z was going to continue for several more strides with his head turned away from Pelech and towards the puck. I don't think Pelech would have expected Z to continue blindly on that path. Folks can believe otherwise, but this was an accident plain and simple.
VtRanger
Wed Apr 10 2024 2:04 pm EST
Ranger47 - A dude playing 6-7 minutes a night isn't wearing anyone down. Again, REMPE is a good story. Decent kid with an aptitude to learn...I don't think he'll ever be more than a bottom six player, but he could be a legit shutdown winger who puts up 15-20 points a season...but that's if he can develop... He belongs in a place where he can play and not be a sideshow, which is all he is with the Rangers today.
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 2:00 pm EST
Wild, note I said "no unbiased person" in my post. I've long grown out of name calling with people and making it personal so I will just leave it at that. Have a nice day.
pete
Wed Apr 10 2024 2:00 pm EST
Wildcard. Slow down and read. That is not what I said at all.
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 1:59 pm EST
Hilarious that the Yotes look to have built one kick-ass system...they've got the looks of a contender within a couple years...and now they're moving to Salt Lake City. Potential repeat of what happened to the Nordiques a couple decades ago...
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 1:51 pm EST
@frank_seravalli · 2m BREAKING: Sources tell @DailyFaceoff - NHL, Arizona Coyotes & Smith Entertain. Grp have made significant progress on the framework of an agreement to relocate #Yotes to Salt Lake City, Utah. #NHL memo updated Governors today. NOT done. Many layers and lawyers. Much work to do.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 10 2024 1:34 pm EST
pete one guy was a couple feet from the puck trying to play it and the other was not even in the same zone as the puck. If you can't differentiate between the two...hockey isn't a sport for you unless you take some time to learn it.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 10 2024 1:20 pm EST
Wild...its a matter or perception over reality. The perception around the league is Rempe is a dangerous hitter so calling Pelech's hit vicious is just opening himself up to criticism for doublespeak. Surely a unbiased person can't call Pelech's hit vicious while also saying Rempe's hit on Bastian was just hard, good hockey.
pete
Wed Apr 10 2024 1:07 pm EST
Rhet, that big break is why I wasnt concerned about giving guys breaks a week ago. I mean, you play every other night for a week and a half you loose any benefit for having one game off. WIth the big break after the last game of the season there is no real reason to rest guys (other than to avoid injuries) but there is a reason to rotate guys to make sure no one is sitting for 2 weeks of no games.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 10 2024 1:00 pm EST
I'm going to mention this again, We have six full days off before the playoffs start. Our awful scheduling has given us that one major benefit. Our last game is this coming Monday. Most of the rest of the league plays until Thursday. We wont play again until the following Monday in the playoffs. Most teams will have only three full days off. That means we can give every player on the team 2-3 solid days off if we wanted to. Unless we can clinch early, I think you'll see pretty much everyone play until the end of our season. Just a guess.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 10 2024 1:00 pm EST
td: If you think Rempe belongs in the ECHL you need to find a new sport. As for this idea that he does nothing...well pay attention to how many times the puck stays down low after being chipped in because he comes in and crashes down low....then that's before you even begin to mention how much he impacts games in the AHL. Somehow Edstrom is the golden child of half the wall, and he scores the same amount, hits the same amount, and otherwise doesn't impact games any more or less. Yes Rempe is still learning the defensive side, and his reaction times are behind in the NHL, but to say he isn't at that level career wise...well...again...totally off the mark. So many people just decided what Rempe is before they ever watched a full shift of him playing at any level. Hell there are still people who say he is slow and cant skate...meanwhile, since he got into the WHL the first thing mentioned after his size is his skating ability....and not just "for a big guy" but his skating is good.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 10 2024 12:58 pm EST
Also need to consider how much Rempe wears down the other team's D with hits...
Ranger47
Wed Apr 10 2024 12:56 pm EST
pete: Rempe has had one hit that the NHL thought was bad. Lavy didn't say he didn't deserve to be suspended and owned it along with Rempe. NO other hit was over the line....and that's per the NHL itself.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 10 2024 12:31 pm EST
RF4L - Baffling is probably not the word. I can see what's going on plain-and-simple: The Garden braintrust(see: DOLAN) recognizes how attached fans are to this kid and that he's putting money in their pockets. While a hockey mind looks at him and says 'this kid could be something if he could improve his skill a bit...' the PR mind looks at him and says 'THIS GUY IS GOLD.' That PR mind is why he's here and not in Hartford where he belongs. It's fucking sad, because eventually, it's gonna be too late. And the cute story about Matt REMPE is going to turn into look at this big floating lummox who can't do shit and probably belongs in the ECHL...and that is exactly where he'll land once that shoe drops.
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 12:30 pm EST
I wish Lavvy would have kept quiet on the "vicious hits" comments, it's just not a good look given the hits Rempe has had. Dobson was clearly boarding, but it was more of a shove and didn't result in an injury. I think Pelech knew Mika was unaware and braced for impact while he let himself get run into, but most independent observers will give Pelech the benefit of the doubt. I kind of agree with Roy here, sometimes things are said in frustration.
pete
Wed Apr 10 2024 12:27 pm EST
Limbo - Yeah, the first was bad. But when your powerplay is going off at 50 percent? Fuck straight, you can blame the refs for the non-calls...the TROCHECK one was egregious. The slash by VARLAMOV on VESEY was equally as horrific. All watched by the refs. Two missed calls? That's one goal. That's a tie game. The refs won that one for the Isles, not their first period heroics.
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 12:22 pm EST
Sigh. I see REMPEMANIA has also infected the board. REMPE may be a lot of things, but right now, he is NOT a deterrent of any sort. He's probably the most defensively liable player on the team right now, and he generally doesn't skate after midway through the second period. He's had one game where he's skated over nine minutes, and has two points in 15 games. He looks VASTLY out of place on the team because he's a guy two years removed from the WHL who is really trying to build skills to be an actual NHLer, and not a sideshow...but make no mistake: Right now, he's a sideshow. That's all. Not a force. Not a deterrent. Not the mythical god fans are painting him to be. He's a player who desperately needs icetime to develop his game, but is instead becoming a media sensation for all the wrong reasons. Him being scratched had absolutely ZERO to do with the Rangers losing. Not even a little bit. In fact, they may have lost even worse had he been on fourth line.
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 12:17 pm EST
td: Another thing those stats dont show is how the Rangers have the ability, and often get teams running around and moved out of position with their puck movement. Sometimes its maddening that they dont shoot, but they create lanes. Look at Kakko when he is on his game, he drags the puck around protecting it, and the D eventually misses and he has a lane to cut across the goal with the puck. At times he fails to shoot when he gets that, but still, the stats don't show that he made the D get confused and leave a bunch of open ice.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 10 2024 12:13 pm EST
KIS - That ESPN article has a degree of validity, but like anything with stats, they can be used and misused. In this instance, the flaw here is that they are looking at ALL opportunities against the Rangers, not just high-chance opportunities...And when you put THAT lens over the stats, it tells a far different story...basically, opponents are loading up on low-probability chances...while the Rangers have found their sweet spot and are loading up on high probability chances...they taking shots from the right areas of the ice...this is almost a full 180 from the GALLANT years, where the Rangers got tons of shots, but never that many from the real danger areas...opponents, OTOH, were FEASTING on high-danger areas...its why a lot of advance stats-centric Ranger fans were warning that the team wasn't for real and that their successes were built more on chance than an actual structure that could sustain itself in the playoffs...NOW...there ARE concerns...namely that this a team of PP merchants...but so were the Caps back in 2018...and they went home with the cup.
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 11:24 am EST
VtRanger.... Look at this angle. PELECH changes his course so he can get in front of Z's path. He brings his elbow up and nearly makes a complete stop right before contact. Tell me how he can't see ZBAD bearing down on him out of the corner of his eye? Sean Avery used to talk about doing stuff like this to guys.... https://twitter.com/TortsPressRoom/status/1777924042978152697
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 10 2024 11:10 am EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/09/sports/islanders-fed-off-rangers-charge-to-hold-onto-playoff-spot/
DREW
Wed Apr 10 2024 10:51 am EST
"But, that was with 10-15 seconds left. Chances are, it wouldn't have changed the outcome of the game." <--Umm...wut? The Rangers were 50 percent on the PP. And with a 4-on-6 advantage and an offensive zone draw? A penalty there and there was...AT BARE MINIMUM...a 50-50 chance they would've scored. Then factor in the Isles have the worst PK in the league...and that the Rangers were buzzing the whole third period...I mean, c'mon. I get being a negative nelly after a loss like that...but this is next level ridiculous. That was the game right there. Rangers got at least a point stolen from them.
tdchi
Wed Apr 10 2024 10:36 am EST
Somebody help me out here. I hate the Isles as much as anybody, but I have no clue as to how anybody can seriously argue that the Pelech/Z collision was intentional. This is a very clear clip of the incident, and I don't see any evidence that Pelech even knew Z was heading towards him. It was just an unfortunate play. Am I missing something? https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/rangers-zibanejad-shaken-up-exits-after-collision-with-pelech/
VtRanger
Wed Apr 10 2024 9:24 am EST
If the coach can’t make his players ready for the first period then they will continue to dig holes for themselves. Him crying after the game is not the answer. And his non resting of his veterans is a problem he’s unaware of. If they don’t get past the first round then it’s on him.
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 10 2024 9:04 am EST
LB: "Laviolette sat Matt Rempe and constructed a checking line with Barclay Goodrow, Jonny Brodzinski and Jimmy Vesey to match against the Barzal-Bo Horvat-Casey Cizikas unit. The matchup line didn’t match up in this one. The composition of the fourth line is something that Laviolette will have to ponder leading into the postseason". Guess LB does not know hockey either.
andrei
Wed Apr 10 2024 8:44 am EST
Can’t blame the refs for the loss, that 1st was really bad. But, any independent observer can ABSOLUTELY blame the refs for being inconsistent Jack offs. You mean to tell me that wouldn’t be called against NYR? GTFOH. I agree with the below. I hope that this was a wake up call. I would love to see a pissed off CK for a full playoff run.
Limbo
Wed Apr 10 2024 8:19 am EST
The entire Rempe affair is baffling.
rf4L
Wed Apr 10 2024 6:48 am EST
Hit on Z . Yes he should have been more aware of his surroundings at center ice but if that isn’t a suspension hit I do not know what is . Isles player clearly came to a complete stop when he noticed Z not paying attention and took liberties on him . If anything this will wake NYR up to finish the season strong as I am sure they are pissed . The hit probably won them home ice .
Shonuff
Wed Apr 10 2024 5:02 am EST
Too little too late …. https://nypost.com/2024/04/09/sports/islanders-rangers-game-ends-with-controversy-vincent-trochek-irate-over-no-call/
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 10 2024 5:00 am EST
Coach clueless “ “Games are important right now. They mean a lot. Our guys are battling hard out there.” …..lb” Listen, the consequences of an injury to a Ranger at this point of the game are obvious and more significant than a point or two in the standings.”….
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 10 2024 12:19 am EST
If you look at this angle, it looks like Pelech course corrected so he could "accidentally" run into MIKA. Him being a dirtbag, I wouldn't put it past him.... https://twitter.com/TortsPressRoom/status/1777924042978152697
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 11:55 pm EST
Oh no.... Per NHL News @PuckReportNHL .... #NJDevils are now officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 11:47 pm EST
I was relieved to see MIKA make it back by the very end of the period. I'm going to guess that he was taken off due to concussion protocol.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 11:27 pm EST
Rangers were fine in the second and dominated the third period in a big way….The usual suspects bashing away….Worry about the playoffs if you want but to criticize this regular season is ridiculous….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 11:19 pm EST
The Rangers that played the last 30 minutes is team that will win their 1st round POs for sure...Why they had their head up their collective arse in Period 1 is a mystery to me...And really, fuck Rempe..I like him and wanted to see him too but these are big boys and they NEED to stand up for themselves in games like these or be physically beat by the likes of Pee Wee Haula again....Play him in the next Isles game for sure, but you ain't gonna see him, and rightfully so, in the POs so the rest of the team better get their physical shit together (no thanks to DRURY who brought in NOTHINg in the physical department)..ANDREI - There is zero reason for BRODZ to be benched, he has been pretty damn good lately, your SCRUB Roslovic on the other hand adds nothing wherever he plays..I do not have an answer for 2nd line RW/4th line coonundrum
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 10:29 pm EST
Wild... That's why I stated "likely."
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 10:27 pm EST
Rhet, Unless the Canes win all 2 of the 3 in the shootout and the other in OT...
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 10:11 pm EST
If the Canes win all three, we can't win the Division with only a Win and an OTL. Why? Because we will likely lose on Tiebreakers to them.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 10:05 pm EST
Let me take it slow this time.... If we win two games, we win the Division/Conference. As both CAR and BOS are both 3 points behind us. If we win 3, we win the President's Trophy. If Dallas loses another regulation game, two wins would do it for all three.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 10:02 pm EST
Oh boy coach try putting your big boy pants on next game….https://youtu.be/HvGj04QAwfw?si=KoqPZuyDWk1Z-1BS
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:50 pm EST
Who wants to bet that JBro will be in the lineup next game and it is either Kappo or Cuylle's turn to be scratched, or worst, Rampe's.
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:47 pm EST
Instead of worrying about winning the stupid President Trophy, Rangers should be concentrating on winning a division first. Canes have STL, CHi, CBS remaining, while Rangers have Philly, Isles and Ott. Rampe should be playing in all three. All 3 menaing games will be physical. Rangers need 3 points to win the division. Chances are Canes will win all three remaining games. Philly should be a win and possible loss to Isles and then all Rangers will need is 1 point against Sens.
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:43 pm EST
Andrei - yep, I was surprised he didn’t start Rempe. And I’m not aiming my ,ast lost at you…you’ve been consistent in your POV about this team all year, regardless of whether I agree with every point you make or not,
JFC31
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:40 pm EST
Wow, wow, wow guys….stop acting like typical Rangers fans! We lost a game to a desperate team…we fucked up the 1st period, they scored 3 chaotic goals and then we dominated the 2nd & 3rd periods….the Islanders looked like an AHL team that could barely hold on….and so now Drury is an a idiot and blah, blah, blah. C’mon! We’re #1 in the entire league, one win short of a franchise record. Stop being so hot & cold & dramatic! Sheesh!
JFC31
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:37 pm EST
JFC31, that's how playoffs always were, right? Some teams like Shitsburg get calls and most team do not. Was making same point for month now. If Rangers were to win rounds in the PO, then they must find ways to score EV, but Rangers are a one line team. So that's that. They will leave and die by the PP, and it's not a good recipe for success. Having ZShit and Co scoring one game out of 10, is simply not going to cut it. 4th line is a mess, 3rd line has it's ups and downs. Gus is a fucken nightmare against good opponent. Rangers have more depth after trade deadline, but same problems remain for month now. On top of everything, Rangers are simply not physical enough to win in the playoffs. Funny how even Valli was talking how would start Rampe in the playoffs for the game 1 and 3 and how his presence alone could change the series, but Lavi knows better, right?
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:36 pm EST
Coach should also be hot at himself….. you have Rempe…. Play him as a deterrent!
rngrsans
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:31 pm EST
We should expect Carolina to win out, they have 3 games against bottom teams.
Cnparda
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:27 pm EST
No surprise tonight. Not one bit. No Rempe was stupid and predictable NYR Hockey move. Not that he would have changed the rest of the shenanigans. What pisses me off is that I want a fully healthy roster going into the playoffs. Not because that gives them the best chance to win. That goes without saying. But if this group does get its ass handed to them I don’t want any fucking excuses for that jackwad Drury. I feel that if they ARE a great team then they have to beat whoever the end up facing. No sneaking through the POs by avoiding a bad matchup. Man up and beat whoever they play. This not ready for a physical game nonsense is as old as dirt. There is no excuses. I hope all the guys are ready to go come POs so no excuses to hide behind.
NYStranger
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:25 pm EST
Tonight was a golden opportunity, but we're still three points ahead of both CAR and BOS to win the conference. The good news is, if we win two out of the last three, we win the Conference. If we win all three, we win the Presidents Trophy.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:23 pm EST
A Fish Stick player jumps over an officials back to throw a punch at a Rangers player and the ref calls NOTHING! Yep, the officials are ready for the playoffs….
JFC31
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:23 pm EST
Anybody watching the presser? Apparently LAV is losing it on the Refs and the Isles, says hits on Z was intentional?
Cnparda
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:20 pm EST
Agree that refs weren’t the reason we lost…but, the NHL is already gearing up for Mickey Mouse mode in the playoffs! That obvious, blantant BOARDING against Trochek was a sick joke! Get used to it folks! That’s why you can’t depend on the power play to win a Cup! NHL Mickey Mouse mode fully engaged & ready to effect the outcome of games!
JFC31
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:19 pm EST
Andrei. Zbad has been having some good games lately. That line was pretty good with VC on it the other night. Zbad has some jump lately
Kis
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:17 pm EST
Kis, we going the blame every winger who plays with Bromance? Ros might not be a perfect fit, but he is not a scrub.
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:17 pm EST
Two different issues..the reffing travesty (and endangering) ..and the Rangers lack of readiness, lack of top 6 RW and concern about their physical readiness to win a few rounds in the POs
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:16 pm EST
TD then we may all have to turn off the tv. I was saying either because Roslovic is a waste. Wild, did roslovic play in the 3rd period. ? Thanks for the clarification on 5 on5. ESPN had an article and all type of analytics stating rangers might be number 1 but they are doing it through special teams and the goalie. Saying they should be second tier cup bets
Kis
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:15 pm EST
Stevie, my point exactly. Folks can blame refs all day long, but they are not the reason why Rangers lost.
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:14 pm EST
Rangers would beat isles in 5 or 6 games. Jones should play as isles are slow hopefully Roselvic gains some confidence and grit his speed would be valuable
Jake0104
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:13 pm EST
Hospo, we can agree to disagree, but 1 player at the deadline would have not changed anything. None one was available worth paying insane price for.
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:12 pm EST
andrei: Its not about getting the win at that point. As a ref you cant just allow that to happen because its late in the game.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:11 pm EST
Stevielegs: Im sorry. If the NHL will allow blatant hits from behind int he post season. Every team should just refuse to paly. I am serious. And I know they call boarding and hits from behind in the post season, because they have in the past.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:11 pm EST
Bob, 100%. Ref should have called a major. But, that was with 10-15 seconds left. Chances are, it wouldn't have changed the outcome of the game. What bothers me more is that JBro was watching that hit and just stood there. What happed to standing up for a teammate??
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:10 pm EST
ANDREI If they can't beat the Isles in the POs, they have no business being in them ..Bring them on!
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:09 pm EST
What do the rangers do? Do they continue with roslovic or does the staff realize he will be worthless come the playoffs ?
Kis
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:09 pm EST
Blaming the refs is not going to cut it. The same shit will happen in the playoffs. Play big or go home. Lardiolette is another old timer not resting veterans and stars in the final weeks. Guys like Rempe jones et al should be playing so others can have a night off. Shove trying to win the presidents trophy. It’s usually cursed.
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:08 pm EST
Andrei have to disagree with you on that one. Rangers beat them in 5. Rangers to fast and will play with much more energy. Expect to see Tempe against them the next time. Rangers need to be more aware when horvat is on the ice He has done some serious damage this year against the rangers. I guarantee you the rangers don't start as slow the next time they play. A message will be sent in case they do play on the first round
Kis
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:08 pm EST
The Refs were indeed absurd but...the Rngers lost the game plain and simple and had some problems with the nastiness...The biggest mistake this season was Drury not getting a forward that could play a mean physical game for the POs..That he setlled for that utterly worthless VALBOT wannabe Roslovic is assinine and incompetent...
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:07 pm EST
Wild, if the 4th line had an impactful game, then I have nothing for you. If this is a preview of what is coming in PO, then you will be asking what happened, when Rangers will be golfing in the 2nd round.
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:03 pm EST
Anyone who wishes to face Isles in the playoffs be careful what you wish for. It will be a 6-7 game series and rangers might win, but 1/2 of the team will be injured. Isles are as dirty fucken team as they come and they hit, and hit, and hit again. They finish each check, and did I say they play dirty? Again, you might win a series against them, but you will loose in a long run. Rangers will get trashed in the 2nd round after that series. Personally, I might even pick Isles in 6.
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:02 pm EST
Just what the Rangers needed and they will adapt. Roslevic is awful. Never let the Refs decide the game so that’s on the Rangers. Don’t understand the Jbro hate that was our best 5x5 line. Poor faceoff night, Isles blocked shots and were motivated Rangers woke up in 3rd. Igor was great.
Jake0104
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:02 pm EST
Andrei - You have some points here and there and I worry about the POs too but the drama and exaggerations is too much when this is still the team with the most wins/points in the East who have somehow mirculously beaten the best in the NHL on most nights
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:59 pm EST
You need to play Jones! And even Rempe or another black ace to prepare for playoffs
rngrsans
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:59 pm EST
A hit directly in the numbers right in front of the referee. Absolutely absurd that it wasn’t called whether they tie the game or not.
Bob
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:58 pm EST
andrei: And you think the 4th line had just 2 good shifts? Well thanks for letting us know you didn't actually watch the game. LOL
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:57 pm EST
andrei: Cant The Canes win without even strength goals? How about Boston? Because going into tonight, the Canes had the exact same number of 5v5 goals as the Rangers and Boston had just 6 more. You act like the Rangers are way behind other top teams in 5v5 scoring.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:57 pm EST
Hospo, not following you. You mean recipe to winning is to hope that team scores on PP?
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:57 pm EST
Hospo - really man? Really? I relish the idea of the Islanders in the POs. That team DIED after the first period because they are old and slow. They have enough gas to push a hard first and then trap. But that doesn’t work against a four-line team. That game was one bad call away from OT.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:56 pm EST
Hospo..yup.......that pretty well says it all !
Newfie_Ranger
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:55 pm EST
Andrei -I think the Rangers were able to win a few games this year
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:54 pm EST
KIS - if the Rangers need REMPE and OTHMANN to win, then turn off the TV and hang up the jersey. Neither one of those guys will bring what the team needs. One is just barely seasoned enough to justify AHL ice and the other is a defensive sinkhole.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:54 pm EST
Once again, Rangers can't score EV. Can't win games if you only scoring on PP. Isles dominated first 40 minutes till they took stupid penalties. Rangers did have a much better 3rd, but how many high scoring chances? Count none. 4th line with Jbro had 1 good shift in the 1st and 1 decent shift in the 3rd. That's it. This is why Lavi scratched Rampe? Gus was a fucken disaster in the 1st, but Jones was watching the game from the press box. Isles are fucken slow, but sure let's use slow Gus, who needs Jones... What Lavi should have done is dressed twin towers, but we had a privilige watching Jbro..
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:53 pm EST
No hometown call there. Troc just threw himself into the boards. Didn't you see it, Buttman, I know you did!
Punchrolfe
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:53 pm EST
And you wanna be ready for the shit the Isles and other teams will pull in the POs..you do better than Roslovic, Ruwhedel and Wennberg at the deadline
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:51 pm EST
Rhet0ric: simple. It was a penalty. They didn’t call it, because they knew it would’ve sank the Islanders…if I was a drunk Islander homer and trying to convince my White Claw-soaked brain, I would argue TROCHECK ‘had possession’ when he gloves the puck, and saw the hit coming. But that really stretches the outer limits of credulity. Like well beyond the past of breaking it.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:51 pm EST
Laf and Trocheck hit from behind in the last minutes there. What a joke form the zebras.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:50 pm EST
Played a real good 3rd..Blew it in the first with uninspired and physiclly weak play..They should be pissed at themselves..not the Refs..Of course it was a penalty, but The last minute and the Ps are war zones..be ready for it
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:50 pm EST
Sure hope Zbad is ok , that hit looked bad
Caperanger
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:50 pm EST
Just a disgrace, rangers could have had 10 PP, that team is shit, the fans and their announcers are shit.
Cnparda
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:50 pm EST
REF was looking right at it. He didn't miss it.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:49 pm EST
And quick ouster in the POs if you play only 2 periods.
rf4l
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:48 pm EST
Did roslovoc play in the 3rd? If that's all he is gonna do. The rangers need to have Tempe or no less Othman in the lineup.
Kis
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:48 pm EST
“The Rangers got started late. That was the problem…” um no you shithead. They got hosed by refs that refused to call blatant penalties.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:48 pm EST
Bad first and then Rangers dominated….Sucks but oh well….Officiating in this league a disgrace….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:48 pm EST
No need for Rampe, right? Why was JBro on the ice in the last minute??? WTF is he brining when you need a goal? Another brilliant coaching move..
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:47 pm EST
Joker league
rf4l
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:47 pm EST
How many guys do you want to lose lardiolette before the playoffs? Need an excuse in the playoffs or are you going to man up?
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:47 pm EST
Rangers dug 2 deep a hole.. but the Fishsticks are hopeless in their own end.. not a threat over the last 40 minutes.. we just did not get the tying goal...
sjw
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:46 pm EST
HOw was that not a penalty?
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:45 pm EST
That hit could have literally killed him. Like literally
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:45 pm EST
No call on that boarding?….Unbelievable….Hate that fucking team….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:45 pm EST
How the hell was that not a penalty? A direct hit to the numbers into the glass.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:44 pm EST
CANES won, NYR's need to win.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:43 pm EST
Too early….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:42 pm EST
ColoradoMark - can hear that dude well because there are only like 5,000 people there. That’s barn is EMPTY.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:39 pm EST
Come on… Rangers! Beat these punks and then rest!!!
rngrsans
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:37 pm EST
GUSTAFSSON. Enough already. This guy should not see ice.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:37 pm EST
tip
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:37 pm EST
Gust tried to top that in….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:32 pm EST
Wild... Stop. You know I made the comment without any benefit of video or replay,
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:30 pm EST
How was that a penalty against the Rangers?
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:29 pm EST
That was as dominating a shift as you will see….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:26 pm EST
Rhet: Miss what? Neither player was looking at where they were going. Just as much Zibs fault as anyones
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:26 pm EST
Uh oh....bromance broken up again.
jratelle19
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:26 pm EST
How did the refs miss that?????
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:25 pm EST
Somebody maim Pelich…
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:24 pm EST
Islanders blew their wad in the 1st period, now all they can do is ice the puck. Rangers get another and the Islanders are done.
Cnparda
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:22 pm EST
A little cheese with that whine Butch ....
sjw
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:22 pm EST
COMark: I was really hoping he would be too drunk to keep it up...
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:20 pm EST
Islanders hanging on….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:20 pm EST
Rest Lindy until playoffs….play Jones
rngrsans
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:18 pm EST
Rename him Whenberg as in when the fuck will he score a big goal?
tradestar28
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:15 pm EST
Just tuned in. Is this Islanders fan ever going to lose his voice?
ColoradoMark
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:15 pm EST
WOW. How did they miss that?
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:13 pm EST
No call on that! WTF
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:06 pm EST
andrei.... I think he's done a great job but his team has totally collapsed and free fallen right out of the playoffs. They were well in control of the 3rd seed in the division. They couldn't win a game right now if their lives depended on it.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:01 pm EST
I'd be curious what teams records W/L wise when they score on themselves... if it means nuthin then I'd be about 50/50 .. my feeling is that when that happens teams tend to lose the game..
sjw
Tue Apr 9 2024 8:00 pm EST
My favorite fucking islander announcer quote “The Rangers are doing a lot of holding out there”. How can you say that with a straight face watching the Islanders hold and pick on every play. No doubt Rempe plays in the next Islander game, it was dumb not to play him to begin with.
Cnparda
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:57 pm EST
Rhet0ric, Torts is not getting fired. This is his last coaching gig anyways.
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:56 pm EST
What a difference, although they still are not generating much at even strength. Wennberg and JBro line are doing a good job tonight.
Bob
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:55 pm EST
There is some talk about the league making that type of goal illegal.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:50 pm EST
Canadiens beating the Flyers 6-0, I'm thinking Torts may get fired.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:46 pm EST
Pelech the tough guy going after Fox from behind.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:46 pm EST
Good period for the NYR's, we can win this game.
mf
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:46 pm EST
Yes should have dressed Rempe….Can’t let that prick do that to Fox….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:41 pm EST
God new so far, Car is leading Boston 2-0, Caps are leading 2-0 vs Detroit, even Barfallo is beating Dal 2-1..
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:39 pm EST
6-0 Mtl vs Phllly. Torts must be ready to explode..
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:39 pm EST
Or.... The NYR's started to draw penalties when they finally started playing their game.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:38 pm EST
I dont know if I have ever seen a team that is so bad with a lead as this years Islanders
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:38 pm EST
Can't see through Kreider! Smart shot by Foxy!
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:37 pm EST
This is so like an outdoor game. Isles dominated the game till they started to take stupid penalties.
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:36 pm EST
FOXXYYYYY
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:36 pm EST
Foxy!!!!
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:36 pm EST
That's 2, Fox!
mf
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:36 pm EST
There you go!!!
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:35 pm EST
That was like the 3rd or 4th time that a pass from below the line has been missed by the guy looking to shoot it.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:34 pm EST
That PowerPlay should have been more aware of the fact that the goalie had no stick and take all the shots you can
rngrsans
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:34 pm EST
NYI want to lose this game it seems.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:33 pm EST
Rangers killed their own PP there
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:33 pm EST
Kreider 6 goals in last 7 games….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:31 pm EST
but it is an epic crash.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:31 pm EST
andrei: They sold at the deadline a bit. They were playing way above their level all season. I don't find it surprising that when the chips are down they are failing.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:30 pm EST
Rhet: LOL I am sure Roy sees it...and preaches about what to do correct...but there is no way in season while battling for your playoff lives that you can practice enough to fix something this bad.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:30 pm EST
Philly is loosing 4-0.. Talk about a complete meltdown by a team. Good job, Torts!!
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:30 pm EST
Absolutely love our PP, but the Rangers really, really, really, REAAAAAALLY need to start scoring at 5-on-5.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:27 pm EST
PP 5 for last 10…..Not bad….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:26 pm EST
Wild... Shhhh, don't help them :)
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:25 pm EST
Panarin's passing is unreal.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:24 pm EST
I can see why the NYI are last int he NHL on the PK...they jsut backed into their own zone, and moved as 4 individuals and not as a unit.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:24 pm EST
KKREEEEIIIIIDDDEEERRRRRR
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:24 pm EST
Theres 1
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:23 pm EST
That's a start Rosy.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:22 pm EST
Rangers are more engaged...if Laviolette cannot see Jones >Gus at this point of the season ... I am without a reason other than a vet whom he knows..
sjw
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:18 pm EST
We need to draw a penalty.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:14 pm EST
Canadiens already beating the Flyers.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:14 pm EST
This is the first year that they dont all an icing when the puck goes between a defender and the wall if its not on the ice. I wonder if that was something the teams asked for.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:14 pm EST
Exabit number one om how a coach get's outcoached by himself. Brilliant moves by Lavi to scratch Rampe and Jones. Said it weeks ago. Rangers don't want to face Isles, Tampa or Shitsburng in the playoffs. Best opponents are Wash and Philly. Maybe Lavi forgot how isles dominated Rangers in the outdoor game and only stupid penalties that Isles took kept Rangers in the game. Well, this game sure reminds that game. You know who Rangers could use to spark the team? that's right, Rampe, but we have JBro...
andrei
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:12 pm EST
GUS you are a train wreck right now.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:09 pm EST
Some of the replays...I think the Rangers players are looking to avoid getting hurt. They are peeling off and trying to chip pucks without getting in the line of a hit instead of getting to a puck and playing it with authority. Not saying that's all the issue so far, but its just something I noticed.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:08 pm EST
IGOR deserves better. I hope a different team decides to show up in the 2nd.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:05 pm EST
Best thing that could happen to Rangers. A wake up call Gus blows
Jake0104
Tue Apr 9 2024 7:02 pm EST
Roslovic looks better than his last game(it would be hard to look worse), but I am a little tired of him. It's much easier being a top 6 forward on a bad team. I really don''t see what he brings. I would be ecstatic if he would prove me wrong.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:57 pm EST
I am a little tired of GUS. Terrific offensively but a bit of a struggle on D. JONES deserves to play more. He had been one of our best. I hope the coaches start seeing it the same way.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:56 pm EST
Rangers missed the call that the game was on.. not close to matching the Fishsticks intensity .. next 2 periods are important indicators of our PO readiness.. quit or compete and make a game of it.. already seen the Fishsticks confused at times in their own end... just do not double shift anyone trying to win .. no need for that
sjw
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:55 pm EST
The weirdest part of this period is that IGOR played really well.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:55 pm EST
Isles just playing their normal recent game..Rangers have had zero inclination and/or ability to handle the physicality so far..nothing to do with REMPE.. the other players have to stand up like they didn't last year and where they got zero help from Drury at the deadline..Still,,dig deep and beat these pukes
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:54 pm EST
Not dressing Rempe and not farming him out is yet another inexplicable roster decision by Lardiolette. But what the snot do I know.
rf4l
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:54 pm EST
Rhet…ZBAD a target no matter what….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:53 pm EST
He's played solid defense in this period. Very few guys on the team that I could say that about. Too many guys standing around and watching.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:53 pm EST
Down 3-0 and Igor is actually playing well….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:53 pm EST
Sog 18-9 well prepared to play.
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:52 pm EST
Anyone have a clue what Gustafsson is doing out there? It does not appear that he does.
Bob
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:51 pm EST
Agree on Gust….The guy is a joke….
PJ
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:50 pm EST
Play like this in first periods in the playoffs and they will not win
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:50 pm EST
Parolee bad call not having Rempe in the game. Isles hitting everything that moves. Shouldn't blame Igor. He has made some great saves. Last point. I know what trouba brings. I think he will be awesome come playoffs but do you think Schneider should be 2nd pair and Trouba 3rd pair with either his or Jo es
Kis
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:50 pm EST
Stop watching and play defense. F-k.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:50 pm EST
Rhet... He hasnt done shit!
tradestar28
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:47 pm EST
Palmieri doing his best Cindy Crosby
mf
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:47 pm EST
BTW it's the Leaf game here. Good thing.
rf4l
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:46 pm EST
Refs letting the Islanders do whatever the hell they want
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:46 pm EST
Zibanejad is not responsible for one goal against. What did he do? Exist?
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:45 pm EST
Trade. Lololol. Lololol. I actually laughed out loud and startled my wife. Loloool.
rf4l
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:43 pm EST
Fuckin horrible.... Why doesn't Zbad break out his MY Little Pony brush on the bench and have him brush his hair
tradestar28
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:43 pm EST
Role 4 lines. make sure nobody gets hurt .. let the Fishsticks have their "glory" ...
sjw
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:42 pm EST
Forwards getting beaten left and right...Physical nd mentl play way off...Let's not show the quit of last years POs and come back and make a game of it, OK?
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:42 pm EST
Not Igor's fault at all.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:41 pm EST
How was that a penalty? Dude skated INTO and THROUGH Trouba...of course he tripped...he skated into the space between the body and the stick of another player.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:41 pm EST
GUSTAFSSON shouldn’t see ice for the rest of this season. The dude is awful.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:41 pm EST
Wow look like shit tonight
Kis
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:41 pm EST
Ya know, I had a feeling they would lose tonight. But so far they look like they want to tank this game. Unacceptable
jratelle19
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:40 pm EST
Let's just let everyone in the crease.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:40 pm EST
Well its good that Kreider is back on the bench
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:40 pm EST
Way to go coach, you practiced for this yesterday
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:39 pm EST
This is not good. Call time out? Yank Igor?
mf
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:38 pm EST
Physical intensity and defense..Rangers not showing it...But the game is meaningless..right??
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:37 pm EST
Well some got their wish, the bromance are separated
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:37 pm EST
Double deflection...cant blame Igor for that
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:37 pm EST
This is what I expected. Unfortunate lack of energy and crappy play in front of our net.
Bob
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:37 pm EST
Kakko and Schneider did a shit job defending there.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:35 pm EST
LunarLegs: We need a Field Goal
mf
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:29 pm EST
And Kreider gets hurt. Great.
Bob
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:29 pm EST
Thats not good. Kreider to the locker room
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:26 pm EST
Damn what a shift and energy from the 4th line , including BRODZ...need to see that from the 2nd ine..
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:25 pm EST
Rangers take note... u can pick the winger on the FO no call on the Fishsticks goal..
sjw
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:23 pm EST
Goodrow looks like a different player
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:23 pm EST
Zhair abusing his brother
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:21 pm EST
WILD,,,They're probably gearing up for the playoffs because we know they will be calling it differently.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:19 pm EST
Rhet: My issue is that plays just like that have gone on all season and NOT been called a PS. The fact that in THIS game, a big game by default because of the teams, and big due to the clinching/playoff spot implications to suddenly call one...that's a ref wanting to be the story.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:19 pm EST
Nyr 2 sog one on each net
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:19 pm EST
Rangers aren't going to win every game but they need better starts. They can't go dow n so often. It's much harder in the playoffs
Kis
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:19 pm EST
LINDGREN scores first.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:18 pm EST
How in the world did that go in?
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:16 pm EST
WILD.... I had no problem with that being called a PS.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:15 pm EST
Might as well get this out of the way early cause I have been sayin the same damn thing for a couple weeks.. "Stop the fancy pants shit at the offensive blueline"
sjw
Tue Apr 9 2024 6:11 pm EST
How did they determine that to be a penalty shot? All seasons long they ignore calling those...refs want to be the story tonight...buckle up everyone.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 5:12 pm EST
BOB... I'm not guaranteeing a win tonight, but I know this game matters to the leadership on the team. THey've talked about it being important to them to make sure that CAR doesn't win the Division again. Many of them have a focus on winning the President's Trophy. We shall see.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 5:06 pm EST
I am not expecting much tonight unless Igor is all-world. Isles need the game desperately and the Rangers do not. My greatest concern is someone getting hurt. Of course, if the Rangers win these 2 games against them and the Isles miss the playoffs……so much the better.
Bob
Tue Apr 9 2024 4:55 pm EST
Hughes is a small player who goes to high traffic areas. He doesn't initiate hits but he does take a lot. He may have to redefine his game somewhat less this be the norm (serious injuries). Must be concerning for BJ management if not the player himself.
rf4l
Tue Apr 9 2024 4:31 pm EST
I have said it many times...dude has wonky shoulders. @FriedgeHNIC · 1m NJD announce Jack Hughes is out for the rest of the season and will have shoulder surgery on Thursday. He is expected to be ready for next season
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 4:22 pm EST
IMO, Wheels is ahead of target. He's already in a walking boot. I will be curious to see where he is after 1-2 rounds of the playoffs.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 4:08 pm EST
Mollie Walker @MollieeWalkerr.... Asked Peter Laviolette about Blake Wheeler, who the #NYR coach said has not resumed skating yet.... “He’s progressing, but slowly,” he said. “He’s still on that long road.”.... The team sees Wheeler around once in a while. Laviolette noted he actually saw him before they left for LI.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:55 pm EST
So, someone posted on twitter that the Rangers have the second-best record in the NHL against top 10 teams.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:39 pm EST
rf4L bless you !!!!! bless you !!!!!
vcp1994
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:28 pm EST
Mf stop looking at your moon in the mirror, it’s got a crack in it
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:28 pm EST
Oops...didn't finish my thought: Seems to me that it's not unreasonable to say that the smaller players who play physically break down sooner than those who are bigger. That makes sense too when you consider that laying out a hit is about physics when it comes to energy transferred. Both the perpetrator and victim share the energy the hit creates - one body crashing into another doesn't mean the perpetrator absorbs no energy and the victim all of it. If a hit is executed properly, the victim most certainly absorbs more energy, especially if the hit sends him crashing into the boards. But the perpetrator feels the hit, too. In addition, if the perpetrator is smaller than his victim, he absorbs more energy. Over time, that adds up. I've seen numerous smaller players who play physically break down in their late 20s more often than their bigger peers.
rf4L
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:27 pm EST
RF: "In addition, if the perpetrator is smaller than his victim" you sound like the local news around here. :->
mf
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:24 pm EST
GalileoLegs: Eclipse those IcePuppies!
mf
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:24 pm EST
Seems to me that it's not unreasonable to say that the smaller players who play physically break down sooner than those who are bigger. That makes sense too when you consider that laying out a hit is about physics when it comes to energy transferred. One body crashing into another doesn't mean the perpetrator absorbs no energy and the victim all of it. If a hit is executed properly, the victim most certainly absorbs more energy, especially if the hit sends him crashing into the boards. In addition, if the perpetrator is smaller than his victim, he absorbs more energy. Over time, that adds up. I've seen numerous smaller players who play physically break down in their late 20s more often than their bigger peers.
rf4L
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:18 pm EST
I am not going to fight here I get paid to fight at work E this is all for fun and critique. I am applying what I believe to be common sense it seems to me bigger players are drafted before smaller ones if they have equal skill levels. Maybe there is a reason? You are correct I don't have the time to dig up data. I rather have fun lololol
vcp1994
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:16 pm EST
Ya know what E you are Right!
vcp1994
Tue Apr 9 2024 2:15 pm EST
What is the correlation between injuries and player size? Where is the science? Where is the statistical data? Otherwise you’re just kinda talking out your ass about it. It’s your hunch. And you’re passing it off as true. But you don’t know. And every example you can present I can counter it. Why? Because you’re incorrect.
E
Tue Apr 9 2024 1:45 pm EST
Tonight is a rare opportunity. With a win we can keep pace with our two closest rivals for winning the Conference. We can also add some breathing room on one of them. The preference would be for CAR to beat BOS in regulation to increase our lead to 5 points on both with only 3 games remaining. I expect nothing from the CAPS or Flyers, except for maybe them to continue to roll over and play dead.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 12:52 pm EST
Bob - Yep, that was me. GOODROW 'can' play center...it's just not really where he belongs. Made sense to have him there when the Rangers were really hurting for centers...and he was, to a degree, an upgrade over BONINOLD. But with ROSLOVIC, BRODZINSKI and WENNBERG in the mix, there's just no reason for it any more. I'm not a big fan of putting ROS on fourth line, but even THAT might work out a bit better...along the same lines, he's a natural center. While he 'can' play wing, it's probably not the best place for him. If the idea is to keep VESEY where he is, I would try ROS between GOODROW and BRODZINSKI or CUYLLE. That's a line with speed, snarl and some skill.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 12:48 pm EST
Little surprised about Max BARBASHEV. VAISANEN less so, since he had a rebound season. But BARBASHEV wasn't very good this year. Struggled to put up points in the point-happy QMJHL. Who knows? Maybe they see an NHLer that can be coached into him.
tdchi
Tue Apr 9 2024 12:41 pm EST
Stevielegs yep you got that right. I guess he is going with skating and skill, so far out record is pretty good lolol we shall see
vcp1994
Tue Apr 9 2024 12:38 pm EST
My goal is for the Nyr to knock the fishstink out of making the playoffs. They can play golf with the debbies.
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 11:49 am EST
E I played for 30 years but never obviously professionally. It seems toe to be basic physics.But who cares let's hope we win a few rounds or we better get past the first. I keep thinking about Detroit one year went 60-22 out in round one.
vcp1994
Tue Apr 9 2024 11:36 am EST
I am embarrassed that in 45-years of playing hockey I haven’t learned the simple life lessons of hockey you’ve given. Thank you for your enlightenment.
E
Tue Apr 9 2024 11:11 am EST
There's a pay 4 view article in the NY Post (which I don't subscribe to) which states the IcePoodles have been playing Cizikas on their 1st line. The Cap-Friendly website 'depth-chart' confirms it. https://www.capfriendly.com/depth-charts/islanders
mf
Tue Apr 9 2024 10:51 am EST
mf:Yep MSG a favorite for the Grateful Dead. At one Dead show we had the Potvin sucks chant going. Lots of Ranger fans are Grateful fans also. Just ask Adam Graves.
Jerry_Garcia
Tue Apr 9 2024 10:50 am EST
E boy you are soooooool wrong it's embarrassing.
vcp1994
Tue Apr 9 2024 10:02 am EST
@WolfPackAHL · 1m UPDATE: The Wolf Pack has signed forwards Kalle Väisänen and Maxim Barbashev to amateur tryout agreements (ATO) for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 10:02 am EST
Saw something else in the standings that I find a bit crazy. On February 1st the Rangers were 8 points out of first overall and sitting in the 8th overall spot. On March 25th they took over the number 1 spot in the NHL and have held it since. So, they overcame an 8-point deficit in 54 days and just 22 games, and a deficit against the top NHL teams. That is a hell of a run.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 9:49 am EST
NHL put out a clinching scenario thing for a bunch of teams. Rangers being one of them. With a Canes regulation loss and a Rangers win tonight the Rangers clinch the Metro. Regardless of outcome tonight the Rangers will hold the metro lead for the 169th consecutive day.Took a look and 169 days ago is October 24th when they won to move past the Flyers. That was 6 games into the season. It was the 27th of October when the Canes who had played two more games than the Rangers tied them at 12 points. That was the last day of the season up until today, where the Rangers were tied in points with anyone from the Metro. Canes got within 1 point a few times, 2 and 3 for a long stretch, but never matched in points again. No matter what happens the rest of the regular season…that is one hell of a run at the top of the Metro.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 9 2024 4:56 am EST
Good luck to the Nyr and lardiolette if he’s scratching Rempe against the fishstink. I guess he is not worried about his team getting run over. I rather see another line brawl than what he seems to be doing.
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 9 2024 3:57 am EST
Bob _ Good points but Only fly in that ointment is if we kinda tank vs the Isles, it ups the chance of finishing 2nd in the East and playing TB in the opening round..That's the only team I don't want to play in the 1st round...Plus, the Rangers need to be figurung out their 1st and 4th lines and playing as close to their best as possible..And when you let up, injuries happen..Just win baby...You can't get out of the first round no matter the opponent, you are a choker once again
Hospo
Tue Apr 9 2024 1:43 am EST
I've had a change of heart. Thinking about it more, I've come to the conclusion that maybe we are better off letting the NYI stay and setting them loose on the CANES. It's looking like we will play the Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs and if we knocked off both the NYI and the Pens, they would face either the CAPS or the FLYERS. Both of those teams currently suck and are having a hard time even winning a game. Why should we do CAROLINA any favors? Don't we want them to face a team that might challenge them a bit? Something to think about.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 9 2024 1:24 am EST
Injury Prone? You're on your own there. Plenty of big guys that suffer injuries constantly and some small guys who are remarkably durable. Size has nothing to do wit it. In fact, bigger guys seem to have a lot more knee and joint issues. And dont equate size with strength. Some guys are ridiculously strong.
E
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:59 pm EST
E no one is talking axe murderer although I am ok with it against the devil's, islanders and penguins and bruins and canes and Panthers lololololol..
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:57 pm EST
Dam leafs they suck
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:47 pm EST
MF but they are not doing that , it's a good idea though
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:16 pm EST
(News around the league) https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-buzz-news-and-notes-april-8
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:15 pm EST
Rhet: TOR won in OT 3-2
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:12 pm EST
I think its prudent to test run Roslovic with Brod & Goodrow especially since the coaches see a need to test-drive VZ on Zbads RW. With Brod & Goodrow Ros does not have to do the heavy lifting in the physically nasty dept, and his speed may be a welcome addition on the forecheck. Just trying to stay positive here.....
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 7:52 pm EST
Gut check LEAFS. Need you to win in regulation.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 8 2024 6:45 pm EST
Rempe sits for the Islanders? Send him down. Geeshhh
rf4l
Mon Apr 8 2024 5:50 pm EST
E - I know, I was just kinda being a smartass about Krug....ANDREI - I also thought REMPE would be in vs the Isles but he does not have to play every or many games and, truth be told, Brodz has been pretty good lately, and the last time together Vesey-Brodz-Gooody was pretty darn good....the question should be does ROSLOVIC deserve to be in? But it makes sense for Laviolette to see if he can squeeze anything out of him in the next 3 games..so, Coaches decision to sit Remps..I get it
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 5:24 pm EST
E if you had to equal guys of speed, skill and character one was 5'10 180 and the other 6'2 230 whom do you take ? i taek the bigger one becaasue odds are less injury prone and can dish out quite a bit.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 5:00 pm EST
Well, if anything Lavi is consistent, he sure loves his vets. Ros and Gus are back, Jones and Rampe will be scratched. Who needs a big Rampe in the lineup playing Isles. God forbit JBro misses a game. He is just a such indispensable part of the team.
andrei
Mon Apr 8 2024 4:27 pm EST
HOSPO: obviously my stance has always been big, fast, physical, and good on the boards in the ozone. I merely point out that size is not the eliminating criteria that VCP constantly advocates. Truth is most guys in the NHL aren’t giant axe murderers. You can either play or you can’t. Yes, you need size in your lineup. Ask the Devils as they tried desperately to remake their lineup to compensate. But for me it’s about the player and their weight would not invalidate them
E
Mon Apr 8 2024 4:26 pm EST
I think it was TD that mentioned how Goodrow was miscast at the center position. I am not in love with JBro but Goodrow’s impact has significantly increased now that he is back on the wing. The Rangers needed the youngsters to progress and Laffy, Kakko and Jones sure have. Bodes well for the future.
Bob
Mon Apr 8 2024 3:42 pm EST
RF4L - Punk or not, and every Bruin is/was, Krug plays with a physical edge more often then not, even if not a huge hitter...Something I can't see Jones doing even with a Trouba and Rempe on the ice..all i was saying....maybe in time he can...ROSLOVIC in? Happy Happy Joy Joy!!! Hope the benching gave him some balls
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 3:24 pm EST
Krug is a punk. He was Mr Toughguy back then because Chara protected him (and every other Bruin). He doesn't pull that crap as a Blue.
rf4L
Mon Apr 8 2024 3:19 pm EST
Roslovich back in oh well we have to be hopeful that he works out, it would benefit us.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 3:17 pm EST
Thankfully we have a coach who notices and adjusts , not too shabby.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 3:07 pm EST
E yes i am obsessed with size in case you didn't know hockey can be a pretty rough sport. Krug is about 185 still light but better than my high school weight lolol
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 2:54 pm EST
E - Fair point .but could you imagine Zac Jones pulling a Tory Krug and doing this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qRnOAVdGEM ..That aside, I am fine with Jones in the lineup until the 2nd round of the POs, at the least..unless he proves otherwise
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 2:41 pm EST
VCP never loses his obsession with player weight. No way Jones can survive in the playoffs. Torey Krug told me so.
E
Mon Apr 8 2024 1:16 pm EST
ooops....VTRANGER...
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 1:16 pm EST
VCP - I know it's not his DNA but just wanna see a little..you need that in the POs..it's nasty..if he can't well...i don't want to finish the rest of that thought..
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 1:13 pm EST
Jerry_G: The Garden literally bounced on it's springs when the Dead were in town. The place became a favorite of the band's.... "Lets Go Rangers!" ;->
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 12:59 pm EST
Hospo: I'm a big fan of Z, but I'm afraid you'll be waiting a long time for him to get angry or pissed off at the opposition. About the only time I see him get angry is when he thinks a ref missed a penalty committee against him.
VtRanger
Mon Apr 8 2024 12:40 pm EST
VCP - JONES will likely be fine against half the teams in the POs, the likes of the Panthers and bruins may be another story...we'll see...VTRanger - You are probably right about ZBAD and the POs..but, I would like to see a bit more attitude/nastiness/pissoffedness including in the scrums that are going to happen ad nauseum
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 12:24 pm EST
I want to be wrong about Jones we looks so smooth skating up the ice
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 12:20 pm EST
Z will be just fine in the playoffs if starts using his wrist shot at even strength instead of passing whenever he has a teammate nearby (covered or not). He could have had a 3 or 4 goal game last night if he would just shoot the f'n puck when he's in a good scoring position. Getting ready for totality!
VtRanger
Mon Apr 8 2024 12:19 pm EST
brain leetch was elite, he was a tremendous skater, smart, and got away with about 190-195 pounds. Jones is about 170 yikes.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 12:18 pm EST
jones will get crushed in tight checking board work playoff games. please prove me wrong. he really needs to put on about 20 pounds if he can. Can he do that this week LOLOLOL. Zubov was a speedster elite skater, jones i think is very good not elite but thankfully i am not a scout. Great play by schnesider on that pass to breadman wowowoow.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 12:14 pm EST
Mr: might have been a grateful show, maybe Englishtown raceway
jerry_garcia
Mon Apr 8 2024 12:10 pm EST
Rhet/Hospo: thanks for the feedback
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 12:07 pm EST
MF - ROSLOVIC has played TOP 6 minutes/over 16 minutues a night (including special teams) for the last two years and has produced precious little..Just not good enough for somebody that does nothing but Skate,..and not a match for top 6 PO hockey on a Cup contending team....But, also A guy that averages maybe .3333333 hits per game and is not a fit for the bottom six either! especially for PO hockey....He needs to be on a BAD team where he can just play his comfortable, soft skating game.......But I hope he rams those words down my throat because the alternatives are almost non-existent..That said, I would go with VESY over him in the POs in a heartbeat but afraid of the damage Roslovic will do to the 4th line...Again, all up to LAVIOLETTE
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 11:03 am EST
Roslovic has seen more time In his career playing bottom six minutes than he has top six. IMO, That's where he should be moved.to to get him back to playing his game and also to keep Vesey with Z and Kreider.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 8 2024 10:33 am EST
According to his career stats, (the RHS) Roslovic 'has seen' PK duty. https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/r/rosloja01.html
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 10:11 am EST
Has Toslovic seen any or muck PK time with the Rangers? Speed kills, and if he has not seen PK time, we might be missing an important aspect...
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 10:06 am EST
Hospo: Agree on Panarin. It can be a little hard to see at times, because his being physical will never wow anyone. But he is regularly making body contact and using his body to try and shield the puck, he is working hard to use his physicality.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:58 am EST
NHL historical team W/L stats: (Last seasons Bruins topped the list) https://records.nhl.com/records/team-records/standings-points/team-most-points-one-season
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:52 am EST
So I looked. Magic number is 5. If the Rangers get 5 points in any way...so 3 OT/SO losses and a win of any kind, Dallas can not catch them even if they win all 4 games. They can tie in points, and regulation wins, but the second(?) tiebreaker would go to the Rangers.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:36 am EST
Hospo, my untrained eye has seen a bit more physical play from Zbad lately. (and I've been rather critical toward him in this area) Hopefully, he & Kreids have been saving it up for the playoffs, and just trying to ward off injuries along the way (which could be construed as they're not giving 100%). In any event, me thinks Mika needs his RW to dish him the puck quickly and from more "in close" situations because the man definitely knows how to find the open lane and his 1-timer is in the tops of the league.
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:31 am EST
I think JONES has been quite good and, right now, deserves to be in the top six... but let's see that offense (and the two -way games) ans Zubovness in non open ass hockey like last night and in tight checking, normal PO physical hockey..I think he can play it..as a 3rd pair guy...but the test is coming up
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:28 am EST
Jerry_G: Are you sure that 'roar' wasn't a Dead Concert? ;-)
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:26 am EST
And yeah, ZBAD plying with PO intensity (including a little more phyhsocality) will be a key...as will settling on a 2nd line RW which in turn effects the 4th line...Up to you Big Country to figure that out!!!!
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:24 am EST
Jones also reminds me of Zobov, with his playmaking ability coupled with Fox. Gives us 2 great scoring defensemen. In ‘94 we had the Leetch and Zubov combo. It was Zubov who passed it to Brian for that first goal in game 7 at MSG. To this day I still hear the roar at MSG on that goal. IT WENT FROM A PIN DROP TO BLOWING THE ROOF OFF MSG.
jerry_garcia
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:23 am EST
PANARINA's problem in the POs last year was that he quit on the play and his teammates, saying fuckyou to backchecking and defense..I think the entire KANE fiasco poisoned things...Anyway, in the off -season, PANARINA called himself out and promised a much better year...Boy, has he ever delivered..Not just the offensive magic that only he can do and has done this year but the two way and physical play he has showed all the time..to the point, Laviolette puts him out when protecting a lead at the end of the game...That says it all...What a great year and I have zero concerns about him not busting his ass in the POs....Doesn't mean he nd his line will torch the nets because they will be targetted..That's where the three other lines come in!
Hospo
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:04 am EST
But agree with MF- The key to the playoffs is Z. Yeah, Kreider scored a bunch last year, but Z was off. And with Panarin drawing the attention and Gallant having no faith in the kids, it was easy to shut down the Rangers. Even more disturbing was the team played without urgency. Some of that falls on Gallant and I think Lavi has them playing with a much greater sense of urgency.
ColoradoMark
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:02 am EST
Last season & playoffs, Panarin's signature move was to gain the offensive zone on the left wing, pull up, and then begin QB-ing from the left point, "too far out & wide." He's tightened up his game considerably this season which is way more consistent with a PO brand of hockey. I have to believe that he see's he can go on the attack and ward off defenders at this level like he never has before in his career and his stats support that (IMO). There's every reason to think he'll carry that into the playoffs, he and his linemates have done this all year. Agian, "IF" we get MIKA the help he needs to produce in line with his talent capabilities, we should be deadly. Sprinkle in tightening up the team defense to be more consistent (we've been a bit jekyll & hyde on the amount of goals against the last 10 or so games) from game to game, continue to get contribution from the bottom 6, and if we can get a PP Goal from PP Unit 2, we can go deep. Can we go all the way this year? Will the planets align? "Today's 'Eclipse' says, YES! :->
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 9:02 am EST
VCP, I agree with you it’s almost too good to believe. But it’s not a fluke. Rangers got it covered in all positions along with a great mix of vets and young studs. They also never quit. Behind the scene, Lav got them dialed in. Who next? Heave Ho. ????????
jerry_garcia
Mon Apr 8 2024 8:51 am EST
LIMBO- I know Panarin was awful last playoffs. I think he had two assists in the first game and then went 0 for 6 (was still only -2) but his 2021 playoffs he had 6-10-16 in 20 games including a series clinching OT winner against PITT. In the 3 game bubble playoffs he was 1-1-2 in 3 games. For his career he is 46 points in 57 games. Not amazing, but not terrible. He also draws a lot of attention as he will this playoffs. Yes, he has to be able to produce through that attention and hopefully he does. But it isn't like he's been a complete no show in the playoffs. I think last year would be the outlier. But we'll see. The pressure is on for sure. And we joke about the head shaving thing, but he obviously did something to try and change his mental fotitude going into this season, so it isn't like he was oblivious to his struggles. He knew something was wrong and whatever he did worked for the regular season. Now the next step is upon him.
ColoradoMark
Mon Apr 8 2024 8:45 am EST
Sure looks like Panarin has elevated and added to his game this year. "Let's go to the video tape" ;-) He has scored considerably more from the mid-high slot, he's potted a few from in and around the net (like last night) and, he's scored or set up a bunch from / around the right FO circle. Playoff opponents will key in on the Panarin line (wouldn't you?) which is why it is imperative to get Mika producing/scoring at Even Strength. IF Mika is racking up goals & or assists, his line is either going to win the game or take pressure off the Panarin line, "or both." just-an-opinion-natch....
mf
Mon Apr 8 2024 8:25 am EST
Insane reg season for Panarin. But, will he finally show up for the playoffs for us? Give CK and ZBAD all the shit you want. But, at least they have produced in previous years. Not Panarina. Will this finally be the year - NYR better hope so. Maybe he should do a full body shave on Apr 16th. Hopefully LAF drags him into the fight.
Limbo
Mon Apr 8 2024 8:22 am EST
Jerry_garcia lolol I am enjoying it, it almost too Good to believe.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 8 2024 8:14 am EST
Laf: https://twitter.com/i/status/1777117831441547362
rf4L
Mon Apr 8 2024 8:01 am EST
jerry_garcia: I hadn’t thought of that comparison for Jones. But that’s a damn good one. He has that super shifty at full speed thing going on.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 8 2024 7:13 am EST
Rangers are 20 1 and 1 when Laf scores...
rf4l
Mon Apr 8 2024 7:12 am EST
Hospo. I think he needs minutes. Lots of them.
rf4l
Mon Apr 8 2024 5:01 am EST
“Going into the playoffs, we need everyone,” said Barclay Goodrow, who now has three goals in four games after he scored twice on Friday. “You can’t rely on your top six every night to get the offense. It was good to be able to help.”
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 8 2024 4:11 am EST
Yah VCP stop the BS on Rempe, try enjoying the Rangers vs being so negative. Boy did Jones look like a dynamo last night. What quickness, passing…. he was flying out there last night. Reminds me of Paul Kariya.
jerry_garcia
Mon Apr 8 2024 2:23 am EST
They: Agree about the top spot. I want the East. Thats it really. I may have, after a 14 hour shift messed the math up. It is 4 points for the Metro and 6 for the East and Presidents. Either way, 2 wins probably gets the East taken care of and of course 3 does for sure. Rangers just need to keep that mantra of playing their game and doing things the right way, and collect as many points as possible. They do that, and they home ice. They control their own destiny. Beat the Islanders twice and the Flyers and the last game is a walkthrough of sorts. If the Canes can beat the Bruins, they just need the next 2 games.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 8 2024 2:16 am EST
It’s really just astounding how so many jumped on a player losing an edge. I mean talk about pretending to watch hockey. Everyone looses an edge now and again. Just pitiful folks. I know you are all desperate to find things about players you don’t like. But this type of silliness is just an embarrassment
Wildcard
Mon Apr 8 2024 2:13 am EST
By the way at every level his skating is what people talk About right after his side. You stop the can barely skate is an embarrassment
Wildcard
Mon Apr 8 2024 2:12 am EST
vcp: what is your desperate obsessive desire to rip Rempe. He lost an edge. PH KY GOD!! You know who else did this year…Edstrom! It happens. Somehow you saw him lose and edge and decided you had something g to prove he isn’t ready. It’s sort of pitiful to see someone grasping g so hard at every little straw to rip a player.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 11:47 pm EST
It was actually the play by play guy, not the colour guy who called him Gil-bert! Some one should have corrected him so he could have apologized for fucking up the name of one of the greatest Rangers ever. What an embarrassment. If it was a Carolina or Florida announcer, maybe it wouldn't be as bad but TSN should be ashamed. TSN also had the Rangers ranked 8th last week in their brutal power rankings. Top team, most wins, most points, and they have them 8th! Fucking Clowns!
MC
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:50 pm EST
Rempe is out of his element he isn't ready,he fell allllll by himself pretty embarrassing. But he needs minutes. I don't get it..he seems to rarely get in on the forecheck and sometimes misses. I get the attraction he is big but that's it. He can barely skate, he is slow to respond which is partially due to not being on the ice. Maybe he does invoke fear ???? I am not the opposing team so they fear or laugh at him ???
vcp1994
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:41 pm EST
Coloradomark yes I know 1994 how rare it is.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:36 pm EST
Matchup preference: Flyers, Detroit, Washington, Pens/Isles Tampa. But I am not scared of any of those teams. It’s more about who I’d hate to lose to, lol! BTW- Lundkvist looking smooth for Dallas in the Avs game.
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:34 pm EST
Colorado Mark - Thanks for the info on games remaining!!!!!..shows where my head has been at sometimes lately...Anyways, bring EDSTROM up for the next 2-3 GAMES then!!! (send Roslovic down to provide leadership in Hartford..:))
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:31 pm EST
I thought Rempe played well when he was out there, the fall wasn’t great, but he did some nice forechecking and everyone was aware of him. I think it will be same lineup tomorrow. A motivated Roslovic will be back in against Flyers. I think last two games will depend. Doubt we see Berard or Othmann.
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:21 pm EST
RF4L - What is REMPE gonna learn in the cesspool that is Hartford? he's working with NHL coaches and players every day and loves being in the NHL..Not optimum getting little ice time in games, but he's in the best place right now and I hope they keep him with the team for the duration of the seson (and mybe have Edstrom nd Berard join him)..At least give REMPS some Ice against the Isles on Tuesday..JMWO
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:20 pm EST
HOSPO- next 6-7 games includes first 2-3 games of the playoffs, lol! VCP- the playoffs start 5 days after the last game. If guys are hurt, yes. If they are healthy, let them keep playing. I don’t believe the goal is to necessarily win the Presidents Trophy. But do you really want to not dress your best for 2 games against the Islanders and help them get in? Oh, and of the 30% The Rangers are one of that statistic!
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:05 pm EST
Right now, DET moved past the Pens to take over the 2nd WC spot. If we can beat the NYI twice, we can probably knock them out(maybe a 3rd loss?). To do that, we need help from other teams. They need to keep winning so we can knock out both NYI and PITT. The PENS have TOR, DET, BOS, NASH and NYI, while the ISLES still have NYR, MON, NYR, NJD and PITT. The Pens don't have an easy schedule. We can help the WINGS secure the 2nd WC spot, but to knock out both the Pens and the Isles, we need a team in our division to keep winning(to take 3rd place) and I don't think they're out there. The CAPS couldn't even beat the SENS today, but fingers crossed.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:56 pm EST
Rempe less than 8 minutes. Fell down at the blue line turning around on 1 shift. Send this overmatched kid down. Please.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:43 pm EST
Hospo I get that but imagine if we get pitt or islanders could be pretty ugly you just never know. I just hope to get past the first round.i hope panarin shows up and doesn't skate away like last year and throw the puck away when he gets pressured because he will not have open ice. I guess I am too negative for to teams history of good or very good regular season followed by playoff disappointment.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:28 pm EST
WILD.... Personally, I don't really care about the President's trophy, so long as we win the Conference. The way I look at it, we will have home ice advantage over everyone except/unless we play the Stars(worst case scenario). I'd be okay with those odds. I think it would be better for us if CAR beats BOS on Tuesday. We really can use the breathing room on them. That said, I am now rooting for the AVS tonight :)
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:09 pm EST
VCP - Nobody cares about 1st overall but we (OK, I) do care about escaping TB/TO in the 1st round and having home ice through the POs...Burn out means little to me..They need to get their lineup straight for the POs
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:07 pm EST
Count me on the Jones > Gus train .. Housley ( similar size) has done a great job with this kid , who has put in the work .. it is his quickness and escapability and his first pass is one of the best of the D IMO and he has calmed down playing with confidence..
sjw
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:06 pm EST
Wildcard let's hope they can do that . I fear the fish sticks will be out for blood we better watch out.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:06 pm EST
CM - Keeping the opponent in mind, I think the 3rd line was good and had chances..two big talented boys in KK and Cuylle and a smart positional player in Wennberg..Will it be good in PO wars?..We shall see....Obviously, the big hole on the team is a 2nd line RW....which has a domino effect on weakening the 4th line if Vesey plays up ( and he's a better choice than Roslovic for top 6)....If healthy, I think they need to see more of EDSTROM the next 6-7 games if possible
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:04 pm EST
My concern is burnout..I don't get wanting to be first overall it's a useless trophy. 30 percent of teams that finish first overall win the cup, I don't get it. Should be resting players now especially panarin and trocheck, fox. Oh well
vcp1994
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:04 pm EST
By the way, Boston plays the Canes on Tuesday. IF the Rangers can get 2 points against the Islanders, and that BOS/CAR games ends in regulation, the Rangers will clinch the Metro (if the Bruins win) and make it 2 points to clinch the East. Or if the Canes win, they will make it 2 points to clinch both. Hell, if the AVS beat the Stars in regulation tonight, and the Rangers win Tuesday, they will be 2 points from clinching everything. If that all works out, they can clinch the top spot against the Flyers on Thursday, and that would give them 2 games that literally have no meaning...Lavy can roll 4 lines, or rest guys, or whatever he wants to do because there will be no way for them to move in the standings.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:03 pm EST
Mika best all around game of the year. Offensive talent, willing to get dirty and physical excellent back check. Jones over Gus. Not strong but offense and puck movement is elite
Jake0104
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:59 pm EST
I thought the third line was excellent except for the overextended shift at the end of the 2nd. They were great on the forecheck and generated some chances.
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:57 pm EST
Rangers need 4 points to lock up the Metro and the East. So 2-2, or 1-1-2, or even 0-0-4. They need 6 points to lock up the presidents trophy. so 3-1 or 2-0-2. Or better of course. Thats without other teams missing points. If the Canes lose a game, its just 2 points for the Metro, Boston loses a game its 2 points for the East, and Dalas for the NHL lead. Dallas plays the AVS later on tonight. Now of course if the Rangers lose out and those other teams lose out, then I think there are a couple others that could pass them all by winning out...but basically, the chances of that are low.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:55 pm EST
Swj …I heard that too ! I can’t believe TSN would have someone doing colour commentary that doesn’t know how to pronounce the name of one of the greatest players ever. Idiot
Caperanger
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:53 pm EST
Jones seems to be stepping it up another level . It’s probably a tough decision for Lav between him and Gus . A nice problem to have I guessa
Caperanger
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:52 pm EST
Can't believe the Montreal caster said "Gil""Bert" saying Krieder had passed "Jil" "Bear" on the Rangers all time PP goal list .. head shaker indeed
sjw
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:51 pm EST
Panerin with the MVP season. Look, I’m all for ZShit or any Ranger to have a successful game/season. Good to see 2nd line finally putting points on a board ES. No one can question their ability, it the consistency that’s a big question mark. Let’s see them score in the next game and game after, and so on. If the do, Rangers will be very hard to beat in the playoffs, and if the 2nd line struggles, Rangers might not even get out of 1st round. Simple as that. Good game, good win. Happy for Panerin. That line is just so money. Lafr is gearing up for a monster upcoming season. On another note, 3rd had a quiet game. Fox looked tired. Jones had another good game. You can see that confidence is growing with each game. That zone to zone rush is a good sign.
Andrei
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:49 pm EST
Igor Zbad & Bread
Tom427
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:49 pm EST
P, Z and Igor
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:48 pm EST
Ran out to catch the 9:45....who are the 3 stars?
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:48 pm EST
Jones has elite offensive talent….He is a handful when he goes on offense….
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:48 pm EST
2 GA's or fewer is the magic, good win
mf
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:46 pm EST
BOB - Yep..Jones plys better thn GUS and Schneider plays better than Schneider when playing with Jones now.....Can GUS play RW? :)
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:45 pm EST
Zac Jones has surpassed Eric Gustafsson IMO.
Bob
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:44 pm EST
3stars should be z k bread
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:43 pm EST
Way to put the hammer down.
Tom427
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:42 pm EST
Kudos to Lardilotte giving Laf the opportunity to score. Better late than never coach!!
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:42 pm EST
Laffy Dubinsky
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:42 pm EST
Would love to see Laff get 30….
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:41 pm EST
Vesey plays like that he can stay on that line..what to do about the 4th line is another question!!
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:41 pm EST
Laff!!!!
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:41 pm EST
Thats 27...4 games left, he could get to 30...
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:40 pm EST
LAffy Taffy
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:40 pm EST
LAFFY!
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:39 pm EST
Vesey a very good game…..
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:38 pm EST
PJ, lol
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:37 pm EST
Wow..great hands by ZBAD there..and great hard nosed work by Vesey
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:37 pm EST
Rangers winning ruins some posters night…
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:37 pm EST
Jimmy Vesey the Swiss Army knife of this team
Tom427
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:36 pm EST
Zbad needs a raise!!!
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:36 pm EST
This has to be disappointing to many…
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:35 pm EST
Great keep in...awesome shot Z!!!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:35 pm EST
ZBAD!!!!!
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:35 pm EST
What a play by VESEY
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:34 pm EST
ZZzzzzVBBBBBBAAAADDD
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:34 pm EST
Oh my Mika
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:30 pm EST
Too effin funny..Sam and Michaletti talking about how the rest of the game is about doing the right things (and they were right) and Foxy and Lindgren pull that idiotic shit with a 3-1 lead??
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:29 pm EST
jratelle19 I agree with you 100%. I don’t understand when this fool became our mascot.
NV94
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:29 pm EST
Habs doing the high danger defend a man short to leave a guy up the ice thing.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:28 pm EST
Let them back into this game.
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:28 pm EST
FOXY got burned bad.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:28 pm EST
Unacceptable at this point in the game….
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:26 pm EST
HOSPO- agreed, I think that’s what Laffy did this season.
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:26 pm EST
Hospo. Agreed.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:25 pm EST
Homo Larry doing his thing!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:25 pm EST
Jones still struggles quite a bit when things bog down. He is still learning to deal with it, especially when almost every player is heavier than him. Gus like it or not, does not get moved as easily.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:25 pm EST
RF4L - KK is so damn hard on himself...Easier said then done for poeple/payers who are their own worst critic and expect perfection, but needs to find a way to lighten up a bit and enjot little
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:23 pm EST
Jones better and not that close….
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:22 pm EST
KIS -At their best, not yet with SCHNEIDS, but soon...plys better with more ice too!......See what you are saying about KERR and, say, ANDREYCHUK..but Kreider has so much more skill and speed...closer to PAAVELSKI..who he has surpassed
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:22 pm EST
KK slamming his stick when he misses is reflective of where he is mentally. If he can get to where he's not too often frustrated he'll become the player he should be.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:20 pm EST
I thought it was much later in this period...
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:20 pm EST
I know lardiolette will play his come the playoffs but Zac jones is a better player now
Kis
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:19 pm EST
JONES is quietly having another terrific game.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:19 pm EST
KREIDS only has to score 2 goals a game to get the 50 I said he would! :)..But 45 is still doable!!
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:19 pm EST
Being in the Philly area. Kreider reminds me so much of Tim Kerr
Kis
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:18 pm EST
Is Schneider a better all around better defenseman than Trouba.
Kis
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:17 pm EST
Jones >> Gust
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:17 pm EST
14 3 point games in a season is not too shabby huh?
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:17 pm EST
Nice little breakout feed from Schneider who is continuing to grow as a player...
Ranger47
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:17 pm EST
I want Breadman to get 50….
rngrsans
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:17 pm EST
Now keep the pressure on.
Tom427
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:16 pm EST
LAFFY and PANARINA..all year..but great battling by SCHNEIDER..who always plays better when not with GUS
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:15 pm EST
My gosh what a skilled goal.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:15 pm EST
Madonna mia! Che pane dolce!!!!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:14 pm EST
What a pass by Laff….
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:14 pm EST
Breeeeeaaaaadddd!!!!! Paaaaaannneeeee!!!!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:14 pm EST
The amount of graffiti used complaining about what Kreider isn’t. Boggles my mind. Just be thankful for what he is. (And at a damn good contract- sorry Andrei, he’s a value contract)
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:13 pm EST
Can’t praise Z and Kreider….Not allowed….
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:13 pm EST
BBREASAAADDDDDD FROMM LAFFFFYYYY
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:13 pm EST
Kid Kreider..the best in the Biz..
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:13 pm EST
Bread head
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:13 pm EST
Oh My goodness.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:13 pm EST
Wennberg- Super solid C... what a great pickup by Drury.. still amazed Wennberg didnt return a first round pick for SEA... I hope NYRs can resign him
schneidw
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:12 pm EST
Ripping Kreider is fabulous but geesh he is a tipologist extraordinaire
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:11 pm EST
Kreider!!!!
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:11 pm EST
Tippycanoe & Krieder too!
Tom427
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:10 pm EST
Rangers PP getting hot at the right time. This will deter teams in the post season...they cant risk playing too close to the edge in fear of putting this PP on the ice.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:10 pm EST
Get rid of zhair and mr k
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:10 pm EST
Wooo HOOOOOOOOOO
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:07 pm EST
Zbad playing like Nash did after too many concussions.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:02 pm EST
CoMark.... That's because he's trolling for engagement and he knows there's a lot of NYR fans on Twitter. Ignore him, hopefully he'll die from loneliness :)
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:00 pm EST
Thanks for your good wishes, Wallsters! My prediction: Laffy with the game winner. My son: Suzuki with the game winner. The eternal Ranger pessimist!!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 8:00 pm EST
This is the kind of goaltending they will face in the playoffs unless they are playing Pittsburgh or Washington. They have to find a way to break through.
Bob
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:57 pm EST
And I’m not really worried about who we play, but I must admit I didn’t want any part of Pittsburgh. However, Bissonette opens the TNT broadcast saying that Ranger fans should be worried, bringing up spicy pork as well. Makes me want to play them just to shove it down his throat. Guy’s an ass!
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:56 pm EST
VT Ranger--- Lav said he was going to rotate the forwards to keep them fresh and ready for the playoffs.... With that said, Rosivilic didnt cost much, so glad Drury brought him to NYRs, but reality is Rosivilc does alot of skating and not much else... kinda like Gauthier
schneidw
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:54 pm EST
What happened to the 1-3-1 lardiolette trap?
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:54 pm EST
J Ratelle--> Great stuff Man!! Enjoy the game and the traditional hang with your son.. very cool
schneidw
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:52 pm EST
Rempe on pace for 7 minutes. Goon minutes. Sooo dumb.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:49 pm EST
Yep. You guys can rip me inside and out but to me it's so obvious Rempe cannot keep up unless he's fighting and most of those he's out punched. He's so raw. Send him down so he can actually play the game.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:49 pm EST
Lafreniere is one of the silliest guys in the locker room, you'd never know it by his interviews :)
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:49 pm EST
Rhet…Agree Kreider a much better effort tonight and Z very noticeable as well….
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:47 pm EST
3rd line poor defensive positioning/coverage got abused for one-two minuttes leading to that penalty..Hopefully, no harm comes from it..
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:46 pm EST
That was a shot period from laviolette. If you aren't goi g to play the fourth line especially Rempe, don't put him on the lineup. That was bullshit. That group at the end were so tired they couldn't fall over.
Kis
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:45 pm EST
The 3rd line was totally gassed there, I can't blame them for taking the penalty(though they did have chances to get it out). We've got a real chance for a shorty in the 3rd.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:35 pm EST
Gallafuck just tackled Kakko in front of the ref...
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:33 pm EST
I'm really loving Kreider's game tonight.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:33 pm EST
LOL @AdamZHerman Mika Zibanejad celebrates goals like everyone is singing happy birthday and he's embarrassed. Chris Kreider celebrates goals like he just led a siege of Alexandria.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:32 pm EST
Goodrow looks so confident.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:32 pm EST
vcp: He wasn't impacting games...and Rempe is more than that...that's why he has an many points as Edstrom, in less ice time overall.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:30 pm EST
ZBAD!!!
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:30 pm EST
so typical of hockey...all those beautiful plays lead to nothing...then a missed pass ends up in the back of the net.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:29 pm EST
WOooOOOOWWWWWWWWW
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:27 pm EST
Wildcard I beg to differ..rempe is just a big body who may hit you, edstrom can actually make plays
vcp1994
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:25 pm EST
We're doing everything but scoring.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:24 pm EST
F-ing post.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:22 pm EST
We need quicker passing on this guy.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:18 pm EST
vcp: Well, he was impacting the game much less.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:17 pm EST
Tempe needs to learn how to play in his own zone
Kis
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:17 pm EST
I prefer edstrom he can play o don't get it why he isn't up.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:15 pm EST
Refs are going to lose control of this game...they are letting both teams get away with holds and interference, and cross checks. But its going to suck when they suddenly realize it and start calling things randomly.
Wildcard
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:13 pm EST
That was a lazy icing call.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:12 pm EST
KREDIER looks so much better at even strength tonight.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:01 pm EST
That was BREAD on with Z & K. Both defensemen were right by the net, but neither they nor IGOR expected the puck to bounced in off his back. Otherwise, we played a very good first period.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:50 pm EST
Cut out the fancy pants pond hockey and clean up the d zone slot coverage
sjw
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:48 pm EST
Jimmy's Feces solving the Z and K problem.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:48 pm EST
Late goal due to Kreider not able to make a simple pass….
PJ
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:45 pm EST
Here is a novel idea... Take the puck to the fuckin net
tradestar28
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:27 pm EST
Rempe has looked really good so far tonight.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:19 pm EST
Oh my gosh, ROSY looks so much better tonight :)
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:14 pm EST
CoMark.... I was thinking either Vesey or Quick. Quick has been huge for this team.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:13 pm EST
Maybe Quick
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:13 pm EST
Rhet- I have always thought it’s the guy that works the hardest in all ends of the ice and doesn’t coast. Trocheck is that guy. Vesey would be a pretty good choice. Lindgren because he’s the Black Knoght. The rest of the top 6 too inconsistent. Who else?
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:10 pm EST
No problem with TROCECK winning the award but I always feel like it should go to the little guy. You know, the guy that might otherwise be ignored from winning an award.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:07 pm EST
I butchered both of his names!
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:06 pm EST
Trocheck for the Stephen Macdonald
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 6:04 pm EST
Dickaletti is unfortunately back
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 5:55 pm EST
Thanks, fellas!!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 5:52 pm EST
jratelle19: Enjoy the game with your son, to quote Rhet, "hopefully the NYR's give us something to cheer about."
mf
Sun Apr 7 2024 5:44 pm EST
jratelle19... Enjoy it man. Hopefully you get to celebrate a big NYR win.
Rhet0ric
Sun Apr 7 2024 5:38 pm EST
I'm at MSG with my son watching warm-ups. We do a birthday game every year since he turned 6. Now he's 18. I'm getting so emotional right now I gotta go dry my eyes. How the hell does time go by so fast??!!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 5:38 pm EST
I'm at MSG with my son watching warm-ups. We do a birthday game every year since he turned 6. Now he's 18. I'm getting so emotional right now I gotta go dry my eyes. How the hell does time go by so fast??!!
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 5:25 pm EST
Also able to "protect" Rempe's shortcomings with last line change at home...
Ranger47
Sun Apr 7 2024 5:16 pm EST
TD: I’m still happy with the Roslovic acquisition. It’s not saying much, but he’s been the best fit so far K&Z. For whatever reason, Kakko disappears with those guys and shines with Wennberg and Kool. I think Lav wants both Rempe and JBrod in tonight so Roslo was the obvious casualty. There’s no way that Lav could sit JBrod after how he played on Friday.
VtRanger
Sun Apr 7 2024 4:04 pm EST
I don’t get the hate for ROSLOVIC. He’s an upgrade over WHEELER, and a major upgrade over BRODZINSKI. I won’t say KAKKO, but he’s needed on third line. Scratching him is stupid. Not the end of the world, but whatever. Hey, at least GUS is getting scratched too, because he definitely earned it.
tdchi
Sun Apr 7 2024 3:35 pm EST
HOSPO: I like Wennberg. High IQ player. Nothing fancy but knows his role and is by and large good at it. Rosy? Ugh… Let’s just say, when he is not on the opening night roster I want be overly emotional about it.
E
Sun Apr 7 2024 3:33 pm EST
I dont understand the Xhejac thing. He pushed over Reavo in a clinch and people were declaring him the king of the universe. Hockey fights are funny nowadays. Everyone needs to keep in mind that these guys still where visors, so when your chin is tucked there is literally a 4-5” gap. Most guys fists are bigger than that. I mean Rempe got his eye socket tagged because he lost his helmet. other than that? For a guy who’s fought as many guys as he has in 1.5 months his face looks remarkably unscathed. Reminds me of the old guys. The fights against Tiger Williams, Schultz, Nilan etc… Those guys had no teeth, they looked like raccoons half the time. They basically pummeled away. No stops for fatigue, didnt even get a break when you went down for a bit when you might’ve eaten one or two extra shots just because…So let a Xhejac or whoever come. I hope Rempe skips over fighting him. The over saturation of his fisticuffs will quickly become sideshow material. Tough guys from every team will line up hoping to get their shot at the big guy. And FWIW Rempe isnt a terribly good fighter. He can hold his own but he hasn’t straight throttled really anyone where you were like, “damn… hes an animal…”
E
Sun Apr 7 2024 3:22 pm EST
No problem with Roslovic sitting but he has had some good games, including the one I attended in Phoenix. He has the speed to get in on the forecheck and when he does he makes a difference. Inconsistency is an issue for sure, but it is with a lot of the Rangers. And Wennberg has been just fine thank you. Look at the standings right now……that is how I would like to see them finish. NYR-DET, BOS-TPA.
Bob
Sun Apr 7 2024 2:20 pm EST
Mf you are proof of ai
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 2:15 pm EST
Smart moves, even if one is a no brainer, by Laviolette in sitting Roslovic and Gus...Yes, I hated the trade for ROSLOCIC the second I found out (as well as the Wennbberg and Ruwhedel trades) but at least the other two played well for their old teams and I just didn't see them as a fit for winning in the POs (ahd I hope Wennberg proves me wrong)..ROSLOVIC,OTOH, has been monkey dung all year and is nothing but a skater trading on his pampered UNSNDP peidgree... Laviolette gave him chance after chance becuase DRURY left him with no other choice...That He's left to move VESEY up is all on DRURY..it's the only move to make outside of KK, but on more than a few nights the CUYLLE-WENNBERG-KK line have been damn good....DRURY had the right idea in getting the RW,C and D man, he just screwed up on the executuion IMWO
Hospo
Sun Apr 7 2024 1:16 pm EST
RF/all - the difference is that Kreider’s skillset & obsessive way he takes care of his fitness set makes it likely he’ll keep scoring well into his 30’s. He’s also a lock to go into the rafters at MSG. I know that Z has a full NTC but if they felt they had to trade one or the other, I think’d try to force Zibanejad…
JFC31
Sun Apr 7 2024 1:12 pm EST
Seems that Kreider can do what he does on a line with Wennberg and whoever. Are we missing out on a big part of Z'bad's game because he's not playing with a quality set-up man who can also find the lanes for the open shot? Kreider doesn't have the "offensive flair" for this, he's more of a stone-hands mechanical type. I'm not saying that he isn't one of, if not the best front of the net presence's, he is. A Patrick Kane passer, he is not.
mf
Sun Apr 7 2024 1:06 pm EST
Legs: "No One can own, "The TRADERATOR!"
mf
Sun Apr 7 2024 11:54 am EST
Mf your traderator needs to be updated. I highly doubt DD drury will trade zhair or mr k . I would like lardiolette to use them less on the pk .
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 11:40 am EST
Seems a lot simpler to just move Kreider and Zibanejad onto different lines than to trade one or both of them. That might be a good start.
mf
Sun Apr 7 2024 11:16 am EST
15 team no trade restriction. You know who might pony up to get him? Barfalo. They need veteran leadership badly and have a ton of prospects to offer up.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 11:13 am EST
It'll be Kreider that goes if such a shake up is deemed as necessary. His limited clauses kick in July 1st.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:50 am EST
JFC. Z isn't going anywhere. Full NMC until the final year of his deal of which there are 6 more years.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:48 am EST
Trade. Good. Rempe needs to tighten up his fighting prowess before taking on the monster who is Jackeye. That kid is scary good at fisticuffs.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:45 am EST
My Optimistic 2 Cents: Pressboxing Ros is a good move. But I’m not giving up on that trade just yet. I think he was worth a flier and he has some speed that could eventually pay dividends. REMPE: Won’t fight tonight unless WiFi goes after a Ranger. He’ll have a solid forechecking game. PACK:Yeah the pack is struggling, but I agree with TD- they are playing with a lot of challenges. Kids are playing and developing. That’s the point. They had a great run last year, and were pretty dominant until they lost the coach and the Rangers recalls. OTHMANN- I think it’s too early to start worrying about the kid. It’s a process.
ColoradoMark
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:38 am EST
RF4L.... Xhejac or wifi or jackye or Jackie from night court is hurt and probably won't play tonight.
tradestar28
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:20 am EST
I have to give laviolett credit he isn't sleeping behind the wheel and is truly trying to find the best out of this team.
vcp1994
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:14 am EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano Here’s what we’re seeing for a current drill: Kreider - Zib - Vesey Panarin - Trocheck - Laf Cuylle - Wennberg - Kakko Goodrow -Brodz - Rempe
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:13 am EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano · 12s Roslovic, Gustafsson and Ruhwedel are staying on late and should be the scratches tonight
Stevielegs
Sun Apr 7 2024 10:10 am EST
So the Bromance Bros.line have to be altered once again….Vesey now on their RW. If those 2 don’t. Ring their “A” game to the playoffs this year, at last one of them will be gone and I’m guessing it will be Zibanejad. This is really getting absurd! Whatever line is centered by Zibanejad needs to be a FORCE during these playoffs in order to have any significant success. Brian Boyle recently stated that if that line & the Trochek line play well, the Rangers will win the Cup. If both lines play well and we don’t win the Cup then se la vie but if we don’t win the Cup because the Z line underachieves & opposition gets to load up against Bread-Trocheck-Laf, then that will be the last straw.
JFC31
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:56 am EST
Jones in for Gust it seems. Good!!
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:55 am EST
Rosloshit press boxed. Another excellent deadline deal from Drury. A 4th for him that could become a 3rd and a 4th for an 8th dman. Definitely Drury went to the Glen Sather How to Manage Your Draft Picks course. Probably got straight As too.
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 9:08 am EST
Is Rempe playing tonight? If so he's gonna get pummeled by Jackeye...
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:54 am EST
Wyatt Johnson is who the Rangers should have picked in that draft....
rf4l
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:43 am EST
re: TORTS/Flyers - Not sure where the myth came that they were this weak-pushover team or that they were playoff ready...they are what they are, which is a super-talented young team making strides now...they never were ready to move to the next tier...but you look at the talent in their lineup? And it's not far off...I have mixed feelings about TORTS being there. He might be the right guy for this stage in the game. He does, remarkably, preach a system that really helps young players...but that said, he doesn't like young players. And he's a fucking sideshow. The unreasonable part happened with folks thinking the Flyers were/maybe headed to the playoffs.
tdchi
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:38 am EST
re: OTHMANN - Look, there's a reason he's not in the NHL right now, and it ain't because he's a complete player. OTTER has a ton of tools and I don't doubt that he'll be given a long look for a roster spot next season...but this is how the development path works...the Rangers have done/are doing with CUYLLE/OTHMANN. I bring up COOLS because around this time last year? He was JUST hitting his stride. He kind of limped through the first few months of the season and then came on...I expect something similar from OTHMANN...but to think or even suggest he'd be a good add to the Rangers now is really ignoring where the kid is developmentally.
tdchi
Sun Apr 7 2024 7:31 am EST
Past criticism of the Pack has been warranted. But now? Really? REALLY? Let's start with the fact that they lost their head coach a third of the way through the season and have been ferrying guys to the Rangers regularly really since the season started. On top of it all now, they've had a nasty spell with injuries...yeah, it'd be nice if they were doing better. But anytime your team is playing awesome and your top players/coach gets poached? I think that's an easy mulligan to grant.
tdchi
Sun Apr 7 2024 5:10 am EST
Drew: they didn't clinch yet. Last night's win really boosted the probability a lot but they didn't clinch it mathematically yet. Which means that our two games with the Fishstix this week are going to be pretty intense.
jratelle19
Sun Apr 7 2024 4:22 am EST
E - I’m not so sure about Oth anymore after watching that game, bu also realize it’s a very small sample size. If that game was more indicative of the norm on what his current play looks like, he’ll def need to improve upon his defensive game before he gets another call up. I hope the coaching staff are communicating this to him. What’s a little more concerning was he seemed to have no desire to play in the d zone at times. Virtually no d zone breakouts, whereas Sykora and Berard are constantly leading the rush up ice (especially Berard). They are both already much well rounded and comfortable in the d zone. He does like to take the body and will play physical. Jumped a player he prob shouldn’t have and got a 10. Had a breakaway while he was cherry-picking and got stopped. I didn’t like the constant cherry picking and lack of interest to play in the d-zone. I would hope to hell this suspect coaching staff is working with him to round out his defensive game. Biggest concern was I didn’t see any evidence of that in-game. We all know he can shoot, but if he relies solely on that as a one-trick pony he might find himself in trouble (dare I say Brendl). He’s def a shit ton more physical than bustbrendl, but he also needs to work on his skating. Hope he works with Laff’s off-season trainer to make some improvements in that regard
NCRanger
Sun Apr 7 2024 2:12 am EST
Jon Diller family...to be accurate
jnyr
Sun Apr 7 2024 12:23 am EST
Good move by the Islanders: the Islanders hosted a 50/50 raffle on Saturday with a lucky fan winning 76,000 and 76,000 going to slain NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller.......well done
jnyr
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:34 pm EST
Brady Tkachuk needs anger management.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:30 pm EST
Drury doesn't know how to build a winning AHL. Disconcerting.
rf4l
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:20 pm EST
According to someone who covers the Pack a lot, Both EDSTROM and Mac Hollowell have been sick.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:16 pm EST
Isles clinched - https://nypost.com/2024/04/06/sports/islanders-solidify-playoff-position-with-impressive-win-over-predators/
Drew
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:05 pm EST
NCRanger.... In regard to Othmann: Not the first time I've heard that which is concerning(I guess we should be patient?).... In regard to EDSTROM: Nothing. Maybe he's being recalled for a potential injury(kind of thing that's not known until game time if the guy will play or not). If so, we might find out tonight or tomorrow morning-ish.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:03 pm EST
Of the prospect pool in Hartford the big ID’s are Othmann who I think based on what I’ve seen will barring something weird will be in NY next season. Whether he starts or stays? Don’t know. Berard from what I have seen is likely ready. How he does? Another question. He definitely has a Ryan Callahan quality to him. The guy just battles. He’s on you all the time with a motor that never stops. And of course there is Sykora. I don’t think you’ll see him next season. I’m not sure what’s up with Edstrim but he played well when he was in NY. It’s good to see the kids in person. I just remember that one game is just a snapshot in time. When I saw Othmann he landed a blistering check on someone and he has a nasty shot.
E
Sat Apr 6 2024 9:37 pm EST
I've seen some of TORT's postgame interviews and you can see the frustration. He's beside himself and often repeats the same things he's said the day before. He's trying his best to be positive.... I think they're cooked.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 9:12 pm EST
Torts has to be losing it….A 6-2 loss to the BJ’s….All BJ’s goals scored by defenseman…Strange…
PJ
Sat Apr 6 2024 9:02 pm EST
IcePoodles just shut out Nashville
mf
Sat Apr 6 2024 8:55 pm EST
Brady Tkachuk, "16 Hits" in tonight's loss to the debbies
mf
Sat Apr 6 2024 8:26 pm EST
So visiting famiky in Charlotte for a few days and I ventured up to Bojangles coliseum to check out the Pack. Came away extremely unimpressed. Now I do realize that the Checkers are a very good AHL team, but this team looks unhinged/unstructured. I don’t think it’s conicidence thet this all begun after the Oilers hired their coach. Not impressed by S. Smith. More importantly, I kept a close eye on potential future Rangers…Othmann, Berard, and Sykora in particular. Sykora was awarded a penalty right off the hop and rang it off the post. I’ve never seen so many fucking penalties in a game…fights, all out brawls. At one point the pack had like 5/6 plyers in the box. Sykora looks like a promising productive 3/4 liner for being only 19, but will prob need 2 more years to get there. Berard looks the most ready to me to step in now. Good skater, tenacious, offensive spark plug type with some skill. Was always carrying pick up ice and always in the middle of the action. Othmann left a lot to be desired…maybe it was just an off game, but he def needs to work on his skating and defensive responsibility. What concerned me was that he was cherry picking a lot in the 2nd and he did have a breakaway that the goalie made a nice shoulder save on. Doesn’t seem to want to play in the defensive zone much. I hope the coaches are keeping him accountable. He looked frustrated at the end of the 2nd and started going with a bigger Checkers D. Got a 10 min misconduct, so didn’t play much if the 3rd. The Pack D is just flat out pretty bad. Spicy pork didn’t make any big saves either. I will say the Pack are big! And that’s without Edstrom and Rempe in lineup. Would have loved to seen Rempe clean up on some of the bigs on this team. Anyone know what’s wrong with Edstrom? I was looking forward to watching him live with the Pack. I didn’t see a call-up, so found that strange. I think this squad needs better D players (I’m beginning to see why Robertson never gets the call) and a new coaching staff. I wouldn’t mind seeing Berard plugged in with Z and Kreider. Can’t be any worse than Roslivic I’d think. Seems to have bigger balls for sure despite his stature. Any you need big ball players for the playoffs.
NCRanger
Sat Apr 6 2024 8:17 pm EST
FLYERS are done. This will be their 7th loss in a row(incl. OTL). What a collapse. I hate PHILLY, but I would much rather play them than some of the others. They just aren't that good..... Hey PREDS, show a damn pulse. Would you? I am amazed at how many teams seem like they don't want to make the playoffs.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 7:55 pm EST
TD. Agreed on Tarasenko.
rf4l
Sat Apr 6 2024 7:28 pm EST
Pack sinking. Again.
rf4l
Sat Apr 6 2024 5:59 pm EST
Who had the STARS losing to the HAWKS in regulation on their Bingo card?
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 5:46 pm EST
Panthers sucjk.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 5:01 pm EST
TDCHI - I am not gonna argue that isn't the case sometimes with the Rangers now 2nd line being the one that is being "checked" but I KNOW i have seen quite a few games where the goal is to try and shut down Panarina and his line mates...Either way, the KREID_ZBAD-Used Colostomy Bag (anybody remember KILL-EM-ALL??) line generates nothing..but like I said the other night, THEY are not being outplayed by whoever is against them,, they may no be scoring like we want, but the other team is scoring less when they are on the ices.We all just want them to find that offensive sprk somehow........VCP - Thanks for the heads up! Really!..Gives the Rangers an extra night to recall a forward to take Roslovic's place!!
Hospo
Sat Apr 6 2024 3:30 pm EST
And folks are really misreading what’s happening with the Rangers’ top-6. They’re putting their best out against the Bromance line, and letting the PANARIN line get the mismatch. No idea why, but that’s the deal. I guess the thinking if I were an opposing coach is that the PANARIN line isn’t all that great defensively, so maybe the thinking is to weather that storm rather than put an offensive unit out against them and turn it into a track meet…Z’s line is having to shut down the best of the best. And that means they get far fewer ops at 5-on-5. On a side note, those two are also getting the shit worked out of them each night, and KREIDER and Z ain’t no spring chickens…if you changed the matchups and kept those two to less than 17 minutes, you’d see much better productivity.
tdchi
Sat Apr 6 2024 3:23 pm EST
We are pining for TARASENKO?! REALLY?!? Good fucking riddance to that overpaid fading star. I would take ROSLOVIC over him any day of the week and twice on Saturday. Bottom line is TARASENKO coulda stayed here if he wanted. He didn’t and he chased the big money, only to get himself frozen out of a multi year. If that fucker said ‘I want to be in NY’ and made it known he’d do a capfriendly deal, I bet the Rangers would’ve moved things around a bit. He didn’t. He knew they couldn’t afford what he was asking, which was rumored in the $7 million range. And when he was frozen out, he settled for a sum the Rangers could’ve probably managed with a move or two…but he didn’t. And they didn’t. And now he’s a mercenary for the team he thinks has the best odds to win the cup. FUCK HIM. I hope he and Florida are on the golf course come May 1…I’ll also say this clown has vanished literally for weeks on end this season. And just when you start to write him off, he pulls together a multipoint game. He’s the NHL equivalent of a cock tease: looks great, you gotta do a double take when he’s with you…but in the end, he gonna leave you wanting. A lot. Out of all the stupid, bone-brained moves the Rangers coulda made, trading for him woulda been one of the worst, right behind moving a first for MONAHAN or HENRIQUE, or trading KAKKO for VATRANO. Fuck TARASENKO. Hope he loses and gets chased back to the KHL.
tdchi
Sat Apr 6 2024 3:07 pm EST
NYI(76), PHI(77), PENS(77) tied with 83 points..... DET(76) & CAPS(76) tied with 82 points.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 2:56 pm EST
Go Red Wings?
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 2:53 pm EST
NYI are in 3rd place in the Metro.(with a game tonight). Tampa in 1st WC spot, PITT in 2nd WC spot. Right now, PHI is on the outside looking in. CAPS not even a blip on the radar(losers of 5 in a row incl.OTL) .
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 2:44 pm EST
Pitt committed a penalty but held on defending a 6 on 4 to win 5-4. Pitt tied with the Isles and has the tie-breaker for the last spot at this point.
Ranger47
Sat Apr 6 2024 2:31 pm EST
Now 5-4 Pitt
Ranger47
Sat Apr 6 2024 2:25 pm EST
Pitt is chocking. Ahead 4-1 after 2 periods, its now tied 4-4.
Ranger47
Sat Apr 6 2024 2:13 pm EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/06/sports/rangers-regular-season-among-best-in-new-york-sports-history/
mf
Sat Apr 6 2024 1:57 pm EST
I think Rangers v Islanders would be outrageously fun. For so many reasons. And right now the rivalry with NJ is hot. Get a playoff series from the NYI and this generation coming up will learn what rivalries really are.
E
Sat Apr 6 2024 1:46 pm EST
Hospo you mean tomorrow lolol
vcp1994
Sat Apr 6 2024 1:37 pm EST
Tampa has/had the chance to pull even. with the Leafs for third or at the very least keep pace with them. You would think there would be some signs of life.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 1:06 pm EST
Tampa has yet to show up for this game in Pittsburgh.
Bob
Sat Apr 6 2024 12:58 pm EST
Hospo lardiolette has to go back to the drawing board for who should play the right wing with the b romances. Rempe, coolie, kaapo are 3 candidates for that spot. He can even try jbro to complete the romance. Roselick can put on the 3rd line or the skybox. He can do the same with whenburger. Unless he’s afraid of mastermind DD drury.
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 6 2024 11:43 am EST
Lightning/Pens and Bruins/Kitty Cats should be fun today. Rooting for the Panthers since we could use some breathing room from Boston. NYI/Preds and Flyers /BJ's tonight. Both are pretty much must wins for those teams. FUN.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 11:20 am EST
I know that this is weak and I am a wuss……so I am admitting this up front. I want no part of the Islanders in round 1. I cannot stand losing to NJ or the Fishsticks. Someone else upsets the Rangers and I will be very unhappy, but one of those 2 is the worst.
Bob
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:29 am EST
https://www.nhl.com/standings/2024-04-05/wildcard
mf
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:17 am EST
E/Wallsters: StatMoose ;-) Redwings/Rangers Playoff History, it's been a long while: https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/red-wings-playoff-record-vs-ny-rangers
mf
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:11 am EST
E - So right about the mad scramble for the bottom spot...even Buff alo has a chance still...But The Redwings hold no allure for me..I'll take any of the Isles, Flyers, Pens and Caps for rivalry and entertainment purposes..Just no TB (or TOR) please..Win the Eastern Conference!!!
Hospo
Sat Apr 6 2024 10:07 am EST
How much fun would it be to sink the Isles with just a few games left to recover? Those bottom slots are gonna be a hell of a fight to get in and hold. That’s why last night was such a heartbreaker for Detroit. Speaking of which from the NHL perspective how great is a Red Wings vs. Rangers matchup? You will get original-6 hype nonstop. Especially since they haven’t played each other in a post season game since I am not sure ever. I mean maybe way back before I was born. I think that’d be a fun matchup.
E
Sat Apr 6 2024 9:57 am EST
Agree with all on MALONEY, the only guy listenable in the NYR broadcasts.........For tonight's game, can't see Laviolette switching out or moving around any of the superior (last night) bottom six for REMPE...It's a shame he can't play Top six becsue Roslovic needs a sitting...might be the only thing that works for him..Oh, I don't know..Rempemis riding shotgun for Kreider and ZBAD? What do you think?..
Hospo
Sat Apr 6 2024 9:18 am EST
Maloney is superior c'mon not even close sorry michelleti but you are only there because your friends with sather.
vcp1994
Sat Apr 6 2024 7:57 am EST
Maloney is at a minimum 10 times better than Michileti. He gives insight from a players point of view and actually does not lead Sam astray about bull shit that has nothing to do with the game at hand. Dolan, make the switch. With his brief time on ice Remke has installed an energy that was at a much lower level. He is a reincarnation of a Hanson brother, without the glasses.
gene_carr
Sat Apr 6 2024 7:04 am EST
PuckPedia @PuckPedia ·.... Feb 29.... It’s not because he was on their roster with retained. It’s just because he was on their roster within the last year. A team cannot reacquire a player in a retained trade if he was in their roster in the last 12 months
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 7:03 am EST
1 year anniversary.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 7:02 am EST
WILDCARD.. While you are correct about him only wanting to go to FLORIDA, you are 1,000 percent incorrect on the Salary Retained rule. It did not extend thru a 12 year anniversary, it was thru the following season.... Per Forever Blueshirts @4EverBlueshirts .... Feb 29.... Re: #NYR and any potential trade for Vladimir Tarasenko. They can only acquire him at full cap hit, no salary can be retained since he was on their roster last year with cap retention. And no, a third party can’t be used to retain salary. Thanks to @PuckPedia for helping.
Rhet0ric
Sat Apr 6 2024 5:41 am EST
Maybe lardiolette will rest more guys after getting one more win and 3 more points to outdo gallant’s first year with the Nyr. But he didn’t know what he was doing and lardiolette does according to some mavens.
Stevielegs
Sat Apr 6 2024 5:11 am EST
Once again. I do not understand why everyone is still on this retained salary thing with Tarasenko. It was not an issue. There are two situations. Within 365 days, or multiple retentions on the same contract. Tarasenko fell under zero of those. He was in a different hockey year, over 365 days after the last time salary was retained and on a new contract. The Rangers could have gotten him with retained salary. But here is the thing. He wanted nothing to do with any teams outside the state of Florida.
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 11:24 pm EST
Rhetoric luckily we played a crappy team. The wings suck. We can beat the caps I believe and possibly the pens ,but beyond that, not holding my breath. They need to try ottman or edstrom or anything. Roslovich sucks
vcp1994
Fri Apr 5 2024 10:46 pm EST
Well, Roslovic was the low man on the totem pole tonight, with just 8:07 in ice time. The next closest was Will Cuylle with 12:46. Bright side is we did a pretty good job tonight at running 4 lines (with the one exception).
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 10:00 pm EST
MF - ROSLOVIC isn't THE Issue, he just flat out sucks and has sucked all year...ANd separating Krieds-ZBAD is not even a consideration unless you want to blow up the best team in the league by breaking up the best offensive line in the NHL and another line that, despite it's "woes" at ES is still +15 to +20....They are staying together and the best thing is to hope they find another gear offensively while doing everything else they do sooo well...And I understand the concern but it is what it is....Roslovic adds absolutley nothing and will be even more worthless in PO hockey..COuld EDSTROM or OTHMAN or BERRARD or whoever be any worse?? I would say Cuylle or KAKKAO but it's just as important to get a really good bottom six, and tht would hurt t this point in the year..JMWO
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:58 pm EST
https://www.nhl.com/standings/2024-04-05/league
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:57 pm EST
MF... No we Couldn't. Zero retained means ZERO..Not from any team or teams.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:56 pm EST
rf4l: they should break them up for an ES shift here and there, "just because." IMO it's healthy
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:55 pm EST
Rhet: could they have traded Tank to a team with salary retained, and then that team traded him to us? I'm not sure of the answer to that, but I believe there may be a loophole there.
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:51 pm EST
jratelle19... Me too. At least to get them going. Kakko has also been hot. Roslovic has played in the bottom six too. Otherwise, are we going to keep out fingers crossed and just wait for the playoffs? Seems nutty,
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:50 pm EST
mf. No. But breaking up them at this point in the season when they're 1st overall? So clearly no. Hence the PO concerns...
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:49 pm EST
MF... We were not allowed to trade for him with money retained. THEY WERE.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:42 pm EST
Is Roslovic really the issue, or is keeping Z & K together at ES the issue?
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:40 pm EST
Rhet: That was for Drury & the Brass to have handled, I'm not buying that excuse. TBL & VGK managed to figure something out, the NYR's "should have too."
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:37 pm EST
Rhet/mf: if they're planning on bumping Roslovic, IMO they're better off doing it now while we have some games left before the POs. I wouldn't mind giving Kaako another shot with that line.
jratelle19
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:33 pm EST
The ROS stats are pretty eye opening. Laffy didn't have a great night(not nearly as bas as ROS). Worse than I suspected.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:30 pm EST
Roslovic had a horrendous night defensively. If we're not going to bump Kreider, we need to bump him. It's getting worse, not better.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:29 pm EST
MF...There is no way we could've fit him under the cap.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:27 pm EST
and that's why I wanted Tarasenko
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:17 pm EST
Sounds like Z & K are once again not gelling with their RW.
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:13 pm EST
WILD... I was thinking the same about the NYI.Of course that would mean one of the other teams would need to start winning.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:08 pm EST
FOX will need a rest game somewhere.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:08 pm EST
Best part is that would give Igor the Isander's twice...and wouldn't it be great to see him shut them down and maybe knock them out of the post season...
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:07 pm EST
sjw: Taht would be on a decent pattern. Igor 2, Quick 1, Igor 2, Quick 1, and then split the last two games with Igor off the last one and getting a bit of a longer rest.
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:05 pm EST
4th line was on their toes, Quick made key saves .. and thePP converted.. 5 games to go ...and Quick should get Philly and Ottawa
sjw
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:57 pm EST
Schneider and Miller were terrific. Detroit playing desperately and Rangers out played them 3 and 4th line was awesome. Roselvic is awful playing with zero confidence. Maloney superior to Micheletti
Jake0104
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:52 pm EST
Roslovich ugh. No wonder JD have him to the rangers this guy is a turnover machine.
vcp1994
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:51 pm EST
Mr invisible k with the game winner. Goodrow was well rested after playing 2 seconds in the last game. Maybe lardiolette will notice that it might help to give more guys a night off instead of the refs doing it for him
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:51 pm EST
I also think this team is better defensively when SCHNEIDER is gettimg more minutes but I guess you gotta get TROUBS back to normal.
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:50 pm EST
Updated numbers. For the Division the Rangers magic number is 6 (pointes earned by the Rangers or lost by the Canes) For the East is 8 points (with Boston being the team to watch with a magic number regarding FLA of 4) and for the Presidents its 10. With Dalas being the team to watch. If the Rangers go 5-0 to finish they finish with the top spot. Though that's fairly unlikely. But it's also Unlikely that Dallas goes 6-0.
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:49 pm EST
Has Big Country finally had enough? Roslovic with 8 mins..Bring up OTHman
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:47 pm EST
Good win, prefer 1 less GA :-) but a good win
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:46 pm EST
Awesome win! COmplimentary players were the bomb! What you need in the POs to win..
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:44 pm EST
Vesey off the post. What a night :)
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:42 pm EST
Big Country with a lot of confidence in the entire Bottom Six this late...Cool to to see..and they deserve the ice
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:41 pm EST
Rhet: They went full out for some time, and I think they just ran out of gas. They were never really expected to be good enough. I give them credit for keeping it up for so long.
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:41 pm EST
Just like we all said earlier, JBrod has to be in this lineup... lol....what a game for that line.
pete
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:40 pm EST
Philly lost again. They look like toast.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:39 pm EST
Kreids and Zbad are excellent on the PP and PK and defensively at ES.Something just off offensively at ES..having that nimrod Roslovic as the wing doesn't help.......MALONEY mentioning about GOODROW and the fight and going after Ball I was mentioning..The teammates love him! He is gonna be so key in the POs
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:36 pm EST
Have we ever had a better signing than Quick?
Tom427
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:34 pm EST
Nyr play better defense on the pk than 5 on 5
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:34 pm EST
GREAT PLAY BY WENNBERG
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:33 pm EST
Kreider has been putting in a lot of extra time in practice. He knows somethings off.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:32 pm EST
Jethro takes a bad penalty
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:32 pm EST
He was bent over, how is that a high stick?
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:31 pm EST
Trouba = dumb
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:31 pm EST
To be clear: I don't want to get rid of him, I want to fix him.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:30 pm EST
His problem is that he's not driving the play at even strength and rarely hard on the puck... He is great on the PP.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:30 pm EST
Some of us bitch about kreider , myself included but how many teams would love a player that scores 37 goals
Kis
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:29 pm EST
Will they be able to hold a 3rd period lead and shut the door
Kis
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:29 pm EST
Befroe the season, I had Kreids with 50 this year..I hope he t least gets to 40..or he will be a failure
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:29 pm EST
CAPS/CANES tied at 2-2.... Come on CAPS!
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:29 pm EST
Dave Maloney hockey is a game of turnovers
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:29 pm EST
Let's see some Lock Down Defense these last 9 minutes
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:27 pm EST
Four goals in last five games for Kreider if you can believe it….
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:27 pm EST
Poor Vesey, that looked in.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:27 pm EST
Poor Vesey, that looked in.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:27 pm EST
Kreider was, is and will be the best in front of the net in the NHL..We need every bit of that on the PP given how stale Kreids, Zbad and especcially Roslovic are at ES
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:26 pm EST
HOW????????????
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:24 pm EST
Z to Kreider!
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:24 pm EST
Oh no mr k scores
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:24 pm EST
A Kreider sighting!!
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:24 pm EST
FINALLLLYYYYYY PPPG
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:23 pm EST
Schneider making some bad passes….Gust having strong game defensively….
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:23 pm EST
NYR's: STOP SHOOTING AT HIS GLOVE!
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:23 pm EST
Zzzz on the Zbad setup
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:19 pm EST
Stability is important. Good to see ZShit and his bromance bro working on another scoreless ES streak. Looking good for the playoffs.
andrei
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:19 pm EST
That was a great play by GUS.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:18 pm EST
This fancy pants play at the O blueline has to stop .. cannot do that in the PO's .. cost u a series.. smarten up .. start funnel pucks to the net this guy is shakey if you haven't noticed
sjw
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:14 pm EST
TOM... Smart man :)
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:10 pm EST
The Z line is zzzzzz
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:09 pm EST
Rhet everyone in my house said same thing Re Sam & Dave. By everybody I mean my wife.
Tom427
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:05 pm EST
Rhet: Absolutely. Sam is better working with Dave.
VtRanger
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:05 pm EST
Rhet: Absolutely. Sam is better working with Dave.
VtRanger
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:03 pm EST
If these scores hold tonight, The CAPS are in 3rd and Philly is in the WC tied with the NYI. WHAT IS GOING ON?
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 8:00 pm EST
Goodrow claims he loves playing center, but not playing center seems to agree with him more.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:55 pm EST
We need a very good period. This team is very desperate for a win and can be dangerous.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:55 pm EST
Kreider sucks unless he tip ins
vcp1994
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:53 pm EST
Bottom six kicking names and taking ass..wait...good job by ALL o nthe bottom six..really glad for Goodrow....what a teammate he is...Tht is the bottom six you will see gainst most teams going forward..Rempe will play against some also
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:52 pm EST
The difference in SAM when he has a good color guy with him is astounding. He's way more focused.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:50 pm EST
Bring back Cody McLeod!
NV94
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:49 pm EST
The defense is invisible but worry about the offense and who’s invisible. Quick has to be the hero or the goat. It’s not a formula for success in the playoffs.
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:49 pm EST
Once again, it’s a pleasure having Maloney do the color. Why can’t we have him all the time?
VtRanger
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:46 pm EST
What did they give up for Rososhit? Hopefully poo.
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:44 pm EST
They should be benched and forced to watch Laffy and TRO when they don't have the puck. WTF?
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:43 pm EST
Kreider needs to sit….
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:38 pm EST
Kreider and Roslovic... how about you guys play some defense instead of waiting for Z?
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:36 pm EST
JBRO is killing it tonight.
NV94
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:36 pm EST
Bottom 6 keeping us in it! Top 6....ready to answer the bell?
jratelle19
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:35 pm EST
Goodrow with "The Deuce"
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:35 pm EST
JBRO made a terrific play there.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:35 pm EST
Woodrow!!! Never get the trade him crew.
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:35 pm EST
Goody is having himself a week
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:35 pm EST
Refs proving to be total trash again. Not jsut against the Ragners. They let that cross check go that Lingren put on that guy, then call the Wings for the same thing later, then let a billion hooks and holds, then call a tiny littel "hook"
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:35 pm EST
GGGOOOOOODDDDDDDDROOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:34 pm EST
Trouba is a step behind.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:33 pm EST
Larkin is good.
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:33 pm EST
Lol on the penalty
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:32 pm EST
WOW> What a save!
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:32 pm EST
Lolol.
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:31 pm EST
1/2 the time, I don't know what Kreider or Roslovic do. Neither seems willing to drive the play.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:31 pm EST
How haven’t we scored in this period?….So close….
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:26 pm EST
Kreider in invisible mode.
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:24 pm EST
We were close. ZBAD beat him on the first PP too, just hit the post.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:21 pm EST
PP excellent at zipping the puck from player to player.
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:20 pm EST
The Harlem globetrotters pp
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:18 pm EST
We don;t always have to send out Bread. Send out Lafreniere.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:17 pm EST
So obvious the 3rd line with KK and Cuylle IS the 3rd line.
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:16 pm EST
The Bottom six is still cooking.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:14 pm EST
A Miller gaffe….
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:13 pm EST
He seems to be weaker on the stick side, so let's keep going glove side.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:13 pm EST
He seems to be weaker on the stick side, so let's keep going glove side.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:13 pm EST
Didn’t pick up where we left off in the first….
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:10 pm EST
They need defense in their own end instead of worrying about offense
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:10 pm EST
Panarin did a lot of skating around and a lot of looking.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:09 pm EST
Good Lord what a weak shift there….
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:09 pm EST
My God so sloppy
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:58 pm EST
NOW....let's get some goals from the top 6....damnit!!!!
jratelle19
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:49 pm EST
Bottom 6 is cooking. WE got really hot at the end there, so of course the period ended.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:49 pm EST
Fox should have taken the shot
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:48 pm EST
Goal late in the period always nice….
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:47 pm EST
Goodrow!
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:47 pm EST
Uncle Fester annoyed
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:47 pm EST
Good for Goodrow
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:46 pm EST
GGGOOOODROOOOOOOOWWWWW??????
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:46 pm EST
GOODY!!! 2 goals in a week!
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:43 pm EST
Red wings have some quick players. I get why JBro and not Rempe?
Bob
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:36 pm EST
rf4l: Seriously...lol...
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:35 pm EST
Lindgren crosscheck way worse than the KK alleged trip. Lol. NHL officiating is a joke
rf4l
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:34 pm EST
Stick on stick is a hook now?
Wildcard
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:26 pm EST
Shocked they called that right.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:20 pm EST
What was Roslovic doing there?
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:19 pm EST
Stop watching JBRO
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:17 pm EST
CUYLLLLLEEEEEEEEEE
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:10 pm EST
Give Quick all the awards.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 5:57 pm EST
Edstrom over Jbro a no brainer in my opinion...Also don't sit Jones too many games...He was building toward something good....Play Rempe in games where a goon won't be chasing him around like tonight....Gust will hurt us in the playoffs...
PJ
Fri Apr 5 2024 5:45 pm EST
NM. JBRO is centering the 4th line. What are we doing? Fingers crossed.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 5:40 pm EST
At this point, if it keeps CUYLLE on the 3rd line, I'd almost consider bringing PITLICK back up :)
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 5:14 pm EST
Yeah why not edstrom over suckie brodzinksi. Stupid MGMT.
vcp1994
Fri Apr 5 2024 4:05 pm EST
Thing with Rempe and I give him a hall pass against the Devils because they were gonna go after him no matter what is I need to see Rempe the hockey player. I need to see a guy who is gonna be trusted with more significant situations.
E
Fri Apr 5 2024 4:03 pm EST
JNYR: I disagree. Hughes is an offensive talent obviously but he is very coachable and he wants to be an elite player. DeAngelo had no serious interest in putting in the time and the effort to become more than he is. That’s part of the disappointment of DeAngelo. He has all-world ability. But there was always something that kept him back.
E
Fri Apr 5 2024 3:32 pm EST
No prob with REMPE out, he'll be in against the Isles and maybe the Habs before thats..In the meantime he's loving life and learning..the only problem is that Brodz is the only other option...Edsstrom or OTH might be nice..........Important game for the Wing tonight, hope the Rangers are ready for their desperation.........And is the EAST and race for #1 crazy or what?????.............BTW, kudos to TDCHI....besting his old WALL record with 12 Consecutive posts in 1 hours!........Imp
Hospo
Fri Apr 5 2024 3:21 pm EST
vcp: The Aves seem to be managing just fine with that...
rf4L
Fri Apr 5 2024 3:09 pm EST
Bob can't have 2 small guys on D.
vcp1994
Fri Apr 5 2024 2:50 pm EST
I would like to see Rempe playing as well. I just hope they continue working to develop his game. As for Jones……..Gustafsson had not been resigned and he is going to get a significant raise from someone. Jones steps in starting next season. Another surprising triumph of this organization in being patient and developing a youngster (along with Laffy and Kappo). This is a new experience for the Rangers. Now we’ll see what they do with Sykora and Othmann.
Bob
Fri Apr 5 2024 2:48 pm EST
TD: I think defensively NJ’s own Luke Hughes is right there with DeAngelo
jnyr
Fri Apr 5 2024 2:15 pm EST
Will the next rangers coach please stand up lololol
vcp1994
Fri Apr 5 2024 1:54 pm EST
Do you think MARINO regrets his decision to skate over to K’Andre Miller the other night? I think he breaks out in a cold sweat at night kind of regrets it :)
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 1:31 pm EST
Lardiolette trying to get past 110 points and get the trophy so dd drury can pat him on his ass . One and done he’ll get an exit meeting.
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 12:31 pm EST
Brodzinksi sucks he just skates with speed that's it. Poor rempe it's really not Fair.
vcp1994
Fri Apr 5 2024 12:28 pm EST
Send Rempe down. So stupid this way.
rf4L
Fri Apr 5 2024 12:25 pm EST
I am not sold on Rempe being a reliable playoff contributor just yet so I am OK with rotating players down the stretch, but he's not even getting a chance and if they wind up playing the Isles in round 1, I would take him over JBro any day.
pete
Fri Apr 5 2024 12:15 pm EST
Such bullshit sitting Rempe. Jbro is a waste
Kis
Fri Apr 5 2024 12:12 pm EST
BTW, Forgot to mention, CUYLLE played a great game the other night. Really a tough, physical performance where he never ceded any ground to MERCER. What would've happened if JBRO played instead of him?
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 12:04 pm EST
Yeah, Rempe didn't even get a chance to play. Can't go a game without getting the great JBRO back in the lineup though. I really hope Wheels makes it back sooner rather than later. Maybe that way we can keep Brodzinski on the bench.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 11:51 am EST
Zac and Rempe are out tonight. Can't say I am a fan of sitting Rempe, he answers the bell and his reward is to sit the next game? Zac should be spelling one of the four D who played last game.
pete
Fri Apr 5 2024 11:28 am EST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaxhLf64bh4
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 11:21 am EST
Are you folks sure that was not Chris Christie falling out of bed this morning?
Bob
Fri Apr 5 2024 11:20 am EST
Quick in net tonight, that mean IGOR against the NYI(as expected).
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 11:14 am EST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42YeDHaUOvA&t=15s
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 11:07 am EST
Good omen?
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 11:07 am EST
The largest earthquake NYC ever experienced was on September 5th, 1994 with a magnitude of 5.9.
Rhet0ric
Fri Apr 5 2024 10:33 am EST
I am in CT
NYStranger
Fri Apr 5 2024 10:32 am EST
NYStranger: are you in NY City or NJ ?
mf
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:55 am EST
Gotta laugh. I was showing a friend the Rempe/ Rangers/Debbie line brawl and the whole building started shaking! 4.7 on the Rempe Scale!!
NYStranger
Fri Apr 5 2024 9:33 am EST
Tdchi of point taken but Jones ain't no makar lolol
vcp1994
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:22 am EST
Hard to say right now, but I think the team I'd most rather face in the first round is Torts' Flyers. Goaltending is what sets his team apart from the Pens and definitely the Islanders...NEDELJKOVIC is a guy I can see getting white hot...and while Isles' fans seemingly hate him right now, SOROKIN is a world-class goaltender. THAT is my terror in the first round...playing an inferior team that gets a streak of fantastic goaltending. Don't see that happening with the Flyers, Caps, or Wings. And ain't no way I want to give Karma a crack and let the Devils back in...
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:14 am EST
and re: DeANGELO - LOL. That guy is one of the WORST defensemen in the league, bar none. I'm really struggling to come up with someone who still takes regular minutes who is as bad...and I'm coming up blank. He's so bad that even the Canes can't find ice for him. Dimitri ORLOV, who is also a very terrible defensively, and Jalen CHATFIELD, who would be a seventh defender on most teams, are starting over him. Even Rod The Bod can't find a place in an incomprehensibly deep Carolina team where he can hide ol' Turd's defensive warts. THAT is how bad he is. I would start six JONES over one Turd playing backline on a defensive all-star team.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:09 am EST
vcp1994 - TOTALLY disagree, re: JONES. The kid has some of the fastest wheels on the team, IMO. And he's FOX-like with his handling of the puck...while your concerns about size are warranted, I think if you look at what Colorado has done with GIRARD and MAKAR, there's a strong case to be made for JONES and FOX. Best defense is sometimes a good offense...but JONES, who was an adventure in his own zone during his first season and even to start this one, has been MUCH better during his last stint...I don't think for one second that LAVIOLETTE pulls GUS out for him...but he should.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:06 am EST
re: Mini-KRAPA - Good...I guess? He looked pretty good his freshman year, but man, has he fallen off the charts. I'm not sure he gets a contract at this point.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:04 am EST
Good to see WHEELER in the room. Do wonder if there's a chance he comes back this season...and then what happens if he does.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 7:01 am EST
JFC31 - I don't have any doubt that added strength has helped LAFRENIERE'S game...but the real help? Getting big minutes along side two guy who complement his talents...those of us who were watching saw how well he AND KAKKO did with CHYTIL...and some of us openly wondered why they weren't getting more ice under GALLANT...that's all he needed...someone to trust him...trust his talent...and leave him in a position where he could use it to succeed. Nothing he's doing now has come as a surprise to me. Not even a little. If anything, I expected a bit more from him this season...the fans shocked by his "emergence"...I use air quotes because it was always there...simply weren't watching.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:57 am EST
KIS - I don't think anyone is blaming REMPE for being a sideshow. It's the role he is pigeonholed into at this point, and it's not one that will change. No other team is gonna let him out of that role. And you're gonna get the same shit we've been seeing, which is guys chasing him around the ice trying to goad him into a fight. What can he do to change it? Nothing. What the Rangers could do is send him to Hartford, where he hasn't had that same attention, where he can play his game, and where he can improve.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:53 am EST
Rhet0ric - I had some minor concerns after the Devils canned Lindy RUFF...that Travis GREEN might be...MIGHT...be the guy to turn things around. That game really dispelled any of those concerns. He's got to be one of the stupidest coaches in the league to pull that shit when the team is still technically in the run for a playoff spot...but to pull it and then DENY that you're pulling it? C'mon. What a fucking boob. The same stupid mullet-wearing chode I remember with the Islanders. Good. You earned him, Devils fans. You earned him. Only thing that might be better is if they could get Dave QUINN behind they bench there. CHIARELLI as GM. MILBURY as a special advisor...
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:49 am EST
ColoradoMark - re: GRAF. Meh? I get it. He'll probably bypass the AHL and get to burn the first year of his ELC...I don't think his path on the Rangers would've been as obstructed as you think...namely because I think he could've slid to the middle and essentially become Hartford's second or third line center, letting BELIZE move back to wing...but alas, that doesn't get him the ELC burn the Sharks will probably give him. Also, the chance of being on Will SMITH'S wing...regardless, it's a small bummer...but nothing I'd be too worried about...they tried...The guy that comes to mind in this situation is another former Union star who almost came to the Rangers, but decided to go with a team that would give him NHL: Mike VECCHIONE. In some ways, he was a better player than GRAF. Got his spin with the Flyers, took two games and then didn't make the team the following two seasons and just like that...he became an AHL plugger. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if GRAF follows that path...though I'm sure the Sharks will give him more of an opportunity to make the team next fall.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:38 am EST
hipcheck - that's the thing: REMPE would have those chances in spades if he was with Hartford. In the NHL, you get the sideshow. Kurt MacDERMID is a sideshow. Ryan REAVES is a sideshow. These are guys who wouldn't skate another game if fighting was outlawed. They're ALWAYS gonna gravitate to someone like REMPE. Was an oddity his first game, but now he's a challenge. Every guy looking to forge an image as a tough guy is gonna want to take down the biggest, baddest guy in the yard...The MacDERMID fight is a great example: He didn't have a choice. Fewer and fewer thugs on the other side are going to let him skirt away. They're gonna drop and start swinging. His trajectory now is full-sideshow. He won't get the chance to be a normal player at this rate, and that's sad for a guy who has improved so much since juniors and is on the cusp of being the guy you describe. He needs to be somewhere that he isn't the first guy everyone on the ice seeks out at minute 1 for a dustup.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:31 am EST
mf - What also kinda bugs me about the REMPE situation is that the Pack really, really, REALLY could use him. And they're really in a dogfight for a playoff spot. Seemed to me like he was playing for them the EXACT role he would be invaluable for the Rangers, which is getting to the net effectively and when he's needed to be that presence. It's just such a fucking distraction to have a player like that screening, who can also get back into position if the puck is turned over. He can do that at the AHL level. He ain't quite there at the NHL level though.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 6:23 am EST
Hospo - Admittedly, part of me wants guys like PECA and HOUSELY to have their eyes on REMPE...but when it comes down to it, 12-14 minutes in an AHL game where Hartford is in a desperate struggle for the playoffs really does outweigh the 6-7 minutes he's going to get in games where the Rangers are essentially cruising...they aren't gonna say it outright, but they are...If I had faith in LAVIOLETTE giving him 10-12 a night, I would be fine...but even if he doesn't fight/get suspended, REMPE is struggling to get more than 7 minutes on most nights. And that's not enough, even with fantastic tutoring in the side. He needs time against opponents his level...with the Rangers, he's basically a sideshow.
tdchi
Fri Apr 5 2024 4:48 am EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/04/sports/the-wild-rangers-devils-fight-as-you-havent-seen-it/
Stevielegs
Fri Apr 5 2024 4:47 am EST
“I mean, he likes what he does. He likes the hitting, he loves the game,” Laviolette said. “He’s living his best life, right?” “Gold, Rempe. Gold.“
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 4 2024 10:29 pm EST
Magic number to win the Metro division is 3.5 wins for #NYR and 5 wins for the Eastern Conference (IE. Division is any number of NYR wins and CAR loses; Conference is any number of NYR wins or BOS loses).
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:11 pm EST
I’ll say this about Crosby but if he has his team 1-point out of the playoffs he is gonna drag that team in. Karlsson is still seeking that elusive cup. He has almost 50-points but I guarantee that he has another gear if he is on the cusp. I really would love for PIT to get left outside and enjoy an early summer but I also think the Rangers could beat them in 5-6.
E
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:01 pm EST
Rhet0ric - thanks man, I am here. I just don't want them in the playoffs. I certainly do not want to play them.
DREW
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:00 pm EST
DET tomorrow is almost a must win for us to keep ahead of BOS for home ice. We may also need to win the rest of our games just to put our thumb on who makes the playoffs. Those final two against the NYI and the one against the FLYERS all look huge now.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:50 pm EST
No telling who the first round opponent will be now. Except………it won’t be New Jersey!
Bob
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:44 pm EST
PITT is 2 points back(forgot about NYI win).
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:40 pm EST
NYI are now tied with the Flyers in points and are currently in the 2nd WC.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:32 pm EST
PITT is winning again and would be 1 point out of a playoff spot. CAPS controlled their destiny but can't see to put two wins together. BOS is beating CAR, which is good for us :)
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:29 pm EST
If the NYI win tonight, they will be tied points wise for 3rd. Anyone check on DREW?
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 7:18 pm EST
Hospo he is getting better but is just too small for playoffs.5'9 170 c'mon
vcp1994
Thu Apr 4 2024 6:55 pm EST
VCP - Disagree. I think JONES is an NHL TOP 6 D-man and his defense is getting better and better (I'm worrying more and more about the Black Knight's defense lately!!)....But I agree, he is not the best physical option for the Rangers in the POs given that we already have Foxy ...But if GUS's play suffers and/or somebody else gets hurt..He's the best option the Rangers have (another area where DRURY didn't get the right guy IMWO)
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 6:44 pm EST
I take sikko DeAngelo at least he has a good shot and can hit people.
vcp1994
Thu Apr 4 2024 6:21 pm EST
Jones isn't a top 4 or 6 d man , his defense is awful. He is improving though he is way too small. He might fit on a small market team. We already have fox, one small guy is enough.
vcp1994
Thu Apr 4 2024 6:19 pm EST
PETE - I love that move by GOODROW even more now..I thought it was just him being dismissive of the Devils punk C and knowing he should fight the Devils's 2nd badass ..but I can see him also doing it so guys like the Captain and the young Miller would have it much easier...Great teammate either way...What you want to see now
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 4:58 pm EST
Trouba's fight was delayed a bit b/c Goodrow ignored the Devils centerman and went after their bigger defenceman, so Trouba wound up fighting the centerman.
pete
Thu Apr 4 2024 4:41 pm EST
I have not seen this mentioned anywhere or seen a video . What exactly did Trouba do at the drop of the gloves ? Did he just hold or fight ? No angles of him anywhere ?? If he got tossed for just dancing with a guy it’s a bad look for the NHL . Also that showed the league last night don’t do this ever we will F the game up and toss everyone. We may have just witnessed the last of the line brawl .
Shonuff
Thu Apr 4 2024 2:34 pm EST
BOB - REMPE (or Edstrom for that matter) doesn't have too many comparables in today's NHL..I think there are only like 30 players (maybe half forwards) in the NHL over 6'4".. Closest may be Ross Johnston (that's for DREW) but from what I have seen REMPEMIS can skate much better and will be much better than that
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 2:31 pm EST
Stat Boy Steven @StatBoy_Steven .... Harvard confirmed that #NYR prospect Zakary Karpa (R6, 2022) will spend another year in college.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 2:27 pm EST
We want Rempe to develop to the point where when he's on the ice the opposition contracts rempe-itis!
rf4L
Thu Apr 4 2024 2:23 pm EST
Rampemis or Rempemis..I like that!..has a Krampus ring to it..
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 2:07 pm EST
I feel Jones is a top 6 defenseman. I don’t see the coaching staff breaking up d-line combo’s that were working all year. I see Jones in a top 6 role in October
jnyr
Thu Apr 4 2024 1:59 pm EST
I think that the point with Rampemis he could be an effecting 4th liner. He skates well for such a huge dude and the Rangers play braver and more physical when he is on the ice.
Bob
Thu Apr 4 2024 1:46 pm EST
Blake Wheeler in the house.... https://twitter.com/NYRangers/status/1775912270641463664
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 1:44 pm EST
Mf I’ll let the coaches do their jobs with Rempe. He’s not going to be the next great one. But he is an ingredient the Nyr and some of the paying fans need. I’m not a fan of turning him into a namby pamby. He’s played less than a dozen NHL games, and already too many cooks want to make the broth . The kitchen doesn’t need any more recipes. As Jimmy Durante said, everybody wants to get in the act . And you know what opinions are like.
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 4 2024 1:41 pm EST
Jerry... That could be, but 3 rookies in the lineup is also a lot for any playoff team. I expect he will see some games in the postseason. Maybe 1 game here or there.
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 1:21 pm EST
rf4l, clear calculations by the kid which team gives him a quicker way to make it to NHL. SJ gives him that.
andrei
Thu Apr 4 2024 1:18 pm EST
Lafrenierre has the same amount of goals (26) as Buchnevich.... not sure that means anything other than a nod to Alex for his RW transition efforts
schneidw
Thu Apr 4 2024 1:11 pm EST
Kis - i don't think anybody on here is saying Rempe is a sideshow..just that he had to respond every single time to the sideshow (Deslauriers, the CBJ guy, Reaves and then McDermid and the Devils)..He had no choice and aquitted himslef fantasticly. Hopefully, he can get to the point where this shit goes away and he can play some badass hockey with the occassional fight thrown in
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 1:06 pm EST
Gaff signs with the Sharks
rf4l
Thu Apr 4 2024 1:00 pm EST
Me thinks JONES sidelined for GUS was size related. Lav wanted to being size to last nights party. About Rempe, this kid is a keeper, just give him more playing time. Focus more on playing hockey and less on fighting, although most of his fights have been instigated from the other teams. Millers fight was b/c Rempe was on the ice. Every Rangers plays with more snarl when Rempe is in the line up and on the ice. Even the Bread man. It's about time mother fuckers.
Jerry_Garcia
Thu Apr 4 2024 12:59 pm EST
I like MIller's quotes and his response on the ice last night..also loved his shit eating grin in the penalty box..And, againd, really loved how GOODROW took a beeline for DAHL bypassing the wuss Tirney...I think they all and the entire team enjoyed it and it can only help moving forward...JUst no need to do it again! Now they need to learn to play/scrum past the whistle like the POs require..and not just the tough guys
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 12:58 pm EST
What a great article about Laf by Vince Mercogliano! Puts the lie to so much if the mean-spirited bullshit that internet morons were throwing around about him in the past! Very interesting that is trainer said that his young body was not strong enough at first…he didn’t have what some of us refer to as “man strength”….particularly in his hips! But, I guess his testosterone fully kicked in this off-season and he had a 30% increase in hip strength, which gave him more “separation speed” this season! https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2024/04/04/alexis-lafreniere-ny-rangers-breakout-season-has-been-years-in-the-making/73183500007/
JFC31
Thu Apr 4 2024 12:54 pm EST
Wow all the talk about Rempe and being a sideshow. What is he supposed to do? In the beginning he laid a couple big hard hits. He is a huge kid. Then teams started challenging him to fight? Just like last night. If Laviolette didn't want a fight he wouldn't have had him on the lineup. I will agree he isn't good in the defensive zone. Slow to get started. Watches the puck. But what he brings outweighs the bad. He is a force in the offensive zone and specifically in front of the net. He brings tons of energy to the players and crown. He definitely has gotten into the heads of the other teams. And he can take a face off. That is all more than JBro. If anything he should stay on the lineup and still bring up edstrom. At worst I'd play Othman instead of JBro. Othman would bring energy and checking plus he can shoot. Jbro is going to be a waste in the playoffs.
Kis
Thu Apr 4 2024 12:49 pm EST
IMO, REMPE has been doing nothing of late other than trying to play hockey. The problem for him is that there are guys around the League that see all the attention he's getting and they want to get their own 15 minutes of fame. The NJD's have been obsessed with him all season. So much so that they traded for a goon that can barely skate to fight him.... Did the NJD's get what they wanted by going 0-5 in the opening of the game? I doubt it. This is 1000X more embarrassing to that organization than anything Tom Wilson ever did to us.... And to the Devils HC clutching his pearls, claiming that he wasn't expecting that to happen.... Right coach, right. That's why you sent out your 4th line to start the game. That's why Tierny and Marino skated over to Trouba and Miller to challenge them.... It was all just one big surprise. The NYR didn't start it but they were more than willing to finish it.... The irony is if the NJD's focused less on Rempe and more on trying to win a game, they might have won one this season (probably not). We'll just have to settle this in the postseason... ooops, I mean next season :)
Rhet0ric
Thu Apr 4 2024 12:23 pm EST
COMark: for sure. I mean we see what happens with young kids on talented rosters. They don’t get as much ice time in top situations, they are not the focus of the offensive systems. He will be a goto guy (if he can play that level of course) on an NHL team, and he will have a chance to prove himself to all the teams. And in a few years can request a trade or leave as a UFA and other teams will look at him as a guy to put in those top roles. Again, he is betting on himself. Takes guts. Or the alternative is he wanted to live someplace with good weather and beaches because he likes chicks in bikinis. But either way. Good for him. LOL
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 12:11 pm EST
Haha, Lovin' all these Ranger player quotes today, lol!!
hipcheck
Thu Apr 4 2024 12:04 pm EST
I am not shocked that Graff signed with San Jose. Why signe with the Rangers and their depth? The salary and signing bonuses are the same with every team due to rookie limitations, so it's all about the clearest path to the NHL (or if you really want to play for a team). Made no sense he would sign with the Rangers.
ColoradoMark
Thu Apr 4 2024 12:04 pm EST
I am not shocked that Graff signed with San Jose. Why signe with the Rangers and their depth? The salary and signing bonuses are the same with every team due to rookie limitations, so it's all about the clearest path to the NHL (or if you really want to play for a team). Made no sense he would sign with the Rangers.
ColoradoMark
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:58 am EST
@vzmercogliano · 2m Here's how Miller described his fight: "I was watching the fireworks go off, and all of a sudden I saw (John Marino) come over our side of the ice. He looked at me, kind gave me a nod. I was like, ‘Eh, why not?’ I thought it was going to be a bad idea. I guess he found out." ????
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:57 am EST
Quinnipiac Men's Ice Hockey @QU_MIH · 8m ???????????????????????? Graffer is headed west! No. 11 has officially signed an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks. <<<<---clearly the kid was thinking about ice time, and not being on the best team available. He is betting on himself...good for him
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:56 am EST
hip: Speaking of Miller. Rempe here does a bit of a leader thing, he talks up his teammates, and a guy that can throw like Rempe giving you props on a fight is something that will make a guy feel good. Tough people telling you that you just did something tough is energizing and builds your confidence to take on the next tough moment with your head held high. @vzmercogliano · 2m Was Rempe impressed with any of his teammates' fighting skills? "I was watching back and I saw Key (K'Andre Miller). I was pretty fired up. That was pretty wicked. He did the little man (hand motion) or something like that. That was unbelievable."
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:51 am EST
People being so negative about Rempe either on the wall and in the media don't "get it" IMO. I'm not trying to be disrespectful. Do you really not see the youthful enthusiasm he brings with his big smile, pumping the crowd up waiving his arms, and then colorful quotes to the press? He's literally fighting to make the d*mn team. I'm surprised he's not supported more. He's been put in a weird set of circumstances, where he had to fight multiple times. There were parts of games where he was forechecking hard and then imposing his will in front of the net. He will get the chance to work on his non-fighting hockey skills the more games he plays and opportunities he earns. That opening face-off was unreal. The whole league knows the Rangers don't f*ck around. History of line-brawling. A lot of us have waited a long time for the Rangers to play with this level of toughness. Rempe had a direct impact on Miller having an awesome fight, and looking like he had the most fun doing it, lol!
hipcheck
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:49 am EST
Hospo: The good thing is that the wild furry of excitement with the kid will die down some in the playoffs, and then a lot in the offseason. He came in at the best time, during the doldrums of the season, where everyone is starting to look forward to the post season and just wants to get there and is frankly a little boarded with the day in and day out, fans and players both. He came in and lit a fire around the Rangers and the NHL overall. Had he started the season it would have been less, or if he came in the first half at any time, I think it is less.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:49 am EST
Legs: at this point I think it's safe to say that Rempe is under the microscope and taking on Wilson is not the way to go. That chapter was completed the next game we met the Craps. Rempe needs to stay in the game, make each shift count, and be selective when he delivers a check. He and the coaches need to restrain him a little and redefine his role for the short-term. All jmo naturally
mf
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:47 am EST
Sorry...how do you not love this kid LOL: @vzmercogliano · 10m Rempe said there was no conversation during warmups because it was understood the fight would happen. The way he described lining up for the faceoff was great: "MacDermid was like, ‘We’re going right now.’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, I know. I think there’s a reason why we’re starting.’" "I thought I was going to have a good 5 minutes in (the penalty box) with the fellas. We were going to be cuddled up in there, getting cozy and having a good time... I had no idea that was a rule. I was like, ‘Dang it. My TOI didn’t go up that game.’"
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:47 am EST
these practices and working with coaches and nhl players are gold for Rempe..keep soaking it up kid...and with the circus leaving town hopefully you get to play some hockey
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:38 am EST
Too bad the Nyr don’t play the crapitals so Rempe can dance with me dennis the menace Wilson. Maybe in the playoffs. Or he can take one of their little stars and flip them over onto the ice for panarin. For all of the hockey maven purists, you can go to the restroom when the flight starts. If you think that the playoffs aren’t war, then I don’t know what to tell you.
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:24 am EST
BTW today was an optional : @vzmercogliano Skaters for today's optional #NYR practice - Miller, Trouba, Rempe, Goodrow, Kreider, Brodzinski, Jones and Ruhwedel. Both goalies are also on the ice.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:23 am EST
@vzmercogliano · 2m A smiling Matt Rempe just walked into the locker room: “That was a banger” #NYR
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:11 am EST
@vzmercogliano Peter Laviolette reiterated that last night's line brawl wasn't planned: "We had no idea that was happening. We assumed that there would be one fight, so whatever came from the other side, came from the other side. Our guys were ready to battle."
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:10 am EST
mf: The Rangers are actively trying to keep the sideshow stuff away from Rempe. I mean, Rempe said he had is marching orders pre game when he refused to fight MacDermidd the last time, and he looked to the bench before fighting Reaves. From reports coaches and teammates have talked with him about cooling down the fighting, and avoiding it unless its really needed, and some reports say that they have even asked him to throw less big hits, at least as often so that he can be more part of the play, though, I imagine there is still a push to have him finish his checks, and for him finishing a check is just naturally big so I imagine they have talked to him about getting out of his area of responsibility to lay a hit. The NHL at large has backed way off, and even the studio folks talk more about how he can be an effective player on the forecheck and around the net. Its only teams that know they have no answer that seem to be making him into a sideshow, like what the Devils have been doing for over a month now.
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 11:05 am EST
I imagine that Rempe spoke with Lavy prior to the game. I would put money on Lavy saying, "take care of that and then move on and ignore anything else they do" Probably with the thinking that if he didn't then it would be the focus of the Devils and someone would get hurt on the Rangers. I am sure he had no idea that the refs would react the way they did. I imagine he also did not expect Miller to drop the gloves, or even Trouba, he may not have expected Vesey or Goodrow either. But for one thing, the Rangers players decided that the Devils players needed to be shown that the only reason there wasn't a fight the other game is because the officials, and that the hockey game at that time was much more important than some chest thumping contest. Well last night the Rangers showed the Devils that they need bigger big boy pants. I think Green thought he would intimidate the Rangers by starting his 4th line...a line the guy almost never uses. MacDermid for instance, in his 11 games played since he was traded, he has played a whopping 3:44 per game (4:04 heading into last night). Over the same timeframe Rempe has played 7 games and averaged 6:04 (7:04 headed into last night)...but Green comes but and says he didn't know that what happened was going to happen...I mean...what?
Wildcard
Thu Apr 4 2024 10:41 am EST
TD: Agree with your 9am post which endorsed my 8:25am post.... It's unfortunate that The Rangers (and then the league) may be making a side show of Rempe. I get that his story helps attract interest and sell seats & merchandise, but if this kid is to have a future with the 'Big Club,' he's got to be a hockey player first. I'd rather (and I bet most here do too) he develop into a dominant 4th or 3rd line center and a deterrent than a leader in penalty minutes that gets 7 minutes a game every 2nd or 3rd game, we don't need that to be his calling card. (jmo n)
mf
Thu Apr 4 2024 10:40 am EST
HOSPO: For the first time in a while I at least am not really questioning the coaches roster decisions. I know what I see at game time but I don’t know what they’re seeing away from the actual games. If Cuyle needs to sit than I trust it was warranted. Maybe hes gassed, maybe he is banged up. As for last night, it was a sideshow of course but I think the Devils really felt that they needed to battle back after getting throttled out the door and Rempe should answer the bell after the elbow. Similar to NY after DC ran them out the front door head first a few years back. So, the Devils showed that they aren’t some lay downs and they’ll stand up for each other. I think the Devils traded for MacDermid Specifically for last night. I wasn’t impressed with his hold on and lets spin style of fighting but whatever. The Devils may pat themselves on the back as much as they want right into an early summer of April trips to exotic locations.
E
Thu Apr 4 2024 10:24 am EST
Call it a sideshow if you want but what was Laviolette supposed to do?…And Rempe also for that matter….Had to respond to the players Green started….Rempe basically had to fight McDermid…He does need more icetime for sure but can’t blame him for much of this BS….Hopefully it settles down going forward…Also agree Edstrom earned time when he was here…A more polished player at this stage….
PJ
Thu Apr 4 2024 10:12 am EST
Almost every other kid gets 3-5 years in the NHL for their breakout season, Rempe has to be sanka instant coffee and Lipton soup just add hot water.
Stevielegs
Thu Apr 4 2024 10:08 am EST
TDCHI - I think JONES played well when he was in and maybe even better than GUS...but.....not normal for a vet to lose your job/position because of injury...Hopefully, after watching GUS the next few games Laviolette will base the GUS-JONES decision on merit......As for CUYLLE, it's a strange one...Laviolette handled him so well during the season until the Deadline...Since then, Cuylle's play has definitely gone down....maybe part of it is hitting THAT WALL...but I also think Laviolette has been switching him around too much (even if the "checking" role wasn't really a demotion) and even sitting him..still a 22 year old kid and it may have had an impact mental play--seems more hesitant and less straight forward...We need the Cuylle of the first 60 games
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 10:03 am EST
HOSPO- I agree, I think Rempe brings something to the team and his presence alone is paying off dividends. However, he needs to be given some meaningful minutes as do all the forwards from here on out. Yes, you want to win as many games as possible to put ourselves in the best position, but the team needs to see what a game with all our top players going and see how they do with a balanced ice time load. If Rempe is only going to be paraded out for a staged fight, then send him down to play in Hartford and get some experience.
ColoradoMark
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:54 am EST
The defenseman being McDermid, obviously to get easy access to Rempe.
ColoradoMark
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:53 am EST
TDCHI/RF4L - I agree wholeheartedly about REMPE the player and fighter........Where i disagree is about needing to send him down...Not sure that really serves much a purpose right now..He ain't gonna learn all that much in the next few weeks aaginst that competition...OTOH, he already seems to be a part, a well liked part, of the mental makeup of the team whether he plays or not..and can help the team agaisnt some opponents if he can just stay on the ice--which may be easier from here on out.....Even if not playing, maybe even just keep him so the individual coaches can keep working with and mentoring him on a daily basis, be it practices or meetings.....On the Third hand, going back to HART won't hurt him either......To me, the KEY for REMPE is what he does and learns in the off season as a skater, player and fighter
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:48 am EST
NYSTRANGER- Not only did Green start his 4th line, he started a Defensemen to line up wing. Same thing the last line brawl with the Debbies when Torts was pissed at whom they started. Home team has to respond or they risk their top guys getting. hurt. I guess that was one way to give a few guys some rest, lol! Not that Rempe or Trouba needed it.
ColoradoMark
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:33 am EST
Another thing is becoming pretty clear: LAVIOLETTE doesn't have a lot of faith in rookies. I see CUYLLE getting less and less ice. JONES sidelined for GUS. Just seems like he really doesn't like giving them ice unless he needs to...KAKKO's ice is another thing that is just flummoxing...13 minutes? With only 10 forwards in the game? I really don't get his handling at this point...We saw what happened with LAFRENIERE once he got a significant role. Same awaits KAKKO if he could ever get into that top six...and this isn't a knock on ROSLOVIC, but rather that he's the future and ROS will likely be out of the ZIP code by next fall.
tdchi
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:32 am EST
TD: I almost added to my last post that if/when they send Rempe down, replace him with Edstrom. I agree 100% is more polished and complete as a player. Rempe appears out of control more often than not and I don't mean ready to go crazy; rather, he's so eager to make an impression physically, he's overcharged and misses his target. It's so obvious to me that he needs more seasoning/development time. He's not going to get that at this rate with the Rangers.
rf4L
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:22 am EST
RF4L - Well said! LOL. Totally agree. It's fucking sad, TBH. Because he seems like such a good kid. There's a player in there and the strides he's taken since juniors are significant...But the sideshow...that's gonna kill him...I'm sure DRURY is also leery of the death threats that will come if/when he demotes REMPE...The crazy part? EDSTROM is the guy that REALLY should be up and playing. He's the more polished of the two...but ain't no way they make the swap.
tdchi
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:13 am EST
And I agree TD - it's best for his development to send Rempe down if not now before the POs start. It's highly unlikely he'll play anyways in the POs - having to shorten your bench because you don't trust a player to play more than 5 minutes is detrimental overall. Fights are rare in PO hockey anyways. And I'd they draw an opponent who runs them out of the rink in game 1 you can always recall him.
rf4l
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:01 am EST
TD: Great minds and all that, eh?
rf4L
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:01 am EST
Before I get into this I want my fellow wallsters to understand that 1) I am a big fan of Rempe and 2) I get what he brings to the team in terms of providing them a sense of protection/physicality/etc. In addition, I really want this kid to succeed in what I assume is his goal to be an effective bottom 6 forward who plays with an edge and when necessary, readily drops the gloves to come to the aid of a teammate. So here goes - I am worried that he's becoming a freakish sideshow. He's been kicked out of 3 games now. He's approaching as many penalty minutes as time on the ice. In games he completes, he's getting less than 10 minutes of icetime and sometimes half of that. He just finished 3 consecutive games watching in the pressbox (before dressing last night). He's taking on veteran goons and taking from them more punches than he's landing. Some of his attempted hits are so off-target, he ends up tumbling to the ice like an awkward house league player. These are collectively starting to look clownish to me. It's detrimental to where I believe he wants to go and if it continues, it's highly unlikely he'll see much PO time (if any). The thing is, I see some actual hockey ability in this kid but at this rate, it won't be realized and he'll end up being a fringe NHL goon. That would be too bad, too.
rf4L
Thu Apr 4 2024 9:00 am EST
re: REMPE - The guys is 90 percent of the way there to being a sideshow. It's depressing to see what the Rangers and the league have done to this kid. You have a guy who COULD be a decent bottom-line/bottom-six player...but he needs minutes. He needs work. He needs to be something more than a punching bag. Like, look at where Kurt MacDERMID is today. That is REMPE in eight years...this at a time when fighting in the league...regardless of what we saw last night...is on the outs. At some point, the league is going to get serious about CTE, and the low-hanging fruit will be drafting rules that will make fighting a losing sum for all participants. Already, the standard goon has been eliminated from basically three quarters of the NHL lineups...another guy I think about is Mason GEERTSON. Guy was in the NHL two years ago. Now he can't get out of the AHL...so what are the Rangers doing with REMPE? Training him to be a useless afterthought? Wouldn't have bothered me a year ago, since I really didn't think he had an NHL career in him. But having seen his utility...a guy who can move as quick as he can with his size...and the disruption he provides in the O-zone...he could be a genuine asset to the team if they don't make him a circus sideshow...but that would require him going back to Hartford and getting regular minutes and learning to be a player and not a punching back...but because there's this side of the fanbase that has made him a legend before his time...he won't. He'll stagnate here until any chance of him being a productive player is strangled out.
tdchi
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:49 am EST
Regular season means about as much as the importance of this years ridiculous election choices lololol
vcp1994
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:48 am EST
President trophy bullshit. We will be burned out anyway. Next year again. Gust is awful. Keep miller with Schneider, dump brodzinksi call up berard and ottman see what they have.
vcp1994
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:32 am EST
Few unfiltered thoughts without digging back into last night's wall: I get that fans LOVED that start to the game. It was 'funny' and all...but...SO STUPID. Like in LAVIOLETTE'S case, it was a little embarrassing, but at least he could fall back on the fact that the game won't have any serious or lasting impact on the season...Travis GREEN? I would fire him this morning. To take the Devils from what many considered a top contender to a team that won't have much of a chance at the post season...and to put on THAT display? Like OK. MacDERMID shouldn't even be in the lineup. But to lose BAHL, and MARINO and MERCER? Shit. Get your fucktard team under control. And all for a hit that would've been legal if REMPE was three inches shorter...Erik GUSTAFSSON is not a very good defenseman. I kinda get his allure. He has JUST enough offense to give him utility...but I tell you...if I had a penny for every time that idiot misplayed the puck on the blueline or bailed on his coverage? I'd have season tickets paid for by now...JONES is a better all-around defender. The only thing GUS has over him is size. But if we're talking about terrible defensemen...and a guy who NEVER gets called out...and ALWAYS gets accolades...let's talk Luke HUGHES. That guy shouldn't even been in the NHL. That's how bad of a defenseman he is. Gotta be one of the lowest IQ players I've seen since Turd DeANGELO stopped regularly dressing. The guy is awful. Just a fucking moron. Like DeA, he has this fantastic offensive streak...but it's just totally obscured by his warts on D...yet the Devils...and the TNT announcers apparently...want to sell this myth that he's in the same category as his brothers...The game itself was pretty embarrassing for the Rangers. These are games that they should be leaving with a four or five-goal lead, not limping out of a nail biter...I'm beyond alarmed at LAVIOLETTE's shortening of the bench...ESPECIALLY in a game like this...The fact that with 10 forwards, we had four(!!!) with more than 20 minutes and four(!!!) with less than 14 mintues...It's just not smart...Kaapo KHAKONEN is not a very good goalie...to put up only four goals on him after dominating puck possession...well...I'm not gonna say it was because the top guns were gassed...but I bet that played a factor. Bottom line? A President's Trophy team should be pulverizing the Devils. That game should've been 5-1 or 6-1. The fact it was 4-3 is cause for significant concern.
tdchi
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:25 am EST
IIRC Ryan Reaves was showing Vitali Krapperhead that when engaging in a fight, you want to grab the front of the shoulder pads and not the jersey. This permits for a stronghold on the opponent. Rempe needs to learn that, and Rempe needs to be a hockey-player first if he's going to command 8,10,12 TOI per game.... jmon
mf
Thu Apr 4 2024 8:18 am EST
I want to know what that custard faced fraud Travis Greene was complaining about? Look in the mirror you twat. You started your fourth line and then complain when the Rangers don’t follow your script of starting the Zhair line and start their own fourth line?
NYStranger
Thu Apr 4 2024 7:50 am EST
First line of zhair god are they useless except for tip ins rosov does have speed.. regular season team unless we do call ups ..win a round and bye bye .
vcp1994
Thu Apr 4 2024 6:23 am EST
rf4l:Agree on Rempe. For everything the fans love about him it is not going to last long. First thing is he appears to stop in the middle of some of these fights by putting both hands down. What we are seeing is #1. His opponent is not doing that and #2. The ref is ignoring it. This happened again last night. Only other issue is like a prize fighter he might want to get some lesser opponents to drop the gloves for a while(if they will)? He may be done this season anyway now that this game is over.
shonuff
Thu Apr 4 2024 3:12 am EST
Just got in and watched the games...COuldn't give a rat's ass bout the inevitable ho-hum Rempe-McDermid fight but absolutely loved what MILLER did with Marino..and GOODROW...bypassing that schmoe Tierney and going right at the Devils big D-man BAHL......Fun stuff..but after the Cuylle fight, the physical intensity was kinda done....Great seeing the Devils and the Pretty Boy Prancing Hughes Boys loose...Luke is horrendous.....And what a goal by KAKKAO!!!...He is starting to peak at the right time...Need to get a few other players there!
Hospo
Thu Apr 4 2024 2:48 am EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/03/sports/henrik-lundqvist-absolutely-loved-rangers-devils-line-brawl/
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 10:37 pm EST
Man. Edmonton getting wiped out by Dallas. 5-0 after 2. 3 goals in the last 5-6 minutes of the period. Yeesh
NYStranger
Wed Apr 3 2024 10:24 pm EST
Rempe needs some fighting lessons. He's taking more punches than he's landing in these fights. Gonna get concussed
rf4l
Wed Apr 3 2024 10:18 pm EST
Rhet, I want BOS to win, but for a different reason. The Rangers now have the tie breaker over the Canes, that is regulation wins, by one win. SO, if Boston wins, that keeps that tiebreaker lead. They would still have the second tiebreaker, but the more they have the better. And even with a win the Rangers easily have the tie breaker over Boston.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 10:10 pm EST
The 2nd view has a good overhead shot of all the fights.... "Every Possible Angle of New Jersey Devils-New York Rangers Line Brawl"... https://pucksandpitchforks.com/posts/every-possible-angle-of-new-jersey-devils-new-york-rangers-line-brawl
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 10:08 pm EST
I think Miller is beginning to grow into his own physically. He is always been more physical than people give him credit for. Generally, choosing to make a safe hockey play vs. trying to blow someone up. But, he clearly doesn’t look overwhelmed by big boy hockey at all. He really seemed to enjoy that fight. Granted, he is a big strong kid and he knows it. But, the fan reaction and everything? He was looking around the arena afterwards. That’s a good feeling. And it’s different than scoring a goal or winning a 3-star. I hope they all have a good dinner/breakfast and some good laughs with the morale up a bit. I had family at the game and they said that it was the loudest the Garden got this year so far.
E
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:42 pm EST
E... In regard to MILLER: I loved it. It was a whole new side to the kid. Usually guys want nothing to do with him (because of his size), but I'm hoping for more of this mean streak in the future.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:23 pm EST
With 6 games remaining for each team, we are 3 points ahead of the Bruins and 7 in front of the Panthers.... We are also 5 points ahead of Carolina but they have a game in hand. The Bruins play the Hurricanes tomorrow. Boston has the tougher remaining schedule so it would probably benefit us more if they win.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:20 pm EST
E….And Miller appeared to be having a great time….Grinning ear to ear after the melee was over….
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:14 pm EST
Man, just when I think the Leafs are thru their .500 play, they lose a big game to the Lightning. Tampa didn't seem like they could win for a while their either. Now Tampa isa just 4 points back with 7 games remaining for each team. Maybe they still do have a shot at 3rd place.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:14 pm EST
I jokingly talk about Mean Trouba. However, Miller put Marino down pretty thoroughly. They locked up and Key got in a few and they broke loose. Key motioned to continue and just came right in on Marino putting him down. No real harm done as was the case everywhere but Mean Miller can throw if hes motivated. I hope the Rangers get this guy locked up for the long term. Little by little he is becoming more of an everything defender.
E
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:09 pm EST
Rhet: Lotsa-luck
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:09 pm EST
Legs: They playing your song? :-) https://nypost.com/2024/04/03/sports/rangers-devils-game-descends-into-chaos-with-insane-line-brawl-in-opening-seconds/
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:08 pm EST
More important than the hair is moving Kreider of his line.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:07 pm EST
It's long past due for Zibanejad to cut his hair
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 9:04 pm EST
Where is everyone that mocked Panarin when he came to camp with the shaved head?
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:57 pm EST
Panarin was amazing.regular season but still amazing.
vcp1994
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:54 pm EST
That’s a BIG win! But, the Rangers got an advantage in the Devils playing yesterday….they did NOTHING in the 3rd period because n they were dead tired and the Rangers starting taking the body!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:54 pm EST
KIS.... Being as short handed as they were, I cannot complain.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:53 pm EST
Well……overcame a hideous 2nd period. Nonsense on the opening face off. But 2 more points and another nail in the NJ coffin. Good enough for me.
Bob
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:51 pm EST
Sorry but ZBAD, kreider ain't gonna a cut it in the playoffs unless of course they are all tips.
vcp1994
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:50 pm EST
We outplayed Devils by wide margin….It is just when we fuck up we really do it in a big way….Devils low shot total….
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:50 pm EST
Well that should slam the door on the Debbies season .. the only + for the Rangers was the way they defended after getting the lead.. denied entry several times.. other wise nothin to write home about.. other than the quiet surge of Kakko, who IMO could be a key to PO success
sjw
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:50 pm EST
Gus 29:42 Fox 29:39
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:47 pm EST
Fuck way too close of a game. Horrible nightmare 2 nd period. SMH. Thankfully they won
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:47 pm EST
Fuck the Debbies!!!
jratelle19
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:46 pm EST
Kreider is fine on the PP, but he is struggling at even strength. I don't see him being hard on the puck, hard on the check and hard on the battles.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:44 pm EST
Awww TRO, how did you miss that?
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:44 pm EST
Panarin a magician….
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:38 pm EST
It's funny how all the shit the Devils got away with on the ice, and it's a borderline call that resulted in Rangers scoring.
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:38 pm EST
Devils are looking gassed this whole period!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:37 pm EST
That's why I say at best he is 3rd line and special teams
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:37 pm EST
Hey…there’s Kreider!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:36 pm EST
Kreider!!!!
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:35 pm EST
Bread to FOX!
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:34 pm EST
He's lucky it wasn't ZBAD or he might have a broken jaw.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:32 pm EST
Good, ring it off his face!
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:31 pm EST
So Z dumps the puck into the zone and he goes to get the puck. Neither of his forwards went to the net when he was behind it.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:27 pm EST
Rhet - yep they both spell it that way…Kaapo
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:26 pm EST
Agree this holding bullshit is getting old….
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:26 pm EST
Rangers are HITTING now instead of stick checking and it’s wearing out the Devils!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:24 pm EST
So bizarre that you can't see Wennberg's stick. He's a witch!
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:23 pm EST
Kaapo. He spells it weird.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:22 pm EST
One Kappo scores on another Kappo!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:21 pm EST
Laf should have shot!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:21 pm EST
Mother of god. How much are the refs going to let the devils hold. It's like they are water skiing
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:19 pm EST
Laff shoot the puck!!!!
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:19 pm EST
Drury should have traded Kappo when he had a chance, now everyone knows he is a bust.
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:19 pm EST
Come on FOXY
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:19 pm EST
JFC….Agree D is taking chances….
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:17 pm EST
KaKKo !!!! (another bust, NOT! - Have some patience with this kid)
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:17 pm EST
what a shot!!!! What a play by Kappo!! But continue rolling Bromance, cause, you know , it's working!
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:17 pm EST
Nice
rngrsans
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:17 pm EST
KKKAKKKKKKKKOOOOOOOOO
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:16 pm EST
That was beautiful! Kakko!!!
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:15 pm EST
Nobody took the body there on Meier.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:14 pm EST
Can somebody tell me what is happening or what is nj doing that the rangers are having suck a hard time on the faceoffs today
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:13 pm EST
Rangers D already aggressively pinching…a little early to start that
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:10 pm EST
WHAT is going on with Z and Kreider?
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:07 pm EST
In theory, we should have more stamina than the NJD in the 3rd. We have to make them do the chasing. For the love of Jeebus, shake up the line!
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:06 pm EST
Also agree Z and Kreider need to take over game like this…. Z not bad but as a line they aren’t close to getting it done…
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:01 pm EST
Rhet…Bad pass by Kreider for sure but we had numbers back and played it poorly…Devils first goal Lindgren wandered out to the blue line to take a Devil for some reason….
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:57 pm EST
PJ... MaYBE, but Kreider passed the puck back about 10 feet wide of FOX and it went right to Mercer. I put more blame on the guy that does stupid shit like that than the guy scrambling to cover up for his F-up.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:57 pm EST
That breakaway goal was all on Bread…the Laf pass was right out in front of him on his stick…he tried to shake n’ bake & got stripped. Rangers need to PUSH HARD…Devils played last night
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:55 pm EST
I’d try Cuylle and Kakko around Zbad and Kreider and Ros around Wenneberg for the third. They can't generate anything right now. They went from feeling good about themselves for getting the the lead playing pick-up pond hockey and now can't find another gear with 4 players out. Even Trochek looks slow and off tonight.
NYStranger
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:54 pm EST
At the Leaf/Bolt game tonight. Bolts looking good. Can't see the Rangers having a deep PO run with only 1 line. 6 more years after this on Z's NMC contract.
rf4l
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:52 pm EST
Rangers played the only way the Debbies could get back in .. sloppy pond hockey no physicality and fancy pants perimeter BS .. troubling because suppose to be gearing up for the PO's and come out with that shit in the 2nd
sjw
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:51 pm EST
Rhet…Lindgren can’t allow that pass through on the third goal….He was back and in position….Smith scoring on the second goal coming in late….What was Laff and Trocheck doing?….Screatching their ass?
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:49 pm EST
Rhet, can't do that, don't you know that Kreider is a 1st line winger?
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:47 pm EST
Move Kreider to the 3rd and move up Kakko.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:46 pm EST
The punch to Gus's head was legal?
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:45 pm EST
Kreider was responsible for the TO that led to the last goal. Coach needs to do something.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:44 pm EST
Lindgren having a rough night….
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:44 pm EST
Kreider: 2 minutes for waiving a butterfly net
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:43 pm EST
I don't care if the rangers win the cup this year. Zbad and kreider are two useless fucks. If they win it will be in spite of those two assholes. Just useless. Sorry I know pj and wild wild provide some stat and disagree. Well my eye test disagrees with your analytics
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:42 pm EST
Good to see Kreider out there not missing a beat. Kappo is back on the line on the last shift. Maybe Feeses is just getting rotated.
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:39 pm EST
Come on coach, shuffle up the 1st and 3rd lines.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:38 pm EST
Kappo playing? I see Feeses on that line.
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:38 pm EST
This might be the worst period this season by the rangers. Have they finished a check. How many turnovers. Just a horrible period
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:37 pm EST
I know it onlu counts in horse shoes, but they nearly scored in the 1st period. Every line has been awful in the 2nd.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:36 pm EST
Z & Kreider don't want to get dirty, "there's more to life than hockey!" (Rick Nash)
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:36 pm EST
Kreider was absolutely lost on the last goal. Man, what is wrong with him? Was just standing there...
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:36 pm EST
Was that Kreider or Lindgren with the turnover?
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:35 pm EST
Our first line is intact and they can’t carry the play. Very disturbing
jnyr
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:35 pm EST
And the cracks in the Nyr defensive game continue to get bigger
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:32 pm EST
Short bench nobody can hide . Where are Z and Kreider in this game ???
Shonuff
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:30 pm EST
The bad habits are seeping in .. good time out.. Rangers thought they had a laffier ... get to work play the right way ..
sjw
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:30 pm EST
This is too much bullshit hockey. Fuck this pond hockey shit. I'd be so pissed if I was laviolette.
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:30 pm EST
Bullshit fancy pants shit all period long!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:30 pm EST
Trocheck coulda came back stronger on that goal
tradestar28
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:29 pm EST
Must go to the net. Can’t play the perimeter and expect to win. Get dirty.
E
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:29 pm EST
Was that Laffy's fault too?
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:27 pm EST
Maybe Zibanejad was so disgusted by the unbridled violence that he lost his desire to play…
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:24 pm EST
Cut the fancy pants crap .. the Debbies are a horror show in their own end and the goalie is a rebound machine.. funnel to the net
sjw
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:24 pm EST
Rhet, it was on Lafr, he maid a bad pass right into Panerin's feet. Should have gotten the puck deep.
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:22 pm EST
Are Z & Kreider even playing?
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:20 pm EST
Anybody see Zbad tonight
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:20 pm EST
Thank you IGOR. Bread can't be doing that shit.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:18 pm EST
sloppy
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:14 pm EST
https://nypost.com/2024/04/03/sports/rangers-devils-game-descends-into-chaos-with-insane-line-brawl-in-opening-seconds/
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:14 pm EST
Again Luke Hughes is a horror show
jnyr
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:13 pm EST
Nice job getting back after the TO Laff.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:09 pm EST
Jones > Gus .. Jbro is not the only teachers pet..
sjw
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:08 pm EST
In regard to Kreider: I don't know what is going on with him but you can see. He's not doing a lot of the little things he normally does. He was on the ice this morning doing extra work(optional). I hope he can work out the kinks before the playoffs or we might need to flip him with Kakko for the time being.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:06 pm EST
I’ve never seen anyone thrown out for a secondary fight
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:04 pm EST
I say this every time we play the NJD, they are so obsessed with Rempe, but he's never the reason why they lose :)
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:04 pm EST
This is a total clown show league throwing all 8 guys out. Would have been funny if the same thing happened on the very next faceoff and there was basically no one left to play. Debbies are such whiny little rats. Plus Mercer should have gotten the game for instigating and that elbow he led off the fight with.
NYStranger
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:03 pm EST
Lardiolette ran to the locker room, maybe he shit his pants.
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 7:01 pm EST
Good for Rempe. Got to love his spirit. Again, he should be playing every game moving forward.
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:58 pm EST
3rd line is in a much better shape without JBro. Will say it again, something is terribly wrong with the Bromance even strength. Funny enough, ZShit is starting to heat up and you can see him starting to dance with the puck and he is more engaged, while Kreider is the one that drugs him down and have being drugging him down for weeks. Not sure what is wrong with Kid K, but he is way, way off. Kreider looks like he wants no part of the physical play and often cheats at the top of the key, while Ros is the one playing bellow.
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:57 pm EST
That was the seconds PP unit that scored the goal BTW, though it wasn't a PPG.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:54 pm EST
Fuckj g VC would have put it over a soccer goal on that shot
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:53 pm EST
I hear Bob Ueker…”Juiuust a little high!” SHEESH, Vesey! LOL!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:52 pm EST
Ohhhhhh Vesey.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:51 pm EST
LAFFY! Some guys shrink, some guys rise up! That was all made possible because of Roslovic’s speed & quickness!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:51 pm EST
1st PP unit is useless, but what a difference when Lafr is on it. Best player on the ice today. Kid is taking a next step up. Sky is a limit.
andrei
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:49 pm EST
Every shot at the Devils goalie looks scary, that dude is not tracking the puck at all.
Cnparda
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:49 pm EST
Laffy going to have to start getting g first unit PP time. Kid is starting g to come on
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:48 pm EST
Score!
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:42 pm EST
Jones has become more effective than Gus
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:40 pm EST
JFC: He's worried that he may have to drop the mits
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:38 pm EST
He did well. Both guys went until they were out of gas. MCDearmid threw more punches but he missed A LOT.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:36 pm EST
Zibanajad looks like shit…looks like he’s nervous!
JFC31
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:36 pm EST
These guys keep blindly passing it back to the point like we've got two guys there. We usually don't.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:35 pm EST
Rhet.. How did rempe do against that shit bag macdermid?
tradestar28
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:34 pm EST
Nice goal by Bread, great play by Laffy.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:33 pm EST
Keep your eyes on Brendan Smith. Loved that he stood up to Wilson but I can see him going after someone tonight.
Fotiu22
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:33 pm EST
WOO HOO... FU NJD!!!
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:31 pm EST
LAFFY.... More to come.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:29 pm EST
Trade... Everybody(Goodrow,Trouba,Miller and Rempe) except Vesey because his fight was first.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:27 pm EST
I guess the rivalry is alive again.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:25 pm EST
Damn... I missed first few minutes.... Did they throw out Miller and trouba?
tradestar28
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:24 pm EST
This game is a clown show so far. All the Devils have to play for, I guess.
Bob
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:24 pm EST
I would imagine that the coaches are gonna want to reel things in because you still need to play the game.
E
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:23 pm EST
Bob they will still blame them and say it would have been better if the other guys didn't have to play so much
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:22 pm EST
Keep the shifts short, guys!
jratelle19
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:22 pm EST
See refs announced they cant control them. BUt double down devils on being trash.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:21 pm EST
Hey Devils, keep it up... We've got more guys willing to drop the gloves... do you?
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:18 pm EST
Good thing the goalies didn't fight.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:18 pm EST
Was that Miller's first fight? His opponent wanted no part of him.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:17 pm EST
Look at all that space on the bench....the coaches can have a seat.
jratelle19
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:16 pm EST
I love how this team supported each other. They are sooo tired of the EF-ing Devils.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:16 pm EST
Well if the Rangers D sucks tonight nobody can blame it on Trouba/Miller.
Bob
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:16 pm EST
Any chance both coaches can agree on playing the game 4 on 4? I mean, with the shortened benches and all.
jratelle19
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:16 pm EST
How fucking stupid. So we play 4 defensemen all night. We still have something to play for……fuck the Devils
jnyr
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:15 pm EST
especially since that was 100% what the devils weanted..100% the only thing they would have accepted.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:14 pm EST
refs just announced that they have no ability to control the game. That they are scared that they don't know how to do their jobs well enough to call those fights starting simultaneously...an embarrassment for the NHL on a national broadcast.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:14 pm EST
I meant the Charlestown Chiefs
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:14 pm EST
That's a bullshit rule. So why not have cuylle go fight when Hughes is on the ice and let Gus fight Hughes and have him taken off the o CD e for the night
Kis
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:13 pm EST
NHL is absurd. Now we get to play a whole bunch of guys a whole bunch of minutes.
fotiu22
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:12 pm EST
So 8 guys are kicked out?
Bob
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:12 pm EST
If the refs do that its the dumbest thing ever...there was no "secondary altercation" they all started at the same time.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:11 pm EST
That was old timey hockey, right out of the Kansas City Chiefs. Mcdearmid did a lot of missing.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:11 pm EST
That was crazy.
Bob
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:11 pm EST
NJD are trash
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:10 pm EST
5 on 5 fair fight
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:08 pm EST
McBAIN got his 1st year burnt off and I think he also got guaranteed playing time. For a team like the Coyotes, that's an easy give as they always suck.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:07 pm EST
Rempe will do what lardiolette tells him to do
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:03 pm EST
I really hope this game does not start with an arranged fight. I hate those.
Bob
Wed Apr 3 2024 5:55 pm EST
Just turned on the TNT pre-game....all they're talking about us the definite Rempe fight. Can we focus on getting 2 points please?
jratelle19
Wed Apr 3 2024 5:43 pm EST
Rempe will be fighting early in this one…IMO…
PJ
Wed Apr 3 2024 4:27 pm EST
He may be asking for guaranteed playing time. No intelligent GM will offer that...at least not one with a good team. And it has been a thing for NCAA FAs to do over the last few years.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 4:15 pm EST
James Nichols @JamesNicholsNHL .... Kurtis MacDermid is IN the #NJDevils lineup vs. #NYR
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 4:08 pm EST
I agree.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 4:04 pm EST
If you believe in the kid you shouldn't be concerned about burning a season IMO.
rf4l
Wed Apr 3 2024 4:04 pm EST
Well, back to Drury sucking at signing the better College FA's.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 4:02 pm EST
It makes you wonder uf he wanted to burn his first year. I guess we'll find out soon.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 4:01 pm EST
Mollie Walker - I’m told #NYR are no longer in the mix to sign Quinnipiac’s Collin Graf
tlats
Wed Apr 3 2024 4:00 pm EST
Mollie Walker just tweeted that the Rangers are out of the Gaff chase.
rf4l
Wed Apr 3 2024 3:57 pm EST
td: but his team just a year ago was good enough to beat everyone and stand alone at the top. So there is plenty of evidence tat him leading that sort of team means that he woudl be good anyplace he played in NCAA
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 3:44 pm EST
Collin GRAF would be a fantastic add. I think I already mentioned, however, that the ECAC isn't what you would call one of the better division in NCAA Division I. There are some pretty weak teams there...like RPI, which has sucked pretty much since Joey JUNEAU left in the early 1990s...and Princeton, which has produced such ace players as Tanner GLASS...but that said, dominating the ECAC like GRAF did is always a good sign...and like I always say with UFA collegiate signings...it's like getting a free fucking scratch-off ticket. Is there a chance you get an NHLer? Sure. Chance you get a star? Sure. Is it likely? Nope. But if you don't get that ticket, your chances of winning are nil...Other thing I'll point out is that, I believe, GRAF played center with Union College and has a history as a centerman. He wasn't in that role on Quinnipiac, but he's played the position, which is a big plus if he's signed...my personal take? I would say Collin GRAF will end up having a career akin to Jimmy VESEY. Think he'll be an NHLer for sure. He'll make it...but I don't see him as an impact player.
tdchi
Wed Apr 3 2024 3:40 pm EST
Oh say it ain’t so no Johnny bro is a song of woe
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 3:36 pm EST
vcp: That was the other kid from Quinnipiac
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 3:35 pm EST
*at
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 3:34 pm EST
td: Don't forget the little guy, Robertson and 6'4" 205...lol
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 3:34 pm EST
TD. And Robertson isn't exactly tiny either.
rf4l
Wed Apr 3 2024 3:33 pm EST
Rhetoric didn't he already sign with leafs ??
vcp1994
Wed Apr 3 2024 3:09 pm EST
Rhet0ric/RF4L - F-YEAH! Man...It's crazy to thinking Hartford could ice a lineup with EDSTROM(6'7, 235 pounds), REMPE(6'8, 245 pounds), ROOBROEK(6'7, 210 pounds), CHMELAR(6'5, 220 pounds), VAISANEN (6'5 200 pounds) MANCINI(6'4, 220 pounds), SCANLIN(6'4 220 pounds) goaltender Hugo OLLAS(6'8, 240 pounds)...can throw the ECHL's Tayln BOYKO in there as well(6'7, 200). That's a fucking team of giants. I'm not sure I've ever heard of a team that large from the forwards down to the goaltender. Maybe get Brian BOYLE behind the bench as an assistant coach just to really drive the point home!
tdchi
Wed Apr 3 2024 2:55 pm EST
There is a rumor that we are signing GRAF. Fingers crossed.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 2:55 pm EST
Wildcard - I'd say that's close to the mark if not on it, re: VAISANEN. I think the Rangers are hoping they can tap in him what they evidentially tapped in EDSTROM, which is to use his size to create space in the offensive zone...I think the one caveat with the FAST comparison is that FAST came to North America with quite a bit of offensive in his stick...but I think you're in the right ballpark...His size is what I think really has the Rangers giving him a look. Think if he was FAST's size, he'd be chilling in Europe for another season...Can't teach size. But as we've seen with REMPE and now EDSTROM, you can teach a guy with size to play the NHL game.
tdchi
Wed Apr 3 2024 2:50 pm EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano.... After a career-long 13 straight games in the #NYR lineup, Zac Jones will be a healthy scratch tonight. It would be easy to sulk in that disappointment, but he's focusing on the positives. "I really feel like I got my confidence back."
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 2:41 pm EST
TD... I am not a professional scout, but to me, he looks a bit ahead of schedule. He is 20 in July, get him to HARTFORD! :)
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 2:33 pm EST
Roob turns 20 this summer. Given that and hus size the AHL seems like a logical next step for him.
rf4l
Wed Apr 3 2024 1:51 pm EST
Rhet0ric - Oh totally. I think this season alone(and that he's a center) are reasons enough ROOBROECK getting a contract a likelihood, if not an inevitability. I just can never tell when a guy needs to do another season in the CHL. I think in his case, he can play in the AHL.
tdchi
Wed Apr 3 2024 1:32 pm EST
td on VAISANEN, everything I read (since I have never seen the kid play really) says he is an intelligent player. I kind of wonder if the org sees a 3rd line type. Maybe along the lines of Fast, not incapable to making a team pay with turning the puck up the ice, but not counted on for that, but instead counted on for good solid play off the puck and the like. I am not saying he is a direct comparable to Fast, or even style wise, but more along the lines of assignment wise.
Wildcard
Wed Apr 3 2024 1:12 pm EST
Not 100% sure that Kurtis McDermid will play tonight. He has been struggling with a lower body injury (allegedly). We shall see.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 12:53 pm EST
Also looking forward to MANCINI and SCANLIN being reunited,
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 12:51 pm EST
I would be surprised if Dylan Roobroeck doesn't get signed.
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 12:33 pm EST
Oh and there's always a chance ROOBROEK signs.
tdchi
Wed Apr 3 2024 12:32 pm EST
VAISANEN signing is quite unexpected for me...His stock was rising his draft year and he played decent in the WJCs. But his offense never really caught up with the rest of his game and the general thinking last spring was that he probably wouldn't get a contract. I see he had a bit of an improvement this season...and frankly, I like the guy's game. Big, lanky winger who is, I suppose you could say, typical of the Finnish system. Plays with an edge. Defensively aware. Again, the biggest drawback is that his offensive game is fairly pedestrian. Anywho, always good to have these kinds of players join the Pack...FWIW, with him. CHMELAR, and MANCINI joining SCANLIN,EDSTROM and possibly REMPE...man...Hartford is going to be BIG and MEAN.
tdchi
Wed Apr 3 2024 11:52 am EST
Dylan Roobroeck with a goal and 2 points and 1st star designation in Oshawa's 5 1 win over Guelph last night. He's now got 3 goals and 4 points in 3 PO games.
rf4L
Wed Apr 3 2024 11:23 am EST
Phew thanks for that rempe and cuylle in
vcp1994
Wed Apr 3 2024 10:41 am EST
If REMPE doesn't play tonight, I may need a well-check later.
hipcheck
Wed Apr 3 2024 10:39 am EST
Glad to see that Lavi had a change of heart. Maybe it was the input from his assistants, who knows? He got it right .....per Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano .... This would be a change with the forwards from what we saw yesterday. Looks like Cuylle and Rempe are in, with Brodzinski coming out. #NYR x.com/colinsnewsday/…
Rhet0ric
Wed Apr 3 2024 10:13 am EST
https://www.nhl.com/rangers/schedule/2024-04-01
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 10:10 am EST
Please no brodzinksi say it ain't so
vcp1994
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:57 am EST
“The easy answer is, structure,” No. 26 said. “Every team has some sort of structure but I think the 1-3-1 is something that we can fall back on if we’re going through a stretch where we’re giving up too much and can lean on much like a security blanket. We didn’t have that last year. “Secondly, just the emphasis on defending. I think we defend pretty hard, especially lately. We just went through a gauntlet of teams and you’re not going to be perfect in your game but we haven’t given up much.“I think we defend hard,” Vesey said. “He emphasizes closing in our end and getting in your opponent’s pocket. That frustrates teams. And I think the 1-3-1 has started to frustrate teams lately. Maybe we’ve gotten better at it.…… guess I missed that….
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:46 am EST
“We gotta win. The division games are always, I think, a little bit more competitive,” Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette said after practice Tuesday. “There’s probably a little bit of, when you play inside your division more than you do anyone else, there’s probably a little bit more tension inside those games.”….. no you have to get your team playing playoff hockey now, that’s priority number one. Which should mean you win, by playing the right way. That has not really been the case lately. They are not firing on all cylinders and their defensive game is not good enough.
Stevielegs
Wed Apr 3 2024 8:10 am EST
Larry David is a big Ranger fan. We have a bread reference on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: https://heavy.com/sports/nhl/new-york-rangers/artemi-panarin-larry-david-reaction-promise/
ColoradoMark
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:52 am EST
https://www.nhl.com/standings/2024-04-02/wildcard
mf
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:25 am EST
TEAM-30
shonuff
Wed Apr 3 2024 6:24 am EST
No excuse for tonight the Devils are playing horrible overall brand of hockey. Great read on their message boards regarding Hughes and lack of an actual captain. They clearly think Luke Hughes is not NHL ready and here is a good one...They want Berube as coach next season to make them tougher. We lost the Carolina game at hand but let them see NYR up 5 points maybe they start the concede. Agree no Tampa. We get them early it is very bad. On Bro Z. Not sure what Lav is doing but I am also not coaching an NHL 30 team games over 500.
shonuff
Wed Apr 3 2024 1:21 am EST
TRADE - Been saying that for weeks about escaping TB and getting home ice..To do that, Laviolette has to get the team/lines humming and stop the choirboy act up front..Tomorrow night will be interesting. Devils will be playig just like the Penns on Monday night after getting spanked by the same Penns...Glad we will have BRODZ in the lineup...not to mention a few of the prancers in the top 3 lines
Hospo
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:11 pm EST
Trade... At 89 points, I think they're a relatively safe bet to make the playoffs(in the WC spot). The spots open to me are the 3rd spot in the Metro(PHI) and the 2nd Wild Card spot. The Flyers have lost their last 5 and the CAPS have lost their last 3... I should have pointed out that the Wings only have a shot at the remaining WC spot. I don't think the Leafs will fall out of their spot without a total collapse. At one point it looked like the Lightning might catch them.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 10:44 pm EST
Rhet....u have TB sitting in the catbird's seat as they are pretty much cemented in as Wildcard #1......Rangers better keep that foot on the gas.....I would not wanna play TB in Round 1
tradestar28
Tue Apr 2 2024 10:12 pm EST
The Bruins (76GP) are now 1 point behind us but we have a game in hand(NYR-75GP). The Panthers have lost their last two(76GP). The CAPS amd the Flyers both now seem determined to be golfing instead of playing in the playoffs. The Flyers currently have 83 points(76GP), CAPS have 82 points(74GP) and the WINGS have 82 points(75GP)... Hot on their heels are the NYI with 81 points(75GP) and the PENS with 79 points(75GP)... That's two final spots remaining between those 5 teams. I am not counting out the PENS.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 8:49 pm EST
I want nothing to do with the Islanders, it looks like this may be the matchup.
Drew
Tue Apr 2 2024 7:49 pm EST
Laviolette has done a fantastic job this season but he does show a trait of other vet-loving coaches when it comes to vets….there is a different set of rules for vets & youngsters & he has his pets…and I hate it. MERIT…MERIT…MERIT! That’s the way a team should be run but it rarely is…and it’s not just the Rangers,
JFC31
Tue Apr 2 2024 7:32 pm EST
Hospo as I have said all along regular season is just regular, there are folks that have to be willing to battle ,I don't think we have enough of those guys.
vcp1994
Tue Apr 2 2024 6:07 pm EST
So, BRODZ keeps playing? the insignificant Wennberg keeps playing,,ditto for Roslovic? even Vesey has sucked recently...and REMPE will play for 5 minutes or until he fights McDermid?? Hell, only one line is actually playing hockey...and CUYLLE sits again?? I know he brain farted last night and part of me understands, but me thinks Laviolette has mixed him up big time the last two weeks......even before then, his game started to go downhill ever since the trade deadline and playing on a ho hum line with the positional, thou shall not hit Wennberg..and then switched to a pure forget about offense jsut check and skate line (well, Cuylle did the skating)..and then back again in last night's horror show.....But I need to take my own advice.and give Big Conutry the benefit of the doubt..He knows much more than me and he has the team at the top of the NHL and has done a grand job all year... Jsut got this Nagging feeling as the Pos approach because I'm not so sure I'm digging what he is doing with his forwards relative to a team that can win and battle in the POs.....just a feeling...
Hospo
Tue Apr 2 2024 5:47 pm EST
CoMark...I invite you to count them yourself.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 5:43 pm EST
Why would a gm give a bonus for a president meaningless trophy..please say no way, another no way to brodzinksi had enough of him. One and done should be dismissal but who is out there ???
vcp1994
Tue Apr 2 2024 5:37 pm EST
Remember- all new co tracts like Vaisanan don’t start until next year, the 48 number is for this year only. Pitlick and other UFAs come off the books on Kuly 1
ColoradoMark
Tue Apr 2 2024 5:31 pm EST
I counted 49 and Puckpedia has them listed as 49.... https://puckpedia.com/team/new-york-rangers
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 5:28 pm EST
RF4L....Count up their numbers individually, tell me what you get.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 5:11 pm EST
RF4L..That is strange. We were at 48 before Väisänen.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 5:02 pm EST
Rhet- cool. I think the kids on ATO that are in Hartfordbits more about not burning a year of a contract.
ColoradoMark
Tue Apr 2 2024 4:06 pm EST
Rhet: According to capfriendly Rangers are at 48 contracts...
rf4L
Tue Apr 2 2024 3:57 pm EST
COMARK... Actually, they can. As long as they are on the team's Reserve List by the deadline. It seems kind of crappy when you think about it. It's like saying, "we like you enough to keep you around for the playoffs, but not enough to sign you to a real contract." :)
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 3:13 pm EST
RHET- Do PTO's get to play inthe playoffs? I know that guys under contract with the NHL team have to be on the AHL roster atthe deadline (which is why REMPE was sent down). But I think I remember PTO's playing in the playoffs before
ColoradoMark
Tue Apr 2 2024 2:20 pm EST
Looking like MANCINI will be playing in the Playoffs.... Hartford Wolf Pack @WolfPackAHL .... UPDATE: The Hartford Wolf Pack has signed defenseman Victor Mancini to an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 2:10 pm EST
The NYR's now have just one contract remaining. I am guessing that will be saved for the potential Collin Graf signing(fingers crossed). Other signings will have to wait for the offseason. Guys like Pitlick, Lindbom, etc. will not be back.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 2:08 pm EST
I see more similarities than differences between lardiolette and gallant. And it sure seems like the president’s trophy might mean a bonus for the coach. Maybe another if he can get more than the 110 gallant got . He better not burn the team out before the playoffs begin. One and done should be grounds for dismissal.
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 2 2024 1:59 pm EST
BTW, Bryce McConnell-Barker had a so-so regular season if the thinking was he'd build offensively on what he accomplished last year (77 points in 68 games). He only played 52 games but did manage to score just under a point a game (51 points). POs have started in the OHL and the Soo Greyhounds are leading their series against the Guelph Storm 3 games to 0. Even better BMB is now leading the OHL in PO scoring with 7 points.
rf4L
Tue Apr 2 2024 1:48 pm EST
That Finnish kid is another big mobile player. 6'3" and 200 when he was drafted. I saw him in both WJCs and came away reasonably impressed. He's mobile and isn't afraid to go to the net or work the corners.
rf4L
Tue Apr 2 2024 1:41 pm EST
Keegan Jarvis @TheKeeganJarvis .... Väisänen recorded 14 points (9 G, 5 A) in 58 games with Liiga’s TPS this season. He’s represented Finland at the World Juniors twice, earning a silver medal in 2022. Primarily a LW but comfortable playing on both sides. #NYR
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 1:37 pm EST
NYR have agreed to terms with forward Kalle Vasianen on a three-year, entry-level contract. Full details: http://nyrange.rs/3vAj6pm
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 1:03 pm EST
Hartford Wolf Pack @WolfPackAHL .... UPDATE: #NYR has assigned defenseman Brandon Scanlin to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 12:23 pm EST
I also don’t want to break up Miller and Trouba yet. These guys have 2-seasons together. Trouba is coming off an injury and I think he’s had something nagging all season long. Downside of his style of play. Let these guys have a few games to try to regain their game together. A lot of the fortunes depends on the play of this defense.
E
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:56 am EST
Call up the little guy or ottman for God's sake have to be better than brodzinksi.
vcp1994
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:49 am EST
Every coach has his pet , this one is named brodzinksi. If he is in the playoffs it will be our downfall and lavys firing for having an AHL player in the lineup.
vcp1994
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:41 am EST
Laviolette absolutely needs to insert Rempe for the game against Devils. If not, they’re going to target our regulars and that would be dangerous right before the playoffs. Devils will try to play spoilers and take out their anger at sucking & missing the playoffs by INJURING our players. Rempe creates a distraction and a target for their aggression….
JFC31
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:37 am EST
Looking like Rempe will play and Cuylle will sit.... Let's think about this for a moment.... Putting aside that our three man shuffle appears to be down to just two, Cuylle is only playing on the 4th line because JBRO couldn't hack it. Instead of putting him back on the 3rd tonight and sitting JBRO, we're potentially going to sit Cuylle? The kid had a rough game yesterday and I don't think him sitting is a good thing. JMO, of course.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:35 am EST
Looks like Cuylle and Jones out; Rempe and Gust in. Lardiolette loves Jbro and Gust
rf4l
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:28 am EST
WILD.... You would have to ask Elite Prospects that question. Perreault is currently headed to the frozen four.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:26 am EST
Well, Jonesy, it was a good run and you deserve better, but....
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:24 am EST
In regard to Ryan Siedem: I should have pointed out that the PACK still have him signed to a 2-year deal and he was likely released from his ATO because the team is finally getting healthy and needed the room. He is not eligible for the postseason anyway.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:18 am EST
Larry Brooks @NYP_Brooksie Gustafsson in regular jersey
JFC31
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:10 am EST
Why is Gabe Perreault listed on Elite Prospects as on the team "#30 Mörrums GoIS U16 2 / U16 Div.1 - 23/24"
Wildcard
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:09 am EST
rf4L: They have time with Rooboreck. I don't believe he can paly in the AHL this season due to his hockey age and they wont use him in the NHL. So there is no real rush to sign him. I could be wrong on that AHL availability thing, but that could cause him to sort of take a back seat to players who can participate this season.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 2 2024 11:04 am EST
the college FA that is reported to have not been on the Rangers radar, that may not be 100% as it sounds. They may have reached out and been told that he isn't interested in NY, or maybe not even interested in playing for a US team...hell he may have told teams he only wants one team. So they wouldn't be in on that player, but it doesn't mean that they did not have interest.
Wildcard
Tue Apr 2 2024 10:52 am EST
The Stars signed Luke Krys and Hartford released Ryan Siedem from his ATO. So maybe the NYR's go 0 for the College FA signing period? Is Graf all or nothing?
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 10:47 am EST
Not sure why I put Nelson on the list, he was signed by the Bruins.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 10:35 am EST
The Wolfpack have reassigned Lindbom and loaned out Berzolla.... The prevailing thought here is that Louis Domingue and Ben Harpur are ready to return.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 10:18 am EST
I don't know why Drury wouldn't be in on Quillan, but I've seen mention that the NYR's have interest in College FA's... Collin Graf, Jaxon Nelson, Luke Krys and Ryan Siedem. Allegedly.
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 9:32 am EST
Rhet: From what I read the Rangers weren't in on Quillan, which I don't get. A feisty center with offensive upside. Doesn't make sense.
rf4L
Tue Apr 2 2024 9:26 am EST
Mark Divver @MarkDivver .... Bruins are not in on Collin Graf and have not been all season, per source.... Quinnipiac winger down to half a dozen teams with decision expected in next couple of days
Rhet0ric
Tue Apr 2 2024 9:23 am EST
I recall reading about Mancini when he was drafted being a mobile physical defensive defenseman who sort of went under the radar because he had been bypassed in the draft in 2021. He's listed at 6'4" and 215 in hockeyDB.com. Another big bodied Ranger pick - watching his progress with Hartford will be interesting. Now please announce the signing of Dylan Roobroeck - that kid turns 20 in the summer.
rf4L
Tue Apr 2 2024 9:10 am EST
https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-victor-mancini
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 2 2024 9:07 am EST
I think the best thing to happen to the Rangers last night was the Crosby/Shesty Slash/Bump/Push incident. That seemed to piss off Shesty and I think he woke up a bit after that. I think that will motivate him for the next few sleeper games as we gear up for the real ones.
ColoradoMark
Tue Apr 2 2024 9:02 am EST
RF- Not sure, but I think his philosophy is to get Troubs back in the routine as quickly as possible. I think for us fans, it makes sense to ease players back in, but I think baptism by fire is more the way of NHL coaching strategy. I question a lot of moves by Lavi, but ultimately, he gets a pass in my book because he is in the lockerroom and he has been doing this a long time. I don't think resting guys is as important to the professsional athletes unless they are playing hurt. We don't know that info. But Trouba is going to be necessary for success in the playoffs, so getting him up to speed makes sense. He's had enough rest. I think the goal is getting him to his playoff minute load and let him get his timing back, as brutal as that might be. I'd rather have three pairs playing about 20 minutes each and with Trouba and Jones playing one pair, Schneieder-Miller and Fox-Lindgren you have a physical presence and an offensive type on each pair. On a different note, I hope Jones keeps Gus out of the lineup when he gets healthy, but I'm curious if Lavi feels the same way.). But I think Lavi likes his top 4 D-Men and will play them more.
ColoradoMark
Tue Apr 2 2024 8:36 am EST
I don't get Lardiolette's philosophy of having Trouba play 23 minutes after missing 3 weeks of play. It's nonsensical and watching Trouba struggle is nothing but pure evidence of that. It's tough to be too critical of the coach given where the Rangers are in the standings but some of his roster decisions, like this one, are head scratchers.
rf4L
Tue Apr 2 2024 6:51 am EST
If lardiolette scratches Rempe against the Debbies he’s getting into playoff clueless mode.
Stevielegs
Tue Apr 2 2024 5:00 am EST
Mf I disagree again. The coach blocked the field goal with his empty net gifts. And he should own up to it
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 1 2024 10:30 pm EST
Regular season is not true indicator of best team I think we already know that as history as already proven that. Please get brodzinksi off the fuckin ice already.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 1 2024 10:15 pm EST
Given their record as of late I’ll just leave it at flush and spray the Lysol.
E
Mon Apr 1 2024 9:53 pm EST
WOW, Trouba and Miller were even worse than I thought tonight. Absolutely brutal. Trouba has been struggling some since he's been back. Break up that pairing. Work out those kinks now(instead off in the playoffs)..... https://twitter.com/hockeystatcards/status/1774976357019127971/photo/1
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 9:42 pm EST
This game had all the ingredients that lead to a let-down game…big, happy win with lots of celebratory milestones & 1st game back from a road trip. Add in an extremely shaky Trouba (2 straight awful games) wrecking Miller’s beautiful work in his absence and you get what we got. Let’s move on on…
JFC31
Mon Apr 1 2024 9:28 pm EST
On tonight, don't forget they just got back from a trip, and finished up the hardest stretch of the season. How often do we see a team lay an egg after a road trip, or after a tough stretch? It happens. It happens often in the NHL. There is a mental edge that gets lost in those situations. But that doesn't usually crop up during the playoffs, because there is a different level of focus for every game, and you will never have that for 82 games of the regular season. Because no matter what, when you sit atop the NHL, not every game matters like a playoff game or a must win game for a team battling for a spot matters.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 9:24 pm EST
Some interesting numbers. The Rangers have some magic numbers. They clinch the Metro if they gain 12 points. That total will go down with any loss by the Canes...but if the Rangers get 12 points the Canes can not get more points than them. 12 is the same to clinch the East. SO earned by the Rangers or lost by Boston and the Canes. (and other teams of course, but those two are the closest its 10 points for Florida to be unable to pass them) and for first overall its 14 points. And of course that's earned by the Rangers or lost by Dallas (and the other teams of course) Now the Rangers will not go 7-0-0, but neither will the other teams. And those teams behind them play each other. the Canes and Bruins face each other twice for instance, and Florida and Boston play each other. Colorado and Dallas play each other.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 9:23 pm EST
Rangers seemed disinterested in competing up to the Ice chickens level tonight .. the only concern is whether bad habits seep in .. have seen it with Cuylle, starting to curl and over handling pucks.. finally cost us tonight , he's best N/S and driven the net .. we did little of that tonight .. a little too "Fancy Pants" IMo
sjw
Mon Apr 1 2024 9:20 pm EST
Legs: "you got that right; you sure got that right!"
mf
Mon Apr 1 2024 9:08 pm EST
3-2 and lardiolette pulls Shazam with over 2 minutes left in the game. Great move, not.
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 1 2024 9:04 pm EST
Oh well. Can't win them all. New game on Wednesday.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:56 pm EST
Coloradomark yep I think Panthers are Numero 1, rangers are in top 5 regular season is so misleading.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:55 pm EST
Well that was disappointing. Bound to have one of those, but I hate the Penguins so it is irritating.
Bob
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:50 pm EST
PJ I hope you are right. This is how fucked I am with the teams from Pa. I think the rangers beat the Bolts and anybody else in the East including Boston and Carolina. Florida will be tough. Yet these fucking pens scare the shot out of me. Crosby and Carlson with lehtang go off for 4gamea we are done end of a nice season
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:49 pm EST
COMark: LOL yeah. I love that people will say the Rangers are not deep, but somehow have the second most 50 point players in the NHL
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:47 pm EST
Cm logic tells you we should be happy to play Pitt but from my experience the rangers almost seem to lose to the Pens all the time in the playoffs sans the years when trouba crushed Crosby and the year the guy we got from Tampa(can't remember his name now) mother died. Some of you hate when they lose to the isles or Boston, devils. I hate when they lose to the pens and even flyers. Those two teams kill me
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:47 pm EST
CM - I pick on things but have been pretty positive on these guys and the POs..and I think they would beat the Pens and and the other bottom team in the first round..but the more I watch the forwards, the more I don't think they have it in them to play the tough type PO hockey to win any series after that..I want them to convince me otherwise
Hospo
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:43 pm EST
Can’t win them all but they weren’t ready to play on this one. Trouba-Miller = Bad. Miller-Schneider= good. Put Trouba with Jones.
Cnparda
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:43 pm EST
Assholes. The trochek panarin laffy line absolutely sucked. s did the miller and trouba pairing. I hope they don't have to play the pens in the playoffs. Fuck the pens. Let's hope the rangers play better from here on in. Wild. How many minutes did Jbro play ?
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:42 pm EST
KIS- Really? Why does this game mean so much to make you think we couldn’t beat them in the 1st Round? I’ve heard from VCP that there are at least 5 teams deeper than us, and Andrei thinks most teams would not be a good matchup. You’d think we are a playoff bubble team?
ColoradoMark
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:41 pm EST
KIS…If the Penguins make the playoffs which they won’t we would beat then in five…
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:40 pm EST
PJ... They shoulda pulled goalie on the faceoff or when they hemmed the shit birds in their zone
tradestar28
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:40 pm EST
Way to win the puck battle along the board forweards! They need to start playing serious PO hockey soon and it just may need some lineup swithceroos
Hospo
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:39 pm EST
Little to late to get your panties in a bunch now
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:39 pm EST
Also not a fan of just giving teams empty net goals….
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:38 pm EST
Not a fan of pulling goalie that early but whatever….Regroup and move on…
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:38 pm EST
Better hope we don't have to play the pens in the first round. No way we beat them. It just doesn't happen
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:37 pm EST
Horrible, coaching decision to pull him that early! There was no need to pull him that soon and we could have scored without pulling him
rngrsans
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:36 pm EST
Wow...ROSLOVIC! That's when peeling away from the play and physical engagement works for you!!!....!!!! And again, they never quit and keep finding ways
Hospo
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:36 pm EST
Newsflash can't win every game , newsflash why win every game, we are in the dance
vcp1994
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:35 pm EST
LET'S GOoooooooooooooo
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:32 pm EST
KIS…The Rangers were going for the sweep of the season series tonight….I am 65 so I am well aware of the crushing moments against this team….Doesn’t have a damn thing to do with this game or season…3-2…Nice goal….
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:32 pm EST
Rozey!
mf
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:27 pm EST
KIS - Brodz isn't the issue..well, he's a small part of it.. it has been the total lack of urgencey and physicall engagement by most of the forwards..But...they never give up ..or quit
Hospo
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:26 pm EST
Bullshit Pj. The rangers have been fucked by the pens organization how many times. You are probably too young to remember how the rangers got fucked by the league for crispy. How richter let a shot from half ice go in and the rangers get knocked out. It's constantly. This pens team can be the worst in the league and still beats the rangers Like tonight
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:24 pm EST
Hospo and that's why Rempe should be playing bye bro ga another element. Jbro is a complete waste. And we both agree roslovic sucks big time. Truly not a playoff performer. I think the same for wennberg not a playoff type player
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:23 pm EST
Wow…Lighten up folks….Every team in this league has off nights….
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:23 pm EST
Thank you Kappa Kakko.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:22 pm EST
Legs: Any chance of getting a field goal out of you?
mf
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:22 pm EST
Glad I'm not watching
rf4l
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:22 pm EST
Their gonna say you can't see the puck
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:21 pm EST
Hopefully Crosby can get a hat trick. Fuckjng cocksuckers. Pens for them playing their Stanley cup final. And the rangers for Plato g like a bunch of douche bags
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:21 pm EST
With the Penns stacking the Blue line, the total lack of forechecking, retrieving pucks and grit shown by ALL forwards is pretty startling..They are a mess and a soft as hell mess tonight
Hospo
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:20 pm EST
So, the game was over after 18 seconds. I guess they wanted the night off. Sam, please fucking retire and take Dickaletti with you!
jratelle19
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:19 pm EST
Time to retire nosen
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:04 pm EST
Hospo. Re the 1st line. Don't hold your breath
rf4l
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:57 pm EST
Mr Charming douche-nozzle missing out on another college FA? Shocking? Her is probably going all in on Collin Graf and will probably lose him to BOS.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:54 pm EST
Rangers forwards playing the opposite of PO type hockey ..soft perimiter play out the yin yang..lead by Drury's 2 deadline mamalukes who need to learn to hit an opposing player more than 1 time every 3 games..Might as well dress REMPE for them..provides as much offense and a hell of a lot more toughness and chemisty! More rationally, a top line also has off nights and sometimes the others have to step up somehow but it's been a long time since any of them have OFFENSIVELY...Now is the time..
Hospo
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:51 pm EST
Leafs sign Quillan. Apparently Rangers not interested. Or Drury once again sitting on his hands.
rf4l
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:51 pm EST
Stevie... I would've challenged it, but a crap shoot to win that one.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:50 pm EST
Nobody should think anything is given for this team. They suck tonight especially panarin maybe he could shoot the puck into more players. The rangers don't need to finish checks tonight. Why do we have to play with interest we are in first overall. We are the best. Fuckjng g assholes
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:49 pm EST
Stevie: hope so bc so far they've been shite.
jratelle19
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:48 pm EST
Fox... new plan. Do not shoot it right into the glove.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:47 pm EST
So why is pushing a guy into a goalie not interference by the pusher ?
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:47 pm EST
We can't buy one.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:46 pm EST
Holy schnikes..That might be Wennberg's best play, maybe his only good play, as a Ranger so far..and no penalty??
Hospo
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:42 pm EST
Maybe the Nyr will show up in the third period
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:42 pm EST
I didn't hear a whistle there.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:38 pm EST
He held the stick a little and fell over. The refs reacted to movement out of the corner of their eye. The JBRO almost penalty was worse.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:35 pm EST
We need a goal!
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:35 pm EST
Weak call. Sure looked like the Pens guy skated into Igor and Schneider was trying to move him
fotiu22
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:34 pm EST
That was a dive.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:34 pm EST
Why not play rempe at home against malkinstein the slewfoot spearer mr lardiolette?
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:33 pm EST
What a fucking scream g nightmare of a game for the Rangers.
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:32 pm EST
If this is how the trochek laffy and panarin line is going to play tonight especially in the d zone sit their ass for a couple shifts. Send the message now for the playoffs
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:27 pm EST
Doesn't matter if you have 100 shots. If they are from the outside and not in dangerous positions you are not going to score
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:24 pm EST
Panarin playing like shit tonight
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:24 pm EST
Jacob Quillan to the leafs
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:24 pm EST
Kis. The problem is the coach won't give Rempe decent ice time which then screws up playing 4 lines. Digging deeper send him down.
rf4l
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:24 pm EST
And play Rempe for xxxx sake
rngrsans
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:23 pm EST
When will Z take over a game? Swap Jbro and Cuylle
rngrsans
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:23 pm EST
Rhet, check out my early comment. The league cheats for this fuckjng team all the time. If I were a ranger every time I'd play against Pitt I would crush Sydney. He is the only thing especially now that can beat the Rangers. Rangers will be lucky if they aren't blanked tonight. Sorry boys. I just hate the Pens
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:22 pm EST
Rhet…Just one of those games….
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:20 pm EST
I get that Rempe isn't very good in the defensive zone but to sit him instead of jbro. Is asinine. Jbro is a waste. Rempe bring energy. What is the team missing today? Energy. Why just go for a skate with Pittsburg. They don't like physicality. Rempe would create a lot of nervousness from Pitt
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:17 pm EST
Anyone else feel like the fix is on tonight?
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:13 pm EST
That was ridiculous…
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:13 pm EST
That is not Kreiders fasult.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:12 pm EST
WTF? Where could he have gone?
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:12 pm EST
That sucks….
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:12 pm EST
WHAT?
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:11 pm EST
Almost spearing Sam? ALMOST?
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:10 pm EST
That was a spear….
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:07 pm EST
Trouba looks like dung but Laviolette’s priority is getting him up to speed for the playoffs…
JFC31
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:07 pm EST
Trouba looks like dung but Laviolette’s priority is getting him up to speed for the playoffs…
JFC31
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:03 pm EST
Just saw the Trouba giveaway. Lol. So bad.
rf4l
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:53 pm EST
Mf I disagree with you, it’s wall day
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:52 pm EST
What time do the Nyr start to play?
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:52 pm EST
Wow. L T P line all -2. Hope that inspires them. And Lardiolette not easing Trouba in is goony.
rf4l
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:52 pm EST
Wildcard ok I subscribe to that thought
vcp1994
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:51 pm EST
Brodzinksi ugh he is awful please stop it's enough.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:50 pm EST
For sure Rhet, anytime we play Crosby. It seems like he turns it up a notch.
NV94
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:50 pm EST
Some folks just love to argue.
mf
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:43 pm EST
KIS... I new it wouldn't be easy tonight. Crosby hates us. There is nothing he'd want more than to beat us tonight.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:41 pm EST
I dont get why people think resting a guy right now would have any effect at all on their playoffs. The Rangers play every other game until the end of the season. If they rested a guy tonight, by the time the season ended he would be at the same level as the guys that didn't get a day off now. The time to rest guys is the last 2 games. IN fact, use the last of the call ups to bring in 3 guys to step in. Play Edstrom, Rempe, Othmann and Berard or something like that the last two games. That gives guys a real rest. The guys who don't play the last game get 5 days off at least, the guys who skip the game prior get 1 game in a week. There is almost no benefit to resting now with games every other day for a couple weeks after.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:41 pm EST
Pittsburg could go 3-79 for a season and all 3 wins would be agains t the Rangers. I have always always hated this team. I hate them more than any other team in the league. Mainly for the fact how the league has cheated for this team
Kis
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:37 pm EST
Why aren't we resting players I am so confused who cares about winning these games.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:36 pm EST
Coaching blunder having trouba/miller out against Criesbaby .. Trouba is obviously rusty and Miller seems to have his game go south when with Trouba.. we have last change , so why not let Fox/Lindgren and Schneider/Jones take care of Criesbaby
sjw
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:36 pm EST
I am shocked that Karlsson doesn't know better than that.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:36 pm EST
rf4l: He was starting to show some of it right before the injury...but it wasn't consistent until recently.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:35 pm EST
Was going to say...you cant shoot the sticks out of the way. What a moron. LOL Around the league for as long has he has been and he doesn't know that
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:35 pm EST
Trouba struggling and cost us first goal….Top line playing no D in this game including the shift for the Pens second goal….
PJ
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:34 pm EST
You guys have to stop living and dying play of every game this time of the year.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:33 pm EST
Trade. KK's physicality appeared (finally) after he returned from injury.
rf4l
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:32 pm EST
rf4l: This isn't the playoffs.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:32 pm EST
The NHL wont go against their golden boy.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:32 pm EST
Literally can't get closer than that.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:32 pm EST
Rangers don't want to play "Playoff Caliber Defense."
mf
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:30 pm EST
Call me crazy but it looks like Kakko is playing a bit more physical the last two games..... Maybe he will evolve like Buch who became nasty at age 25 from abuse by the opponent for years..
tradestar28
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:26 pm EST
Nice soft dump in, Kreider right behind the D-man and he doesn’t even push the guy into the boards…no contact…sorry, but that is ridiculous! C’mon, Kreider…play big boy hockey!
JFC31
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:24 pm EST
Shitbox starts will result in a quick exit from the POs.
rf4l
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:21 pm EST
Flat as pancakes! Gotta add some yeast!
JFC31
Mon Apr 1 2024 6:12 pm EST
Here we go again!
jratelle19
Mon Apr 1 2024 5:52 pm EST
Did you realize that Lindgren was selected 17 spots ahead of Adam Fox in the 2016 entry draft in which No. 55 was chosen by Boston and No. 23 by Calgary?
RF73
Mon Apr 1 2024 5:39 pm EST
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-expected-to-target-star-ncaa-forward
mf
Mon Apr 1 2024 5:10 pm EST
What does the picture of dd drury say to you?….https://nypost.com/2024/03/31/sports/ryan-lindgrens-long-term-rangers-extension-needs-to-happen/
Stevielegs
Mon Apr 1 2024 3:46 pm EST
Wild... That is the coaches choice. Why did we get WENNBERG if he's not going to do the job? He is one of the better checking centers in the league and he should be taking the load off the ZBAD line. By playing with Wennberg, Cuylle should already be pitted against the other team's top lines.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 3:00 pm EST
RHet: Cuylle isn't worth being put on the line that the coaching staff is pitting against the other team's top lines? Because that's what Lavy did, He put Cuylle with Goodrow and Versey and has used them as a shutdown group. That is not a demotion of any kind...don't forget, its only us fans that number lines.
Wildcard
Mon Apr 1 2024 2:38 pm EST
Stat Boy Steven @StatBoy_Steven .... While a lot of attention goes to Collin Graf, another Quinnipiac Bobcat that could be interesting is Jacob Quillan.... Quillan (C) put up 7 points in the NCAA championship last year, including 4 points in 2 games in the Frozen Four and the game-winner in overtime in the final. #NYR
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 2:33 pm EST
I am amazed these college kids are able to turn down Drury's charm.... per Kyle Hall @KHallNY .... Latest I have heard on Collin Graf is that he prefers to stay in the Northeast and the Boston appears to be the front runners. Rangers and Penguins are both very interested. So will see what happens! #NYR #NHLBruins #LetsGoPens
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 2:18 pm EST
In regard to REMPE: I've got little problem with Rempe not playing, but if he's going to sit send him down to play in the AHL playoffs. That's more beneficial for him. The bigger issue I have is JBRO. Really? He is our endgame for the postseason? To add to it, we need to bump Cuylle down to the 4th to make it work. I might hate that part of it the most. Cuylle deserves better. I understand the coach wants to put out the guys that he's most comfortable with, but if JBRO is our best option, we should've gotten another player at the trade deadline. JMO, of course.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 2:09 pm EST
Shonuff... One hundred percent with you. NYR fans joking about any kind of injuries is jus bad juju to me.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 1:54 pm EST
So many stupid posts on Twitter today because of the date and from Ranger fans joking about players getting hurt . This guy Seabass is an idiot, can’t wait until it’s 4/2. On Rempe I have to assume he plays against the Devils that is their entire season in one game because of all the players body bagged this seasonl and the idiot they traded for to take on Rempe . Cant risk sitting him and someone has to take his place against the career goon after he tries to run someone .
Shonuff
Mon Apr 1 2024 12:49 pm EST
No problem with Rempe not being in against a wimpy team like Pitt....And I see the point of folks saying he should be sent back to Hartford to get some games in if he's not gonna play....And he should be if they have no intention of playing him....But..I could still see Laviolette using him strategiclly over the next 7-8 games.....and in the POs against FLA, FLyers/Isles and maybe even TOR (if Reaves is playinf)..So, lets just see....And my bet is REMPE likes being up and any practice time or mentoring time he gets is worth more than playing in Hartford..JMWO
Hospo
Mon Apr 1 2024 12:40 pm EST
No rempe again well they was fast lololol another one bits the dust.
vcp1994
Mon Apr 1 2024 11:44 am EST
Hospo it's years of neglect lololol
vcp1994
Mon Apr 1 2024 10:41 am EST
Jerry_garcia you are correct as a lifelong fan lolololol hard to be optimistic
vcp1994
Mon Apr 1 2024 10:39 am EST
TD: Another nugget from the Athletic article on Kreider: "Trocheck's Favorite Kreider Memory"--"There's one that goes back to one of his first years here, I wasn't here but I love hearing it. Him and J.T. Miller got called into (Alain Vigneault's) office for something . . . I can't say more, but it is top-notch." Intriguing to say the least. One thing that stands out from the article is that Kreider is universally loved by his teammates, both past and present.
VtRanger
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:37 am EST
TD. 3 points for a 60 minute win would fsvour the better teams thereby serving to separate the good from the mediocre. It'll never happen under Buttman's watch. The 3 point system exists to create the illusion on competitiveness to help fool the PO bubble teams' fans that their team has a chance at a PO spot. It's effective because every season from February to April there are a bunch of teams fighting for the 4 wildcard spots. The Islanders are a perfect example. That the first round has the 2nd and 3rd seeded teams facing each other is of a similar strategy. Every PO at least 2 deserving teams are bounced first round. It's ridiculous. It's Buttman's NHL.
rf4l
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:36 am EST
(That should be 2-4 points will make a difference for a few playoff spots...)
pete
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:34 am EST
I must missing something with the discourse on loser points. Teams with a lot of OT/SO losses are not somehow getting an advantage over the old format of a 5v5 OT that ended in a tie. They still wind up wit one point. Its the teams with a high variation between regulation wins and OT/SO wins that are benefiting. And if you want to argue a 3 vs 3 goal in OT is still an indicator of who the better team is then that's fine so just look a SO wins, which for most teams range form 2-4 for the entire season. 4 - 8 points will be the difference for a few PO spots I am sure, but I don't think looking at Boston with 15 OT/SO losses changes how I think of them as a team. I do agree a 3pt regulation win is the best solution but Buttman wants parity so it isn't happening.
pete
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:34 am EST
TD... I like the idea of the 10 minute OT period, but we could just go back to the old rules. No points anymore for just making it to OT. You get 2 if you win and 0 if you lose. Ties are 1 point each team. No Shootout. Simple.
Rhet0ric
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:20 am EST
The NHL could fix the 'loser point' and the shootouts SOOOOOOOOO easy...first, change regulation wins to three points. Teams that can finish things in 60 should be rewarded. Next, turn the 5-minute OT into a 10 minute OT. Win gets you two and the loser one. And honestly? I would make it so that a shootout win gets the victor two and the loser nothing...In essence, strongly dissuade teams from going to the shootout...but I would wager that whatever you do with OT points, that there would be next to no games that go tied after 10 minutes of 3v3.
tdchi
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:14 am EST
tradestar28 - re: ROSLOVIC, I will first admit my obvious bias. I've always like him as a player and think expectations are often a bit too high...what he is to me is just a fundamentally sound player who is a fantastic compliment to highly talented guys...Vince Mercogliano had a great story about him in his u18 days, when he was flanking Austen MATTHEWS and Matt TKACHUK. The guy has the talent to compliment good players and to my eyes? He's filling the same role with ZIBANEJAD and KREIDER, who are notoriously difficult to play with...Why not OTHMANN? Well here's the thing: OTTER is the kind of player you could promote and throw on a line like this any probably do OK...but the player you're going to get if you do that will essentially be Anthony DUCLAIR. Player who will net you goals and help drive your offense...but...not really someone who can or ever will play a two-way game. That's where he needs work and it's why he's perfect where he is. Let him get a full season under his belt. Really, probably two...and then look to move him up...the Stanley Cup playoffs ain't a good place for anyone to start and the fact that playoff hockey is a totally different game altogether can really fuck with a young player...(see: KREIDER)...ROSLOVIC has both playoff and big game experience(golds in both u18 and u20 tourney)...I suspect he's just a rental...but quite frankly, he's such a useful player that I would explore signing him long term. Another guy a lot like VESEY, where if you can get him locked in at the right price, he gives you a ton of flexibility. Play him on the BROMANCE line if OTTER isn't ready next season or KAKKO can't do it...play him at center if CHYTIL needs more time or worse, retires...I honestly think you could get ROS for $2.5 million to $3 million over three or four years and the deal would end up being a bargain.
tdchi
Mon Apr 1 2024 8:08 am EST
VCP always finds the diamond in the rough. It’s just to small, to slow, to big, don’t score last year. I prefer to look forward / further. Cup is 1/2 full. BTW it’s great to be a Ranger fan with this team and this season. Heave Ho!!!!
jerry_garcia
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:47 am EST
Speaking of ZUCC, I know the Rangers were a crossroads with "the letter" and all...but the deals Gorton orchestrated that first trade deadline really were horrifically bad...The ZUCC deal itself is a great exampled: We got the picks that landed us Matt ROBERTSON and Ollie TARNSTROM. The latter isn't likely to be signed and will probably become a UFA soon...Like August. And ROBERTSON, at this point, is not much more than a longshot. Factor in that the return for JT MILLER and McDONAGH now is at HENRIKSSON, Noah LABA and Kalle VASISANEN...Traded three star players, one of which now has three cups...for what now essentially amounts to a chance LABA becomes an NHLer. That's about it.
tdchi
Mon Apr 1 2024 7:40 am EST
VtRanger - LOL that's hilarious, re: ZUCCARELLO. And the crazy part is that he's 100 percent right.
tdchi
Mon Apr 1 2024 1:22 am EST
Ooops...TRADE
Hospo
Sun Mar 31 2024 11:26 pm EST
TDCHI - Well, My teams from 1965 were The Rangers, the Browns and the SF Giants...and I didn't get a damn thing until the Rangers in 1994 (almost 35!!) Been pretty bleak since then except for the Giants in 2010-14
Hospo
Sun Mar 31 2024 11:18 pm EST
TRADE - Like you, growing up in NY, I didn't give a rats ass about college sports until I went to Grad school at FSU..I scoffed at all the Bobby Bowden Bull shit, but it took me just one Seminole Saturday night in 1981 and I was hooked..and hooked on college sports until the past two years...That NC State run in 83 was amazing...Maybe they do it again for you (but NOTHING will ever top the Miracle on Ice).....And spot on about the Rangers..they will never be the biggest and baddest, but they are big enough and can be tough enough if they want..just have to do it every night...all 12 forwards and 6 D..That's what it takes
Hospo
Sun Mar 31 2024 11:16 pm EST
Hospo...not that this has to do with anything but i always thought how crappy it was that my 3 fav teams growing up and forever are all owned by shitbags.........DOLAN - STEINBRENNER - JERRY JONES (yes, i am a Cowboys fan, go easy on me)...........
tradestar28
Sun Mar 31 2024 11:11 pm EST
Ooop.......the Rolsovic trade...not signing (that will be in summer.....lol)
tradestar28
Sun Mar 31 2024 11:10 pm EST
VCP....i question the Roslovich signing myself......I mean, Othmann just turned 21 in January........I feel like if that kid was ready, he woulda been put on the Kreider-Zbad wing by now......Meanwhile, its almost like Rangers fans switched gears from moving on from Othmann to Perrault as being the sure thing untouchable kid....I honestly have no clue.....I am sure TDCHI or WILDCARD can answer that.............
tradestar28
Sun Mar 31 2024 11:08 pm EST
VCP -Swear it sounds like you want them to lose sometimes!!! but I know that's not true...As for the 1st line..Plain and simple, the 1st line is Panarina-Trochek-Laffy and it is one of the best in the NHL this year.....All we need is the 2nd line, especially Kreids and ZBAD, to play their best game and be a solid 2nd line..and they haven't even been that recently...ROSLOVIC adds nothing except when things re wide open and is as a physical non-entity as there is and that does not bode well for PO hockey..But he is who Drury wanted.....We have the players for a solid bottom 2 lines but the way they are being used and constructed, or performing, makes them an offensive black hole which could be livable if the 2nd line takes off
Hospo
Sun Mar 31 2024 11:05 pm EST
Hospo...i was a pre-teen in 1983 and my obsessions then were the NYR's and NY Yankees.....I wasnt a big college sports kid even though i grew up with a Dad who always loved watching college over the pros because he felt the college kids (at the time well before NIL) were playing for the pride of the schools.......I moved to NC in 2010 and being a SUNY system/Hofstra student, I still didnt gravitate to college hoops or football because our teams sucked (graduated with Wayne Chrebet of NYJ fame)........Now my oldest daughter is Soph @ NC State and i am obsessed with the Wolfpack......and just being on campus you see the big accolades and acknowldgement to the 1974 and 1983 basketball teams.....and watching the Valvano footage is truly inspiring........Now NC State would have to beat a crazy Purdue team and then probably UCONN. It would be one of the biggest miracle in sports history (Winning 11 games in a row)............As far as the NYR's....i watched some of the Vegas run during last playoffs and Cup.....and that is how i would love to see the Rangers play....Just hardnose and get that shit done hockey.......Look at little Jonathan Marchesault........He just got shit done.........Like the old addage .....its not the dog in the fight.....its the fight of the dog........Praying that one of my teams wins this year.......I am truly tired of not feeling that feeling.....It is like a drug!
tradestar28
Sun Mar 31 2024 9:44 pm EST
Tradestar28 don't hold your breath, last year they should have destroyed the devil's. The first line is really not a first line roslovich sucks he is fast but soft.the other 2 mates we already know about.
vcp1994
Sun Mar 31 2024 9:17 pm EST
TRADE - Haven't watched any NCAA games this year, but Following the NC STATE topic,as a younger whippersnapper not sure how much you remember the 1983 Champs with Jim Valavano..Guys like Lowe, Bailey, Gannon, Whittenberg and Lo Charles are still burned in my brain as they beat the HOUSTON Phi Slamma Jamma ..,,But for the Ranger connection..what is it that Valavno said? "Don't Ever Give Up"..And that is something this Ranger team embodies in spades"...But lso agree, we will how badly the Ranger players want it come PO time...Will they..or will some physically choke again? We shall see...
Hospo
Sun Mar 31 2024 8:34 pm EST
Yes I realize this a NYR wall... But as a diehard NC state Wolfpack as well... I try to draw comparisons of a team like the Wolfpack who do not have the talent and 5 star recruits like Duke and unc but what they do have is a battle and compete level that I have not seen in a sports team in a long time. So with the NHL playoffs looming.... Will this NYR team with guys like zbad, kreider and a few others play like they wanna be on that Stanley cup and do whatever it takes.... I guess we shall see....
tradestar28
Sun Mar 31 2024 6:48 pm EST
This man throwing his hat at Lafreniere needs to be suspended by the League.... https://twitter.com/36tucks/status/1774286256362402126
Rhet0ric
Sun Mar 31 2024 2:50 pm EST
As I opined on the positives from last night…..now for the negatives. Trouba…..ugh. Looked like a guy who hadn’t played for awhile. Was out of position a lot, missing his checks, giving the puck away. I don’t think he could have a worse night. And Quick looked like last year’s Quick. But seeing your team score 8 in an away rink was very nice.
Bob
Sun Mar 31 2024 1:47 pm EST
Good line from Zucc about Kreider's 300th in today's Athletic: "It's impressive. Too bad I got traded or he would have gotten (to 300) faster." I think he's right!
VtRanger
Sun Mar 31 2024 12:53 pm EST
I am more worried about screwing with the bottom lines to the point they are a liability defensively and don't do much offensively...League really is a joke with the no penalty on Reinhart...Rangers need to remember that elbow for sure....The Kreider goal being called back just more inconsistency from the league officiating....
PJ
Sun Mar 31 2024 11:44 am EST
Soon enough somebody will have to go into the corner with Rempe. Not a fan of fighting, but love the other things Rempe brings to the Rangers.
jerry_garcia
Sun Mar 31 2024 11:41 am EST
Stevielegs, what the moron NHL is saying is let the teams resolve that elbow. So we line up Rempe against Reinhart.
jerry_garcia
Sun Mar 31 2024 9:59 am EST
I worry less bout "burn out" then I do about 3 lines that can't produce offensively.
Hospo
Sun Mar 31 2024 8:29 am EST
Stevielegs .....correct burn out rangers on the horizon.
vcp1994
Sun Mar 31 2024 6:03 am EST
"Yet."
Rhet0ric
Sun Mar 31 2024 4:42 am EST
https://nypost.com/2024/03/30/sports/gary-bettman-made-right-call-to-not-expand-nhl-playoffs/
Stevielegs
Sun Mar 31 2024 4:40 am EST
“ The loser point continues to turn the standings into more of a funhouse mirror than a true refection of the season. That is the only way to characterize it when Bruins are tied with the Panthers despite Boston winning 42 games and Florida 47 and the Islanders lead the Devils despite winning 31 to New Jersey’s 36.”
Stevielegs
Sun Mar 31 2024 4:39 am EST
“ I guess Erik Gustafsson isn’t important enough for George Parros and the NHL Department of Player Safety to protect. That’s as good an explanation as you’ll get for the lack of discipline applied to Sam Reinhart after Florida’s 51-goal-scoring winger swung his elbow into the Ranger defenseman’s head last Saturday in a battle for the puck and likely concussed the Swede, sidelined now for three contests after leaving that one in the second period. No hearing. No suspension. No fine. No respect. Brutal elbow by Reinhart on Gus. … He was very slow to the bench. #NYR pic.twitter.com/U3gvkei6k1 — David ???? (@DaveyUpper) March 24, 2024”
Stevielegs
Sun Mar 31 2024 4:36 am EST
“ f Laviolette does not trust Rempe, it’s difficult to envision dressing him in the playoffs. But it’s not just Rempe. The coach has been cutting down his bench with more frequency, double-shifting Artemi Panarin at the drop of one of No. 10’s hats. The question is whether the Blueshirts can get through a playoff grind with 10 or 11 forwards. The 2011-12 team has an answer for this very question and even if John Tortorella wouldn’t want to give it, the answer is an emphatic NO.”
Stevielegs
Sun Mar 31 2024 4:32 am EST
“We’ve been doing this all year,” Quick said. “It’s a fun team to be a part of. These guys work hard every day. They push each other. That’s what you need. You need that. Every great team has that.”
Stevielegs
Sun Mar 31 2024 4:31 am EST
“ The Rangers continue to strut toward those aforementioned goals after becoming the first NHL team to reach 50 wins this season. Aside from Quick’s ascension into U.S. hockey history, the Rangers made it happen on the backs of other notable accolades: Alexis Lafreniere registered the first five-point night and hat trick of his career. Chris Kreider notched the 300th goal of his 12-year Rangers tenure. ?Adam Fox picked up his 300th career point with an assist on the final win-sealing empty-net goal. ”
Stevielegs
Sat Mar 30 2024 11:30 pm EST
In Brooksie's manifesto today congratulating Buttman for not being an even bigger douche than he already is regarding the adding of teams to the playoffs, he neglected to mention the obvious: how screwed up NHL point totals remain as a measure of success. Take the Devils and Islanders (please) as an example. The Islanders are slobbering along at more than ten games under .500 with a goal differential twenty goals worse than the Devils, who are just two games below .500. But the Islanders have more points. The stupidity of either team still being in the playoff hunt is magnified by the fact that the Islanders' numbers are far worse than the Devils' totals, and yet have a better chance to screw with the destinies of teams that earned their bones all season. Greed rules, sure. But must abject stupidity rule, too? I have no doubt that the hard cap will remain as a grotesque barrier to overcoming mediocrity throughout the league. But there has got to be a better way to award points, like making an overtime loss a half point, not a whole one.
Punchrolfe
Sat Mar 30 2024 11:13 pm EST
JFC - and 12 more ESG!!..LAFFY is having a great year..ZBAD a huge disappointment at ES and that needs to change quick since the Rangers pretty much are going with two non scoring checking lines now
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 10:33 pm EST
Don’t look now but Laffy has more goals than Mika Zibanejad!
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 9:28 pm EST
And on Mullet Square Garden……great place to see a game. TV guys are right in the crowd and Sam and Joe were mobbed all night. The scoreboard sucks…….think about the oldest scoreboard you have seen. Just so small compared with the normal today. And between the 2nd and 3rd there was not a hot dog to be found in the entire arena. One of the concessions was completely closed and the others had run out of stuff. But the arena was packed with Rangers fans. It was like a home game. Overall, it is not an NHL worthy venue. But if you want to sit close this is the place. There is a parking garage next to the Mullet and it is literally 100 feet from garage to the doors.
Bob
Sat Mar 30 2024 9:09 pm EST
Bob, thanks for the scouting report and some positive feedback ie: KaKKo.
mf
Sat Mar 30 2024 9:02 pm EST
Flyers are now in 4th place. Caps are in 3rd and have 2 games in hand on them.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:54 pm EST
Just back home. What a wild game. Honestly, it was at least 80% Rangers fans today. My biggest observation from the night I saw them win in Tampa is that their team speed has been significantly improved. Now their D zone was not great and neither was Quick, but their offense got it done. Wild to see Lafreniere on fire. And loved Kakko’s game again. JBro actually played an effective game. TBH, I liked Schneider with Miller better than Trouba with him. Trouble tried to wreck guys a couple times but the guys got their heads up. Most of all……these guys play for each other. It is obvious. It is so good to see and I am now an unprecedented 2-0 at live games this year!
Bob
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:50 pm EST
Caps lost in the shootout. They suck.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:47 pm EST
Rangers have 8 games remaining. Next up Monday, we play host to Pitt. We need to tighten up the defense, we played well against COL last game with 2 GA's, but 5 against Philly, and 5 GA's again tonight, that's cause for concern.
mf
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:45 pm EST
BOS get's called for a 4 minute minor with a little moire than 4 mins left in OT and Caps don't score. Heading to a shootout.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:34 pm EST
Well, the Caps/Bruins are going to OT. The Caps should now be at least tied with Philly(who lost 5-1). Just as long as they don't pull their goalie in OT.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:26 pm EST
Got home late and turned the game on at 6-3 and the Yotes almost immediately score…ughhh. Did not expect that weird ending. LOL. My take was the Rangers looked to be playing half-speed. Just trying to get through with no injuries etc. not the best approach to hockey, no doubt. I hope they can get through the rest of the schedule healthy and rested, yet stay sharp. Not exactly easy. But 50 wins in March? Holy Cow. And congratulations to Quick and Laffy.
NYStranger
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:24 pm EST
FLyers are now down 5-1 in the 3rd against the Hawks. Philly has really been mediocre lately.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:12 pm EST
Blackhaws are beating the Flyers 3-1, Caps are tied 2-2. A CAPS win and a PHI loss and those two teams flip flop places.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:09 pm EST
Nice group hug for Quick.
Stevielegs
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:07 pm EST
FOX with his 300th point tonight as well.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 8:05 pm EST
Okay, LAVI is doing his postgame presser outside against a brick wall. Can the NHL please make sure we never come back to this dump again? It's embarrassing. Can hardly hear the coach with planes flying over :)
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:59 pm EST
Trocheck +6 !!! :^O
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:57 pm EST
P +6. T +5. L +4. Nice game boys!!!
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:55 pm EST
High octane points/play from the 1st line aside, and the fact tht this team is mentally tough, smart and knows how to win, I am gonna borrow page from ANDREI and say that the lack of offense and offensive chemistry for lines 2-4 except for that one pass by Roslovic is a bit worrisome to me for the POs..And I am more positive than most regarding this teams PO chances becuase of the D and Igor and the top line..Sorry, just a feeling I got watching the game
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:51 pm EST
Oh and I forgot Kreider! GREAT!
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:51 pm EST
Bad game, great night! Happy for Quick, happy for Laffy…not just a hatty but FIVE POINTS in a game!
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:49 pm EST
Never seem to make it ez on themselves.. at least we have the hatty for Laffy ... he'd be an ez 30+ goal guy if he got PP1 time .. I guess it is chemistry but Jones and Schneider together both played much worse than they have in the past weeks with different partners
sjw
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:49 pm EST
Crazy win but some really nice milestones for the boys.........Kreider #300, Laffy's first hatty and Quick is the winningest US goalie in League history.....Oh whatta night !
Newfie_Ranger
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:49 pm EST
How about this for nuts...a .703 points percentage on the season now for the Rangers. Any time you get above 70% of the available points this late in a season, you are doing something pretty special. Most seasons only have 1 or 2 teams doing that. I just looked to see, in the last 20 seasons only once did a season finish with more than 2 .700 or higher teams.
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:47 pm EST
Should be a fun plane ride home.
Tom427
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:46 pm EST
Coyote Ugly. :-) Take the 2 points and book em, "a win's a win!" - Congrats to Quick, Kreider, & Laffy (the bust)
mf
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:46 pm EST
Rhet - seemed like Coyote fans heavily out-numbered.
Tom427
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:45 pm EST
COYOTE fans must be wondering WTF is going on :)
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:44 pm EST
Congrats to JQ - what a great signing by us & what a great job he has done.
Tom427
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:44 pm EST
Laf. What a bust!!!! Lol.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:43 pm EST
And now Laf? Lardiolette really slumbering.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:43 pm EST
Well that was fun but I really don’t think we want to see that in the POs
Tom427
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:43 pm EST
LAAAAFFFFFFYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! TRIPLETTA!!!!!
jratelle19
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:42 pm EST
KK out when goalie pulled? Huh? Did Lardiotte fall asleep.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:42 pm EST
LAF!! HATTY!! 5 points! What a night
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:42 pm EST
Laff hat
Stevielegs
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:40 pm EST
Again..not pretty..but they find ways to win..a mentlly tough team for sure..
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:40 pm EST
The nose is trying to curse quick
Stevielegs
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:38 pm EST
Breaddddd
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:38 pm EST
Bread Dubinsky
Stevielegs
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:37 pm EST
I was forced to switch to the Leaf game. Looks like I'm avoiding a bunch of angry vent based posts!
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:35 pm EST
Not Quick’s best night. He has been swimming all over the place.
Bob
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:35 pm EST
mf: Its not the playoffs.
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:35 pm EST
Yotes playing some high risk pressure hockey. I mean I get it, that's fun...and they have nothing to lose....rangers took a breath with a 3 goal lead, probably thinking about getting to sleep on the plane...
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:34 pm EST
I was thinking earlier, please don't let this be one of those ugly 6-5 games. Here we are.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:33 pm EST
JFC: Ma non mi rompere le palle!
jratelle19
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:33 pm EST
This is just wonderful, like the sloppy game vs the Flyers. No way to win in the PO's.
mf
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:33 pm EST
Jeez we gotta figure out how to close these games out.
Tom427
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:29 pm EST
Quick getting beaten up high is a theme today.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:28 pm EST
Not a good game for Quick…
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:27 pm EST
Here’s a question for the Wall paisans & NY/NJ peeps…ya think Josh Doan’s mother is known as Ma Doan? Lol!
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:24 pm EST
Goodrow needed to bury that one. He’s missed so many chances prior.
Tom427
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:23 pm EST
Geezus, Vajmelka is awful! He has no rebound control whatsoever and his mechanics are awful!
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:23 pm EST
Way to go Goodie!!!! He needed that one big time!!!
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:22 pm EST
GOOD for Goodrow :)
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:22 pm EST
GET LAFFY HIS FIRST TRICK!!
jratelle19
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:21 pm EST
Hell just froze over.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:21 pm EST
Ruff Ruff Ruff...... Barkly
mf
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:21 pm EST
That one must have felt good
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:21 pm EST
GOODROW!!!!!
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:17 pm EST
Is Jones now Lou Gehrig to Gus's Wally Pip??
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:17 pm EST
Who said Jones plays like he's 5'6"? He plays more like 5'7"!
mf
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:16 pm EST
JOOONNNNNNEEEEESSSSSS... LAffy with another point.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:16 pm EST
Have to tip my hat to Roslovic there..good pass..and Kreider can still do magic in the fornt of the net with his hands..
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:16 pm EST
4 point night for laf
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:14 pm EST
Will this one count?
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:13 pm EST
300 for Kreider...that one counts!!! and a 3 point night for Lindgren
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:13 pm EST
Great play by Trouba there.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:13 pm EST
Hospo. Yeah and like so many of my negative posts I suspect it was nothing more than venting. My post was more about comments I saw on articles posted in the Athletic. I'd occasionally retort but they were too prevalent to really bother.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:12 pm EST
Lazy play on D, followed by a lazy pass on O.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:11 pm EST
Wild. If Laf was a fixture on PP1 he'd have at least 15 more points which would put him close to a point a game.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:10 pm EST
JFC - I think there was only 1 person on the Wall, who shall remain nameless, that mentioned Laffy s a bust...pure noise....He's turning into stud!
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:08 pm EST
sjw. Agreed. That there's still a team in Arizona is pure evidence of Buttman's influence. And power.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:06 pm EST
JFC. Agreed.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:05 pm EST
44 of the 50 points for Laf have come at even strength
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:04 pm EST
Did KaKKO have a nasty knee injury this season? Miss 21 games? The kid, a power forward turned 23 last month, "a little patience in Ranger-ville?" https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/k/kakkoka01.html
mf
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:01 pm EST
Boy listening to the Yotes cast .. this game is their "Stanley Cup" I think ....what a mickey mouse arena, the NHL looks bush league having a team play in a rink smaller than a Jr A team up here
sjw
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:56 pm EST
Rhet: I think the stretch of games, and the teams they had to play and now the travel, and with a game at altitude. And they know its the last big road trip of the season, they get to be at home all but one game until at least April 23rd or so. There is a lot going on right now that will lead to them having heavy legs and a hard time digging deep.
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:55 pm EST
JFC31...yes, and I hate that leaning paddle down move he is doing ,that went out of date long ago. It's alright in close for scrambles but not when the player is infront with the puck on his stick and ready to shoot...JMHO !
Newfie_Ranger
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:52 pm EST
That was a joke of a goalie interference call. But we have become accustomed to that. Everything was good until the last 5 of that period when they went to sleep.
Bob
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:52 pm EST
I know it's hard for this team to get up for crappy teams like the Coyotes(especially after all those big games we played), but let's not let this get out of hand and finish this team off in the 3rd. Please.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:52 pm EST
Hospo......oh,Kakko has blown up all right....he's in flames....LOL
Newfie_Ranger
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:49 pm EST
This is in no way on Quick but he’s been swimming more than usual in this game…really scrambling
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:48 pm EST
Just knew after that laughable no goal call .. they'd tie it
sjw
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:48 pm EST
That was some brutal defense there by the 2nd line(Bread).
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:47 pm EST
Hospo - oh, contrair mon frer…the word “bust” was definitely used in relation to Laf last season on The Wall…
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:45 pm EST
Refs tie the game . What else is old ?
Stevielegs
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:45 pm EST
WTF was Panarin doing?
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:45 pm EST
Ghost of old Jones there on that goal.
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:45 pm EST
For the record I mused more than once about trading Laf but not because I thought he was a bust. On the contrary; I knew he had thus in him (with way more to come). I was worried about the mounting pressure he was no doubt feeling which was made worse by how GG handled him. Which was badly. I believed on this kid before the Rangers won the draft lottery.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:44 pm EST
https://x.com/jonmoxIeys/status/1774220731900899403?s=20 <<<---Kreider throwing the puck back on the ice after the call LOL
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:42 pm EST
Push a guy into the goalie and the guy is called for interference. Ok get a new rule book
Stevielegs
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:42 pm EST
ROSLOVIC looked like he was totally bumped by the defender. Interesting that Roslovic is going to the net instead of Kreider.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:41 pm EST
I would say that is not goalie interference...especially since the goalie didn't even to move after the puck was on the rebound. But of course the NHL is random as hell with what is and isn't goalie interference.
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:41 pm EST
Because it's the NYR it will likely go against us.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:38 pm EST
Mr k is done number 300
Stevielegs
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:37 pm EST
No goal but the 3rd line getting rag dolled..I understnd the concept of Cuylle with Gooddie and Vesey as a checking line..but not so sure tht is the best thing for the 3rd -4th line...Wennberg ,as a vet, needs to start doing something
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:36 pm EST
Where are the trade laffy posters?
Stevielegs
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:30 pm EST
McBain in an NYR jersey would be just dandy
mf
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:28 pm EST
Jbro belongs in Hartford. Bring up Edstrom.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:28 pm EST
Nobody on here said LAF was a bust...I expected him to blow up last year...just a year delayed..Thought Kakkao would blow up this year also..oh well
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:26 pm EST
I'm sorry, but I don't expect anything good from the Brodz-Wennberg-Kakko line..beat big time there
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:25 pm EST
Yotes gonna make Quick work hard for this one.
Tom427
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:21 pm EST
I thought that the Rangers were a one line team...didnt have any offensive depth....
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:21 pm EST
@NYR_PR · 1m Alexis Lafreniere has collected his first career 50-point season. The Rangers have six players with 50 or more points, the second most in the NHL.
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:19 pm EST
lol, there were Ranger fans (Even some on here) who were calling him a bust and wanting to get rid of the kid!
ColoradoMark
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:17 pm EST
Knocking a guy down without the puck is a BIG TIME pick play that the refs just chose to ignore.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:17 pm EST
Another goal & 50 points for the “bust!” LOL!
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:16 pm EST
Already 2 points for Bread and Lindgren and 3 for Laf.
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:16 pm EST
Where are the laf is a bust idiots???
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:16 pm EST
Roslovic, again, not doing his simple job....but thank God for LAFFY and the 1st line!!
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:16 pm EST
Laf with a beauty.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:16 pm EST
Great work by TRO, nice backhander by Laffy.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:15 pm EST
Horrid defensive positioning. Bit of a pick tho
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:15 pm EST
No more of a blatant screen than that.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:14 pm EST
rf4l: The game is better now than ever
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:11 pm EST
And that's a big reason why Buttman is still there. The quality of the game especially the officiating is a distant 2nd to that.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:09 pm EST
damn..2 minutes of very good hockey--even Rosovic!..and what pass by Foxy...and The Black Knight scores!!!! man it's great to see troubs nd Lindgren in there!
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:09 pm EST
Nice goal. Nosendick raving about Fox's pass but Laf's to Fox was just as good.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:08 pm EST
vcp: Expected record revenue of 6.2 billion...yeah...still the commish.
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:07 pm EST
Yotes standing and watching....2-0...start rolling 4 lines.
jratelle19
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:07 pm EST
That was impressive!
Tom427
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:06 pm EST
WOW... Great finish there by LINDGREN.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:06 pm EST
You cannot dominate a shift more than the Rangers did there.
Wildcard
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:05 pm EST
Jbro's brother Bryce 1 G 1A for U Minnesota vs BU so far.
jratelle19
Sat Mar 30 2024 6:00 pm EST
So the L/T/P is the most productive 5 on 5 in the entire league. Impressive.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:57 pm EST
Vcp. He's such a dinosaur. And very powerful. And cunning. He clearly has corralled the influential owners.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:55 pm EST
I can't imagine how much money totes are loosing in this amateur area, and bettman is still the commissioner, teams playing shorthanded and he is still the commissioner.
vcp1994
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:49 pm EST
Laf 5 goals and 9 points in his past 9 games. Kid has emerged. If the Rangers have a deep PO run I suspect he'll play a key part of it.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:48 pm EST
NCRanger...it's a college campus rink and Bettman should be ashamed of himself for letting this happen. Can you imagine a kid finally making it to the bigs and has to play there as a home rink......and we have MSG !!!!!!!
Newfie_Ranger
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:45 pm EST
Improvement in play the last 5 minutes or so. Bring it heavy the next period.
jratelle19
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:36 pm EST
Beautiful shot by Lafrenière!
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:36 pm EST
Laffy!!! Lots of Ranger Fans in the crowd
mf
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:36 pm EST
What a shot!!
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:30 pm EST
How did we not score there?
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:27 pm EST
Gentleman .. the game has started .. too much standin around and watchin for my liking ..Play the f'in game the right way regardless of opponents
sjw
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:26 pm EST
67 games played he must've meant. The hair yamulka must be on too tight.
jratelle19
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:26 pm EST
Another 1st period snore fest so far! Zzzzzzzzzzz….
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:19 pm EST
So according yo Nosendick Lindgren gas 67 assists this season.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:19 pm EST
These camera angles are weird
NCRanger
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:18 pm EST
Goal incoming. Same start as Thursdays game. Disinterested. They better get out of that mindset quick. Not always easy to turn it back up to 5th gear when playoffs start. Time for a Trouba helmet throw. On second thought, save that for playoffs if needed
NCRanger
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:17 pm EST
Nice shit start....
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:16 pm EST
Very sloppy so far.
jratelle19
Sat Mar 30 2024 5:06 pm EST
All of a sudden the Colorado game and Arizona game are blacked out on espn+. Live in NJ and I can’t watch a Ranger game . Why do I spend 1 dollar on cable ?? Makes me Sick
Shonuff
Sat Mar 30 2024 4:51 pm EST
No Rempe again. Send him down for crying out loud. You face a Florida call him up for the game. The kid needs to play. Just dumb.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 4:31 pm EST
IMO, it's way too soon to be talking about resting players. Home ICE advantage will be huge in deciding some playoff series. Winning the Conference should be a priority right now. We will have at least 6 days off(maybe more) until the first day of the playoffs. Unless a player has been nursing an injury, I wouldn't be worrying about giving guys time off just yet.
Rhet0ric
Sat Mar 30 2024 2:32 pm EST
RF4L - Yet Drury has built a winning team/environment in NY yet again..I really don't care much about Hartford winning as long as the important players are being developed and can slide in the lineup..this year we have seen that with Cuylle, Jones and, to a lesser extent, Brodz, Edstrom and Rempe...Hopefully we add OTHMAN t that list soon..and maybe Perrult if he ever plays in Hartford...But, I agree with you that we need more NHL calibre depth in Hartford....To me, what's more important, is if DRURY got the right players for the Rangers this deadline
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 2:24 pm EST
JFC - Spot on about the attention whores like Slewban and Biz Douche..as well as all the loud mouth, yelling sports, news and politcal "journalists"..But the sad parts are that the media owners promote it until they step over a line (which moves depending certain things) and that too many of the younger generation eat them up, love them...Thank you social media!....Oh well, keep hating the Rangers, it will make winning sweeter......VCP - At least you put the Rangers in that group...:)..there are probably around 7-8 teams that have a chance..The POs should be wild...so many things will be key: health, entering the Pos on a roll, toughness/tenacity, yadda yadda.....It's only just begun..
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 2:09 pm EST
The Pack after a good start to the season are now quite mediocre and may not even make the POs. How disappointing. Again. Drury sures struggles to figure out to build a winning team down there. Garand seems to be a mess now too.
rf4l
Sat Mar 30 2024 1:35 pm EST
Paul Bissonette actually has more vitriol towards the Islanders. He was openly rooting for the Rangers during the Stadium Series
Drew
Sat Mar 30 2024 12:16 pm EST
Unfortunately though he is correct we are in the top 4 or 5 teams in the league, nucks, jets, putty tats TB, bruins.
vcp1994
Sat Mar 30 2024 12:06 pm EST
Ranger fans, let's keep the BS slewban shit off the wall. We know he is a Ranger hater and we all see how bad the NJ girls really are. Messier, needs to take care of this asshole.
Jerry_Garcia
Sat Mar 30 2024 11:49 am EST
https://twitter.com/PKSubban1/status/1773828223291232368?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
vcp1994
Sat Mar 30 2024 11:44 am EST
Subban is right the rangers may jhave the top record in the legue but the regular season is so unpredictable.
vcp1994
Sat Mar 30 2024 11:38 am EST
E- Slewban & Pissonette are emblematic of their generation that.wants ATTENTION 1st and foremost. Everything the say is designed to bring attention to THEM…they believe there is no such thing as bad publicity, just get people(especially very large fan bases like the Rangers) ANGRY so they will comment on-line! It’s really pathetic….they don’t care if they are correct or not…I suspect they don’t even believe half of the controversial shit they post…they just do it for attention.
JFC31
Sat Mar 30 2024 11:16 am EST
I dont think TB gives a damn who they’ll play in the first round. They are like LA and PIT were for so many years. They’ve played everyone in big games and they have a ton of big game experience. It’s all just par for the course for them. And that is the best way to exist in the postseason. But like we’ve seen several times. An upstart SJ team or a Columbus team when they jumped PIT the playoffs has no easy path to victory. These pontificating assholes who talk about this matchup or that one? Let’s see. I usually like to see a game or two before I start making arguments that are firm. On paper is on paper. On paper FL should be unstoppable. Are they? Not a chance. They are definitely beatable. And I’ll say this. For all the punditry doubt thrown around when the Rangers play their system like they did against the Av’s and a few other teams as of late? That is a stingy and difficult team that also happens to have a lethal PP that will make you pay for any frustrations against them. The trick against the Rangers is to constantly try to pull them apart at the seams and make them play more of a track meet against them. That FWIW isn’t the most lovely strategy because the Rangers can play a fast game and match you up and down the ice. And they’ll find a way to beat you 6-4. I think the Rangers are an ECF team as much as a few others have. And once you get there? I mean everyone is anointing Edmonton already again. I’m sure the Av’s will have their say and/or Vancouver. I wish guys like Subban and Biz would just kind of cool their jets with the nonsense. They know better how hard it is to get to the show and how a few weird moments that no one can predict suddenly changes everything.
E
Sat Mar 30 2024 10:13 am EST
Boy,I hate this time of year. We are having a great season ,probably the best since '94, but here we are going down the stretch,talking about sitting out multiple players . A Sat night game at Arizona college in a stadium smaller than the one here in St.John's and our team plays in the ECHL ? Really ?
Newfie_Ranger
Sat Mar 30 2024 10:09 am EST
Hospo I want you to be right!!!!!!
vcp1994
Sat Mar 30 2024 9:36 am EST
Bagging on the Rangers gets Biz more clicks. That’s what this is about. He calls the Rangers Fugazys.
Bob
Sat Mar 30 2024 9:26 am EST
Hospo…Last thing I heard from Biz was the Rangers would be perfect first round opponent for the Lightning…A hater for sure and a low IQ individual…
PJ
Sat Mar 30 2024 7:31 am EST
Did Biz Douche say anything about the Rangers recently? So he can keep up with that circus freak show Slewban and his anti Rangers BS?
Hospo
Sat Mar 30 2024 4:21 am EST
Is it 21 days yet?…..Head coach Peter Laviolette wouldn’t reveal whether Trouba could play against the Coyotes on Saturday at Mullett Arena, saying that they’re still working through some things regarding the big-bodied defenseman.”….head shots are ok if the refs don’t call a penalty “Defenseman Erik Gustafsson, who is slated to miss his third game on Saturday with an upper-body injury, did not make the trip. He’s still day-to-day. ”
Stevielegs
Fri Mar 29 2024 11:41 pm EST
Will be at the Mullet with the family in our Rangers garb tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully Bisonette is there so we can give him a huge ration of grief. He lives here and shows up there frequently.
Bob
Fri Mar 29 2024 9:54 pm EST
Regular season is great but not enough. We have seen too much remember. I hope I truly hope we get that CUP not the protection type.
vcp1994
Fri Mar 29 2024 8:45 pm EST
I’m a little tipsy in Portland Maine but holy shit we are the best team in the nhl. Cheers to my fellow Ranger fans.
Cnparda
Fri Mar 29 2024 8:19 pm EST
VCP - AS a Coach trying to get 22 players playing their best for the next three months? nah, I'll take Laviolette to get it done,.especially with HIS team.....not an ex-player who might indeed know what is optimum but has never once had to try and do it..let alone with players he knows little about....only words
Hospo
Fri Mar 29 2024 8:07 pm EST
Hospo messier 5 rings plus only traded for captain in history to win cup in NY of all places,I take messier even though he never coached. Yes lavy has done an excellent regular season job.
vcp1994
Fri Mar 29 2024 8:03 pm EST
And I was probably the biggest anti-Laaviolette voice on here when he was signed...I was dead wrong and he has done a great, if not totally perfect, job with this team and the players he was given..Drury OTOH..well,,we'll see
Hospo
Fri Mar 29 2024 7:44 pm EST
VCP - Saying Players could use some rest down the stretch is a no brainer...but knowing your team and how to deploy/rest them now while also gearing the team for the POs THIS YEAR and/or winning home ice advantage and avoiding TB? I'll take Laviolette over Mess in a nanosecond..That said, I think you will see the HOF COACH to be Laviolette resting players as the schedule eases up from here on out
Hospo
Fri Mar 29 2024 7:00 pm EST
Come to think of it Zbad and Kreider look like two-thirds of Three Men and A Baby. LOL. Kind of vacant look, no energy….
NYStranger
Fri Mar 29 2024 6:59 pm EST
Hospo messier has how many rings plus one I think in 1994.
vcp1994
Fri Mar 29 2024 5:49 pm EST
VCP - Is Mr. Smug Douche a coach? has he ever coached? Somehow I think Laviolette knows a little bit more about his team and players than that yutz and us armachair yahoos and will deploy them accordingly..Not worried one iota about that..I worry more about the balls and heart of the the players once they get to the POs...
Hospo
Fri Mar 29 2024 5:12 pm EST
Valliquette post game confirmed the need to rest players now . Gee I thought I was the only one . Now messier on NHL Network and valliquette have both started this. Let's hope he rests , the top six except for kreider who barely moves anymore.
vcp1994
Fri Mar 29 2024 4:47 pm EST
Not sure if anyone saw this but Perreault got tossed today for this hit.... https://twitter.com/EPRinkside/status/1773793102215438639?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
RDW
Fri Mar 29 2024 2:35 pm EST
RF4L - MITTELSTADT isn't my "nemesis"...I just think...and still do...that he's really overrated. Was fantastic at the lower levels, and he's made an NHL career for himself...but he's a reach for a top-six player, he's pretty lackluster defensively and when he's not producing offense, he's not really doing much...good comparison? A very soft Ryan STROME. The fact he's in Colorado's top six and STILL isn't a point-per-game player really says it all...now sure, the notion the Rangers should've taken him over ANDERSSON one that isn't arguable any longer...but MITTELSTADT as a player just ain't that good...the Avalanche got fucking fleeced by the Sabres, because BYRAM is definitely a top-four talent if he can stay healthy.
tdchi
Fri Mar 29 2024 2:30 pm EST
47: all he has to say is this, “you like our home, our lifestyle, our money? All of this comes from one place. And it requires me to go 100% all the time. Deal with it…”
E
Fri Mar 29 2024 2:14 pm EST
R47 he just needs to say 2 words…”yes dear”…
Stevielegs
Fri Mar 29 2024 2:06 pm EST
VT: "Whatever you do, DO NOT get hurt since we're going to my parents house for Easter!!!!".
Ranger47
Fri Mar 29 2024 2:04 pm EST
47: That usually doesn't start until year 3 or 4.
VtRanger
Fri Mar 29 2024 1:52 pm EST
E: "there is a good possibility he is dealing with something nagging". Didn't he get married this past year....? :)
Ranger47
Fri Mar 29 2024 1:49 pm EST
You can assume most players are banged up one way or another at this stage of the season. They are not all made of rubber like lindgren. But the coach seems to be trying to get home ice advantage and stay on a roll for the playoffs. I think he really needs to reevaluate what he’s doing. The number one priority should be for his players to be ready for them and what that really means. Otherwise he needs to come up with some interesting excuses if they don’t succeed in the playoffs, and get a real barber but wait a month before getting a haircut. I think I had that haircut in the first grade.
Stevielegs
Fri Mar 29 2024 1:43 pm EST
Something I noticed with Kreider was at pre-skate vs. the Isles Kreider spent stretching. He took a few shots and was one of the first off the ice. I’d venture to state that there is a good possibility he is dealing with something nagging.
E
Fri Mar 29 2024 1:31 pm EST
Tlats/Hospo: If Kreider is not hurt, the only explanation that remotely makes sense is that the guy sees many of his teammates getting banged up, knows the Rangers have made the dance and he wants to win a Cup so bad that he is doing everything he can to get through the rest of the season without getting hurt. Not a good strategy in my book and I doubt it matches up with K's usual MO. I think nursing an injury is much more likely.
VtRanger
Fri Mar 29 2024 1:19 pm EST
Since they removed a rib from his rib cage a couple years ago he has definitely been a lot less physical. He was never that physical to begin with but he used to throw some nice checks from time to time
tlats
Fri Mar 29 2024 1:19 pm EST
VT - Totally agree on all of that,,was really evident last night too despite the goal..I think as recent as a few weeks ago he was using his body (and speed) on the forecheck and the boards....maybe now that they are through the real gauntlet Big country can give him a break....Now, if there's not anything physically wrong with him..i don't know what to say...As a caveat, he far from sucks even now, just want his best...
Hospo
Fri Mar 29 2024 12:33 pm EST
Hospo: I've been watching Kreider closely for three games now. Aside from his very early years with the Rangers, he's not been a big hitter. But when healthy, he's never been one to shy away from contact. As I've watched him the last three games, he seems to be purposefully avoiding substantial body contact with anyone and still has some minor glitches with his reaction time. If he's not nursing something, I don't know what is going on with him over the last few weeks. It's beyond me why he isn't given a game off or two. A fully healthy and energized Kreider is vital to our post-season chances.
VtRanger
Fri Mar 29 2024 11:53 am EST
VCP - PANARINA has played his ass of both ways like never before this year..I don't worry one iota..I don't worry about any of the D giving their all either........A healthy Kreider will give his all, just like last year but, I agree, soemthing seems amiss right now...ZBAD hustels his ass but needs to find that extra attitude and compete level in the POS..
Hospo
Fri Mar 29 2024 11:17 am EST
Guys who I think are willing to sacrifice for a cup both goalies that's an easy one. One D trouba, Lindgren,fox, Schneider, possibly miller, guftanson pretty sure. Forwards forget the first line no way, second line yes except for panarin remains to be seen,third and fourth lines most of them seem to be willing. So basically, first line is out , panarin we have to see.houston we have a problem.
vcp1994
Fri Mar 29 2024 11:09 am EST
Rhetoric do you honestly believe he isn't shot up with pain killers and a knee brace. Hopefully we can walk when he is 30.
vcp1994
Fri Mar 29 2024 10:39 am EST
COMARK: Expected goals were 3.45 for the Rangers and 3.33 for Colorado. Colorado had 24 low danger shots which is what skewed the shots on goal numbers. High danger chances were 9-6 for Colorado, many of them during the 3 on 3. It was a mostly even game and the Rangers sucked it up with critical players missing shifts due to injury. This would mane an excellent final series.
Bob
Fri Mar 29 2024 9:47 am EST
Ranger47 - Exactly on REMPE, but Big Country is not going to play him on the road againstt, say Carolina or Tor, so Laviolette has to be ready for all opponents..or maybe they can just swap REMPE with ROSLOVIC instead? :)
Hospo
Fri Mar 29 2024 9:13 am EST
On sitting Rempe against "fast offensive teams" - makes sense, especially when on the road where the opposing coach gets the last line change. But, I love the guy and what his presence on the ice seems to mean to the other Ranger players....
Ranger47
Fri Mar 29 2024 9:09 am EST
Kyle Hall @KHallNY.... 11 days after getting carried off the ice Ryan Lindgren returned to play 21 minutes, blocked 3 shots, and helped shut down and snap Nathan MacKinnon’s season long home point streak. The man is just a warrior. Heart and soul! #NYR
Rhet0ric
Fri Mar 29 2024 9:08 am EST
CM - Good stuff...sounds like you had a blast! You could definitely hear the Ranger fans on the TV broadcast, especially when IGOR was doing his magic...Totally agree on the REMPE "sitting" and really that co-third line/checking line did a pretty drn good job of keeping McKinnon and Co at bay...They were all excellent...especially CUYLLE who was doing most of the skating on the forecheck...JONES was indeed really good ..again (as was SCHNEIDER)...and LAVIOLETTE showed a lot of confidence in him....And KAKKAO was and can be a best in the offensive zone, but I still think without CUYLLE he doesn't have the right line mates for the 3rd line...and I really want to see WENNBERG generate little bit more instead of just playing positional hockey...ROSLOVIC? I've said my piece since second one!...He provides nothing!......ANd I don't get the HATE of KRIEDER (not from you) but he does indeed need to be much more physically involved on the rush and forecheck...PANARINA, OTOH, is just magical...every night...even when he disappears from the backcheck..:) which is rare this year!!.
Hospo
Fri Mar 29 2024 8:35 am EST
So it was pretty electric at the game last night. Man the Ranger fans were out in force and Avs fans were downright salty! My wife is very vocal in support of the blueshirts (I am, too, but she grew up in Chicago going to Hawks games, so she banters the entire time!). Anyway, Avs fans were so pissed at her after the game. But I think you guys who watched on TV would have heard the crowd after every Ranger goal and the win! Awesome. I was there for the warmups, and really wanted to see Rempe in person, but I maintain it was the right call. Avs are fast, and a matchup disaster of Rempe vs Mackinnon would have been disasterous. The first period was pretty even. Rangers had a few good chances early and then it seemed the Avs were outplaying us, but the Rangers kept the high danger chances low (although I haven't checked the stats!). Some observations. I love KAKKO's game, even if he isn't scoring as much as any of us would like. But he is dominant on the boards. I was hoping he would take a bad angle shot earlier in the game and he tried to pass it in front through too much traffic. but he learned from the mistake and scored a goal from behind the net. BRODZ- Adequate game, I think Lav likes him with Kakko and they found each other a few times. GOODROW- This was the playoff Goodrow. Thought he was excellent. VESEY- Another coupld of bad decisions, but overall a better game than last. RUWHEDLE- Say what you will about this guy but he stood up a streaking MacKinnon and looked comfortable doing it. Scary moments seeing both TROCHECK and FOX going down, but luckily both were back soon. JONES was pretty awesome. SHESTY- Calm and cool, just awesome. I think Lindy scored the goal on him. MacKinnon should get an assist, but it was cool to shut him down. BREAD does some things that I don't think there are many others who would even attempt. Some high risk/high reward plays but fun to watch. CUYLLE- was great. Maybe one bad offensive zone pass. ROSLOVIC- He didn't do much. I still think he'll be a good add, but I can't say I'm hoping to see more of him beyond this playoff season!
ColoradoMark
Fri Mar 29 2024 8:33 am EST
stevielegs, kreider doesnt do anything else but stnad by the net thats it, otherwise if not the PK and tryng to score he doesnt do shit, doesnt forecheck, hit, drive to the net aka kakko, laffy, trochek,. kredier is the biggest pussy
vcp1994
Fri Mar 29 2024 8:14 am EST
First off, going to drop a Beastie Boys lyric right here: I stay up all night, I go to sleep watching Dragnet / Never sleep alone because Jimmy is the magnet / I'm so rope, they call me Mr. Roper
ColoradoMark
Fri Mar 29 2024 7:52 am EST
I remain concerned about the ice time but cannot help but be impressed. Aves rarely lose at home. Igor was sensational.
rf4l
Fri Mar 29 2024 7:24 am EST
Oops: https://www.nhl.com/stats/teams?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20232024&seasonTo=20232024&gameType=2&sort=a_goalsAgainstPerGame&page=0&pageSize=50
mf
Fri Mar 29 2024 7:23 am EST
The AV's are the highest scoring team per game (3.71gpg) and we held them to 2 through regulation. That's pretty darn good and factoring who we dressed, that's more than pretty darn good. We currently stand at 8th best in Goals-For-PG, and 6th in Goals-Against-PG.... https://www.nhl.com/stats/teams? Next up, tomorrow at ARI in the College Auditorium, bring your pom-poms: reportType=season&seasonFrom=20232024&seasonTo=20232024&gameType=2&sort=a_goalsAgainstPerGame&page=0&pageSize=50
mf
Fri Mar 29 2024 6:02 am EST
Something I think that has gone somewhat unnoticed. Igor, yes we all notice he has picked up his game since the allstar break. But I don't think anyone is talking enough about his save percentage. Going into the AS break he was at .899. Since it has been .936. That is 7th since that date, 5th overall when looking at goalies with 5 games played and first overall looking at goalies with 10 or more games played. So basically first in save percentage since the all star break among starters. Strangely Vasilevskiy is at .897, but that isn't far off his pre all star break of .899. He is at .898 on the season, and that would be his worst since a .897 save percentage in the 2009-10 WJC (.897) and its not by a little bit, his next worst year is .910 in 2015-16. If he doesn't step up his game, the Bolts wont make it out of the first round. I am more than fine with that of course.
Wildcard
Fri Mar 29 2024 5:51 am EST
Trade I loved all three of those shows! I am a bit younger than some here so Odd Couple was definitely reruns. Big original series Trek fan as well. The rest not so much.
NYStranger
Fri Mar 29 2024 4:39 am EST
Full Shootout Highlights..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9cs85IA_MI
RF73
Fri Mar 29 2024 4:05 am EST
Good thing they didn’t scratch or trade him…” Chris Kreider gave the Rangers their first lead of the night with a power-play goal, but it only lasted just over three minutes.”
Stevielegs
Fri Mar 29 2024 4:03 am EST
“ Even still, no one expected Lindgren to be back in the Rangers’ lineup just 11 days later to face the Avalanche on Thursday night at Ball Arena. He logged 21:11 of ice time and had three blocked shots in the 3-2 shootout victory.…. “I’m convinced that guy is made out of rubber,” Miller said
Stevielegs
Fri Mar 29 2024 12:28 am EST
BTW: Adam Fox was on the bench for the shootout.
Rhet0ric
Fri Mar 29 2024 12:00 am EST
I def gotta hit that Andy Griffin museum here in North Carolina.....its up West in Mount Airy
tradestar28
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:54 pm EST
Hospo....I loved Three's Company.....i am guessing the crowd in here were more M*A*S*H and Odd Couple peeps..... : -)
tradestar28
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:52 pm EST
TRADE - I knew you were Jack Tripper man.not that there's anything wrong with that!.And DOn't ask me why I know Norman Fell played Mr. Roper
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:52 pm EST
Paul Bissonnette is a massive dickhead.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:49 pm EST
TRADE - Said the same today...win the East for the matchup, getting ready for the POs and the home ice..The Pres Cup You can piss in..
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:47 pm EST
....oh btw.....gotta love them Helen Roper sexual innuendos.....I remember Stanley was trying to lift a window that was stuck.....So he turns to Helen and says, "I cant get this window up.".........Helen turns to Jack, Janet and Chrissy and says, "Thats not the only thing he cant get up now".......
tradestar28
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:46 pm EST
That was a very good game. Avalanche owned the OT and Igor stepped up big time. Otherwise……2 good teams trading blows with each other.
Bob
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:44 pm EST
Rangers' brass are not stupid.....they dont wanna play either TB or Toronto as the 2nd seed.......Its #1 in the EAST or bust......Heck, bring up that President's Cup.....and turn that bitch into the Stanley......the Cup not Roper
tradestar28
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:35 pm EST
Nobody in the NHL is perfect right now. Pretty much everyone has lost a game or two of late that they should have won. And yet, we keep finding ways to win. With our schedule being as hectic as it's been lately, I don't think we have anything to complain about.... ALSO: with 9 games remaining on the season, we are 4 wins away from surpassing the all time NYR's record in points and 5 wins away from most wins by a NYR team ever. Not that it matters to anyone, but I'm putting this team into perspective.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:15 pm EST
ANDREI - The Rangers just beat, BOS, FLA, PHILL and COL in 4 straight..beating COl after those three insanae games while COL was coming off a snooze fest with Montreal...what the hell do you want my man?..Not perfect, for sure, and you have a few points, but htis team has the guts, talent, never quits, doesn't get manhandled or blitzed by speed, the best goalie in the game, one of the top 3 forwards in the game with your man Pnarina a great D when healthy..They play with structure they can go FAR
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:14 pm EST
There is no real good replay on it and the MSG guys missed it.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:13 pm EST
Or it deflected off him.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:12 pm EST
Lindgren tried to freeze it under Igor but it squirted thru
Jake0104
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:11 pm EST
Great playing by Shesty in OT and got us the extra point IMO tonight. Hope Foxy is ok, he’s starting to look like himself and scoring more
NCRanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:09 pm EST
Wild... I think Adam Fox knocked it into the net.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:07 pm EST
Guts Guts more Guts. Defense and back checking was great. Igor outstanding Goodrow played MacKinnon great. Kreider got a star of the game but was awful every where else. Roslovic the next Valeri Kamensky?
Jake0104
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:06 pm EST
Wild, shit like this is how you loose in the playoffs. If you have a chance to put the game away, you have to take it. That means you put the fresh PP line out, and if they don’t score, after say 50 seconds, you put the 1st line back out. Instead, game is tied, and Avs looked like a better team all game long, and chances are they would score in OT, if that was a playoff game and not this 3v3 crap. Matchups means very little when ZShit line looked like crap all 3rd period, led by Kreider who was really struggling once again. Meantime, Penerin’s own 1st line got impacted. So now by double shifting Panerin, you end up with two lines that can’t score.
Andrei
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:06 pm EST
Watching the Avalanche post game and they are obsessed with Mackinnon not getting an assist on their second goal.
tlats
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:04 pm EST
Tom - excuse me, It's The Black Knight not The Dark Knight! :)
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:04 pm EST
Kreider with the usual easy goal, if he doesn't stand there he does nothing else.
vcp1994
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:04 pm EST
THANK GOD the AVS coach is t the Rangers coach. Their top line played nearly 30 minutes. Rangers top line played just over 20 with no F playing over 22:36 (Zib) and no F less than 8:13(JBro) The AVS? One F at 6:50 another at 4:33 one at 28:13, and two others at 27:41 and 27:53. Now tell me again how Lavy overuses top players. And underplays bottom lines and doesn’t roll 4 lines. And you need 4 lines to win. Or is that only the Rangers?
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:04 pm EST
Great win but why bother ??? We made the playoffs keep players healthy I don't get it. Oh well
vcp1994
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:04 pm EST
WILD - Not trying to get in a flame war but..C'mon..the WALL is far from a joke...it has it's bad moments and bad posts (depending on one's view)..but it has to have some value if you just spent 3 hours here, No? Enjoy the good!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:02 pm EST
No Trouba No Gus No problem. And how amazing is the Dark Knight
Tom427
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:58 pm EST
NHL.com has the 2nd avs goal listed as "OWN"...I didn't know they did that.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:58 pm EST
As much as they frustrate us, we frustrate them.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:58 pm EST
Helluva move by trochek. Wow I don't wanna say anything else. Don't wanna jinx this team.
Kis
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:57 pm EST
What a Fuckin win!!! cool as ice Panarina and Trochek!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:57 pm EST
@rboulding Nathan MacKinnon's season-opening home point streak has ended at 35 games. He had 77 points (29 goals, 48 assists) during his season-opening home streak, which is the second-longest in NHL history. Wayne Gretzky owns the longest at 40 games (Los Angeles Kings, 1988-89).
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:57 pm EST
Great win….Gutsy effort….
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:56 pm EST
Put the 2 points in the bank!!!
jratelle19
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:56 pm EST
But its all for naught...doesn't matter because ICE TIME!!!!
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:56 pm EST
NCIE!!!
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:56 pm EST
NCIE!!!
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:56 pm EST
NCIE!!!
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:56 pm EST
Great win!
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:56 pm EST
WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:56 pm EST
ZBAD tried tht same pretty move again..shit
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:56 pm EST
This wall is such a joke...The Rangers are atop the NHL...having a great season...and are short a top D. LOL Just...enough...stop desperately looking for negatives.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:55 pm EST
That Denver altitude is biggest home field/ice/court advantage in sports…Rangers having a gutsy performance!
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:55 pm EST
Spot on JFC...Panarina ..man..no words...
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:55 pm EST
Igor looked like he was doing warmups with no shooters there.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:55 pm EST
Continual overplaying of 5 players.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:54 pm EST
Laviolette showed a lot of confidence in JOnes during that OT
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:54 pm EST
That Denver altitude is biggest home field/ice/court advantage in sports…Rangers having a gutsy performance!
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:54 pm EST
Andrei: I think because that PP unit had just scored...and they sat around during the review as long as the other PP unit would have had a shift most likely. I also don't think Panarin with Zib/Kreider had anything to do with double shifting, I think it had to do with matchups, because they pulled him off early after the change...and his normal line was out with him for a half a shift. He di some funky stuff trying to get a spark or matchup changes....
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:54 pm EST
BREAAAADDDDDD
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:53 pm EST
SCHNEIDS and then LAFFY with some good D there at the end!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:53 pm EST
Laffy or Kakko should be in the top 3. Both should have good moves. Though they may need to shake the dust off them.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:52 pm EST
Great defensive play by LAFFY there.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:52 pm EST
Kreids was dead tired there..all of them are ..Hold on IGOR!!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:52 pm EST
Annoying coach sometimes
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:51 pm EST
Good Lord Kreider get off the ice….
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:51 pm EST
KK and Laf.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:50 pm EST
Kreider on the 3 on 3
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:50 pm EST
Krider what a liability
jerry_garcia
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:48 pm EST
Was Laff held there? Looked like it….
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:48 pm EST
Some head scratching moves by Lavi. Why did the 1st PP unit started 3rd PP after the review. Panerin was gassed even before the the 2nd PP started. As expected, first 1:20 minutes were waisted. Speaking of Panerin, I’m sure he loves playing crazy minutes, but double shifting him can’t be the only answer to the Bromance lack of generating offense, it obviously impacts 1st and Penerin himself becomes prone to turnovers. Why Kappo only played 7 minutes in the first two periods?
Andrei
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:48 pm EST
Dude grabbed laf and it led to a chance for the AVS...refs cant be letting that crap go
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:47 pm EST
that was BS
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:47 pm EST
WTF did Jones jsut do? Did he try to dive on the puck?
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:46 pm EST
Millers out. Brain fart forthcoming
NCRanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:45 pm EST
Put Z and Laff out there…..
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:44 pm EST
I don’t think they are lucky to get a point….Rangers have played well just running out of gas toward the end….
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:44 pm EST
Jeezus Kreider. Can you be a little harder on the pick along the boards you softie. My god, another scramble the last 30 that could have been completely avoided
NCRanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:44 pm EST
2nd line got blitzed again at the end, even without Roslovic!! Did Wennberg play in the 3rd period?...Not snark, a real question..
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:44 pm EST
Caperanger: Yes, the AVS are very lucky to get a point out of this one.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:43 pm EST
RUHWEDEL: SO, this game showed, when it's a grinding, tight, slower game. He is a player. When it speeds up, he is a...well...not so great.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:43 pm EST
Well, we really needed that point.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:42 pm EST
They are very lucky to get a point out of this one
Caperanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:40 pm EST
Nice hustle Z….
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:40 pm EST
Rangers tired….
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:38 pm EST
KIS: Didn't know until I just saw that replay.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:38 pm EST
ROSLOVIC has been utterly useless as a Ranger..can he score in a tight game? Would love to see it now......
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:38 pm EST
Ouch, Lindy!
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:37 pm EST
Lindgren you knob
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:37 pm EST
WTF did Drury cough up for Rosolshit?
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:37 pm EST
E... I think that's why they've been swapping out his forwards. The good news is that Rolovic can play bottom six. Now if only Chytil can make it back for the postseaon. Or maybe Othmann?
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:36 pm EST
Wild what happened to Fox
Kis
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:35 pm EST
Gotta hold on and at least get a point…
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:35 pm EST
Roslovic Is unimpressive to me and while I cant quantify it Zibanejad seems to be finding his game around him so what do we make of it? I just want to see Zibanejad finally heat all the way up.
E
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:35 pm EST
Come the third period when rangers are trying to protect the lead , rosolovic needs to be pushed down maybe switch him and Kakko. Rosolivic sucks in the defensive zone
Kis
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:34 pm EST
Not good...
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:34 pm EST
Kreider loses the battle...
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:34 pm EST
Kreider scoring on the PP is great, but that hasn't been his problem. His problem is he's near invisible at even strength and his defense has been sub par on the PK. That's at least what I've noticed.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:33 pm EST
ZBAD beaten and the other two of no value there..can't take any time off in games like this..Rangers have seen that twice
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:33 pm EST
Avs taking over…they look fresh while Rangers look gassed…altitude
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:32 pm EST
Z gotta get that puck out….
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:29 pm EST
Roslovic starting to remind me of Gauthier. Plug in KK with Z and MIA Kreider and bring up Lurch and Oth in bottom 6. Then you’re cooking with gas
NCRanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:28 pm EST
Hospo…I thought they were decent too , until the challenge
Caperanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:28 pm EST
Well can they preserve this?
Bob
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:26 pm EST
That was a reach for the avs coaching staff
Kis
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:26 pm EST
Cape - I am..until this point they were pretty ...but out of control there
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:26 pm EST
Play the other fucking PP. our top 6 is gonna be gassed for playoffs. Chasing the wrong cup coach!
NCRanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:25 pm EST
What a stupid protest.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:25 pm EST
Never opened his hand and tried to move it to him. He was trying to dedlect it. Good now take another penalty.
Kis
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:24 pm EST
Right call! Fuck off Bednard!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:24 pm EST
Thank dog! I always worry about those challenges even when they look like common sense :)
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:24 pm EST
Anyone watching these clowns on the Avs broadcast ?
Caperanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:24 pm EST
It hit the glove..and it's a glove hand pass? I don't get it..
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:24 pm EST
That happens all the time….Bullshit if overturned….
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:24 pm EST
Ha! Stupidest challenge I’ve ever seen…flat out STUPID!
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:24 pm EST
Was a dumb ass challenge, but they took the chance because the NHL is random with this stuff of course.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:23 pm EST
The NHL needs to change the rules for handpass...not due to just this. A hand pass needs to be purposeful, not the puck deflecting off your hand. especially ifs it on the stick. They need it more clear cut. Ther are hand passes in play that are just random inadvertent deflections and they blow it dead, and it's stupid.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:23 pm EST
That should count….
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:23 pm EST
What a STUPID challenge!
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:23 pm EST
thoughts on this?
tradestar28
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:23 pm EST
No intent of a hand pass that I see…
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:22 pm EST
If they overturn this…. Please
Tom427
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:21 pm EST
Rangers NEVER quit..and KREIDER knows where to go on the PP!!!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:21 pm EST
I hate the NHL
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:21 pm EST
Kreider!!!
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:20 pm EST
Kreider sighting!!!
jratelle19
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:20 pm EST
WOOO HOOOOOOOO
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:19 pm EST
Boy does jones look like a quality nhl defensemen. Never thought I'd say that. WOW can he skate.
Kis
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:18 pm EST
Awesome drive by PANARINA drawing that penalty...
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:18 pm EST
Been hooking and holding Zib the entire game, but at least they called this one for the hard work Panarin gave...
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:17 pm EST
JFC - Like you just said..Kreider going offsides on that play?
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:14 pm EST
When GUS (and Troubs) are healthy. Laviolette at least has to think about JOnes over GUS....nah....He's playing welll
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:14 pm EST
Altitude might be starting to get to the Rangers. Panarin simply stopped skating on a back check and we’re starting to make weird mistakes, losing the puck…
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:13 pm EST
KAKKO really made that play happen. He used to do stuff like that all the time in another life.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:10 pm EST
Wow..great shift by the 3rd line including BRODZ...LAffy with a good D play there
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:09 pm EST
9 minutes last game for KK. Geeesh
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:08 pm EST
Nice play by Kakko!
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:08 pm EST
Or not mistake, but not random chance rather
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:08 pm EST
That wasnt a mistake from Kakko, he elevated that puck into his back there...
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:08 pm EST
Yesss.!!!!!.KAKKAO stayed with it instead of giving up on it!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:07 pm EST
Whatever Laffy gets, to me is deserved. He was lazy with his stick on D and he blew a line change(really late getting off the ice). I'd rather it happen now than in the postseason.... but hey, I'm sure Zibanejad told him to do it, so we can just blame him :)
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:07 pm EST
Koo Koo Kakko!
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:07 pm EST
Nosendick soooo shitty
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:06 pm EST
KAPPO!!!!
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:06 pm EST
Nice backcheck Panarin…WTF
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:06 pm EST
JFC: He was lazy with his stick...unusually lazy for him. Had he reached or taken a stride towards the middle he would have been in position to block that pass...he is usually a dog a bone with that stuff
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:05 pm EST
Caperanger: He as looking at the start of the play and Laf was sort of, soft with his stick...he coudl have gotten it in the passing lane.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:04 pm EST
Hospo - I’ve looked at the replay 4 times…Lafrenière did nothing unusual, he was forechecking hard. His stick position was inconsequential as was his backcheck…what a fuck move by Valliquette
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:04 pm EST
BLANTANT hook on Zib there...all the way over the blueline...come on ref
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:03 pm EST
The Avalanche announcers aren't bad..no blataant homerism or incessant innane babble either..Didn't John Mitchel play for the Rangers...and the AV announcers singles out TROCHEK a little for that goal..they were all guilty
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:00 pm EST
Can’t get the msg feed , so just wondering why Valiquette would single out Laff ? Panerin was just as guilty
Caperanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:58 pm EST
JFC - Mr. Smug Douche said that? Fuck that condescending I went to Harvard Twat..Enough blame to go around...and the Avalnche executed...Take his stick detail and shove it up his ass...OK.....Rangers have never quit all year...see if they can get one back.........Avalanche announcers relly giving CUylle some props for his speed and all around D effort against the big boys
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:53 pm EST
Trade Laf. Horrid contract for Panarin.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:51 pm EST
Out of the 5 players on the ice for that goal, for Valliquette to single out Lafrenière is bullshit! That’s not the 1st time he’s done that shit…
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:49 pm EST
Saying it's Laffy fault. How about miller being strong and pushing the guy into the board oand knocking him off balance. Where the wing on that side?
Kis
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:48 pm EST
Laffy owes us a goal.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:45 pm EST
Late goal sucks…Where were the forwards coming backing with less than a minute left in period?
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:44 pm EST
That was a horrible change by Laff and Bread on that goal
Caperanger
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:44 pm EST
Fuck..could be a dagger..forwrds didn't or couldn't get back fast enough...
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:43 pm EST
TDs nemesis Middlestat scores.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:43 pm EST
Never a good idea to turn it into a game of pond hockey.
jratelle19
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:43 pm EST
Good to see Trocheck back out there...but he was late getting back to defend there
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:41 pm EST
Speaking of The Sack…looks like that’s where Trochek hit hit by Zac Jones!
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:39 pm EST
I think he needs to go readjust his cup
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:38 pm EST
As my man smuggie Valiquette would say..Rangers with good stick detail tonight!..so far..
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:35 pm EST
Good!...probably tweaked it when he let go that blazer that hit the post!...
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:35 pm EST
Tough game like this you see how good a player Zbad is. Total player. Might not score as much as we want but he brings puck out defends. Skates. He does it all. Games like this I wonder if EDSTROM would be more effective than kreider. God the disappoints me
Kis
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:34 pm EST
I'm still fuming at the Vesey drop pass to the defenseman.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:33 pm EST
Trocheck looks fine out there now
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:32 pm EST
Finish your thought Joe. 'He's so big.' Lololol. Idiot
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:31 pm EST
TROCHEKS shoulder hurting according to the COl announcers
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:30 pm EST
This would be an entertaining final series.
Bob
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:29 pm EST
WOW FOXY.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:27 pm EST
I think the D also helped out IGOR there. It would be nice if we get a replay.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:26 pm EST
Now Fox hooked and crosschecked down and not call. WTF ref
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:24 pm EST
TY Foxy.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:23 pm EST
Another lol call. FU Buttman.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:23 pm EST
Some good shifts by all the lines..and then THAT penalty??
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:23 pm EST
Geo legit number 1 goalie. What a fuckup not getting more for him.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:22 pm EST
Vesey has every right to skate in a straight line, Mackinnon literally skated in front of him to try o slow him down.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:22 pm EST
WTF!!!??? The what game are the refs watching?
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:21 pm EST
The Z line has been so close.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:21 pm EST
Tight game. Why or how does a guy like Panarin have such a difficult time with breakaways? Kreider absolutely sucks lately. I hope it changes for him soon the team needs scoring from him
Kis
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:20 pm EST
Rangers forcing the AVS D to turn pucks over.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:18 pm EST
Rhet: Well, since the Ragners have been hitting...
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:17 pm EST
I was just about to ask if there was a Panarin sighting this period.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:17 pm EST
Damn..2nd line got a SOG! and then the save on Panarina!!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:16 pm EST
Wild... So the implication is that I would only recognize a hit if a guy blew another guy up?
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:09 pm EST
Thats exactly what you want from that line, keep the AVS top line defending
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:00 pm EST
Hospo. We need world peace too.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:59 pm EST
Rhet: They are. They just are not looking to blow guys up and are just making contact to disrupt their play. Don't pay attention to the hit stats, they are bad across the NHL and horrible in Colorado...there is a tendency in that building to count a AVS player as getting a hit when he gets destroyed looking the other direction and no hit to for the guy that actually threw the hit.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:56 pm EST
No one seems to want the last WC spot.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:47 pm EST
Can someone tell the NYR's that it's okay to throw some hits?
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:47 pm EST
Awesome PK
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:43 pm EST
Size draws penalties..we need Kreider and KK to do some of that soon
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:43 pm EST
Weak call. Gee what else is new
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:42 pm EST
Rantannen woudl ahve been unable to play the puck since he was grabbing Millers stick with his arms causing his stick to be off the ice.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:42 pm EST
Lame
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:42 pm EST
what a weak ass call. Battling around the net is not agaisnt the rules...jsut total BS
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:41 pm EST
That play by Trocheck was such a veteran play.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:41 pm EST
Tight, tight, tight..with a lot of structure from both teams so far..mistakes will be key
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:41 pm EST
COMark: HAHAHA Well that's what they get for hating the nickname "Can"
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:40 pm EST
And those points with minimal PP time.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:39 pm EST
Wild- it’s now referred to as “The Sack” since it changed from Pepsi Center to Ball Arena!
ColoradoMark
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:33 pm EST
My God. Watching for 10 minutes now. 9 minutes of babbling.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:31 pm EST
I knew Laf was doing well for a stretch now...but points in 15 of 18 is better than I thought.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:29 pm EST
STFU Nosendick. Gawd.
rf4l
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:28 pm EST
Another successful PP.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:27 pm EST
Man, Panarina is one amazing passer
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:26 pm EST
Every time JBRO has played in the last few games, Cuylle has moved down to the 4th line. That's a big reason why his minutes have dropped.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:25 pm EST
I mean I get it...its the home team...but booing that call?
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:24 pm EST
I have mentioned before... JBRO can't play on the 4th line. It hasn't been a good blending. The coaches will claim that they want to move him up to get better use out of his speed, but the truth is he's not really suited for the 4th line. It's always a chore to fit him into the lineup.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:22 pm EST
OK...I can buy that on the road when they don't get the change
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:19 pm EST
Hospo: It looks like he wanted Vesey and Goodrow and Cuylle as the line to go against the AVS top line. So, he is keeping JBro away from that duty. That is saying good things about Cuylle, and more of a promotion than a demotion...
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:17 pm EST
But Brodz on the 3rd line I don't get..unless you make it the 4th line.
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:00 pm EST
JFC - Totally agree, he gave Cuylle his first night off all year..Big Whoop..Laviolette knows he needs Cuylle, there is no worry..and he will need Brodz also..And probably REMPE...My only issue is that I want the 3rd line to get a bunch of games together..switch out on the 4th line here and there nd all is cool
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 7:43 pm EST
So. now Brodzinski is Laviolette’s pet? Where was he the rest of the season? Why wasn’t he up in the NHL all year? Did he not know what Brodzinski could offer and now suddenly fell in love with him? Laviolette chose CUYLLE over Brodzinski even though Brodzinski had a good camp…. Cuylle’s was better. Laviolette was pretty clear to me when he said he was going to be fiddling around with the bottom 6 the rest of the way before the playoffs start. He’s doing exactly what he said he was going to do…trying different combos to see if he can get combos that CLICK. Maybe some click against HEAVY teams, maybe some click against FAST teams…Laviolette is doing his due diligence and it has nothing to do with him favoring Brodzinski…
JFC31
Thu Mar 28 2024 7:39 pm EST
COMark: The Rangers always have a big fan presence at The Can.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 7:36 pm EST
I think it’s the right call against the Avs, but gotta admit I wanted to see Rempe live! Posting live from section 258. Huge Ranger fan presence!
ColoradoMark
Thu Mar 28 2024 7:18 pm EST
If lavy pushes till the end he is a dumbbell, need to rest players, but hey we have no cup since 94 so here we go again.
vcp1994
Thu Mar 28 2024 7:16 pm EST
Rhet: I agree to a point about Rempe. But the coaches see things we just don't, because they know what they want the players to do in certain situations and where they want them to be and such. If they are not seeing that consistently from the kid, they will not use him more. And really, that's how it should be.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 7:15 pm EST
Rhetoric every teacher has a pet lavy loves JBRO lavy is living vicariously through him. It's a shame because he isn't an effective player but he did score the other night so the coach is rewarding him
vcp1994
Thu Mar 28 2024 7:10 pm EST
I don't get Lavi's incessant need to get JBRO into the lineup. With Wennberg back (his wife had the baby), he will be a better fit on the wing of the 3rd line than he was at center. That means we will likely be moving Cuylle down to the forth line again. We seemed to have a pretty good 3rd line going before the extra juggling. It seems like a lot 1of forcing a square peg into a round hole to me ....In reagrd to Rempe.... He wasn't on the ice for any of the goals against on Tuesday, yet he is the one sitting out today. I wish we'd give him the opportunity in crunch time to see what he's made of instead of always playing him "guarded" minutes. I will be interested to see what kind of energy our "energy" line brings tonight with Rempe sitting in the stands.
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 6:58 pm EST
Only the Canes have more 20 point even strength forwards than the Rangers.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 6:00 pm EST
VCP - I agree on the Panthers..they are the only team I worry about really BEATING us in a SERIES (will the Rangers be ready for everything goes and scrum after scrum??)..The other teams the Rangers, with their D and Igor, can beat even with their few holes IFFFFF they don't physically choke like last year and want to pay the price
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 5:24 pm EST
Hospo, Panthers and canes I think are the best of the east, then the rangers. West coast, I don't follow much, nucks jets seem tough but regular season can be so misleading. A lot of good teams will be out in round 1. Should be 1-16, 2-15, president trophy gets no on. First auto ticket to second round.
vcp1994
Thu Mar 28 2024 4:16 pm EST
Wildcard: Dead on, what Rempe does is not all on the scoresheet. Defecting focus off other Rangers is like a goal per game. If true too bad if Rempe is out tonight, Rangers are 11-3 with Rempe in the line up. Not bad for a rookie. What other rookie in his first 14 NHL game won 11 of them, and had to fight the toughest fighters in the league that he did not go calling out. Results is what counts! As the moose says, Rempe enables the rest of the Rangers! But what to the moose know?
Jerry_Garcia
Thu Mar 28 2024 4:15 pm EST
VCP - The Rangers getting their best out of everybody are as deep as anybody..I have probs with Roslovic and, to a lesser extent, Wennberg but I don't see greatness anywhere else either.....and i'll take the Rangers healthy D and IGOR over any team's D..that's the key to me...But, It all comes down to health, PO tough and structure/consistency for all the teams..The Rangers can win the EAST..but so can 4 other teams---FLA, Canes, TOR, BOS, (in that order for me_ and TB will be tough too..
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 3:42 pm EST
Kreider should sit for sure…Z gets more active and playing better and Kreider goes on the blink…Frustrating to say the least..
PJ
Thu Mar 28 2024 3:35 pm EST
Wildcard. TB, putty tats,canes are all deep..
vcp1994
Thu Mar 28 2024 3:04 pm EST
It’s only a flesh wound
Stevielegs
Thu Mar 28 2024 2:47 pm EST
STEVIE - Great to see The Black Knight back strengthening the Top 4 (for now)..But I laugh every time I see Jones and Ruwhedel out there together looking like a Pee Wee defensive pair..I swear my son playing defense at 12 played bigger than those guys...To be fair, I think JONES has played well!!!!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 2:43 pm EST
The bionic man is back… Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano · 14m Amazing. Looks like Lindgren is going to be back just 11 days after suffering his lower-body injury. #NYR Quote Colin Stephenson @ColinSNewsday · 2h Defense pairs in the skate are: Lindgren-Fox Miller-Schneider Jones-Ruhwedel
Stevielegs
Thu Mar 28 2024 2:05 pm EST
ANDREI - I am not a huge fan of BRODZ and I like REMPE but boo fuckin hoo that REMPE is not playing against the Avalanche...This coach has handled his players well this year, including Cuylle and Rempe, and knows his team... I am fine with it for this opponent
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 1:47 pm EST
Rejoice, looks like Rampe will be scratched tonight, along with Scanlin. Isn't amazing when narrative that we need to keep "all forwards" engaged only works when it suits the coach? Useless 30 year old JBro is once again being forced into the lineup, because he so brings all "necessary" intangibles.
andrei
Thu Mar 28 2024 1:33 pm EST
HIP - Totally agree, they will only win with defense, structure, 1st line and opportunistic offense from elsewhere, and Special teams..But hard to focus on the defensee without half the Back six starters, but that's the coaches job!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 1:28 pm EST
I think obviously the team needs to make "defensive-structure" it's top priority right now, with a big test tonight. The forwards really need to push it. Every single player on this roster is capable of upping their defensive game and playing harder for a full 60 minutes. If and when they put it all together, Rangers can go on a real run.
hipcheck
Thu Mar 28 2024 1:16 pm EST
VCP - right about the 4 lines...but not much Laviolette can do about the top 2 lines than hope Kreider is Kreider and they get something out of the soft as shit Roslovic.....But I think he needs to cement that 3rd line and let them play every night, I guess that means Cuylle-Wennberg-KK....and then the 4th line Vesey-Goodie-depedning on opponent....mixing the bottom six around isn't the way to go IMWO..
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 1:13 pm EST
VCP: SO the AVS are a one line team as well? I mean since the Rangers have more active 20 point at even strength players than they do. If the Ragner are a one line team, the AVS are LESS than one line?
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 1:12 pm EST
@evanrawal · 36m Nichushkin is out, lower body, day-to-day. Georgiev is good to go and will start.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 12:50 pm EST
Hospo: We'll see come PO time. That's when it really counts.
rf4L
Thu Mar 28 2024 12:35 pm EST
Reminder need 4 lines in playoffs or it's bye bye , right now we ha e breads line that's it.
vcp1994
Thu Mar 28 2024 12:26 pm EST
Why hasn’t lardiolette given mr k a game off whether he is hurt or not?
Stevielegs
Thu Mar 28 2024 12:08 pm EST
Was wrong about the AVS number of scorers with 20+ points at even. O'Connor is one of those 7, but is out for the season, so they have 6 active right now. (funny enough each team has a 20+ even point guy out O'Connor and Wheeler)
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 12:00 pm EST
@evanrawal · 35m Alexandar Georgiev is not at morning skate. Avs have an emergency goalie out there. Justus Annunen taking shots in the starters net, but we’ll ask Bednar for an update afterwards.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:52 am EST
Shonuff: "obvious firepower" Really? .33 goal per game more than the Rangers isn't all that much. Its 24 goals over the 72 games so far...that means over the rest of the season 3 or so total goals. I would say firepower is about even....and that number holds true at 5v5 as well, it's a 25-goal difference for the AVS. SO basically the same 3 or so goals over the rest of the season, total, at 5v5. Again, that's damn close to even when you really look at it. Digging more, the AVS have 7 F with 20 or more even strength points (when factoring in Middlestadt sp), the Rangers (if you count Roslavic and Wennberg) have 8. I think that there is an under appreciation and underestimate of the Rangers actual offensive firepower. I mean everyone talks about how potent offensively the AVS are, but then talk about the Rangers as if they are not close to that level. I think its because Mackinnon is have an otherworldly season, that people just sort of project that across the rest of the team. But there is a reason they are not sitting atop the NHL, or even their division...and part of that is their penchant of giving up bad goals, giving up a lot of goals early, and giving up shorthanded goals. I am not saying they are not a powerful offensive team, its just that they are not overwhelmingly better than the Rangers.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:47 am EST
Anybody ever see the 80's Horror movie The Hidden?....Maybe ZBADs funk was transferred to Kreider's body??? could explain both their turns..:)
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:44 am EST
RF4L - Big Country isn't right every night with ice time but I think all season he has done a damn good job in allotting ice time to get the most out of the players Drury has given him and the team as a whole (1st in the EC isn't that bad) while still developing players..
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:42 am EST
Wildcard kreider is not skating , checking, he is scoring convenient golas
vcp1994
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:30 am EST
I find it amusing that a day after a game where Kreider was the reason for a goal being scored, there is something bashing him...and the anti Kreider folks gobble it up..jsut like LB likes.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 11:12 am EST
And in that LB article more poaching from here, including too much icetime for the likes of Panarin (and others), not enough for Cuylle, Lardiolette's penchant for shortening his bench and not playing Rempe much.
rf4L
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:58 am EST
Part of the problem with Kreider could very well be his age combined with the too much icetime he gets. What we're seeing with him could happen to Z and P and perhaps even T come PO time. These guys are getting way too much icetime.
rf4L
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:50 am EST
"Chris Kreider has been stuck in neutral for weeks. I don’t get it. In fact, No. 20’s play has deteriorated to the point that he was essentially benched for a large chunk of the second period in Boston last Thursday by a head coach in Peter Laviolette" #NYR.... I hate agreeing with Brooks, but I'm glad that I'm not the only one that sees it. Is Kreider nursing an injury?
Rhet0ric
Thu Mar 28 2024 10:24 am EST
I assume the Rangers have to play the same d pairings that suited up against Philly ? If so I hope we do not over react it could be a very long night out west tonight . Colorado are very good at home and have the obvious firepower . Could be 5-2 in the second if they play the same .
Shonuff
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:13 am EST
COMark: You can clearly see the limits of JBros game when he steps in for Wennberg. The entire line suffers. He has a great shot, he works hard. And he can fill in. But he is not an everyday player. I would rather Edstrom be put in than JBro and its not even close. But at the same time, I am glad JBro will be around to step in when needed and think he should be the 13th F next season at least to start the year baring any new additions to the team.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 9:05 am EST
The Rangers play a more physical game when Rempe is in the lineup. That is his value to the team.
Bob
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:49 am EST
I'm looking forward to seeing the Rangers live tonight. Agre with TD that Rempe might be a project and might need more time in the AHL, but hes still entertaining to watch and I think he brings some intangibles to the Rangers that allow them to play with a swagger. I do wish Lavy would roll 4 lines at this point, but with the team giving up a bunch of goals I guess you have to go with the offensive guys. I know Roslovic has struggled the last couple of games, but I think he has balanced the 1st line and he makes the team faster. Hoping Wennberg is back. BRodz is a good filler player but he doesn't have the Defensive accumen tha Wenny does.
ColoradoMark
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:27 am EST
E: Agree...I don't believe in the Presidents Trophy Curse. I think the issue has been that teams focus on it too much and fight too hard for it, and then are in the wrong frame of mind for the post season or relax once they get it thinking they have it in the bag or something. If a team is just focused on winning the game they are in, and don't focus on the outcome in the future, they are fine. Like Lavy says, and the players echo. Play the right way every night, win as many games as you can because you play the right way, and if that means you are the best team in the league at the end of the season so be it. If they are not, so be it. Worrying about it either way is irrelevant if you go out and play the right way every night.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:24 am EST
And here is something about Rempe that doesn't show up on his stats sheet. He, like it or not, took the focus off other players. I said it before, the kid came in and became the only topic of discussion regarding the Rangers for a few weeks. It was no longer all talk about Zib and his struggles, no longer all talk about Igor not having a top season, no longer talk of Kakko not taking the next step, no longer talk about 5v5 offensive production. That had to remove some pressure from the rest of the roster. THEN you take his energy and excitement and how much he loves the game, and that rubs off on other players, and you have a net positive impact from him being on the roster...at least for now. And that's before you look at his play, and what he brings to the ice. He makes the other teams D pay attention, he brings energy to the game and the team, he can change the momentum of a game, or help keep it and while his ice time isn't big, he has been out for 4 goals for and just 2 against. I know some think he will be useless in the post season, but I happen to think his style may be more helpful at that point. The game tends to bog down and become more grinding, and chipping the puck deep and getting in to physically punish the D is the name of the game. In a series, that kid may be the reason a team has a D that is not at 100% after a few games.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 8:11 am EST
"has a staged fight" Hasn't had a fight in multiple games, ignores challenges...but yeah...that's what he will be...a guy who just does staged fights.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 7:59 am EST
Rhet: The best thing is that those teams will be tearing themselves apart trying to hang onto their playoff spot and their higher seed.
Wildcard
Thu Mar 28 2024 2:35 am EST
TDCHI - Be as bewildered as you want to be but 1 goal in 10 games, touching an opposition player once every blue moon, and some ghastly puck handling recently has been perfect? But, he can skate!!!! ...To me, his play so far is the opposite of what we need in the POs.,,but still time for him to prove otherwise (well, at least to me)...At least we agree on Ruwhedel!!!
Hospo
Thu Mar 28 2024 12:29 am EST
HOSPO: I definitely would least prefer a series with TB. I think that a lot of people think that they aren’t what they once were therefore… Yeah their defense is weaker but Hedman plays every other shift and with 2-defensive partners. And hes dominant. And up front they have tons of jam and a lot of firepower. In net they have this generations best and most decorated goaltender. A lot to enjoy avoiding. But there is no easy journeys. I dont particularly care about the Presidents Trophy but also as someone who has no superstitions (only OCD’s) I don’t worry if they win or lose it.
E
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:52 pm EST
Lot of madness on the wall here. Y'all been on Twitter too much or something? re: The ROSLOVIC bitching. I'm a little bewildered by it. ZIBANE-KREIDER wakes from its season-long even strength slumber strangely when this guy joins their wing...and he sucks?! He's perfect in so many different regards and I'm really hoping he gets a contract after this season, though admittedly it's unlikely...re: REMPE. Look. The guy belongs in the AHL. He was a project when he was promoted and he's STILL a project. Where he needs to be is in the AHL playing hopefully 12 minutes or more and becoming better at the game. What we have now is a kid who made modest gains at the AHL level and played his way into a look at the NHL...Now, if what Joe and Sam say is true? That staff is really working OT with him? Working on his overall skill? I mean, maybe? Great Cinderella story, but at the end of the day? He's still a story. You can't will yourself into playing top-notch hockey. And if the Rangers keep him around to skate 6 minutes a night, what he's gonna become is a caricature. A guy who skates a couple laps, has a staged fight, yaps at people and then heads for the bench for the next 58 minutes. He MAY become that kind of player anyway...but at least if he gets work in at Hartford, he'll have a chance...re: the Defense...I'm not overly impressed with RUHWEDEL, but given the woes in Hartford, it was absolutely the right move to grab him at the deadline when they did...THAT SAID...all season long, the waiver wire had decent defensemen passing through and DRURY passed each time...Now onto the rest...did the Rangers look good last night? Not at all. Were they short three regular defensemen and their third-line center? Sure fucking were. Were they again, playing off a ridiculous schedule that involved something like 10 games in 16 days? Sure were. Did all that make a difference? Sure goddamn did.
tdchi
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:04 pm EST
Great job by the Lightning for showing up tonight to beat the BRUINS tonight. We are currently 1 point ahead of BOS with 2 games in hand on them. TAMPA is only 2 points behind the LEAFS(Tor has 1 game in hand). WASH is only 1 point behind the Flyers with 2 games in hand on them. DET still has a solid shot at knocking out a METRO team to make the playoffs. This could be a will ride to the finish.
Rhet0ric
Wed Mar 27 2024 9:56 pm EST
E/VCP - If a President's trophy is a by-product of playing very good hockey the next three weeks and winning the East. Conference and avoid playing TB in the 1st round and having home ice advantage through out, I'm all for it....SCHNEIDW -Well, at least GAUTHIER drove to the net every now and then..not that he ever did anythng with it..:) Roslovic is a speedy, perimiter
Hospo
Wed Mar 27 2024 8:19 pm EST
Entry level, home grown whatever the deal is it must be made in the next CBA. The hard cap is a joke. Only good for cheap fuck owners. I didn’t see my cable bill go down or NHL package discounted or ticket prices go down. How about a franchise player tag that can be designated each off season to a player who’s cap hit is halved? Something like that. Each NHL team seems to be short about two star players or at least second tier star players compared to what we were used to seeing in the pre cap days.
NYStranger
Wed Mar 27 2024 6:37 pm EST
Wildcard I beg to differ. The market for a player is the market, it helps the drafting team keep good drafted players. Why would a player care if the get 10.mill and 5 is against the cap? If they are traded then that goes out the window. Let's have teams play it short handed that's better the hard cap has to go something must change.
vcp1994
Wed Mar 27 2024 6:32 pm EST
Rhetoric yep brodzinksi is a 2 trick pony but I think lavy is living through him ..it's a bit much already he isn't a regular against any better than average team.
vcp1994
Wed Mar 27 2024 6:29 pm EST
E we don't need to sharpen our teeth anymore we are what we are. Agreed president trophy is more worthless than being president of our country
vcp1994
Wed Mar 27 2024 6:01 pm EST
Sad thing to me is coming up we basically have only the Av’s left in terms of elite teams for the Rangers to sharpen their teeth on. But honestly? I don’t care about presidents trophies. It’s all about the cup. Anything less this season is failure. I’m not glad to be on top of the NHL I expected them to be amongst the top teams. Interesting times
E
Wed Mar 27 2024 5:44 pm EST
Rempe struggled a bit. Liked him selling out on a shot. I also liked that he chipped and chased on the forecheck. He was in deep on the walls which is where I want him with the puck. . He had a bad zone exit. Oh well. This is part of it. Kids gotta learn. His unique skill set is important to the Rangers. They are a different team when he plays. Gotta try to keep working him in to see exactly how much he can be counted on come post season. He won’t be in every game. But against some teams? He’s precisely what they don’t want to see a lot of
E
Wed Mar 27 2024 5:38 pm EST
Salary Burial for Homegrown Talent. Call it a Homegrown Player Clause: Teams that have developed a player from their own system (drafted, nurtured, and cultivated) should have a special provision. This clause allows them to bury a portion of that player’s salary outside the salary cap. The % could be negotiated during contract discussions or set by the league. this way you are being Rewarded for the sweat equity, time, and the other myriad of things needed for player development, with all that goes down This clause acknowledges their efforts. And it protects from making the cap so restrictive it numbs the mind. and think about it. By allowing a portion of the salary to be exempt from the cap, teams can retain more talentIncentive for Player Development: Teams would be motivated to develop their prospects, knowing they’ll get cap relief. I like many of you just get sickened every time I see Buchy in a St Louis jersey. If the NYR had a homegrown player clause, they could have retained him without sacrificing assets. St. Louis benefited from cap space, acquiring a player the Rangers patiently developed. For what? Being cheap enough to sit around under the cap and wait on some team that can’t afford to keep it together. Look at how TB was decimated and ultimately taken apart. TO is gonna have trouble coming up. So will the Rangers, the Panthers and Vegas I think. Funny thought, what are the odds that amongst those teams at least one of them are gonna be in the SCF?
E
Wed Mar 27 2024 4:38 pm EST
I was thoroughly expecting a tough game last night. When you think about it, we were pretty much using our 13th defenseman depth-wise. Jones and Ruhwedel are 7-8, Harper and Mackey would be 9-10(both are injured/out), Robertson at number 11, he didn't even get a sniff (again), Mac Hollowell (12?) was another vet signed for such emergencies, and he also didn't even get a sniff... Scanlin was apparently the best option we had in Hartford? I feel bad for the kid. He seemed badly out of his depth at times and also seemed to have trouble communicating with defensive partners(I'm trying to be nice). Hopefully, at least one of Trouba, Lindgren or Gustafsson is back for the next game or we could be in real trouble against the AVS.... What else stood out to me? The drop off from Wennberg to JBRO was HUGE. Like falling off a cliff huge This rotation should end. JBRO has shown that he can't play on the 4th and is also not a viable defensive center option for the 3rd. Maybe I'm being too tough on Brodzinski, but If we're going to rotate anyone, I'd prefer bringing Edstrom back up and putting him in any said rotation.
Rhet0ric
Wed Mar 27 2024 4:32 pm EST
HOSPO- Totally agree! Rosclivic reminds me of Gauthier in the sense he teases you with some skill, he definately can skate, but is overall a liability that just takes up space on the ice without contributing... Now we know why Drury was trying for Pacierentty... I prefer Othmann at RW too
schneidw
Wed Mar 27 2024 3:42 pm EST
Good thing that the Flyers do not have an NHL caliber goalie.
Bob
Wed Mar 27 2024 3:25 pm EST
Now I will say that ELCs should count less. But the NHLPA may not like that either because that would push teams to dress more young players, and veterans would get less jobs. It's hard to tinker with cap hit values because of the negative side effects on players.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 3:18 pm EST
vcp: The players would NEVER go for that kind of nonsense. That would make it impossible for players to go out and get deals from other teams...and they would be stuck in places they were drafted no matter how bad the team is. there is a zero percent chance the players would agree to that sort of thing because it would hold contract values down....and then on the other end it would make home grown deals run wild. If it only counts 50%, than a player who would be worth 5 min on the open market will demand 8 mill from his draft team. You would basically not have any cap savings after the first year of a rule like that.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 3:14 pm EST
The Nyr had a hard time getting the puck out of their zone last night and many other nights. If Rempe is the deciding factor for the Nyr success then all I can say is WOW.
Stevielegs
Wed Mar 27 2024 1:52 pm EST
I hope this Marty Walsh isn't another bettman doll..fehr was awful..any drafted players should only count to half the cap but Walsh who is friendly with the bruins owner and bettman are running the NHL
vcp1994
Wed Mar 27 2024 1:03 pm EST
@mirtle · 41m NHL revenues of $6.2B would under the previous system support a salary cap of around $100 million. The pandemic changed those calculations, with the cap set to rise only 5% this offseason to $87.7M, but it feels like it could/should go up more in coming years.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 12:58 pm EST
hospo rempe cant get the puck out of the D zone !!! maybe in time?
vcp1994
Wed Mar 27 2024 12:45 pm EST
Hopefully Rangers got that type of game out of there system ... looked like a game from the 80's in the third.. NO d in sight ... Sure picked on high blocker side on the Cryers rookie goalie.. I think the Harpur injury had impact .. he would have been the #8 guy I think off last years play
sjw
Wed Mar 27 2024 12:30 pm EST
Last night’s game really was one for the books! I mentioned it during the game but it bears repeating….the whole team looked bad but that was the worst I had seen Lafrenière play in quite a while…he was so bad that I called him out about 10 minutes into the game. Trochek was also awful with a bad penalty & just not looking good. And then they both score big goals in the 3rd period! A lot of times I’ll enjoy a wild & crazy game with little defense played but the 1st 2 periods were boring as all hell. The 3rd period certainly made up for that boredom!
JFC31
Wed Mar 27 2024 11:59 am EST
PJ: Yeah...any team that has to go to their 8th D in the post season is pretty much screwed. This isn't news...and there was no way to bring in another top 6 D this year...and most years that's the case.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 11:53 am EST
Wild….I knew Mackey was hurt at the deadline but thought he was coming back soon…Anyway, this acquisition does nothing for us..If this guy is forced to play in the playoffs it will not be good…
PJ
Wed Mar 27 2024 11:30 am EST
HOPSO: 100% they need to stick with what they have done all season. Go into every game and try to win it and accumulate points. If you take your foot off the pedal, you risk not being able to ramp up in time and will be player a team that has been pedal to the metal for months trying to make the post season. You play to win, and you put in the best effort you can. Sure, you may not with a big lead be diving in front of pucks, and in the last couple games if you have locked into your spot, maybe you don't dive in front of any pucks ever or whatever. But you do not take the view of games not having meaning.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 11:27 am EST
PJ: You have a magic wand to make Mackey healthy? He hasn't played in like 2 months and is still week to week. Thats a big reason I think they went out and grabbed a veteran D. You have Holloway as a vet in Hartford right now. And then its Scanlin and Robertson. There are a slew of injuries for Hartford.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 11:14 am EST
VCP - I don't think REMPE is awful at all, just needs to play a more controlled game..OTOH, Maybe Laviolette wants that type of chaos? He also played better with EDSTROM as an banging linemate...I think You keep him around for an option the rest of the way and continue working with him...Also disagree with the rest of the season being meaningless...You are right, health is important, but yo uwant the team playing their PO game by mid APril, not the shit we have seen last night and a few other games recently...Consistency.....And I sure as hell rather play the Caps/Isles/Wings/Devils compared to the TB in the 1st round
Hospo
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:49 am EST
Rempe is awful I don't see it , hit a body missing a hit he can skate a bit but not out of the D zone.. Maybe in time
vcp1994
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:48 am EST
We clinch super now rest everyone and call up berard, ottman and anyone else who might be worthy. This is now about staying fresh and healthy not about winning. Games are now meaningless to a degree.
vcp1994
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:15 am EST
PJ - Ruwhedel looks about 5'7" out there and plays even smaller...Provides zero..I don't understand his aquisition when a bigger/sturdier 6th D-man was needed more for the POs...Gonna have to keep the fingers crossed for the health of the strong top 5, especially The Black Knight!!!!
Hospo
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:13 am EST
Wild…I would play Mackey over him…
PJ
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:09 am EST
Oh, as good or better and not a kid, can’t be sitting a kid or playing them lower minutes when they can be playing top minutes in the AHL.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:08 am EST
PJ: Not sure who you recall from Hartford. Especially since they expected him to sit more than play. No one in Hartford is as good, or at least better than him.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:06 am EST
Speaking of D. I like Jones and what he has done of late. But if you have Jones playing 22 minutes in a game against a playoff team, you will have some defensive issues. Especially when you have Ruhwedel (sp) and and a rookie in his first game also part of the D.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:03 am EST
CoM: Scanlin started fine, then made a mistake or two and his confidence seemed to be shot after that. Nothing that he can't bounce back from. Vesey, on the other hand, had a very un-Vesey like lousy game. He did not look happy with himself on the bench. No question that he'll brush himself off and get back to being the solid cog that he is.
VtRanger
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:02 am EST
Not sure what Ruhwedel provides that we couldn’t get from Hartford…Not impressed…
PJ
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:02 am EST
PJ: Yeah he looked every bit the rookie. I didn’t notice him out of position in any big way, so I imagine he was laser focused on that. Not a bad first game, but he also didn’t stand out. Though for a D not standing out can be a good thing.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 10:00 am EST
I saw that the playoffs will start the 20th. The Rangers last regular season game is the 15th. That means at least 4 days off before game 1. That will be a nice little break. Every team they could face has at least one less day off. Not huge, but still nice. I imagine they would get one day completely off, then a couple days of hard practice in the middle there with the last off day being a lighter practice with some game planning stuff. Add that to no travel in the first two games, and that’s a good way to start after a hard finish to the season.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 9:45 am EST
CM….Didn’t see the physicality people talked about with Scanlin…He had least amount of time and looked tentative when I watched him….
PJ
Wed Mar 27 2024 9:45 am EST
COMark: Flyers have the most breakaways in the NHL. It’s because as soon as they get any control they send a guy up the ice. When it works it gives them a breakaway, when it doesn’t they are for a few moments a man short in the D zone. That did happen a few times last night. Rangers knock a pass down and keep it in, and there is a flyer near the red line suddenly having to hustle back. They seem to count on that long pass and things like last night with a misses shot hitting the post and deflecting off the goalie and in. Not a great way to do business in my opinion.
Wildcard
Wed Mar 27 2024 8:45 am EST
I didn't get to see much of the game, just kept seeing the goal light go on. How did Scanlin look?
ColoradoMark
Wed Mar 27 2024 8:06 am EST
Well, that was something! (Cue David Letterman: "Is this anything?") Every time I turned around there was a Flyers breakaway! I'm hoping they show up when I am in attendance tomorrow agains the pissed off Av's who lost to the Habs last night! I'm guessing it will be Quick Vs. Georgie as neither played last night.
ColoradoMark
Wed Mar 27 2024 7:17 am EST
League helping Islanders again - https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/new-york-islanders-anders-lee-nico-hischier-new-jersey-devils-department-of-player-safety
DREW
Wed Mar 27 2024 5:10 am EST
Stevie.... The NHL has a non-policy policy that they generally don't review plays where players are injured if they weren't penalized by referees during the game. In other words, if said refs missed it, then your shit out of luck. The NHL just doesn't care.
Rhet0ric
Wed Mar 27 2024 4:38 am EST
I’m getting dizzy from the spin…“I think you really have to stay current with what you’re doing,” head coach Peter Laviolette said. “Our guys have done a really good job of that. The schedule has been tough. We’re banged up a little bit. It wasn’t our best tonight. Yet, we still found a way to win. That’s really the only thing we talked about. We knew Philly would play hard. They did. We only talked about that.”
Stevielegs
Wed Mar 27 2024 4:36 am EST
“Based on the season we’ve had, at some point there is an assumption that you’re going to get in and so it’s not about that anymore,” Laviolette said after chalking up the 800th victory of his NHL coaching career. “It’s about playing the right way and feeling good about your game as you approach the playoffs.”…. They will be one and done if they play any game like that one Mr. lardiolette.
Stevielegs
Wed Mar 27 2024 4:32 am EST
“ After Erik Gustafsson absorbed an elbow to the head from the Panthers’ Sam Reinhart in overtime on Saturday,”…. Way to go NHL with the usual inconsistency…
Stevielegs
Wed Mar 27 2024 4:25 am EST
I have no idea why half of BOTH teams were playing so hard to lose last night, but glad the winning half prevailed for the Rangers. These are games we wouldve lost in the past few years. Im happy, Ill take it, 100 is looking very good.
Wiosa
Tue Mar 26 2024 11:44 pm EST
Rempe played ok was a +- of 0 not -2 or -3. Did make a great block covering for the other winger. He will be playing in the playoffs. Sit tight Mr. Negative!!!
jerry_garcia
Tue Mar 26 2024 10:09 pm EST
Odd my center ice didn't cut out...Watched till the end...
PJ
Tue Mar 26 2024 10:08 pm EST
vcp...We agree on something...Rempe will be a liability in the playoffs...
PJ
Tue Mar 26 2024 10:07 pm EST
Bob...Agree the Leafs are an f'ing joke...
PJ
Tue Mar 26 2024 10:07 pm EST
Tough to watch but they didn't quit...Flyers desperate but us taking the lead twice and giving up odd man rush goals unacceptable plus Igor was struggling....Still came up with the two points...
PJ
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:11 pm EST
OH, SCHNEIDER was fucking awesome!!.Rangers, when healthy, still have 5 VG D-men and as they get ready for the POs need to get that defensive structure and..opportunistic offense thing back..hopefully little by little
Hospo
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:09 pm EST
Toronto is useless. 6 goals against on 25 shots. But Pittsburgh did us a solid against Carolina.
Bob
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:08 pm EST
Can the Rangers still trade for a RW to play with ZBAD and KREIDER? Not that those two played a great game at ES either!..Still, Roslovic is prancing even worse for the Rangers then he did with CBJ, if that's possible..but he's Rico Fata Fast! Is OTHMAN still a possibility?
Hospo
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:06 pm EST
Missing 3 D men and Wenneberg not bad against a desperate team. Roslevic Wow, makes me miss Gauthier. Laf and Mika were dynamite. Fox plays fast by playing slow. Smart
Jake0104
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:05 pm EST
Regular season tryouts with a win. No way rempe plays in post season he is pretty awful.
vcp1994
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:02 pm EST
What a defenseless game by the Rangers. Luckily, they puked it out. The Flyers were flying over the blueline all night.
Bob
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:58 pm EST
https://www.nhl.com/standings/2024-03-26/league
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:56 pm EST
CRAZY GAME! The 1st & 2nd period were the WORST I’ve seen Trochek & Lafrenière. So, what happens? Laf gets 2 goals, Trochek get 1! Take the points & the PO birth and then burn the tape!
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:54 pm EST
Wasn't able to post during the game. But what a crazy one this was. But I had to keep reminding myself that there are 3 D and 1 center out...and 3 of those 4 are a big part of shutting down the other teams. PANARIN in another game where the other team was playing a playoff style and the officiating was playoff style, was effective. LAF gets better as the games get bigger...no doubt. FOX absolutely feeling it right now and he is trusting his shot. What a crazy way to clinch a playoff spot and improve their lead for the METRO, the EAST and the NHL overall. Lets hope they get some of the sloppiness cleaned up moving forward though.
Wildcard
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:54 pm EST
FOXY scored the winner from Bread and Trocheck. My feed cut in and out too. I tracking the NHL play by play feed.
Rhet0ric
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:53 pm EST
Holy shit..As Warren Zevon Says.."Ain't That Pretty At ALl" but they never quit and they find ways....but back to hockey on Thursday pleaase!!!
Hospo
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:53 pm EST
They won. Gonna have these games. So be it. IMO the bigger concern is the coach refusing to play 4 lines. It's gonna hurt come PO time IMO if it doesn't change.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:52 pm EST
I guess we won in overtime??
Caperanger
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:52 pm EST
Ugly, ugly win, but we clinched a playoff spot. Why are these clinching games always so bad? A WIN IS A WIN. I'll take it.
Rhet0ric
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:51 pm EST
Fucking NHL center ice, they cut off the game!!
Caperanger
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:51 pm EST
What a defensive masterpiece, 5 goals against, gezus
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:49 pm EST
One more time wtf
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:48 pm EST
WTF NHL Centre Ice cut out to the Arizona pregame with a minute left..
sjw
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:46 pm EST
Hospo. Lol. Yep. Typical veteran coach - punishment for the kids and bubble vets only.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:45 pm EST
Any defense missing Troubs, Lindgren and, yes, even Gus was going to have problems... but the mental game by the D outside of SCHNEIDER has been horrible..forwards haven't helped either..Let's escape with at least a point....!!!
Hospo
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:44 pm EST
Sog 41-26 a real beauty
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:43 pm EST
Ref has to be betting on the game
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:42 pm EST
They should be ashamed of themselves. This horrible. They refuse to play d. And the coaches with the distribution of time to players is horrible
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:41 pm EST
RF4L -Yeah, the one game break did WIld WIll wonders! One of his worst games..
Hospo
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:41 pm EST
Final score 10-9?
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:40 pm EST
Cuylle -3. In 9 minutes of icetime. Yikes
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:38 pm EST
I get the feeling lardiolette has his own agenda right now
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:38 pm EST
Vesey, cost us 2 goals tonight
rngrsans
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:38 pm EST
This is the definition of SHIT HOCKEY!
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:37 pm EST
Laf gonna be a star.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:36 pm EST
Another wtf
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:36 pm EST
Rempe KK and Cuylle all reduced icetime.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:33 pm EST
LAF SNIPE!
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:33 pm EST
So tough to question Lardiotte given the Rangers record but some his roster manipulations are head scratchers. Ala GG.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:33 pm EST
Laffy !!!!
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:33 pm EST
This is a real shit show and lardiolette seems to be aware…. LAFF IN AGAIN
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:32 pm EST
Sorry a little behind with the game. But are you fucking kidding me. Do they know how to play d tonight. How many times are they going g to let the flyers get behind them.
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:31 pm EST
Give us our energy lines in between skill. Can’t keep Kakko on bench
rngrsans
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:29 pm EST
I don't get it..up by one goal in the 3rd and D-men are pinching/forechecking?..stupid hockey
Hospo
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:26 pm EST
Wtf
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:26 pm EST
KK less than 8 minutes. Drury seriously needs to make a decision this off season about his Ranger future.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:26 pm EST
Igor not being Igor
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:25 pm EST
What a beautiful play & pass by Z! Such patience!
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:24 pm EST
Second horrible game from rosolivic. If you are goi g to take Tempe's balls away he is useless
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:24 pm EST
Worst game of the season for Trochek & Lafrenière…and they both score!
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:23 pm EST
Throatcheck shortie from zhair
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:23 pm EST
Well, Zbad coming through
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:19 pm EST
What the fuck was Jones doing in deep? oh well...
Hospo
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:18 pm EST
Z can't help himself.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:17 pm EST
Can't miss the net from such a wide angle. Nothing good can happen.
jratelle19
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:17 pm EST
WTF is Z thinking with that attempted pass and then that stupid angle shot by ???
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:09 pm EST
Laff in
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:06 pm EST
BrodsGretzky!!!!
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:05 pm EST
Bro man
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:01 pm EST
Time to overplay Panarin!!!
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 8:00 pm EST
One of the worst performances of the season so far by the Rangers. Let’s hope they can make lemonade out lemons in the 3rd!
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:55 pm EST
Rempe benched. Again.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:50 pm EST
Trade. Semantics dude.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:47 pm EST
Usually the opposite... I am always yelling at them... Hehe
tradestar28
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:44 pm EST
The guy has such a good wrist shot yet so rarely uses it this season.
VtRanger
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:42 pm EST
Trade. Lol. So you do your BH team pep talks
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:40 pm EST
RF4L... I am a motivational speaker!
tradestar28
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:39 pm EST
As I was saying . . .
VtRanger
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:39 pm EST
Nice wrist shot
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:38 pm EST
Zhair
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:36 pm EST
Zbad shoot. He is a bitch. I was gonna use a different word but there are women in here
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:36 pm EST
Trade: Don't you know criticizing Z is prohibited here?
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:35 pm EST
Fuckjng not acceptable. I was goi g to single out laffy and kreider but they all suck tonigtt
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:34 pm EST
Fu king 12 shots through two periods
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:34 pm EST
They suck. They're goi g to lose. How are you doubled in shots to the flyers at fucking home
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:34 pm EST
Zbad and Kreider have mani/pedi appointments after the game.
tradestar28
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:28 pm EST
Zbad should be in a fuckin DJ booth in Stockholm spinning the 1s and 2's.....Tells the crowd, "this is my new Mashup... I call it ZSHIT ZANADU"
tradestar28
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:28 pm EST
Where's LEGS? We need a field goal!
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:27 pm EST
So unentertaining I turned it off. Now they'll score.
rf4l
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:25 pm EST
Sleep walkin ZZZZZZZZZZZZ
sjw
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:24 pm EST
This is a fucking shit game! Wake TF up, Rangers! WTF?
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:22 pm EST
You would like to see our first line take the bull by the horns and lead by example
jnyr
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:21 pm EST
I really wish Z would shoot the puck.
VtRanger
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:21 pm EST
Boring
tradestar28
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:15 pm EST
Not a very good game by anyone so far
rngrsans
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:12 pm EST
Rangers need a spark….Rampe?
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:11 pm EST
Horrible, lackadaisical change by the Rangers!
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:11 pm EST
Anybody going to play defense in their own zone?
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:46 pm EST
Wow that is as little of an effort I've seen from this team in a while. That was shit hockey. WTF. Rempe doesn't even finish a check ? Did Jbro even hit the ice ? Who is the 3rd center for today's game. Just a bad effort
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:43 pm EST
Rangers look shitty so far…
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:37 pm EST
Not a good start either
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:37 pm EST
Ice must suck behind Igor. That was at least the third time I've seen somebody fall
Kis
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:37 pm EST
So playing Flyers in between Boston Florida and Avs… definition of trap game. And truthfully I can’t get mad at them. Igor may have to steal 2 points
jnyr
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:36 pm EST
Crazy block by Rempe!
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:34 pm EST
Rempe sliding to block the shot, makes Tort's proud!
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:33 pm EST
WOW, Laf looking very shaky out there so far…1/2 step behind & not sharp, dropping stick, D-zone giveaway…
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:26 pm EST
I loved what Sauer brought to the team….id sign up for a poor man’s Sauer any day
jnyr
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:23 pm EST
Between Scanlin and our bookend fowards….paging Mr Rempe….we are adding some size. I notice when they talk injuries and replacements, Jones is seen as a regular….well done young man.
jnyr
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:18 pm EST
jnyr - he was signed as an undrafted UFA outta UNebraska-Omaha, which ain’t a hotbed for future NHLers…think they graduated SUSTR a few years back…but he’s a mean character. Hard hitter. REALLY doesn’t like people in his crease. Trying to think of an equivalent, and I’m drawing a blank. Maybe a poor man’s SAUER?
tdchi
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:14 pm EST
Really psyched for SCANLIN. Good player. Definitely someone to watch closely in the coming year.
tdchi
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:14 pm EST
How did we get Scalon? Someone please enlighten me????
jnyr
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:13 pm EST
JFC - that’s the one! Doc actually didn’t fix it, per se. Just scraped three decades of scar tissue out of there and buzzed the fraying edges of the labrum. Left it at that. I almost fucking killed him when I woke up and found out. But we’re two months out(as opposed to six) and I’m back on the ice again. Still not perfect, but it’s feeling A LOT better now.
tdchi
Tue Mar 26 2024 6:10 pm EST
TD - I had a torn glenoid labrum in my right shoulder…sapped all the strength in that arm. When you get it fixed, you’ll be good as new!
JFC31
Tue Mar 26 2024 5:50 pm EST
ESPN plus is blocked for my region while traveling- anyone know of a stream?
Cnparda
Tue Mar 26 2024 5:31 pm EST
No Wennberg tonight. Personal. Vince says his wife was expecting any day now, so I am guessing its new baby related.
Wildcard
Tue Mar 26 2024 5:17 pm EST
This is the first winter since I was probably a goddamn mite that I've skated as little as I have, thanks to a torn labrum, some of the worst pain I've encountered in this mortal life and the resulting utter lack of sleep...and a doctor who lamely thought he could PT the injury away without noting how fucked my shoulder was...but with surgery down and getting back into it, I certainly realize one skate a week ain't gonna cut it...two to maintain. That plus a lot of cardio off the ice...man, an idle winter spent largely on the couch has also left me a lot heavier than I should be...but strangely, this has been good. Has made me get an appetite for the sport that was definitely waning, pre-injury. Don't know what you got until it's gone...But man, 10 years ago? I was in three different leagues and had two other pickup skates that I'd drop in on periodically. There were weeks in the winter I'd skate four, five times a week. The money I spent on beer alone those days(not including dues) was eye-popping. But alas, kids changes everything. Three leagues went down to two then down to one. Two open skates down to one and then none. Now it's my one Sunday league...and that skate really dictates how the rest of the week will go. Big win? Sick week. Tight game? Meh? Loss? Bad news Monday. Blowout? Stay the fuck out of my way for the next three days.
tdchi
Tue Mar 26 2024 4:51 pm EST
The floor is that nice sports court material.... It's not spongy soft but it's not hard as a rock either like hardwood... It's perfect.
tradestar28
Tue Mar 26 2024 4:50 pm EST
Ofcourse I am #94... Hehe
tradestar28
Tue Mar 26 2024 4:07 pm EST
And seems pretty tame. Is it always that way? I never did join a BH league here (when I was younger of course) even though I was asked to do so a few times: Too much goonery and fighting. So stupid.
rf4L
Tue Mar 26 2024 4:03 pm EST
And what is the floor made of? BH leagues here are often in arenas in the summer and therefore, concrete which is brutal on the feet and legs.
rf4L
Tue Mar 26 2024 4:01 pm EST
trade: Cool. Which number are you?
rf4L
Tue Mar 26 2024 3:55 pm EST
https://youtu.be/IM9Jo7nFlXo?si=r0W898WPU2MD1ir-
tradestar28
Tue Mar 26 2024 3:55 pm EST
RF4L.... Here is my team down in North Carolina... Been playing for 12 years now with them... We have amazing game broadcasts, announcer$, goal songs, etc. I am on Labbatts team. Check it out
tradestar28
Tue Mar 26 2024 2:59 pm EST
I played ball hockey for 42 years with the same core group of guys. From my mid-20s until 66 years old. TWe finally hung 'em up this year because too many of us were dropping out coupled by the young guys we recruited through my 2 boys who joined us several years ago stopped playing because it was too intense. LOL. By intense I don't mean hitting and fighting; instead expectation that you don't lollygag - too much lollygaging and you get yelled at! Oh and don't pass it up the middle! LOL. I sure miss it but I will admit I don't miss the endless aches and pains that plagued me most of the BH season the past 10 years. We'd play 3 on 3 and sometimes 4 on 4 in double high gyms. Lots of running!
rf4L
Tue Mar 26 2024 12:47 pm EST
Lovin' the "I'm still playing" hockey talk on the wall. Cool to hear about Wallsters still lacing them up. I've been playing on my Senior Beer League Team for years and years, ... so much fun. Good hockey, great exercise, amazing commeradery, lots of laughs and beers afterwards.
hipcheck
Tue Mar 26 2024 11:04 am EST
Thanks E. Played last night and the joints are stiff today. I'm going to be very deliberate about my "retirement" from playing. For the reasons you stated, when I decide to stop it will be permanent. There will be no starting up again.
VtRanger
Tue Mar 26 2024 10:14 am EST
https://www.nhl.com/standings/2024-03-25/wildcard
mf
Tue Mar 26 2024 10:05 am EST
Keegan Jarvis @TheKeeganJarvis .... Jaroslav Chmela? officially heads to Hartford, and he’s joined by defenseman Ryan Siedem.... Siedem played two years of college hockey at Harvard before transferring to Notre Dame for this season. Recorded 20 points (3 G, 17 A) in 36 games with the Fighting Irish. #NYR
Rhet0ric
Tue Mar 26 2024 10:01 am EST
Mollie Walker @MollieeWalkerr .... Will Cuylle will be back in the #NYR lineup tonight vs. Philly, per Peter Laviolette.
Rhet0ric
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:57 am EST
Mollie Walker @MollieeWalkerr .... #NYR clarified that for optional practices players don’t wear non-contact jerseys, so it doesn’t necessarily mean anything that they’re both in regular jerseys
Rhet0ric
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:55 am EST
Mollie Walker @MollieeWalkerr.... #NYR captain Jacob Trouba is also on the ice in a regular blue jersey
Rhet0ric
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:53 am EST
Hartford Wolf Pack @WolfPackAHL.... UPDATE: The Wolf Pack has signed D Ryan Siedem to a two-year standard AHL player contract beginning with the 2024-25 season.... Additionally, the Wolf Pack has agreed to an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with Siedem and F Jaroslav Chmela? for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Rhet0ric
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:52 am EST
Ryan Lindgren and Jacob Trouba are both skating today.
Rhet0ric
Tue Mar 26 2024 7:07 am EST
Stevie.... If Chytil were healthy, I think he would most likely be Z's RW right now.
Rhet0ric
Tue Mar 26 2024 4:50 am EST
I do want to see what lardiolette does after scratching kaapo. He has 11 more players to give a game off in the next 10 games after tonight. I doubt he will do that in the 8 games in April to get ramped up for the playoffs.
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 4:43 am EST
I don’t miss mr chypil nor do I think panarin would have as many points if he was the center instead of throatcheck. …. Be careful what you wish for in terms of the bromances . Try to imagine the Nyr without them. Be honest with yourself.
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 4:39 am EST
“When the Rangers acquired Alex Wennberg ahead of the trade deadline, in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fourth-rounder, Laviolette had said he envisioned the veteran center taking some defensive-zone faceoffs away from Mika Zibanejad and the first line.….Wennberg has won 49.4 percent of faceoffs since arriving to the Rangers. “I think he’s played excellent,” Laviolette said. “I have seen some [success]. I still count on Mika to go out there. Sometimes it goes to the faceoff dot as well, whether I need a righty or a lefty out there. There’s a more comfortable feeling for me knowing that he’s now here as a left-handed center man. He’s a responsible player, still skilled, there’s a good balance to our lineup right now.”
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 4:37 am EST
“A former undrafted free agent, Scanlin has played in 57 games for the Wolf Pack this year, recording eight goals and eight assists. His 16 points are a career-high over three years in the AHL.”
Stevielegs
Tue Mar 26 2024 12:01 am EST
VT: I am in decent shape compared to my peer group. I have always been active. Played hockey a long time at many levels, boxed, lifted weights, jiujitsu and been all around pretty on the go. I eat almost exclusively vegetarian as well. But since I paused hockey a few years now it’s getting harder to get going again and getting the proper callusing needed. Nothing burns your thighs and ass like it. So don’t quit, you’re a bit older and I’m sure if you did quit, it’d be even harder to get back. The muscles used in hockey atrophy really quickly as you age and are idle. And the trip back is long after a layoff. I even reffed a few kids and senior games and thought I was gonna die by the end. I couldn’t even talk to the players as much as I think a ref should.
E
Mon Mar 25 2024 10:22 pm EST
I am guessing pain killers and a knee brace for Lindgren you don't heal that quickly after beit in such agony no way. Guy is going to be a cripple.....poor guy is so determined kind of reminds of the movie Rudy.
vcp1994
Mon Mar 25 2024 10:20 pm EST
Rf4l are you serious he has a 8 year full NMC ?? Well there a re a few players that still got moved with NMC.
vcp1994
Mon Mar 25 2024 9:44 pm EST
Z in year 2 of his 8 year NMC contract. He's going nowhere anytime soon
rf4l
Mon Mar 25 2024 8:45 pm EST
My feelings of kreider and ZBAD don't show up in playoffs they will be gone this summer, which is ok with me.
vcp1994
Mon Mar 25 2024 6:59 pm EST
OV with 8 goals in his last 5 games, 4 ES, 4 PP. Hope he stays healthy enough to break Gretzky's goal record next season. https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/o/ovechal01.html
mf
Mon Mar 25 2024 6:07 pm EST
Kreider and Zibanejad need to turn it up in the playoffs. If they don't "take the body, and throw the body," we're never winning the Cup. Fucking bullshit already, Im so tired of their Tom Poti pokecheck panzy purseboy approach instead of laying someone out. It's bullshit and Zbad is going to convert Toslovic into one of his Kumbaya monks before Roslivic gets them to turn on any hitting to battle for the puck
mf
Mon Mar 25 2024 5:29 pm EST
So I re watched Reinhart's elbow to Gustufson's head ...player changes direction, elbow comes out, sounds kinda familiar .. intentional no.. careless yes...if it is a player named Rempe all hell would have broken lose.. but it's a "star" named Reinhart .. media silence
sjw
Mon Mar 25 2024 4:52 pm EST
Lindgren must be pumped with drugs, this guy is going to be a mess by 30. So strange how one guy Lindgren is like a human animal and kreider is like sleep walking. Amazingly folks wanted him to be captain, haaaaaa
vcp1994
Mon Mar 25 2024 2:32 pm EST
Congrats Hip. I'm still putting on the skates and pads at age 61. Like you, I do it mainly for the love of the game and my mental health. I too play year-round, mostly because I fear that if I take a season off I will never resume. The morning after is always hard and I fear the end of the line is coming soon. Each year another piece of my game deteriorates and the fear that I'm hurting rather than helping my team increases. My biggest fear is becoming that guy that everyone else on the ice is thinking WTF is he doing out here? Anyway, I'm still having fun (for the most part) and nothing beats the post-game beer in the locker room with your teammates. Keep on skating!
VtRanger
Mon Mar 25 2024 12:55 pm EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano.... Here’s Lindgren with some post-practice work. Seems to be moving fairly well. #NYR.... https://twitter.com/vzmercogliano/status/1772290861360877688
Rhet0ric
Mon Mar 25 2024 12:42 pm EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano ... The second half of practice has consistently had Cuylle, Wennberg and Kakko skating as the third line, so turn off those alarm bells. We're back to our scheduled programming. #NYR
Rhet0ric
Mon Mar 25 2024 12:38 pm EST
#NYR can clinch tmrw if: Rangers get 1 point AND Wings lose in Reg OR Rangers get 2 points and Wings get 1/0 Points... #CAR can clinch tmrw if: Canes get 2 points AND Wings lose in regulation... #BOS/#FLA can clinch tmrw if: Whichever team gets 2 points AND Wings lose in regulation
Rhet0ric
Mon Mar 25 2024 12:32 pm EST
NY Rangers PR @NYR_PR .... UPDATE: Erik Gustafsson (upper body, day-to-day) will not practice today.
Rhet0ric
Mon Mar 25 2024 12:31 pm EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano.... We have a Ryan Lindgren sighting on the ice for today's #NYR practice, wearing a red non-contact jersey
Rhet0ric
Mon Mar 25 2024 12:28 pm EST
Vince Z. Mercogliano @vzmercogliano.... Interesting first look at #NYR lines this morning:... Kreider - Zib - Roslovic.... Panarin - Trocheck - Laf.... Cuylle - Wennberg - Brodzinski.... Vesey - Goodrow - Rempe.... Maybe Kakko's up next in the lineup rotation?
Rhet0ric
Mon Mar 25 2024 12:28 pm EST
Kakko looks to be the next forward to sit for a game..
Rhet0ric
Mon Mar 25 2024 12:25 pm EST
Lindgren was on the ice for practice today and practicing hard. The man is a cyborg.... GUS is DTD.
Rhet0ric
Mon Mar 25 2024 12:15 pm EST
Next up: Tomorrow eve, Philthy @ MSG/Rangers .... Torts has them playing well https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2024/03/26/2023021137
mf
Mon Mar 25 2024 11:26 am EST
Wildcard, ColoradoMark, I find it sometimes frustrating watching as the Rangers have ample opportunities to get the puck out, but try something else. I love how they play, but sometimes the Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) thing comes to mind. After hearing what the Moose said between periods about Rempe, he definity should have played in the Winnipeg game at MSG. Who's Next!!!! LGR.....
Jerry_Garcia
Mon Mar 25 2024 11:24 am EST
Don't look now, but if the season ended today, the CAPS are in the playoffs and the Red Wings are not. DET is currently one point behind WAS with the CAPS having one game in hand. They are also 2 points behind the FLYERS with two games in hand on them. They have a tough-ish schedule, but I still wouldn't count them out.... Also: F the Leafs. That teams never seems to come up big when they're playing a tough game. Same goes for the FLYERS. They have been struggling for a while and I'm not even convinced they'll make the playoffs, if something doesn't change for them soon (sans playing us of course :)
Rhet0ric
Mon Mar 25 2024 9:10 am EST
Just some interesting comments from the Panthers fans (Read the comments). Biggest takeaways: They though Rempe sideshow/coverage was over the top and he's an overrated goon who should be penalized more and can't keep up. Also interesting- many are tired of Tarasenko and feel he is lazy and uninvolved. https://www.litterboxcats.com/florida-panthers-new-york-rangers-recap-pnanrin-trocheck-fox-tkachuk-luostarinen-verhaeghe-shootout-nhl/
ColoradoMark
Mon Mar 25 2024 7:46 am EST
JNYR... And that puck dropped at exactly at 7:38pm like clockwork!
tradestar28
Mon Mar 25 2024 6:57 am EST
E, -- Thanks Man', much appreciated. I feel extremely, extremely blessed and fortunate to still be playing league ice hockey in my mid-50's. I put a lot of work in "off" the ice in order to play once a week year round. I'm not in great shape or anything like that, but I keep my body (and joints) ready with lots of exercise, especially in the pool. Hockey at this age is very hard on the joints and old injuries, but totally worth it to me. The speed and skill has decreased but the love and enjoyment of playing just continues to go up and up. Hope you (and others) can get back out on the ice... hockey is so unbelievably therapeutic and really helps with that whole work/life balance thing.
hipcheck