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From what I’m reading, some are saying Varlamov and others are saying it’s Sorokin. So who knows?

That roster fucking stinks. That’s not Quinn’s fault. It’s a young, rebuilding team. Like others have said, unless this is something where maybe the exit interviews weren’t painting him in a good light, I don’t get this at all. And even still, it’s a bit meh. My guess is he is going to have to end up as an assistant somewhere, because I’m not sure a head coaching job is in his immediate future. And re-work his way back into a HC position.

Interesting, because I just saw this… Usually indicates starter. Lots of chatter on social media about which way to go. To be honest, Varlamov is one of those “backups” that really isn’t a backup. When he’s hot, he’s the kind of guy who can steal games. Similar situation to what we have. Sorokin struggled down the stretch and Varlamov got hot. Turning to Sorokin now, down 0-2 against a team who just delivered a potential gut punch, seems like the logical move. But unless they pick up their play, it doesn’t matter who is in net. It’s not like they lost either of the last 2 games because of Varlamov.

Yep. And as much as rival fans want to act like he’s a plug who can’t play, they clearly don’t have fully functioning eyeballs. He isn’t terrible. He is always in on the forecheck. He has reach. He’s not stupid when the puck is on his stick. He keeps it simple. He’s not what they think he is. I’m not saying he’s the Second Coming. But for a guy his size and in his role, he’s not overmatched up here. And spot on with the first part too. Valiquette actually said it perfectly last night. This team can beat you on the ice or in an alley in a street fight. And they don’t get rattled. They know the job, they know the mission. Just a different feel. This is a game by game thing, and this team doesn’t like losing games.

I think the only way it goes down is if it’s a blowout and they just force the issue or start taking runs at our guys. But I also see the Rangers just letting them try and get under their skin, smiling, taking the PP’s and really making them pay.

Well the good thing is we should be done with McCauley and Sutherland now since they did the 1st 2 games. McCauley and Co. totally lost control of that game. You either swallow your whistle and call nothing or you’re ticky tacky. I don’t think anyone on the ice knew what constituted as a penalty last night. Just totally unprofessional, stupid, and quite frankly, dangerous. I don’t think anyone from either side could be pleased with the job of the officiating crew last night. And I honestly don’t know how the NHL can watch that and think they did a good job. It almost spiraled out of control. A joke.

This team has such a business-like, next game attitude. I fucking love it. Nothing rattles the cage. Giving up a first goal. Asshole officiating. Dirty play. Nothing. Just keep pushing. This mindset will take them places.

It was so bad. Both ways. I still can’t understand what I just watched.

Much needed win. Step on their throat. Best game they can play was tonight. Shame that the NHL lets clowns officiate because this got so out of hand and stupid. Great job by the Rangers. Horrible job by the NHL by letting sideshow circuses like McCauley have this much impact on a playoff game.

These officials let this game get out of hand. Just horrible work. Awful.

These officials let this game get out of hand. Just horrible work.

Trivia is Prucha.

20 minutes in, and I can safely say I have no clue whatsoever what these refs will or will not deem a penalty the remainder of the game. Just an absolute and utter joke from the league. This isn’t about dirty or not dirty. It’s what is or isn’t a penalty. And if you’re calling a tight game or ticky tacky shit. Because they let obvious shit go and then called ticky tacky shit. Both ways.

This league will be so much better when McCauley and Sutherland are gone. The absolute worst.