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Devils are packing in the zone on defense, and they're fast enough to create a threat the other way off that.  

18 hours ago, Ranger Lothbrok said:

Here's how I'm rationalizing: it took us going 0-5 on our previously-lethal power play, plus two near-misses by Panarin with 5 minutes left in the game, plus everything else they could throw at us, simply to get two goals instead of one. We outshot them by a wide margin, albeit not quality chances. 

 

I'm a little annoyed that the killer instinct still seems to be lacking. I was hoping Cup champs like Tarasenko and Kane would've fixed that. But, if that's the best the Devils have, we will still win this series. They barely got away with a win, whereas when we've won we've dominated. 

I hope you're right but I feel like one of these nights they are going to have a good offensive game and put up some goals.  When you do hold them to 1 goal in regulation you need to come a way with a win. 

27 minutes ago, jsm7302 said:

Can't complain much when it comes to a 1-1 hockey game. The difference maker was our PP'S lack of ability to convert chances on a rookie goalies first playoff game. Devils made adjustments; now it is our turn. All is not lost. It wasn't like the score flipped the other way 5-1. All good; Monday will be ours.

In a vacuum, absolutely correct.   It hurts given the opportunity to go up 3-0.  Reminds me of Tampa last year.  I saw nothing that said they didn't have the sense of urgency.  At some point you question it though. 

With the exception of the Islanders every game one loser won game 2.  The Isles went to OT.  I expect the best NJ has tonight and I'd love to get this one.  

Great defensive effort.  Did I hear correctly...they had 0 SOG during their power plays??

I also think the Rangers had more of a just shoot mentality last night.  One too many passes during the year.

In another coaching move the Rangers are getting a hotel in NJ to treat this like any other road game.

I really don't know what to expect.  From game to game or period to period we've been Jekyll and Hyde.  I get the reasons for optimism but last year seems to be brought up a bit too much.  We took a 3rd string goalie to OT in game 7.  

1 hour ago, Sod16 said:

GG strategy for dealing with the Devils speed: start juggling lines when we are down 3-0 at the seven minute mark of the second period.

And benching Kakko for a Dryden Hunt equivalent like Leschyshyn

I'd rather play the Canes.  We could roll either team or lay an egg.  Why risk laying an egg to your hated rival?

23 minutes ago, 4EverRangerFrank said:

Anyone else feel like this was a quick season? We're at Game 81 suddenly...at least it feels that way to me. Also, the usual rollercoaster NYR ride. 

Went by fast. Seems like just last week Gallant was aimlessly moving lines around trying to get things going. Oh wait....

3 hours ago, RangerDanger said:

Stepan guaranteed to light us up for a goal.

I'll never forget his goal to beat the Caps in game seven of OT.  The reaction of Henrik later, and then the replay of Ovi's face on the bench.  I know 1994 was huge but that might be my favorite Ranger goal of all time.  Can't watch it enough.  

2 hours ago, VegasRanger said:

Nope.  If the Pens get in, then Crosby has a chance to win another cup.  Fuck Crosby!

Whoever would be kind enough to beat the Bruins is fine with me.  

1 hour ago, BrooksBurner said:

 

Interesting. So “stop the line shuffling” but also “shuffle the kid line and put them all on different lines”. Can’t have both, I’m afraid.

For a puckhog, Trocheck made a pretty nice pass on that goal. I can buy Kreider and Trocheck together, but a playmaker is on the right. That’s Kane. Away from Panarin.

 

The funny thing about Chytil between Panarin and Kane is Chytil plays very much like Trocheck. He’s also a straight line player who likes to carry the puck deep and get shots on net, so putting him on a Panarin-Kane line does absolutely nothing to change the complexion of a Panarin-Kane line. That’s a Gallant braindead shuffle for the sake of shuffling move.

The kid line will have ups and downs. Leave them alone. They will figure it out. The last thing you do is make them dead weights for the umpteenth time on other lines, which has already been tried a million times in multiple configurations. Their peak play has been together and a rut doesn’t change that.

I think there's a frustration level with Gallant and line shuffling because it's more or less his only coaching move and he goes to that well too often.  I never understood how Panarin and Kane had such chemistry..as someone mentioned they're the same type of player.  Maybe with Chicago's roster it worked better.

My 2 cents is I like Krieder and Zib together.  I think they do.

I coached tennis for 15 years ( I know, nothing like hockey)...but I began to put more and more stock in pairing doubles teams that wanted to be together.  Even if it didn't make a ton of sense on paper the dividends were there.  

I'd go with Harpur.  I also feel like the looked for 88 too much on that PP.  Just play.

1 minute ago, BrooksBurner said:

This isn’t last year. The condition was a bit more far fetched and unlikely to trigger. The fact it did was ecstasy for a rising team, but making ECF to lose this year is a failure. If it converts and they lose, I’ll be upset. Needed the condition to be hardware.

I've got nothing to strongly support this but if we make the ECF I say we go all the way.  That means things are going well with our 2 acquisitions and Shesty is playing well.

30 minutes ago, fletch said:

 

 

 

I do think it is a slippery slope to read a player's intent into punishment. 

Agreed.  You'd have people spitting and saying it was an accident.  Which would be bad news for Brad Marchand

41 minutes ago, jsm7302 said:

Kane Train rhymes much more than Trouba train.

...and usually involves a few strippers.  

After Schneider breaks his ankle in Hartford, Miller accidently spits on Kane.  A fight ensues and Kane’s hip goes out.  

Drury says he told Miller if he saw his name in another headline he was releasing him.

Miller lands in Philly because no one else wanted him.  He pairs with DeAngelo but finally gets his puck back. 
 

Hopefully we're not done.  A RW that bumps Vesey to the 4th line would be great.  At the very least, slide Goodrow to C and pick up another 4 liner. We're not going to war with Leschyshyn are we?

I think we're all missing the greater point here.  We're 1-0 on pride night.  Keep it going. 

If Kane comes here, he'll want to play with Panarin.  At least that part of it is thoughtless.  It's all price relative.  I don't see him pigeon holing the Blackhawks...at least not publicly. 

I don't break the bank. A first rounder and a prospect not named Othmann.

I recall Brooks and Mollie saying a few players told them they were surprised.  That does not exclude the possibility that one of the Rangers players refused.  If so, they may have made the decision to drop it rather than a player stand out??

5 hours ago, RichieNextel305 said:

Chicago just got slaughtered tonight by Edmonton. With no game until Feb. 7th, I have to imagine that this break for them will be when Kane and Toews will ultimately decide on what they want to do as far as wanting to be traded or not, and let Chicago management know ahead of the trade deadline.

Kane on NHL.com   https://www.nhl.com/news/patrick-kane-jonthan-toews-on-trade-rumors/c-340453384

 "We've had some discussions already, but probably more serious ones getting into the thick of it after the bye week break for us (Jan. 29-Feb. 6) when we come back," Kane said. "We've got a couple games left, focus on those, enjoy the break, and then after I think it'll start to get real."

I wonder if Buffalo continues to push would he want to go home?  

Brandon Dubinsky for trivia.

11 hours ago, LindG1000 said:

I'm still at full mast after that one. 

 

Jones proving doubters wrong.

Jones proving Giant's front office wrong.  They are going to have to pay him big time after denying to pick up his option.

My only gripe with the Jones pick was you could have had him in the second round...and I still believe that to be true.  Can't prove it at this point.