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Fucking finally, been pushed around by these bastards for too long now. I like this "new" team. and wtf was that by Clutterbuck? How is that not a penalty?

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lol they miss a clear interference against Krav and then call that bs on Fox 10 seconds later

damn what a shot

oh fuck, come on

lmao thats a cross check?

I cant wait to watch Panarin - Strome - Kakko this season

If not already, this really caps out Zib at 10m max. I don't know the tax rules and shit, but I don't think there's a chance Zib gets more than Barkov.

I think its time to close the thread when you guys start talking about Ozzy's ballsack...

You think a couple weeks and 2-3 pre season games should be more important than the last 2-3 years of development and play? Schneider has played WHL and 2 AHL games while Lundkvist has been one of the best defenders in Sweden for a couple years now. I don't really care who looked better for 20 minutes against Devils AHL team. Camp is for the players to get in shape and for borderline players to either take a spot or lose a spot on the team. Look at Gauthier. Everyone thought he would be gone, but now he looks to have a spot on the opening roster. We knew this before last season ended, everyone was ready to see Lundkvist this season. But now because a couple new shiny toys had a couple good games against AHL competition we're gonna send him down? It doesn't really make sense. It's not like Lundkvist has struggled either, apart from the first game he's been really solid. Better defensively than both Jones and Schneider and he put up a few points and showed how good his shot can be. Let Jones and Schneider be "The guys" in AHL playing 20+ minutes a night in all situations and let the guys that have played against pro's for years now (Miller and Lundkvist) play in the NHL.

A fake NYR Twitter account posted that Lundqvist was appointed as assistant goalie coach.

They may not be super-talented 1st liners, but they're not 4th liners either. Look at where they played on Stanley cup winning teams and look at their production, that's not 4th liners. For argument's sake - What is a 4th liner to you? What's the aprox. point total for a 4th liner? Rangers 4th line in 13/14 was one of the best in league. Boyle had 18 points in 82 games, Moore had 18 in 72 and Carbomb had 3 in 32. Islanders last season, arguably the league's best 4th line. They all had 10-15 points in ~50 games. Averaged around 18-22 in 82. Goodrow had 20 in 52 last year, Blais had 15 in 32.

That 4th line is a little meh, but that 3rd line could be really good. Experience, size, grit, skill enough to be a 3rd line, defensively solid. What more do you want from a 3rd line?

He had 8 in 36 last year, so it's obviously possible. Especially if he gets ice time with bread and butter, that often results in a few "free" goals. Just having a 4th liner that I know can produce and have enough skill to beat players one-on-one in the NHL is really exciting. No more McKegg, DiGi, Howden, Lias etc.

Well that fucking sucks... His hands are fine tho, so he can still fight Wilson

2 years is not enough!

Any news on who's playing? Gallant said the last two games would be as close to the opening roster as possible, so this could be a fun game.

I agree, but I was mainly thinking about with a full and healthy roster. I would try Krav on Panarin-Strome's wing before Blais if Kakko gets injured. Laf-Zib-CK Panarin-Strome-Krav Goodrow-Chytil-Blais Hunt-Roons-Reaves

It will be interesting to see how Gallant does this. With all the talent we have on the wings, Blais can't really play top 6 minutes full time. It would lead to Kreider playing 3rd line and Kravtsov out of the lineup. Finding a balance where he can slot up in some games, but mainly play on the 4th line will be the key here. There have been games where our skilled players have been taken completely out of the game (especially against Islanders). That's the games where having a guy like Blais in the top 6 will be really useful, but mainly I want to see him, Roons and Reaves/Hunt give us one of the best 4th lines in the league.

Isn't that what most people believe will happen? Rangers making a run for it, but ending behind those 4 teams?

What's a captain?

Read the OP one more time. And focus on the last sentence in all caps and bolded.

Man you need to start reading the OP's ?

Yeah that just sounds weird. One thing is for a 20 y old to take some painkillers, but someone gives you an "insane amount" of drugs 20 minutes before a game and you take them without thinking? Unless they slipped them in your water bottle Cosby style, then that's on you buddy.