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Not a matter of what the organization may want; it’s a matter of where McDavid is at and if he feels he wants to move on. Obviously, they hold all the calls. But I wonder if he wants out.

The following is from an article in October of 2019: A quote from Elliotte Friedman in the article: https://oilersnation.com/2019/10/04/friedman-i-think-theyve-got-two-years-to-show-mcdavid-theyre-going-in-the-right-direction/ So, according to that timeline, if/when Winnipeg finishes off the Oilers, that two year window will be up. And all Edmonton has to show for it is a Qualifying Round loss in the bubble last season and a potential sweep (currently 3-3 in the 3rd period of Game 4) this season. Not much progress, you have to say. We’ve heard the murmurs on Eichel become full blown screams for help. He is fed up with the losing in Buffalo, a place where they’ve been stuck in the mud for what seems like eternity. While Edmonton has shown promise, and McDavid has a legitimate superstar running mate with him, it just seems that the Oilers can’t take that next step. A team that has the best player in the sport alongside arguably a Top-3 or 4 player who has won an MVP in the last 2 seasons should expect more results, and you have to wonder if all of the losing is beginning to catch up to McDavid. Now, it’s not as if Father Time is catching up with him. He’s still young, healthy and has his best hockey ahead of him, which is a terrifying thought. My question is this: is it finally time to start spinning the rumor mill about whether or not that hockey will be played in Edmonton or not?

Jarry has been the difference in this series. He’s been horribly outplayed. Pittsburgh put nearly double the shots on Sorokin tonight, and he looked very calm and cool. He’s going to be huge for the Isles moving forward. But yeah, the Pens need to get a goalie. Jarry is taking them no where. And if they plan to try and win once more with 87 and 71, they’ll need a major upgrade in the crease for that to happen.

If we didn’t have 300 players at the same position, you know it would be a topic, lol.

Wait a second, Ovechkin is a UFA? I know he probably would never leave DC, but wow.

I’m not saying this even close to being biased, but the talent level on the Rangers right now is surreal. The Rangers are a rare breed. There’s a saying in sports that goes: “You can’t win on talent alone.” The Rangers can effectively deem that a lie on some nights, because on some nights, their talent can simply overwhelm an opponent and kick their asses out of the building before a game is half way over. When this team will be incredibly lethal and deadly is when they put everything together and realize that more often than not, that that quote is true. Once they learn to use their talent and bring a solid 60-65 minute effort every night, this team will truly be a sight to see. And it’ll happen. It’ll come.

I don’t disagree. But, that list of Islanders provided, each of those guys are either fiesty, agitating, hard hitters or aren’t afraid to get their nose dirty. The list provided for the Rangers closely resembles a list of like, 4 or 5 Barzal type finesse players who I wouldn’t even want getting into those dirty areas to begin with. Not saying it’s the worst thing in the world to have a bunch of super talented young forwards, believe me. I’d obviously like to see some muscle in to protect the property. While I do believe that they fully bought in to Trotz, I also think it kind of works two ways where getting this Islander team to play his brand of hockey isn’t the toughest match ever made.

Oh I completely agree. I think this group assembled here has the potential to be freakishly good in all aspects and win and win big. I loved the direction before we got lucky last August and wound up with Lafreniere, so I obviously love it significantly more now. I do think this current crop, once they grow with time, will be a powerhouse. I was just answering the question I saw posed. Nothing more, nothing less.

That roster was also a bit more mature and didn’t have the momentary lapses that this group has that cost us games. And though I’d take Fox over any of those defensemen, the defense on that team was significantly better than this years group. That forward group had a lot of different looks. You had a few guys who had good years offensively, but the middle-6 and 4th line were very strong and could contribute on the scoresheet, on the PK, setting the tone physically, etc. Also, again, Henrik was at the very height of his power. He was the best we’ve ever seen him that year. As much as I do believe in Igor, Henrik that year was borderline historical. Overall, that team had a lot of guys were put in the proper places to succeed. Guys had identified roles and were (for the most part) played in those roles. This years team didn’t, and that largely had to do with age obviously as were still in the weeding out process here with these kids to see where in the lineup they fit. For sure, this teams talent blows that teams talent away. But, that teams overall game, team defense (not knocking this years addition; they made tremendous strides and will only improve in this department), goaltending and (yes I agree) coaching blows this teams out of the water.

Drury also spoke with Tortorella too, according to Brooks.

We’ve never had to really deal with Dolans reputation effecting the Rangers. He’s always been so far removed from the picture. His reputation with the Knicks is obviously horrendous, as it should be. But luckily he really hasn’t ever dabbled with the Rangers until all of this happened. I’m interested to see if he actually could scare some candidates away.

You have to remember that that was the best season of Lundqvists career, arguably the best season of Gaborik’s career, the best season of Callahan’s career, and we had an elite level defense. Girardi was an All-Star that season, Staal the year before, McDonagh was blossoming into a #1 and Del Zotto rebounded big time from his awful second season. Stralman played better as the year progressed. Our only hole was Bickel, who barely played anyway. I get what you’re saying and don’t necessarily disagree. But, when you have a goalie have a GAA of under 2, an explosive 42-goal winger, a strong middle 6 and a top notch defense? It wasn’t surprising to see where they were. And I still say had Nash been acquired that deadline and been able to walk in as a complimentary piece for the stretch run, that they would have ultimately won the Cup. They just lacked experience of a long playoff run. Ottawa pushed them further than they should have, and we have Washington not one, but two solid punches to the gut that we let them get up from. A team with experience would have smelled the blood and gone for the kill. That group, though it did feature plenty of guys with experience (Richards for example) and our core who had been to the playoffs before, had not really seen that level of the playoffs just yet. It was a learning experience. And one I’m glad Tortorella was around for for that group.

Just read on Twitter from Keefe’s postgame that Tavares was awake and alert at the hospital, which is wonderful news. He’s staying overnight for observation. I completely agree there G. A lot of variables involved as far as what the potential injuries may be.

Butch had me dying before puck drop when he referred to the Coliseum as maybe the most famous place to play hockey in the world. Really? You’re next to a Marriott hotel in the middle of No Where, Long Island and you think it’s that famous? Like seriously, can someone get this man a clue? I get having a bias toward your team, but get a grip man.

I hate them both, but that was a very entertaining game.

It’s humiliating. He is just horrible.

I’m watching on MSG+ and let me tell you, Butch Goring might be the worst broadcaster in the history of television. He is so uneducated and just a blatant cheerleader.

I said the same thing. I mean, barring anything unforeseen, I can’t imagine a scenario where he is okay to come back this season. I’m no doctor, but that was one of the worst head injuries I’ve ever seen. I really am concerned about that being a career-ending injury. The speed of the play makes it almost unwatchable. Very scary.

Nothing Perry could do there. It was so bang-bang. Watching that at full speed was terrifying. And watching the trainer work on his neck and seeing him essentially go limp was really, really scary. Just a really bad situation. I hope he’s okay.

Very stupid player making yet another very stupid play in the playoffs. Simply inexcusable.

While it does make me pause for a moment, this was also a very, very weird (and short) season so I would count that as a variable.

https://nypost.com/2021/05/18/rangers-arrange-rick-tocchet-meeting-in-fluid-coach-search/

Conforto and McNeil are both heading for the IL for 10 days. Neither injury appears to be serious, but always have to be careful with the injuries they both have. In most years, this would be almost a death sentence, no matter how short or long term. Typically, we would have misfits like Eric Campbell or someone like that getting regular playing time with the abundance of injuries. It helps having professional players on your roster and off your bench, like Pillar and Villar, who are more than capable of stepping in. Obviously, they’re not Conforto or McNeil, but they are actual professionals who can do their job. Hopefully they can just weather this little storm here until they’re healthy again.

I mean, I’m sure just about every single team in the league would like to.

Like others have said, I highly doubt the Blues deal him.