Mike Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 you know, i think i've said this before...but we are the new buffalo sabres or phoenix coyotes. Other teams come out early, try and bury us quick to get the Rangers discouraged and not want to play, then they coast the rest of the game to the finish with a 3 goal lead. It happened so quickly, but then when you look back you can see it unfold. But when we were going through it for the last few years, it wasn't as obvious. We are the buffalo sabres....how long does this go on for now? How many years are we in for it? I think i've had 1 too many bourbons. Enough said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Ok. We?re safe. 9.4 seconds left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Not if the Pack are gearing up for a run at the Calder Cup, we won't. Again, what use would calling them up accomplish? The goal should be to finish with the worst possible record. That necessitates icing the worst possible lineup. Because nobody tanks on purpose? Although the Zib flu, and mystery Kreider injury are fishy. Its a stage. A pre preseason. Id like to gauge the talent levels in meaningful (to the opposition) games instead of preseason against scrubs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Ok. One step closer to training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 AND THE RANGERS WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshirts1926 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Tanking promotes loosing especially with the young guys. Bad idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 If you told me the Rangers would pot 3 tonight, I’d think they’d at least get into OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Tanking promotes loosing especially with the young guys. Bad idea! Yes, then no one would go to the front of the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Because nobody tanks on purpose? Although the Zib flu, and mystery Kreider injury are fishy. Its a stage. A pre preseason. Id like to gauge the talent levels in meaningful (to the opposition) games instead of preseason against scrubs... Players don't. Management does. Or at least understand that they're best served not icing the best possible squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zman Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Someone should do that voting thing..Tank or not to tank. I'm curious what the majority thinks. I'm a no tank guy. i believe in fostering a winning mentality, esp with young guys, and i tend to be a little superstitious too, like karma and stuff..and i really don't want the Rangers to be Buffalo. Didn't they tank in the McDavid lotto? And look where they are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Tanking promotes loosing especially with the young guys. Bad idea! Prove it. The term "tank" is a colloquialism. We're not suggesting literally throwing games the way the Pens did to get Mario. We're suggesting the Rangers not do anything to marginally improve their club knowing that a poor finish to an already lost season could net them a franchise player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zman Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 If you told me the Rangers would pot 3 tonight, I’d think they’d at least get into OT. What Ranger team are you watching? if you told me they'd score 3 against TB, i'd wonder if the Lighting kept it less than 10 against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Tanking promotes loosing especially with the young guys. Bad idea! I get that. Just having some fun with those here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Someone should do that voting thing..Tank or not to tank. I'm curious what the majority thinks. I'm a no tank guy. i believe in fostering a winning mentality, esp with young guys, and i tend to be a little superstitious too, like karma and stuff..and i really don't want the Rangers to be Buffalo. Didn't they tank in the McDavid lotto? And look where they are now. Buffalo is a prime example of why there are no shortcuts to rebuilding a team properly. That's how you end up with Benoit Pouliot in your top-six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Someone should do that voting thing..Tank or not to tank. I'm curious what the majority thinks. I'm a no tank guy. i believe in fostering a winning mentality, esp with young guys, and i tend to be a little superstitious too, like karma and stuff..and i really don't want the Rangers to be Buffalo. Didn't they tank in the McDavid lotto? And look where they are now. The young guys are trying to win. They’re trying to stick in the show. If they’re losing, it’s not from lack of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty9 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 thats right lack of experience,or talent,or a combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 agreed, its not lack of effort. not enough talent. we'll work on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zman Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 agree on the young guys. It's looks to me like they're playing hard. Just getting outclassed most games by the better teams. I'd like to say i'd rather see a young team play real hard and lose than a skilled team only play half assed and win, but that would never be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Certain players are proving they're NHL players. Others are not. It's a good barometer. I'd expect DeAngelo to be the only defenseman that makes the cut from the motley crew they're currently icing on defense. Spooner, Hayes and Vesey are doing well. Management is definitely taking note of all this. Next season they have to do a better job of penciling players into certain roles. Everyone has to earn it. Zib being "handed" the #1 role was a mistake. Hayes being "handed" the #2 role was a mistake. Have enough talent in camp to push the guys who are assumed positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 If you told me the Rangers would pot 3 tonight, I?d think they?d at least get into OT.With this D against a top offense, maybe someday. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 The young guys are trying to win. They?re trying to stick in the show. If they?re losing, it?s not from lack of effort.Purely a total lack of skill not effort. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Certain players are proving they're NHL players. Others are not. It's a good barometer. I'd expect DeAngelo to be the only defenseman that makes the cut from the motley crew they're currently icing on defense. Spooner, Hayes and Vesey are doing well. Management is definitely taking note of all this. Next season they have to do a better job of penciling players into certain roles. Everyone has to earn it. Zib being "handed" the #1 role was a mistake. Hayes being "handed" the #2 role was a mistake. Have enough talent in camp to push the guys who are assumed positions. Yup. You always want your young guys taking a job from a veteran ahead of them. Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshirts1926 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Love Zuc post game “This is the difference of a top team vs bottom team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myusername Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 All things considered this could have been worse I'm not one for tanking as it makes the team unwatchable, but I really do think it might be in our best interest given how insanely good the draft class is this season. Any of the projected top 5 picks this in this draft may have gone 1st overall in a weaker draft. We land a guy like Boqvist and our defense will look very different in just a year or two. If we get even luckier a guy like Zadina or Svechnikov will completely revamp this offense. Sadly, knowing the Rangers we'll probably move down and end up reaching for someone again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 We have opportunity as opposed to not having that option. Opportunity can yield rewards. I?m happy and excited for our future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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