GDT [RS] (#64) Rangers at Montréal Canadiens — I Want You to Put the Word Out There That We Back Up

[Ozzy]

It wasn't looking so wonderful early on, and what's freaky is that Fox and Igor showed a little rust.  Trouba played arguably one of his best games of the season, and it looks like the PP is headed in the right direction.

We get a road "W", 2 points, and head to Buffalo.  We will continue to work at it and become more responsible with the grenade....errr, the puck!

...And here are the Top 11 nominees for last night's “Ozzy Quote of the GDT”, sponsored by Canadian Strippers...they get frosted Donuts when Yukon scores!

 

 

4 hours ago, LindG1000 said:

Homie I know you're about to have a kid and how that can mess with you but those Montreal strippers are gonna go way further than just the tip.

 

You know how expensive child support is across borders?

 

3 hours ago, LindG1000 said:

Sure, if you take the 12 hall of famers off the Habs and left them with Guy Chouinard.

 

3 hours ago, NYRangers93 said:

PP goal. Sam named like 5 guys before figuring out it was Lafy lol

 

2 hours ago, BrooksBurner said:

Is that @phillyb flushing the toilet mid-shit?

 

2 hours ago, LindG1000 said:

Got these guys running scared. Put the hammer down.

 

No, no, Hank, zip back up. Different hammer.

 

2 hours ago, NY Chief said:

Hey! My grade school was Saint Catherine’s of Sienna. Mostly Nuns…but Miss Titus was hot!

 

1 hour ago, siddious said:

I’ll settle for him not looking like georgiev out there 

 

1 hour ago, Karan said:

Kid Line's been watching too much porn lately or something, they look about as threatening out there as @Ozzy at a gay bar. 

 

1 hour ago, SaveByRichter35 said:

Great shot Jimmy.  You almost missed the CH on his chest.

 

1 hour ago, 4EverRangerFrank said:

Ooof. Hanging on by our ball hairs. 

 

1 hour ago, RodrigueGabriel said:

You're missing the difference between a valid observation and a steady stream of horseshit.

 

I'm looking at this as a "work in process".  Yeah, it was a sloppy defensive effort, and that needs to be better if we're going to make it anywhere in the playoffs.  I have faith in this crew though!

We'll get there!  …and the winning quote for tonight’s GDT goes to the G-Man!!!  @LindG1000 who as one of our leaders, never misses an opportunity to give us some helpful life advice!!!  LOL

[Parsley]

7 hours ago, Parsley said:

Habs nearly beat the Canes and Knights. They beat the Devils not too long ago. Doubt this is an easy one for the Rangers. 

That’s was an ugly 2 points. Man I hate games in MTL. 

[Ozzy]

"Ozzy's Quote of the GDT”  POWER RANKINGS
As of 3/10/2023:

Top 25
 

1.    Keirik
2.    BrooksBurner/RMC51
3.    LindG1000
4.    Pete
5.    Siddious
6.    Phillyb
7.    Valriera
8.    Cash or Czech
9.    Karan
10.    Sharpshooter
11.    SaveByRichter35
12.    jsrangers
13.    Flynn
14.    mbob
15.    jamsim1967
16.    The Dude
17.    RJWantsTheCup
18.    Bugg
19.    Blue Heaven
20.    4EverRangerFrank
21.    Sod16
22.    RichieNextel305
23.    Pistol Pete
24.    CBrowningPI
25.    NY Chief

 

[Bugg]

Dual citizen, Joe!

[jamsim1967]

30 minutes ago, Bugg said:

Would rather there be a longer OT and then failing in that, a tie. But the shootout is an embarrassment of riches for Gallant. Panarin, Tarasenko and Kane did not get on ice, though did not see who would have been #3. 

I would rather both teams get a point, 3 on 3 is just a circus.

[Duguay10]

I think what we are seeing is Lindgren is possibly the most important part of this team. Would be interesting to see what our record has been the last few years with him out of the lineup. He is by far the best defensive defensemen we have.  

[Kevin]

10 hours ago, Keirik said:

Got a little help from a friend 

Is this code for getting a BJ?

[Sharpshooter]

Indeed an ugly ass game, but anytime you get two points in Montreal, you savor it. Take them and get the fuck out.

[Kevin]

48 minutes ago, Duguay10 said:

I think what we are seeing is Lindgren is possibly the most important part of this team. Would be interesting to see what our record has been the last few years with him out of the lineup. He is by far the best defensive defensemen we have.  

Hard to disagree with this although I thought Harpur has been way better than expected.   I thought he was solid last night.  I also think Mikkola, with the right number of minutes and matchups, is fine.

[Pete]

10 hours ago, goondman said:

Im calling a spade a spade... I have no doubt if we were all sitting around drinking and talking shit, you'd see where i am coming from. I dont get my jollies by provoking people or trying to make them feel bad. But i will call trash out when i see it

There's nothing wrong with calling out trash, we all do it. The difference is you only call out trash and you never say anything positive. If you're watching this team and you see nothing positive about it at all, then I don't know what you're looking at. The team has one issue, albeit a massive one, which is own zone coverage.

 

Of course people will sit there and say seems not tough enough, but toughness isn't requirement to win. People will say they don't shoot enough, but they don't really have trouble scoring.

 

It's okay to call out crap, and it's also okay to give credit when it's due. 

[RJWantsTheCup]

53 minutes ago, Duguay10 said:

I think what we are seeing is Lindgren is possibly the most important part of this team. Would be interesting to see what our record has been the last few years with him out of the lineup. He is by far the best defensive defensemen we have.  

Didn't we realize this last season when he missed playoff games?

[siddious]

Yepp. If they move on from lindgren then it’s clear drury has no idea what’s going on with this team. Gonna have to get creative and move someone we don’t want moved most likely. 

even fox looks absolutely lost without him at times 

[Sharpshooter]

Fox on defense is almost always....interesting. Defensive zone coverage has been a team-wide issue, but it seems like this is Fox's worst year on defense in his young career.

[BrooksBurner]

2 minutes ago, siddious said:

Yepp. If they move on from lindgren then it’s clear drury has no idea what’s going on with this team. Gonna have to get creative and move someone we don’t want moved most likely. 

even fox looks absolutely lost without him at times 

Fox had a few bad moments last night, but there’s a pretty big difference between Lindgren and Mikkola. I don’t doubt that Lindgren is very important to the team, as I think they should trade Miller and keep Lindgren, but we aren’t sure what Fox would look like with a capable replacement instead of trash that he gets stuck with when Lindgren goes out.

[siddious]

1 minute ago, BrooksBurner said:

Fox had a few bad moments last night, but there’s a pretty big difference between Lindgren and Mikkola. I don’t doubt that Lindgren is very important to the team, as I think they should trade Miller and keep Lindgren, but we aren’t sure what Fox would look like with a capable replacement instead of trash that he gets stuck with when Lindgren goes out.

Fair point on mikkola. 

[Ozzy]

I couldn't see us trading away Lindy.  I love that kid back there.  If we end up trading K' for "salary cap reasons", the guy I'd want back is Xhekaj.  That's one tough mutha!  ...and he's a pretty damn good player from some of the games I saw him in earlier this season.

[Morphinity 2.0]

Not exactly the most convincing win, but a win's a win I guess.

[Pete]

1 hour ago, BrooksBurner said:

Fox had a few bad moments last night, but there’s a pretty big difference between Lindgren and Mikkola. I don’t doubt that Lindgren is very important to the team, as I think they should trade Miller and keep Lindgren, but we aren’t sure what Fox would look like with a capable replacement instead of trash that he gets stuck with when Lindgren goes out.

This was the best time to try out Miller with Fox. A wasted opportunity IMO. 

[siddious]

Just now, Pete said:

This was the best time to try out Miller with Fox. A wasted opportunity IMO. 

First thing I said with lindgren hurt. Would have liked to see Schneider on that line too.

[BrooksBurner]

4 minutes ago, Pete said:

This was the best time to try out Miller with Fox. A wasted opportunity IMO. 

I said capable replacement though.

[Pete]

2 minutes ago, BrooksBurner said:

I said capable replacement though.

And Miller might be, not being tied to Captain Anchor, which is why I said "try out".

[Ozzy]

One thing I saw is that Laffy may just be as capable a net-front presence as Kreider.  That was yet ANOTHER sweet deflection last night....and I thought the goal in Boston was a dandy!!!

[goondman]

2 hours ago, Pete said:

There's nothing wrong with calling out trash, we all do it. The difference is you only call out trash and you never say anything positive. If you're watching this team and you see nothing positive about it at all, then I don't know what you're looking at. The team has one issue, albeit a massive one, which is own zone coverage.

 

Of course people will sit there and say seems not tough enough, but toughness isn't requirement to win. People will say they don't shoot enough, but they don't really have trouble scoring.

 

It's okay to call out crap, and it's also okay to give credit when it's due. 

No more d-baggery from me

[BrooksBurner]

2 minutes ago, Ozzy said:

One thing I saw is that Laffy may just be as capable a net-front presence as Kreider.  That was yet ANOTHER sweet deflection last night....and I thought the goal in Boston was a dandy!!!

 

Agreed, he has excellent hand-eye coordination.

[Ozzy]

Just now, goondman said:

No more d-baggery from me

 

 

Well then, let me finally welcome you to the club, fine sir.

 

Make yourself at home, and be a part of the finest, and most knowledgeable Rangers fans you'll probably ever find.  These guys are friends...my friends; we argue, debate, and sometimes see things differently.  But we all have a common bond, and that's to share in the fun and entertainment of being true blue Rangers fans.

 

So welcome aboard @goondman, and have a very long stay with us!!!

 

Glad you finally came around!