RangersIn7 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Sharpshooter said: This near week-long layoff is giving me August offseason vibes. Enough already! It’s funny… the schedule makers never cease to baffle me. They have this 5 day break that is not a bye week. Yet immediately after that, they play 5 times in 8 days. Why??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Just now, RangersIn7 said: It’s funny… the schedule makers never cease to baffle me. They have this 5 day break that is not a bye week. Yet immediately after that, they play 5 times in 8 days. Why??? Yeah, I don't get it. They have some guys that are banged up, so it helps in that situation. But still, it's just odd. Even the scheduling after that long road trip. They do a western swing then come all the way back home to play one game, then go back on the road for one game in Minnesota. lol What?? They really need to spread out games better. I'm actually against three games in four nights and that sort of thing. Teams are gassed and the quality of hockey tends to be bad, and it can lead to fatigue and injuries. If it were up to me, that kind of scheduling wouldn't be happening, even if it meant shaving off a few games of the regular season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br4d Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 The theory has always been that the Rangers odd scheduling was due to sharing MSG with other events. Not sure what was in the garden that day they were in Minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 That can be part of it, too. But in general, I've almost always had issues with how the NHL schedules their games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I actually a little thankful for this one, fellas. We're a little banged up, and even though we were hot going into this little hiatus, we were slipping a little. You could feel the wheels wobbling on the wagon....kinda. We come back after 5 days and start it up again with fresh legs, fewer bruises and of course: THIS MAN!!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 41 minutes ago, Ozzy said: I actually a little thankful for this one, fellas. We're a little banged up, and even though we were hot going into this little hiatus, we were slipping a little. You could feel the wheels wobbling on the wagon....kinda. We come back after 5 days and start it up again with fresh legs, fewer bruises and of course: THIS MAN!!!! Agreed Oz. In years prior I'd be more afraid of a break killing any kind of momentum, but I think this coaching staff knows how to keep these guys engaged. I believe they have two more breaks of similar length throughout the season so they might as well get used to maximizing it. Could always happen in the playoffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Sharpshooter said: Yeah, I don't get it. They have some guys that are banged up, so it helps in that situation. But still, it's just odd. Even the scheduling after that long road trip. They do a western swing then come all the way back home to play one game, then go back on the road for one game in Minnesota. lol What?? They really need to spread out games better. I'm actually against three games in four nights and that sort of thing. Teams are gassed and the quality of hockey tends to be bad, and it can lead to fatigue and injuries. If it were up to me, that kind of scheduling wouldn't be happening, even if it meant shaving off a few games of the regular season. It works in their favor cause guys are hurt. But they’re also on a heater, and now a layoff, which sucks. But it’s illogical to give them 5 days off, immediately followed by 5 games in 8 days. Spread those games out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, RangersIn7 said: It works in their favor cause guys are hurt. But they’re also on a heater, and now a layoff, which sucks. But it’s illogical to give them 5 days off, immediately followed by 5 games in 8 days. Spread those games out. I feel like this is how the schedule the games every year. The nhl is god awful at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I don't understand why people blame the league. There's a thousand moving parts that go into making a schedule. Do you think that NHL thinks this is a good idea? Do not have a premier team and a premier market playing for a week? Come on. They're doing the best they can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Drew a Penalty said: Agreed Oz. In years prior I'd be more afraid of a break killing any kind of momentum, but I think this coaching staff knows how to keep these guys engaged. I believe they have two more breaks of similar length throughout the season so they might as well get used to maximizing it. Could always happen in the playoffs. You know it's a long haul, Drew! And for a squad this season that sports a few more veterans than years past, I think it's a welcomed break. They can work on some stuff that needs tightening up, and watch some video to see where the breakdowns are. All at the same time they're feeling better. Win/Win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 They have two 3-day breaks in December, 8 days off for the All-Star break in January + early February, and then a 4-day break in March that precedes the final stretch of games. Following that final break, there's a game every other day with the exception of two back-to-backs. It's going to be a nonstop run into the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbob Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Sharpshooter said: This near week-long layoff is giving me August offseason vibes. Enough already! Hang in there, will be getting some Devils revenge in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, mbob said: Hang in there, will be getting some Devils revenge in no time! I'm not as optimistic, it would just be nice to see our beloved hockey team back in action. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, mbob said: Hang in there, will be getting some Devils revenge in no time! BTW - F! The Devils. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) LGR Edited November 18, 2023 by Bugg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Not sure if this includes this year so far but Zibanejad has 26 points in 33 games in November over the last 5 years. All other months he averages over a point a game and March he has 68 points in 53 games. He’s going to be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, RJWantsTheCup said: Not sure if this includes this year so far but Zibanejad has 26 points in 33 games in November over the last 5 years. All other months he averages over a point a game and March he has 68 points in 53 games. He’s going to be fine. I haven’t looked into the numbers like you have- but just basic recall on it brings up him typically a pretty slow starter. It’s more or less the norm for him. He’s not playing bad hockey. At all. And I’m not very concerned about him. Though I do think there is merit to the idea of splitting him and CK up here and there. The two of them not consistently producing at ES is an issue and a pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 On 11/16/2023 at 11:49 AM, Pete said: I don't understand why people blame the league. There's a thousand moving parts that go into making a schedule. Do you think that NHL thinks this is a good idea? Do not have a premier team and a premier market playing for a week? Come on. They're doing the best they can. Yeah I know it’s difficult to match up 32 teams over 6 months and 82 games a piece all over North America. I suppose it could not be avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br4d Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Now we have Friday night in Philly and then a 1pm game on Saturday at home against the Bruins. That's a tough schedule and I wouldn't be surprised to see Quick back on Friday night and Igor against the Bruins on Saturday. There's just no way he plays both games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 42 minutes ago, Br4d said: Now we have Friday night in Philly and then a 1pm game on Saturday at home against the Bruins. That's a tough schedule and I wouldn't be surprised to see Quick back on Friday night and Igor against the Bruins on Saturday. There's just no way he plays both games. Agree with this. Smart to keep Quick fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbob Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 I wouldn’t be shocked if it’s the other way and Quick goes Saturday. It will be interesting to see which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 16 hours ago, Br4d said: Now we have Friday night in Philly and then a 1pm game on Saturday at home against the Bruins. That's a tough schedule and I wouldn't be surprised to see Quick back on Friday night and Igor against the Bruins on Saturday. There's just no way he plays both games. Tomorrow is a 1PM start. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Chytil finally skating on his own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, RJWantsTheCup said: Chytil finally skating on his own. Skating on his own is really the only way he won't get hurt. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, Pete said: Skating on his own is really the only way he won't get hurt. Maybe he can wear a non contact jersey when he’s ready to play again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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