BrooksBurner Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) Definitely want Washington. They suck Definitely don’t want Tampa Edited March 28 by BrooksBurner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 See? I agree. I don’t think we would lose a series to Tampa. But I do think it would take a bit more out of them right out of the gate than landing a matchup like the Caps or Red Wings. To me, that doesn’t scream that I fear an opponent. I don’t right now. I do fear them running out of gas, which I’ve seen happen with not only them but with others. I know it’s dealers choice as far as you get. And honestly, sometimes a matchup you think is favorable ends up being anything but that. That being said, I would like to finally be able to see a Rangers team go in, land a favorable matchup and make quick work of an opponent as opposed to having to have a dramatic long series right out of the gate. Save that drama for later in the Spring and save the gas tank. That’s all I’m really trying to say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 16 minutes ago, BrooksBurner said: Definitely want Washington. They suck Definitely don’t want Tampa Rangers win either series. I still don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I don't fear any other EC team. I don't really care who's on the other side - we're favored no matter what and it's well deserved. Even against those Carolina Candycanes. The only team that would be, let's say less than ideal in round 1. is Tampa. To me, that's not because we should fear them excessively, but more that they're far more battle-tested and likely to get us into a series. I don't see Washington, Philly, Detroit. or even Toronto dragging us into a hard-fought series. Tampa has that self-discipline and wildcard in goal that they could drag us to 6 or 7, and I want the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 We'll be out in 5 if we get either Leafs or Lightning. Really, I don't think we get out of 1st round unless we get a real puffball like Detroit or Washington. I'm not buying any of this until we see what Panarin and Shesterkin do in R1. History says, probably not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersLEETCH Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Now you know the song by Nelly “Ride Wit Me” and the rhyme that goes with it … the phrase “hey must be the money!” Use the same thing but put in “Hey it must be Matt Rempe!” If ya wanna know why the devils suck Can’t move the puck worth a fuck It’s all because of him …. Hey it must be MATT REMPE! When Scott Stevens has a tear in his eye And Marty Broduers fat ass can’t save bye bye It’s all because of him …… Hey it must be MATT REMPE! Devils fans cry, bitch and moan can’t take the hits now their all alone It’s all because of him ….. Hey it must be MATT REMPE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 27 minutes ago, Dunny said: We'll be out in 5 if we get either Leafs or Lightning. Really, I don't think we get out of 1st round unless we get a real puffball like Detroit or Washington. I'm not buying any of this until we see what Panarin and Shesterkin do in R1. History says, probably not much. This is my line of thinking, except about Shesterkin. His track record in the playoffs is excellent, minus a couple of games in that Pittsburgh series two years ago that showed to be an aberration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) I'd rather not play Tampa but I'm not exactly afraid of them either. It might be some sweet justice to take some revenge on the way to a cup run. Philly - We win that one in 5, maybe 6 Washington - I'll say in 5 just as a courtesy but that's a sweep Detroit - that's a 5 game win Devils - Want them to miss the playoffs out of spite. Want to face them so we can finish what we should have done last year Islanders - 8 power play goals scored in a 4 game sweep I plan on continuing to use this gif as much as possible over the next few months Edited March 28 by BlairBettsBlocksEverything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Dunny said: We'll be out in 5 if we get either Leafs or Lightning. Really, I don't think we get out of 1st round unless we get a real puffball like Detroit or Washington. I'm not buying any of this until we see what Panarin and Shesterkin do in R1. History says, probably not much. "I don't like the Rangers because of playoff history, I'll go with ... Leafs". Please turn in your credentials at the door on your way out. Edited March 28 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 if we end up with Toronto in the first round I'll be happy I no longer use the app formerly known as twitter anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 38 minutes ago, BrooksBurner said: This is my line of thinking, except about Shesterkin. His track record in the playoffs is excellent, minus a couple of games in that Pittsburgh series two years ago that showed to be an aberration. Probably harsh on Shesterkin. As far as Panarin goes, we have entered the period where everyone has forgotten that he will almost assuredly disappear in a puff of smoke when the going gets tough, and the going will get tough. I don't know how anyone can any faith in this guy. It's going to be a boatload of TO's on backhanded passes from the half wall. Take it to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Panarin has 46 points in 57 playoff games in his career, not exactly disappearing. Last years playoffs he didn't do much, I'll give you that. but he's playing the best hockey of his career right now and I don't see any reason to think it will go away come playoff time. He's not been producing this much while playing 'soft' either 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 12 minutes ago, Dunny said: Probably harsh on Shesterkin. As far as Panarin goes, we have entered the period where everyone has forgotten that he will almost assuredly disappear in a puff of smoke when the going gets tough, and the going will get tough. I don't know how anyone can any faith in this guy. It's going to be a boatload of TO's on backhanded passes from the half wall. Take it to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Dunny said: Probably harsh on Shesterkin. As far as Panarin goes, we have entered the period where everyone has forgotten that he will almost assuredly disappear in a puff of smoke when the going gets tough, and the going will get tough. I don't know how anyone can any faith in this guy. It's going to be a boatload of TO's on backhanded passes from the half wall. Take it to the bank. This reminds me of all types of predictions about how diminished a player he would be this season, and then he went out and had an MVP caliber season and set a career high in goals after people complaining he didn't shoot enough. So respectfully, anybody who thinks they know the future, doesn't know shit. The idea that players are static is mind-boggling to me. Edited March 28 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I want no part of Tampa. Everyone else, fine. It's gonna be 7 games anyway, the Rangers never win short series. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 26 minutes ago, Morphinity 2.0 said: I want no part of Tampa. Everyone else, fine. It's gonna be 7 games anyway, the Rangers never win short series. Rangers are 2-1 vs Tampa with one meltdown unlikely to be replicated. I'm not worried about them over a seven game series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Just now, Pete said: Rangers are 2-1 vs Tampa with one meltdown unlikely to be replicated. I'm not worried about them over a seven game series. that was also, i believe a 4th game in 6 nights and they just ran out of gas. Tampa's Dzone coverage has been mostly suspect this year and I think we win that series still. With that said, they're on a bit of a heater right now and if they keep this up heading into the playoffs they wont be an easy out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Regular season matchup records are essentially meaningless. You're not gaining anything from a 3 game sample size, with the games separated by weeks or months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) You're not gaining anything except 2-1 and holding the opposition to 1 goal in 2 of the games is better than 0-3. Tampa is beatable. Not sure why everyone thinks the Rangers would worry more about them than any other opponent, which you can say the exact same thing about (regular season is meaningless, which I said verbatim in another thread regarding anaytics). Edited March 28 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 hour ago, Pete said: Rangers are 2-1 vs Tampa with one meltdown unlikely to be replicated. I'm not worried about them over a seven game series. Tampa is way better now than they were earlier in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 50 minutes ago, Morphinity 2.0 said: Tampa is way better now than they were earlier in the season. So are the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Loving the general optimistic and confidence in this thread My personal first round preference would be Detroit. In terms of advanced stats, they have some of the poorest metrics amongst the playoff bound teams. I totally get the cautiousness of facing TBL in the first round. I would feel fully confident against any opponent, but there's always this sense that TBL has this extra gear in the playoffs which might make for a challenging first round. Getting out of the East is going to be hard enough so would be ideal having an easier first round and keep some gas in tank for a likely Florida matchup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 the rangers^ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Froman Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 If they play the Capitals, Sam can talk about the Lindgren brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 54 minutes ago, Abe Froman said: If they play the Capitals, Sam can talk about the Lindgren brothers. I got 5-1 odds that at some point he calls Charlie Lindgren Charles Lindbergh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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