GDT: #1 - 10/04/18 | predators @ RANGERS | 7:30 - MSG, NBCSN

[Ori]

Yes Zucc should score there just 1 second left of the period - Vesey have been playing very well.

And Henrik with some key saves as well - an exciting game so far!

LGR!!

 

[member 116805]

Love Pionk's skating

 

[bl02]

Somehow the ECHL player was the best forward on the ice that period

 

[Profet]

Seriously though... Was Spooner on the ice that period?

 

[nyr2k2]

Was gonna say stuff about Vesey, but it's been said.

Some defensive breakdowns, but to be expected as part of the transition.

Hank looks vintage. Fun stuff.

 

[Rongosurus Lex]

Who's this Vesey kid with the smooth passes? Relative of Jimmy?

 

[will1066]

0-0 after 1 against Nashville? Bring us the Cup, baby

 

[Larrybiv]

I'm no goal scorer....but man......do I wish our players (Zuccha in this case) would SHOOT against the direction the goalie is going.

 

[Ori]

Love Pionk's skating

Skjei skating is great to watch as well and he looks better compare to last year for sure, very promising!

 

[Stasis]

Wtf is with Vesey? Why is he so inconsistent? When he’s on, he’s great. But when he’s not, he’s one of the worst players on the ice.

I'm willing to give him a season with Quinn to see but I agree. It's like Kreider but when Kreids isn't on he isn't terrible he's just kind of not present, or takes a dumb penalty (tonight's was fine)... but Vesey goes from an ideal 3rd liner who can slot up to barely an NHL'er from game to game. It's weird.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Vesey was actually good in that period.

What has happened?

Not just good. Drove the play quite a bit. Really great period from him. I'd LOVE to see more of this since he's a talented guy and should play like this more often.

 

[effen]

Seriously though... Was Spooner on the ice that period?

Preds too big/fast for him.
Empty calories

 

[DanielBrassard]

Can't remember the last time at 5v5 the other team didn't have sustained attacks vs the Rangers. Obviously they will happen at some point, but it was nice to see.

 

[Harbour Dog]

Seriously though... Was Spooner on the ice that period?

Spooner... Spooner... not ringing a bell; sorry.

 

[NYR94]

Seriously though... Was Spooner on the ice that period?

He played 3:14, less than everyone except for Chytil (3:09).

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Who's this Vesey kid with the smooth passes? Relative of Jimmy?

That was actually Vinny Jesey

AKA Vinny Jesus

 

[Fitzy]

Spooner... Spooner... not ringing a bell; sorry.

He and Chytil only got 4 shifts, so not that surprising.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Can't remember the last time at 5v5 the other team didn't have sustained attacks vs the Rangers. Obviously they will happen at some point, but it was nice to see.

Especially impressive considering the opponent, would have thought they’d dominate with their forecheck.

Good signs early.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Pionk had a good period.

Keep in mind this guy is carrying a "veteran" plug, so its not an easy role to play. When you disparage him because of advanced stats, remember who he's playing with.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

He basically decided to do the exact opposite of everything from the preseason, and it worked very well for him.

He woke up today and said "I'm going to play well and not suck, today."

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Pionk had a good period.

Keep in mind this guy is carrying a "veteran" plug, so its not an easy role to play. When you disparage him because of advanced stats, remember who he's playing with.

You mean he didn't play like a Stionk

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Seriously though... Was Spooner on the ice that period?

Seemed like Spooner and Chytil didn’t get much ice time that period. PK threw a wrench into the rotation.

 

[Fvital92]

Seriously though... Was Spooner on the ice that period?

His line didn't play a lot, they are playing more the Howden's line than Chytil's for some reason.

 

[bl02]

He played 3:14, less than everyone except for Chytil (3:09).

Oh no surely the new coach is already ruining Chytil

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

OK..So you're getting your wish.
You win..See you in 5-7 years "IF" it works out lol

Why would it work out less than the other 50-60 years of doing it wrong ?