2013-2014 Schedule Released (Schedule/Divisions/Realignment Discussion)

[Dalagaze]

We also have 11 sets of back-to-back games. Woohoo!!

 

[Championship*]

wonder how they managed to be the away team for both outdoor games

Rangers aren't allowed to play a home game outside of MSG.

 

[Trxjw]

10 of our last 15 games are against teams that missed the playoffs last season. That's a bright spot at least.

The division name is pretty lame though. Add 3 teams to the Atlantic division, rename it to the 'Metropolitan' division. Derp.

 

[filth e mcnasti]

Phx baby! Ill be there!

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

9 game road trip to start the season (I know, renovations)
2 outdoor games, away team for both
Last game of the season in Montreal (which everyone and their grandfather knows will be of major importance).

At this point, we should just be thankful the Rangers aren't playing 39 home games and 43 away games or something ridiculous. They haven't gotten a favorable schedule in comparison to other teams in half a decade.

 

[Poozer]

wonder how they managed to be the away team for both outdoor games

No complaints... both games are in NYC, we will clearly have the dominant fan base at them... so really that's just two extra home games.

 

[broadwayblue]

We also have 11 sets of back-to-back games. Woohoo!!

I counted 13. Was hoping I was wrong.

counted again...still coming up with 13 sets of back-to-back games.

 

[Ian]

wonder how they managed to be the away team for both outdoor games

Adds a sell-out for the Devils and Islanders. Rangers will always draw well.

 

[ecemleafs]

the metropolitan division is a fine name. the other eastern division just shudnt be called atlantic.

 

[Thirty One]

the metropolitan division is a fine name. the other eastern division just shudnt be called atlantic.

It's a tough division to name. The Northeast + Florida?

 

[iamthewalrus]

9 game road opener, and 13 back to backs. oh boy...

 

[Thirty One]

9 game road opener, and 13 back to backs. oh boy...

They're at home almost all of December, though. Too bad Drury isn't still on the team.

 

[aufheben]

That is the worst opening to a season I've ever seen. Metropolitan division? ****ing kidding me? This league gets dumber every year, without fail.

 

[Fitzy]

Oh... dear.

So we get to introduce the players to their home fans a month in, vs Montreal.


Presumably this has to do with the renovations?

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

Oh... dear.

So we get to introduce the players to their home fans a month in, vs Montreal.


Presumably this has to do with the renovations?

50% renovations, 50% being the NYR sarcasm

 

[Snow Soccer]

Looks like we play every Western Conference team twice this year too.

 

[Thirty One]

Looks like we play every Western Conference team twice this year too.

Yep, we've known that since they announced the new alignment. One home, one away.

 

[BwayBshirt]

Pacific, Central, Eastern, and Atlantic. Boom. Done. Where's my job NHL?

But our month of December makes up for the frightening start to the season. Those games could really give us a HUGE boost.

You're not naming a division after the conference.

Metropolitan is fine. Not great, but fine.

 

[aufheben]

If it makes anyone feel better, the Devils have twice as many back-to-backs...

 

[Thirty One]

If it makes anyone feel better, the Devils have twice as many back-to-backs...

Are you sure you're not just counting both games?

 

[aufheben]

Are you sure you're not just counting both games?

They have at least 19 pairs.

 

[iamthewalrus]

They have at least 19 pairs.

I count 21. Their luck just keeps getting worse and worse

 

[aufheben]

Let us rejoice.

Ok the confirmed number is 21.

L I R L

 

[Thirty One]

I count 21. Their luck just keeps getting worse and worse

Oh well, at least they'll get a good draft pick....


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[broadwayblue]

Oh well, at least they'll get a good draft pick....


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Yeah, they should be picking high enough that that 2nd rounder practically feels like a 1st.