GDT: #36 - 12/23/17 | maple leafs @ RANGERS | 7:00 - MSG, NHLN

[aufheben]

This is why I'm not ready to say the defense lacks the ability to be good.

They put way too much pressure on the puck carrier. That is something you're told to do. Instead of staying out-manned on the outside, e.g. 2 Leafs 1 Ranger near the corner, 2-3 Rangers go out there to take the puck. Then instead of having 2 players in the crease, we'll have one, or something similar. There's ALWAYS opposite open in the slot.

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

Vesey isn't what we thought/hoped he would be, but he always heads toward the net. Wish some of his supposedly more talented teammates did the same.

He's been more focused on it since the beginning of the year.. His north south game is keeping him in the league.. I wish Miller would take a note on this too

 

[AlternateSideParking]

Vigneault's not getting fired. At least not during the season.

They're a playoff team and have a soft upcoming schedule, albeit for a few games. There is no pressure from the rest of the division and the bottom half of the East stinks.

Team has obvious holes but firing Vigneault doesnt help when you consider the weak list of available coaches.

 

[chosen]

HNIC saying pittsburgh might trade letang

I think he has broken down enough to be a Ranger.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Have you ever seen a player break his stick in a shootout?

Yes, Jagr.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Vigneault's not getting fired. At least not during the season.

They're a playoff team and have a soft upcoming schedule, albeit for a few games. There is no pressure from the rest of the division and the bottom half of the East stinks.

Team has obvious holes but firing Vigneault doesnt help when you consider the weak list of available coaches.

He should have been fired after he lost the Ottawa series by himself last year.

 

[Overcast]

Vigneault's not getting fired. At least not during the season.

They're a playoff team and have a soft upcoming schedule, albeit for a few games. There is no pressure from the rest of the division and the bottom half of the East stinks.

Team has obvious holes but firing Vigneault doesnt help when you consider the weak list of available coaches.

There is literally nothing that is or should be considered a "soft" schedule when it comes to this team.

 

[Chimpradamus]

Vigneault's not getting fired. At least not during the season.

They're a playoff team and have a soft upcoming schedule, albeit for a few games. There is no pressure from the rest of the division and the bottom half of the East stinks.

Team has obvious holes but firing Vigneault doesnt help when you consider the weak list of available coaches.

How about this guy and his dog? It looks like an improvement.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I almost wish this team's problem was just defense. How often does the team spend no time in the other team's zone all game? We've been worse offensively this game than defensively.

 

[Maliks PlusMinus]

Pretty lousy in all 3 zones so far. Let's make a game of this

 

[SnowblindNYR]

"They just have to stay with it". That's why they pay you the big bucks Joe.

 

[Zamboner]

Jack the Zamboni driver. Living the dream.

 

[Doctyl]

I almost wish this team's problem was just defense. How often does the team spend no time in the other team's zone all game? We've been worse offensively this game than defensively.

That’s the game plan.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

McDonagh needs to hit the f***ing net.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Was Lundqvist showboating there, Patrick Roy-style?

 

[Boruto]

At least we're not going to go into the deadline thinking we're going to compete for the cup. Nash for a 1st, Grabner for a 1st, Holden for a 4th, Deharnais for a 6th, trade the 4th and 6th round picks to buy back Lindberg and pretend like this entire season didn't happen.

 

[nevesis]

HEN-RIK

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

I almost wish this team's problem was just defense. How often does the team spend no time in the other team's zone all game? We've been worse offensively this game than defensively.

Our team system is hope they turn it over then hope we can hit a hail mary pass and get numbers and score on the rush.

 

[Machinehead]

What did AV change?

Nothing.

We always do this.

 

[TheTakedown]

This team is basically Henrik vs Maple leafs. I can't even watch this

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

this team is worthless outside of Hank

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

How did Mcdonagh drop his stick lol

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

LOL Miller. God have more tunnel vision there.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Vigneault's not getting fired. At least not during the season.

They're a playoff team and have a soft upcoming schedule, albeit for a few games. There is no pressure from the rest of the division and the bottom half of the East stinks.

Team has obvious holes but firing Vigneault doesnt help when you consider the weak list of available coaches.

Huh? Pitt is 3 points behind and if Carolina and Philly win tonight which is entirely possible they would also be 3 points behind. This team could easily miss the playoffs.

 

[member 116805]

How did Mcdonagh drop his stick lol

Must have borrowed henriks tape