GDT: #7 - 10/17/18 | RANGERS @ capitals | 7:00 - NBCSN

[will1066]

7 PM start. Good thing I checked. NBC on Wednesday used up be 8.

 

[Maliks PlusMinus]

Win the game. Play DeAngelo. That is all.

Those two things rarely go together in his NHL career. Keep him scratched.

I can't expect to win this one, but if Hank can keep it up we certainly have a chance. LGR

 

[Machinehead]

I really don't know what sport you're watching if you think Staal hasn't been bad.

 

[rangers1314]

I assume Buch is in for McLeod?

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

I don't think that's called for. Larry may look horse-like, but he's unparalleled in his access to this team.

He’s no Stormy Daniels

 

[Maliks PlusMinus]

Yeah Staal is okay. It's just that some posters here think every player over 30 is trash. They obviously don't understand how important these experienced players are for a team to have success.

I really don't know what sport you're watching if you think Staal hasn't been bad.

With the exception of last night (he was ok) and possibly the Oilers game (I missed it) Staal has been bad. Two of the games he was just totally horrible.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

 

[Idlerlee]

Why is McLeod even in a position where he can go out of the team to give Buch a spot. Like what does he legitimately bring to the table on this NHL team?

 

[Ghost of jas]

I'm scratched again

You need to start playing a heavier game.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Why is McLeod even in a position where he can go out of the team to give Buch a spot. Like what does he legitimately bring to the table on this NHL team?

You know what this means...

 

[Machinehead]

You need to start playing a heavier game.

Gotta lose 21 pounds so I can play heavier #HockeyLogic

 

[kovazub94]

...

I also think psychologically, he knows this is a rebuilding year, but his own ego is being tested with all the chatter around the league about him being 'old' and his play 'dropping' (even tho the data shows that he faced a massive amount of HDSC's the past few seasons). I think he feels the need to prove some people wrong and showing he still has it.

I truly believe he can play at this level for 2-3 more seasons. He's a rare specimen, this is the game he loves and he has an intense desire to win and always prove people wrong. His consistency throughout his entire career is a testament to this.

Maybe the other side of the same coin (where you said he want to prove nahsayers wrong) is the fact that also in the context of the team rebuild there's less pressure to accumulate wins and he might be more relaxed in this regard compared to expectations from prior years.

 

[trunkslamchest]

He'd probably be a good coach in a few years.

i posted this before somewhere but if hank doesnt win a cup as a player, i can see him MAYBE taking a year off before he jumps into a coaching position somewhere for the rangers.

3-6 years from now i'd hope the rebuild has been completed and we've made the playoffs again, which would be perfect timing for hank to stay on board as a coach and win a cup that way.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Gotta lose 21 pounds so I can play heavier #HockeyLogic

1/2 mv^2

 

[LORDE]

Roenick just said we need to play "gritsy"

Is that like holding a bowl of grits or something? Or is that our cheap knockoff of the Philly mascot?

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Roenick just said we need to play "gritsy"

Is that like holding a bowl of grits or something? Or is that our cheap knockoff of the Philly mascot?

IDK...He got hit in the face really hard.

 

[Holocene]

I expect a spanking but stranger things have happened. Solidly on team tank but wouldn't mind beating these guys. We're not gonna lose every game after all.

 

[duhmetreE]

I'm hoping Buch responds

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

I'm hoping Buch responds

Otherwise, you know what this means...

 

[Irishguy42]

 

[duhmetreE]

Otherwise, you know what this means...

he might be deaf..

 

[Crease]

Quinn constantly looks like he's on the verge of tears.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Quinn constantly looks like he's on the verge of tears.

Tears of joy!

Those are manly tears! Y'all need to respect funshine bear...

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

he might be deaf..

Or...

 

[LORDE]

Quinn constantly looks like he's on the verge of tears.

He's a true Ranger @ heart