GDT: #8 - 10/24/19 | sabres @ RANGERS | 7:00 - MSG

[Nickmo82]

It is my sincere hope that Howden plays badly enough that Quinn actually notices and Andersson gets moved up the lineup, even if only for a couple of periods.

Hopefully Kakko does the things with more ice time (one assumes) and an decent centre.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

It is my sincere hope that Howden plays badly enough that Quinn actually notices and Andersson gets moved up the lineup, even if only for a couple of periods.

Hopefully Kakko does the things with more ice time (one assumes) and an decent centre.

Kakko looks like a very talented, yet nervous player who is trying to do much, and needs to settle down a bit. And that’s fine because I’d rather have a nervous player who cares than a slug who doesn’t give a shit.

That being said, just for a heads up in the GDT’s, is the current meme for Kakko that “he needs a center, so therefore Hate Howden?”

This isn’t directly at you @Nickmo82


I like to have a background on the regurgitated copy-pasta original and objective thoughts that start to bounce around here from time to time.

 

[Nickmo82]

Kakko looks like a very talented, yet nervous player who is trying to do much, and needs to settle down a bit. And that’s fine because I’d rather have a nervous player who cares than a slug who doesn’t give a ****.

That being said, just for a heads up in the GDT’s, is the current meme for Kakko that “he needs a center, so therefore Hate Howden?”

This isn’t directly at you @Nickmo82


I like to have a background on the regurgitated copy-pasta original and objective thoughts that start to bounce around here from time to time.

It's more a case of wanting to see Andersson actually be given a chance to succeed while acknowleding that Howden has been given that chance over and over and has done next to nothing with it.

The Kakko thing and the Howden thing are independent issues (in my mind at any rate).

 

[JHS]

before the inevitable illogical rabbit hole that will follow from others:

In the modern draft era of the NHL, nearly all Hall of Fame top pick players started their careers on awful teams, yet persevered nonetheless

Yeah I agree but let’s just hope he has the psychological makeup to become a top player. Hopefully someone on the Rangers staff is reminding Kappo of exactly what you just pointed out

 

[Weltschmerz]

STARTING GOALIE:

Carter HUTTON
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Would expect Ullmark here, sabres switch them every game like the rangers.

 

[Good Intentions]

I'm there tonight on the ice and I'm guaranteeing a win.

 

[Larrybiv]

The one thing that confuses me is that Fast and Strome looked good together one night, Strome said he liked playing with him and we never saw the combo again.

The kiss of death......"liking" to play with someone. Its a Rangers coaching tradition.

Liking the lines, even though Kakko doesn't quite "deserve" that status, but there probably is a method to Quinn's madness. Trying to get the kid going. He has the potential to carry a team, and getting him a ton of confidence will go a long long way.
He just may have been trying to hard to "drive" the line with previous line mates. Too early for that, needs to settle in and settle down. He doesn't need to be a superstar, just yet.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

HUGE game from Kappy tonight.

 

[RagFinMet]

Unlike most of u I'm not a Howden hater
I'd love to see lias center lem and how
I think that would be a good third line with potential of being a great third line if given time.

 

[MyLoveIsBlue]

 

[Irishguy42]

Gonna tear up tonight during the Vesey video tribute

 

[MyLoveIsBlue]

Expect big time games from Darren Puppa, Clint Malarchuk, and Dominic Hasek

Expect big time games from Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, and René Robert.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Gonna tear up tonight during the Vesey video tribute

Vesey hat trick and game winner 4-3 Sabres OT win

 

[Leonardo87]

First game for me this season. Glad I am taking off tomorrow, will not be consuming just Pizza tonight if this game goes the way I think it will. lol

 

[Edge]

Expect big time games from Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, and René Robert.

Doesn't matter because Jeremy Roenick is a hockey GOD.

 

[Larrybiv]

It's more a case of wanting to see Andersson actually be given a chance to succeed while acknowleding that Howden has been given that chance over and over and has done next to nothing with it.

The Kakko thing and the Howden thing are independent issues (in my mind at any rate).

Yeah, dont want Howden to "fail" per sé, but has had many more opportunities to prove his offensive worth than Lias. Seems Quinn is happy with him concentrating on defensive positioning, and okay with little offensive production. Maybe that is the process? Isnt that somewhat similar in what Hayes had to do? Kevin was never known for being a 200 ft player until maybe his last 2 years. Howden may have been thrown to the wolves prematurely and is learning on the run with Quinn.

At this point, Lias seems a bit beyond Howden with defensive capabilities already there, now all he has to do is figure out ways to get on the scoresheet.
Lemmy/Lias/Fast seems like they would be difficult to play against and may be able to get some chemistry if "left together" for a good stretch.

Agree.......Quinn NEEDS TO stop trying to rush things. Allow some pairs to get really acquainted with one another. Not 2 games and then BOOM, switch it up. Looking for lightning in a bottle, when there is much more time for solid bonding, which is better for the long term.

I am not saying tank, but making the PO's really shouldn't be the priority. You dont tell your players that (in fact opposite) but, the brain trust needs to set their priorities straight. IMHO.

 

[Kakko]

They'll either play inexplicably good tonight and still lose.
Or play like garbage and win.

 

[NewLife]

Gosh that quote from Kappo up above is really tough to read. Poor guy is 18 and clearly loosing confidence already. I’m positive he will get it together but this is case and point for why the coaches need to create an environment where guys are motivated to be successful not motivated by a fear of failure( not sure they are not creating the motivation through success atmosphere but just saying how Kappo’s quote highlights the need for that climate for the Rangers right now!)

A man, a kid without confidence doesn't speak up like that.

 

[will1066]

Expect big time games from Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, and René Robert.

Don't you get all French eclectic on me.

 

[LieutenantLackluster]

Remember all those years you looked forward to the Sabres on the schedule and marked the game as a W before it started?

Honestly, no, never an easy win with this team.

Kakko needs to just play his game and not worry about anything else.

 

[FultonReed]

Don't you get all French eclectic on me.

that Mogilny kid is supposed to be really good, you have him on your watch list?

 

[Deleted member 23124]

Darren Puppa in net?

Not a chance...no way they don't start Hasek!!!

 

[Rangers in 7]

my hope tonight is kakko and fox score.....dont care if we win or lose

 

[will1066]

that Mogilny kid is supposed to be really good, you have him on your watch list?

Honestly, I have Afinegenov rated higher than Mogilny. Don't think the latter will amount to much in the NHL.

 

[offdacrossbar]

im worried about this one.

the sabres are scary good right now

carter huttons numbers are filthy

and we are as fragile as balsa wood

this place could implode tonight with another soft start