Around the NHL - Part XLIII

[Synergy27]

14 million and assets??? Canes screwed up

Why has Necas been on the block for years now? The kid is a great player. Such an excellent skater. Exactly the type of player who succeeds in the modern NHL.

I don’t understand what the Canes, a typically smart organization, were thinking here.

 

[NYR Viper]

Why has Necas been on the block for years now? The kid is a great player. Such an excellent skater. Exactly the type of player who succeeds in the modern NHL.

I don’t understand what the Canes, a typically smart organization, were thinking here.

He didn’t buy in to their full effort all the time style of play and wanted a big contract on his next deal. Defensively, he’s not great either and much of that is related to his effort level. That’s not to say he isn’t a good player, just not what Carolina wanted to invest long term in

 

[effen]

He didn’t buy in to their full effort all the time style of play and wanted a big contract on his next deal. Defensively, he’s not great either and much of that is related to his effort level. That’s not to say he isn’t a good player, just not what Carolina wanted to invest long term in

It's entirely the contract. They are really cheap and he told them years ago he wanted a market contract and they don't like that. That's it.

 

[RangersFan]

Chytil had a good game again. Sportsnet showed a graphic that was disturbing but not at all surprising. Chytil in 8 seasons here only had 4 games of 20+ minutes. He already has 2 in 4 games there.

 

[ReddestRum]

Chytil had a good game again. Sportsnet showed a graphic that was disturbing but not at all surprising. Chytil in 8 seasons here only had 4 games of 20+ minutes. He already has 2 in 4 games there.

Seeing Fil being successful on the PP makes me very happy.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

 

[cwede]

despite all the inconsistent play to date, NYR smack dab right there in contention for playoff spot,
just 1-1/2 GB
but in a deep group of 5-8 teams

 

[SnowblindNYR]

despite all the inconsistent play to date, NYR smack dab right there in contention for playoff spot,
just 1-1/2 GB
but in a deep group of 5-8 teams
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The problem is while I think the roster even with all its warts is better than probably all of those team the give a f*** factor is probably worse than all of those teams.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Is it owrth rooting against the Lightning or are they comfortably in?

 

[cwede]

Is it owrth rooting against the Lightning or are they comfortably in?

TBL now "plus 11"
in my mind they're firmly in the Atlantic 3rd/Eastern 6th spot
until they lose a lot. or Bos/Ott/Det/Habs catch/pass them
and each of those has had multiple poor streaks right after spurting close to Bolts

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

despite all the inconsistent play to date, NYR smack dab right there in contention for playoff spot,
just 1-1/2 GB
but in a deep group of 5-8 teams
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If they can finish this month on a good note and have a March like their January, they should be a WC lock.

 

[MyLoveIsBlue]

 

[Larrybiv]

despite all the inconsistent play to date, NYR smack dab right there in contention for playoff spot,
just 1-1/2 GB
but in a deep group of 5-8 teams
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Wanna pinpoint ONE reason the Rangers aren't ahead of Jersey and Carolina? Just take a gander at their HOME record. Hell, Boston is below us and has an 18-7 record at home, whereas we are 14-12? Come on, where is the HOME advantage? This is what is most disturbing to me. You allow teams to come to NY and school you? allow their excitement of being in the big city and NOT matching their intensity level, while thinking this is just another game, oh hum, oh hum. Pathetic. Win the greater majority of home games from here on out and make the PO's. Don't then go "home" and pout.

 

[McRanger92]

Wanna pinpoint ONE reason the Rangers aren't ahead of Jersey and Carolina? Just take a gander at their HOME record. Hell, Boston is below us and has an 18-7 record at home, whereas we are 14-12? Come on, where is the HOME advantage? This is what is most disturbing to me. You allow teams to come to NY and school you? allow their excitement of being in the big city and NOT matching their intensity level, while thinking this is just another game, oh hum, oh hum. Pathetic. Win the greater majority of home games from here on out and make the PO's. Don't then go "home" and pout.

Our veteran leaders and coach dont seem to think protecting home ice is a priority. We constantly come out flat at home. Cultural issue.

 

[Do you want ants]

Our veteran leaders and coach dont seem to think protecting home ice is a priority. We constantly come out flat at home. Cultural issue.

Tough to take the country club on the road…. /s