Post-Game Talk: Crap

[LOFIN]

I agree with people saying it needs a shakeup but maybe it doesn't even need to be a trade. Try different combos for the first time since f***ing 2018 or so.

Unironically should've gone with Kreider-Kakko-Cuylle that they used as a placeholder during the week. Couldn't be much worse than having Kreider and Zibanejad together.

 

[will1066]

I think y'all should prepare to strap in for a long losing/winless streak. I don't see this turning around anytime soon with the personnel and mindset on the ice.

 

[Machinehead]

We're stuck with Zibanejad. He has a sweeping no-anything clause. We have to find a role for him that isn't killing players we need. That's why whenever I make my crazy lineups, I'm putting him with guys who excel at defense 5v5 and aren't being relied on to score.

 

[Guyute]

Fox’s decision to yolo in the d-zone in a vulnerable spot after just giving up the equalizer was absolutely heinous.

 

[mike14]

It’s the players dude

I don't think he's arguing against that, it's more "why aren't we using what assets we have, even if they aren't that good, in different ways?"
We left Wheeler on the top line from most of this .500 stretch
CK and Mika are joined at the hip despite not producing
Vesey has moved around the bottom six but that's about it
Other than double shifting it's players when we need to score the Panarain line hasn't changed despite needing scoring everywhere
Miller and Trouba are bad
Fox could use a different partner for a while
Play Jones

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

This team badly needs a culture change and shakeup. Someone from the core needs to be moved.

Sadly the guy to move who would be a core shakeup AND he sucks so we need an upgrade there is Lindgren but that’s never going to happen.

 

[Machinehead]

3 straight coaches of varying backgrounds and ability levels can get the team to backcheck or go to the net. All the leadership group does is appeal to the refs. They wouldn’t have won any of the last 4 with different line combinations

Zibanejad has a "don't even look at me funny" clause in his contract. He's retiring a Ranger. We can try this or try something different. Those are your options.

 

[Tob]

Derek Stepan is a better centerman than Zibanejad.

 

[Reijo29]

Oh God what an overreaction. The lose sucks, I’m pissed to but it’s a losing streak. It happens, they’re not confident right now so crappy things happen. What were they going 82-0, it happens

 

[Brutananadilewski]

It’s hard when you have an 8.5 million dollar boat anchor who’s supposed to be your #1 center and is useless 5v5. Absolutely useless. Panarin and Zibanejad does not work, so even if we split up the 2nd line to put Kreider with Trocheck it wouldn’t be a net benefit.

If it makes you feel better, we're also paying $8 million for our captain, "#1D" who exudes less passion than a Girl Scout when you refuse to buy one of her boxes of cookies.

 

[McRanger92]

They went like 20-4 to start the year because they did a 75% impersonation of standard NHL style play. They were hardly dominating games. Just basic structure and effort in the right places.

They. Just. Don't. Wanna.

They play 5v5 like they are on the power play then act surprised when they don’t have room to maneuver. I’ve been an optimist and they’ll obviously still make the playoffs but I’m really done with having the sane complaints about these guys every season.

Zibanejad’s play since he signed the extension makes it obvious what Drury wanted Eichel.

 

[will1066]

The good news is this core won't get another shot with a new coach. NMC or not, there will be housekeeping if the vets continue with this country club crap without getting results in the post season.

Maid In Manhattan starring J.Lo?

Jk lol

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Fox’s decision to yolo in the d-zone in a vulnerable spot after just giving up the equalizer was absolutely heinous.

I know people will shit on Trouba but he's not Fox. There should actually be expectations about Fox. "Smartest player in the NHL" my ass. Two goals in third where he looked like a clown

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Rangers can fall to 8th place tonight overall with wins from the Stars and Knights.

Our descent continues fam.

Who cares? They are still 2nd in the east. That's all that matters right now. That will probably change though it they continue to play like shit.

 

[RangersFan1994]

I'd put Lafy with Mika and Kreider with Trocheck. Split up the best buds.

 

[effen]

Can’t even be bothered to move their feet for a full 60

This is why I immediately ignore any post that talks about having 2 lines of AHLers. None of that matters if the above is a thing.

 

[Slaydagnar]

Rangers this season with Kakko in the lineup: 15-3-1
Rangers this season without Kakko in the lineup: 11-10-1
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Yeah soft as charmin KK he’s the answer
Guy hasn’t thrown a fckibg body check in 4 years ..what drugs are you guys on.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

I know people will shit on Trouba but he's not Fox. There should actually be expectations about Fox. "Smartest player in the NHL" my ass. Two goals in third where he looked like a clown

And he scored both goals. What did 8 million dollar man Trouba do?

 

[ReddestRum]

Who cares? They are still 2nd in the east. That's all that matters right now. That will probably change though it they continue to play like shit.

I care because I enjoyed being 1st in the league. Is that okay?

 

[RangersFan1994]

Does anyone else feel that Kreider was a better player with Stepan than he is with soft passive Mika?

 

[hardnosed]

trouba on the ice for 2 GA both scored by the guy he was covering but sure let's bitch about Fox, the only player who did anything in this game

Cmon. Fox had a few defensive lapses too. Trouba shares the blame for not covering that guy on the post after Fox got beat. But the other goal where Trouba was on the ice was Miller's fault. Guy had a breakaway. How was that Trouba's guy. Be fair at least.

 

[RangersFan1994]

I can't wait for the same lazy soft passive post game interviews. Maybe Mika will cry and show emotion.


Good news Wolfack vs Bruins at 730 tonight

 

[McRanger92]

Are the players blaming the refs again?

 

[Slaydagnar]

Fox’s decision to yolo in the d-zone in a vulnerable spot after just giving up the equalizer was absolutely heinous.

Fox has been horrendous in the d zone the last three weeks. Stick waving fly bys complaining to the refs constantly sulking all low vibe beta woe is me antics. Even is he’s hurt can’t get a pass for his defensive performance

 

[Machinehead]

Trouba is a case study in what they value when it comes to playing the right way.

He throws things when the team plays bad, does big hits, and is generally a standup guy.

Today, when he needed minimal effort and a minimal understanding of fundamentals to prevent the winning goal, he stood there with his dick in his hand.

Drury didn't sign Trouba, it needs to be said, and Gorton's stink of "we're gonna do character but character is being an ape and skating slow" is still all over this team.