GDT: ECF #2 - 05/19/14 | New York Rangers @ Montreal Canadiens | 8:00 - NBC, CBC

[MrEctions]

That's not what they said but if it fits your narrative better, go for it.

Its exactly what they said. The one guy was practically yelling it 15 minutes ago. Then the other dude said something along the lines of "but dont go after it to injure him, just play hard on him, right?"

 

[Blue Blooded]

If this was reversed we would be just as pissed regardless of intent. Lets be real. Do I think it was intentional? Absolutely not. Do I blame them for being upset? No.

I seriously think we'd be slightly less pissed. Not that our fanbase is any bit saner, but Talbot is a lot better than Budaj/Tokarski so the blow wouldn't be as significant.

 

[BobBobrovsky*]

Cool story... why don't you tell us what was said?

What they did say . . . was that players like Emelin need to make like more difficult for Ranger players that are known to be banged up right now, like McDo, who also happens to be the Rangers best d-man, and make him realize that he's playing in the 3rd round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, not a light scrimmage, like Saturday. I don't equate that with an eye for eye like the poster here seemed to. Not at all,

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Conference finals series have been relatively short on average the past few years. End them in 4 or 5, please.

 

[Wraparounds]

I've got to agree with qwertyaas, if the situation was flipped, we'd be losing our minds here.

Stay focused and bring it home 2-0.

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

What they did say . . . was that players like Emelin need to make like more difficult for Ranger players that are known to be banged up right now, like McDo, who also happens to be the Rangers best d-man, and make him realize that he's playing in the 3rd round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, not a light scrimmage, like Saturday. I don't equate that with an eye for eye like the poster here seemed to. Not at all,

Thank you that is more informative

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Smart move by Montreal starting the rookie. Budaj did not look sharp in the third period. Looked shell shocked. The kid has nothing to lose and everything to prove. From what ive read hes a fighter, tenacious little guy whos always thought too small to play in the NHL. Remind you of a couple of guys?

Need to shoot high.

 

[Swept In Seven]

Outwork and out hustle them, pick up the w, bring it back to NY with a 2-0 lead

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

Smart move by Montreal starting the rookie. Budaj did not look sharp in the third period. Looked shell shocked. The kid has nothing to lose and everything to prove. From what ive read hes a fighter, tenacious little guy whos always thought too small to play in the NHL. Remind you of a couple of guys?

Need to shoot high.

Worked for the Ducks with Gibson

 

[Rolie]

Lets Go Rangers

 

[Miamipuck]

Worked for the Ducks with Gibson

The Ducks are golfing right now.

 

[chosen]

I seriously think we'd be slightly less pissed. Not that our fanbase is any bit saner, but Talbot is a lot better than Budaj/Tokarski so the blow wouldn't be as significant.

I disagree.

I finally read their comments and I think the majority are behaving much better than folks here would under similar circumstances.

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

The Ducks are golfing right now.

didn't say it was perfect but till game 7 it was doing well

 

[abev]

Even money tonight. In Montreal. Somethings not right.

 

[Miamipuck]

didn't say it was perfect but till game 7 it was doing well

Hahahahah hopefully they get the same result.

 

[Doctyl]

Gibson is a much better prospect than Tokarski imo

 

[Rangerfans]

Even money tonight. In Montreal. Somethings not right.

We have yet to take a series lead since....08? 09?

This is a rookie goalie who we have yet to face...

...how many times have AHL call-ups stoned us?

I hope we win...it would not surprise me if they lose 2-1 or 2-0. The moment you get comfortable this team will rip it out of you lol.

 

[chosen]

Even money tonight. In Montreal. Somethings not right.

Who did you think should be favored?

I would have guessed even.

 

[MillerTime79]

I'm not worried about the rookie/backup goalie curse. This is a different Rangers team in so many ways, and they are on a mission. Really feeling good about our chances right now.

 

[Lime]

Tokaski has some pretty numbers

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Worked for the Ducks with Gibson

yep

 

[nevesis]

Tokaski has some pretty numbers

He's small. We will light him up.

 

[pld459666]

Dont usually do this but im calling a 5-1 drubbing with Nash picking up 2 and Kreider getting a goal and two helpers.

 

[poeman]

We have yet to take a series lead since....08? 09?

This is a rookie goalie who we have yet to face...

...how many times have AHL call-ups stoned us?

I hope we win...it would not surprise me if they lose 2-1 or 2-0. The moment you get comfortable this team will rip it out of you lol.

Remember how amazing we made Holtby look. That 3 OT game...

 

[NYROrtsFan]

Tokaski is starting if that hasn't been mentioned yet.

via Pierre and WFAN