GDT: ECF: Game 5 - New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers, 8pm ET, ESPN

[Machinehead]

Absolutely nothing, Sam.

 

[chosen]

True. But It's not just dmen that are responsible for getting the puck out of the zone. And forwards are more responsible for O zone entry which is also necessary to score.
Mika's poor play in OT that led to Wheeler's penalty is a prime example.

Mika made a bad play. No argument.

But forwards don't bring the puck up ice. Sure, there are exceptions like MacKinnon, but that's not the usual.

One of the most important things for defensemen is to either lug the puck out of their own zone or make a great first pass. None of the D are doing either very often.

A non-injured Fox is one of the best in the league at that. Jones is better than the others at this, too.

If the D was doing this, Florida would be forced to hesitate instead of going gung ho into the Rangers zone. That would totally change these games.

 

[Machinehead]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1796190796305035448

Not sure I'd scratch Kakko, but it's whatever, just need to win tonight

I love the way this is worded. Kakko just hanging out with the extras. Brodzinski's mom ordered pizza and they're playing Mario Kart.

 

[Ruggs225]

So looks like it's

Lindgren - Fox
Miller - Schneider
Gustafsson - Trouba

Rearranging deck chairs..
Lav needs to bench one of trouba, ljndgren or miller and play jones.

Knobby made changes yesterday and sparked the team. Take the freaking chance and bench one for a puck moving player like Jones.

Especially since londgren is playing at like 25%, trouba cant move and miller might get a negative score on the wonderlick test.

And all have been awful this series.

 

[Mike in Houston]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1796190796305035448

Not sure I'd scratch Kakko, but it's whatever, just need to win tonight

How do you go from getting elevated to the top line (INO) in the 3rd Period to a healthy scratch?

 

[bhamill]

Mika made a bad play. No argument.

But forwards don't bring the puck up ice. Sure, there are exceptions like MacKinnon, but that's not the usual.

One of the most important things for defensemen is to either lug the puck out of their own zone or make a great first pass. None of the D are doing either very often.

A non-injured Fox is one of the best in the league at that. Jones is better than the others at this, too.

If the D was doing this, Florida would be forced to hesitate instead of going gung ho into the Rangers zone. That would totally change these games.

You aren't wrong, I'm just saying that's only part of the picture.

 

[Raspewtin]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1796190796305035448

Not sure I'd scratch Kakko, but it's whatever, just need to win tonight

he adds absolutely nothing. three coaches have seen it at this point. I did like his physical play last game though.

How do you go from getting elevated to the top line (INO) in the 3rd Period to a healthy scratch?

he should've never been there. the line was just fine with Ros.

 

[EdJovanovski]

 

[nevesis]

 

[Profet]

he adds absolutely nothing. three coaches have seen it at this point. I did like his physical play last game though.


he should've never been there. the line was just fine with Ros.

He should have had a tripping call that probably would have led to an OT win... but refs are going to ref

 

[JohnC]

I thought Kakko played one of his better games of the playoffs on Tuesday. Coaching staff must’ve thought 24 made that pass to Barkov in OT and decided to send a message

 

[Raspewtin]

He should have had a tripping call that probably would have led to an OT win... but refs are going to ref

I swear I thought Kakko stepped on his stick which is not a penalty.

 

[Kocur26]

he adds absolutely nothing. three coaches have seen it at this point. I did like his physical play last game though.


he should've never been there. the line was just fine with Ros.

Edstrom may get the call - wouldn’t shock me.

Btw this is the end of Kakko - #2 overall - absolute gar —- bage .

I thought Kakko played one of his better games of the playoffs on Tuesday. Coaching staff must’ve thought 24 made that pass to Barkov in OT and decided to send a message

I would agree but could be an attitude issue as well .

 

[The Crypto Guy]

about f***ing time.

 

[Mike in Houston]

20-93-72
10-16-13
96-91-24
50-21-73

 

[The Crypto Guy]

I swear I thought Kakko stepped on his stick which is not a penalty.

A trip is a trip, that is still a penalty. That exact play is called 99/100 times.

 

[chosen]

Fixed

Thank you for giving me hope, Ed.

You aren't wrong, I'm just saying that's only part of the picture.

Of course, it's not the whole story, but logic says if the puck's not in your zone, you can't be scored upon, you'll get more shots on net, and better scoring chances.

Plus, you tire the other team out, which is incredibly important.

Right now, Florida is playing like a defensive line on 3rd and 20.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Rearranging deck chairs..
Lav needs to bench one of trouba, ljndgren or miller and play jones.

Knobby made changes yesterday and sparked the team. Take the freaking chance and bench one for a puck moving player like Jones.

Especially since londgren is playing at like 25%, trouba cant move and miller might get a negative score on the wonderlick test.

And all have been awful this series.

Agreed, real changes need to be made but I will take Trouba playing the least minutes possible and against the least dangerous competition. Lavy is a dinosaur. He will never put Jones in unless somebody else can't play. How he put Trouba-Miller back together before this series is beyond my comprehension.

 

[Synergy27]

As long as that third pair plays significantly less than the top two I am good. Keep Trouba away from the big boys.

I don’t care who we play at 10-12F. It doesn’t matter. Zib and Bread need to show the f*** up.

Win the game.

 

[Machinehead]

I know you have his pajamas but it’s time to realize - he’s become a detriment.

You said "nobody has come up smaller."

 

[Clark Kellogg]

MDZ was on a hockey talk show this morning and has been following this series and one of the hosts (Jonny Lazarus) asked Del Zotto if Michael would bench Trouba for one game.
Del Zotto blurts out “nah” then after a thoughtful pause asks “well, who’s up next?” Then goes on to critique Jacob’s game or more like lack of game.

 

[haohmaru]

Should we even watch tonight?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1795671029714501751

f*** you, Blake.

 

[chosen]

about f***ing time.

But still no Jones. At least as a 7th.

I don't want to hear how great Lav and the coaches are anymore. They have a potential partial cure to their biggest issue and they're keeping it holstered.

 

[hardnosed]

Mika made a bad play. No argument.

But forwards don't bring the puck up ice. Sure, there are exceptions like MacKinnon, but that's not the usual.

One of the most important things for defensemen is to either lug the puck out of their own zone or make a great first pass. None of the D are doing either very often.

A non-injured Fox is one of the best in the league at that. Jones is better than the others at this, too.

If the D was doing this, Florida would be forced to hesitate instead of going gung ho into the Rangers zone. That would totally change these games.

We have won the President's Cup and have advanced to the ECF where we are tied 2-2. We have used the same 6 D since game 1. The defense isn't the problem. If Mika, Panarin, CK and Fox would have gone goal less in 4 games in December against average teams, we would probably be 2-2 during that stretch too. We need our 40 million dollar superstars to score some goals. All I heard before these playoffs start is if we don't get secondary scoring, we can't win. Well we got secondary scoring. We haven't got primary scoring.

 

[GlasgowNewYorkRanger]

It's a sign

In a good way?