GDT: ECF Game #6 - Rangers in Tampa 8pm ET. Time to Get Engaged & Crash The Party in Tampa

[The Crypto Guy]

How many players with that stat line through 150 games actually succeed in the NHL as top 6 forwards?

Edit: and now that I saw your username, you were the guy trying to convince me back when we drafted Kakko that his shot was better than Laine’s. After I watched about 40 of his games that season and told you it was below average

No I never said his shot was better than Laine's. I did say he had a great shot on par with Laine's AT the same age. And yes I was wrong. I added more to my last post as well


"Yea he's taking a bit longer to develop but jeeze, give him a break. He is an NHL player, and has improved drastically defensively since his rookie season. His offense will come."

 

[Lays]

How many players hit their prime after 150 games? Just wondering.

Yea he's taking a bit longer to develop but jeeze, give him a break. He is an NHL player, and has improved drastically defensively since his rookie season. His offense will come.

See my edit in my last quote post*

He hasn’t improved defensively. He was good defensively for 2 weeks last season and we ran with it to try and reclaim any value he actually has on ice

 

[LokiDog]

And Ryan Lindgren, every day:

Still fighting.

 

[LokiDog]

I have 73 bottles of olive oil ready to lube up every single one of your nipple(s).

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I really prefer crisco… but who am I to say no?

 

[Lays]

No I never said his shot was better than Laine's. I did say he had a great shot on par with Laine's AT the same age. And yes I was wrong. I added more to my last post as well


"Yea he's taking a bit longer to develop but jeeze, give him a break. He is an NHL player, and has improved drastically defensively since his rookie season. His offense will come."

Fair. I was wrong on Kakko too, probably even worse than saying he has a better shot than Laine considering I advocated him for 1st overall after watching 40 of his games

 

[Conrad McBenis]

I really prefer crisco… but who am I to say no?

When I win this I will lube your nipples with whatever you like baby boy!!!

 

[LOFIN]

I don't even give a f*** about what Kakko will become, that's not the discussion here. The fact is that at this moment he's a better option for the lineup than Rooney, Reaves and Hunt. And @Lays knows that or is a f***ing idiot.

I'll take it back, should not attack a person. His take is an idiotic one rather.

 

[WojtekWolski86]

JTM was never breaking out here. As much as I like the player he’s turned into, his play with us during the end of his tenure has to be the laziest I’ve seen a player play. He looked like Justin Schultz in Edmonton, completely checked out. And he was a locker room issue at the time, it’s not news anymore that he’s a hot head.

I doubt the vets in the room at the time took it well that a young 2nd liner was a hot head, I know he’s molded that aggressiveness/tenacity into leadership qualities but he just didn’t fit here and that was evident.

Kakko is a much different player/personality but I doubt he ever breaks out here. Sometimes you have to call a spade a spade and what Kakko is right now is barely an NHL caliber forward 3 years after he was drafted 2nd overall. I mean the fact that he’s even considered as a potential scratch says enough. He’s done here

Remember when Laf the #1 pick got scratched? Is he done too?

 

[LokiDog]

Now, now children. Emotions are high. Pivotal moment here. Let’s maintain our civility before I have to bring my newly minted NYR mod powers to bare and ruin everyone’s weekend.

 

[ohbaby]

I do hope Strome took the opportunity of the morning skate to get some practice shots on the open net.

 

[frozenrubber]

*CROSS POSTING*

If anyone wants two free tickets to the MSG watch party tonight, PM me

 

[WojtekWolski86]

Now, now children. Emotions are high. Pivotal moment here. Let’s maintain our civility before I have to bring my newly minted NYR mod powers to bare and ruin everyone’s weekend.

Gooooood gooood...it is all going how i forseen.

Execute order 66.

 

[LokiDog]

Gooooood gooood...it is all going how i forseen.

Execute order 66.

 

[Ladyfan]

from a Bruins fan.

Good Luck tonight.

GO RANGERS!

 

[ohbaby]

Lol, says a lot that you're still happy we got rid of JT Miller. Some young guys don't develop into what they'll be in their early 20's. It's not rocket science. KK is taking a little longer to get there. He will be a very good player in this league for a long time. He's already really good defensively which is just a different trajectory than most young players take. The points will come. Have patience.


Game 7 would be Tuesday.

Really? An extra day of rest would be icing on the cake.

 

[Fitzy]

We just got an LGR shoutout at the Belmont

 

[GlasgowNewYorkRanger]

Alright guys, we have them just were we want them. Nothing better than a win or go home scenario for our beloved Rangers.

There Is No Quit In NY!

There will be a Game 7 on Monday at the Garden.

Let's Go Rangers!

Tuesday, but yes, liking the vibes... LGR!!

 

[JimmyG89]

 

[AirGut]

I'll always remember him scoring the first goal in the 14' finals (I think?). Younger me was convinced we'd hoist Stanley because of that play

 

[bbny]

Benoit Pouliot is Kaapo Kakko’s career trajectory.

 

[mas0764]

If they scratch Kakko they deserve to lose.

 

[frozenrubber]

The only Twitter post of Benoit Pouliot that should be posted is:



Never forget, 20M/5 years for Pouilot to the Oilers. Good for Benny!

 

[will1066]

Phone battery at 93%. It's a sign.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

I do hope Strome took the opportunity of the morning skate to get some practice shots on the open net.

Its the only time he will get them in

 

[Filip Chytil]

Phone battery at 93%. It's a sign.

LORD TOFU