Series Talk: ECF: New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers *Game 1 Wednesday 5/22 @ 8pm ET*

[Fitzy]

The Panthers were the NHL's second most penalized team (In minors) during the regular season. But they also drew by far the most.

 

[DialUp]

I wanted to go to game 3 in Florida but I missed the window for face tickets and now they're 325 bucks each, resale

That's pennies

 

[ThirdEye]

Hate to be a downer but I can't see us winning this series with guys like Kakko, Wennberg, Vesey and Cuylle averaging a point every 10 playoff games. Add in the fact that Fox has been half the player he normally is and you have a team that's pretty ripe for the picking barring some major surprises.

Panthers are getting contributions from pretty much everyone in their line up including their D which has contributed 25 points thus far vs. ours that has just 16 (granted, in one more game played).

One area where we've been notably better is goaltending but like we saw with Hank that will only get you so far And Igor wasn't anything that special against Carolina except for some timely saves here and there.

I think the only way we stand a chance is if Chytil gets back and makes a big contribution AND Fox somehow reverts back to vintage Fox and doesn't continue playing like a rando on D. I just don't see our depth forwards turning it around, especially with the Cats being a much more physical team.

 

[Stugots]

I don't see how we can win this series. I'm glad we made it this far with this veritable Miracle on Ice squad.

What an absurdly defeatist attitude especially after we just beat the second best team in the east in 6.

 

[ThirdEye]

What an absurdly defeatist attitude especially after we just beat the second best team in the east in 6.

We did but it's not like we spanked them. We scraped out every win by the skin of our teeth

 

[Jack Hanson]

We did but it's not like we spanked them. We scraped out every win by the skin of our teeth

We've won hard fought battles and emerged as the victor.

Now we become Panther slayers.

Matthew Tkachuk is the brat and we're going to unleash the kraken to beat on him.

 

[Brutananadilewski]

We overthrew a government, and weathered a storm. Now we slay the meat and make a few pelts.

 

[Atax]

What an absurdly defeatist attitude especially after we just beat the second best team in the east in 6.

I mean look at his username. He's just looking to troll the boards.

 

[frisland]

Caps, Canes, and Panthers...do we get a Southeast Division banner after this...
if only the Jets could have made it further...

 

[cheech70]

The Panthers were the NHL's second most penalized team (In minors) during the regular season. But they also drew by far the most.

Lets make it a PP and PK series....I'll take my chances with Igor over best friend Bobo.

 

[jerseyjinx94]

I’m looking for Panarin to come up big. Might be unfair to him but he can really take over a series if he’s on, and the added wrinkle of his friendship with Bobrovsky. Think he’s going to show up

 

[Baby Punisher]

The Rangers need more production from the bottom 6. I expect Bread to have more room to do his thing in this series. Fox needs to get healthy, and Igor has to be Igor Elite.

Rangers in 6.

 

[Kovalev27]

We could really use chytil in that bottom 6 not only will he produce he gets kakko going.

 

[TominNC]

Don't get the negative fans. We were the best team over 82 games. We CAN beat anyone. Some of you seem like you need to soften the blow to your egos in advance. I expect to win. If we don't, we don't and I get up the next day. Why would I go in expecting failure? Get some backbone.

We were lucky to squeak by the Capitals. I'm proud of us for having made it to the Final 4. This rag-tag group is already champions for that. Any victories from here on out are just extra to me.

Troll

 

[pld459666]

I do agree that Rempe is getting so overrated. But if Chytil is still a no-go, I'd rather have Rempe than Brod in the 4th line with Bennet and Tkachuk running around.

Rempe is not gonna prevent rats from doing some ratty shit.

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

I’m looking for Panarin to come up big. Might be unfair to him but he can really take over a series if he’s on, and the added wrinkle of his friendship with Bobrovsky. Think he’s going to show up

100%. He’s had his clutch moments but we need the sustained, relentless attack we saw all season. His linemates are outperforming him so far.

 

[TominNC]

Rempe is not gonna prevent rats from doing some ratty shit.

He won't be on the ice with those guys. It's the playoffs. No one is intimidated. Or deterred. Would I play him if the other option is Brod? Yeah, maybe for a game. But if an NHL player is available, he's upstairs.

 

[LOFIN]

Rempe is not gonna prevent rats from doing some ratty shit.

Yup, but he can take Barkov out in response. Play shitty games, win shitty prices

 

[Bacon Artemi Bravo]

He won't be on the ice with those guys. It's the playoffs. No one is intimidated. Or deterred. Would I play him if the other option is Brod? Yeah, maybe for a game. But if an NHL player is available, he's upstairs.

For me, I’d be looking for him to put one of their defensemen through the boards like he did against Washington. It’s shitty to hope he injures someone but this is going to be an absolute war.

 

[Peltz]

Florida poses a physical test but their back end will be really pressed by Rangers top two lines. Maurice is an excellent coach. So is Laviolette. The Ranger crowd in South Florida will be a nice boost. I had Carolina pegged as a harder out than Florida before the playoffs and I still feel that way. Nothing easy at this time of the year.

I see them as equal teams. Both of them and the Rangers were all SC contenders at the start of the post season.

Even though we won, we were basically evenly matched against Carolina but got the OT wins which could’ve gone either way. I feel Florida will be equally close. If anything, they’re better than the canes.

 

[ArPanet]

Rangers should activate Trocheck's Nonna for this series. Let her supervise pregame meals.

 

[Peltz]

Hate to be a downer but I can't see us winning this series with guys like Kakko, Wennberg, Vesey and Cuylle averaging a point every 10 playoff games. Add in the fact that Fox has been half the player he normally is and you have a team that's pretty ripe for the picking barring some major surprises.

Panthers are getting contributions from pretty much everyone in their line up including their D which has contributed 25 points thus far vs. ours that has just 16 (granted, in one more game played).

One area where we've been notably better is goaltending but like we saw with Hank that will only get you so far And Igor wasn't anything that special against Carolina except for some timely saves here and there.

I think the only way we stand a chance is if Chytil gets back and makes a big contribution AND Fox somehow reverts back to vintage Fox and doesn't continue playing like a rando on D. I just don't see our depth forwards turning it around, especially with the Cats being a much more physical team.

Third line needs to start contributing. They’re certainly capable but they need results now. They’re the reason why the last series went almost seven games.

 

[Clown Fiesta]

Canes play style was a nightmare matchup for us. I like us better against basically anyone else. Florida will be tough but we’ve got the edge in net. I’m going Rangers in 6.

 

[duhmetreE]

I know Florida is a good team.... but I still think we win as early as 5.

We know how to win games. Games will be close but we will eek them out as we've done all season.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Canes play style was a nightmare matchup for us. I like us better against basically anyone else. Florida will be tough but we’ve got the edge in net. I’m going Rangers in 6.

If you think the Canes style was a nightmare, this shits about to be an eye opening experience for you.

One thing for sure, rangers are gonna have to get their dirtbag on in this one. Panthers are unapologetically dirty so they need to be ready to return the favor.