Series Talk: ECF : New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers | Panthers lead 3-2

[Leonardo87]

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New York Rangers (1M) vs. Florida Panthers (1A)​

Eastern Conference Finals

Game 1: Panthers at Rangers -- May 22, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 2: Panthers at Rangers -- May 24, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Rangers at Panthers -- May 26, 3 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Rangers at Panthers -- May 28, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Panthers at Rangers -- May 30, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 6: Rangers at Panthers -- June 1, 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 7: Panthers at Rangers -- June 3, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
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[LaffyTaffy13]

He is an unplayable plug in my mind too. He sucks at the game of hockey.

He's living off his 2 points in his first 4 games and the first fights. Enjoy him.

LOL. He broke oshies hand and knocked trevor van reimsdyke out of the washington series all in about 25 minutes of ice time. Oh and also, hes the fastest player on the ice

What we are seeing play out in real time here is fans of opposing teams so angry that rempe wasnt just some derek boogard talentless plug and that he can actually play a solid 4th line role. Oh and btw, hes 21, raw, and his frame can carry another 20 pounds of muscle

 

[CanePanther]

LOL. He broke oshies hand and knocked trevor van reimsdyke out of the washington series all in about 25 minutes of ice time. Oh and also, hes the fastest player on the ice

What we are seeing play out in real time here is fans of opposing teams so angry that rempe wasnt just some derek boogard talentless plug and that he can actually play a solid 4th line role. Oh and btw, hes 21, raw, and his frame can carry another 20 pounds of muscle

I don’t think their angry it’s just nobody cares.

 

[LaffyTaffy13]

I don’t think their angry it’s just nobody cares.

I think typically when people are publicly wrong theyre not happy. Next time my wife knows shes wrong and shes happy to be wrong I’ll tell you. Hasnt happened yet this lifetime

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

They might win the cup this year but they'll be unwatchable. I don't care what anyone says. Both games this series have been snoozefests. People say that the Canes play a defensive style. The Hurricanes are the 80s Oilers compared to them.

I don’t understand how one can say last night was a snooze fest. Was literally on edge until we lost

 

[Grifter3511]

I don’t think their angry it’s just nobody cares.

If they don't care why do they post about him so much?

 

[Bleedred]

They might win the cup this year but they'll be unwatchable. I don't care what anyone says. Both games this series have been snoozefests. People say that the Canes play a defensive style. The Hurricanes are the 80s Oilers compared to them.

I think they're an exciting team as far as their roster goes. But the way they've been playing since about game 5 of the Boston series just reeks of ''We know we can't score 5 goals on Swayman/Shesterkin! So let's just grind out 2-1 or 1-0 wins if we can because we don't think we can beat them 4-1 or 5-2!''.

 

[Mike C]

I think typically when people are publicly wrong theyre not happy. Next time my wife knows shes wrong and shes happy to be wrong I’ll tell you. Hasnt happened yet this lifetime

It's not just your's brother!

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I don’t understand how one can say last night was a snooze fest. Was literally on edge until we lost

I have had Rangers fans disagree with me too. Edge of the seat because it was a tight game but I just didn't find it fun to watch. Most of the game was breaking up passes and shots. It's good defense from both teams but it's not fun to watch to me.

 

[Bleedred]

I don’t understand how one can say last night was a snooze fest. Was literally on edge until we lost

I did think last night was a pretty exciting game, to be honest.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I think they're an exciting team as far as their roster goes. But the way they've been playing since about game 5 of the Boston series just reeks of ''We know we can't score 5 goals on Swayman/Shesterkin! So let's just grind out 2-1 or 1-0 wins if we can because we don't think we can beat them 4-1 or 5-2!''.

Didn't they score 4+ against Swayman two games in a row?

 

[phrenssoa]

It wasn't really a high stick.

It was a correct call by the refs.

Yeah as I mentioned later in this thread it looked very borderline and I’m not convinced it would have been overturned even if it was reviewable

 

[Ratsreign]

Didn't they score 4+ against Swayman two games in a row?

yeah, but that was all because of the refs, and the Panthers flopping and, and, and.........
-some Bruins fans

Yeah as I mentioned later in this thread it looked very borderline and I’m not convinced it would have been overturned even if it was reviewable

Good goal, on to the next game.

 

[mandiblesofdoom]

I don’t understand how one can say last night was a snooze fest. Was literally on edge until we lost

Yeah, I thought it was a very entertaining game.

 

[Profet]

Wheeler in for Rempe if you want to win.

I don't think you can "win" the slowest skater competition.

 

[CanePanther]

If someone didn’t find that to be an intense every moment holding your breadth kind of game they just don’t get it…….

 

[SnowblindNYR]

If someone didn’t find that to be an intense every moment holding your breadth kind of game they just don’t get it…….

I found it intense and every moment holding your breath kind of game but also boring. Those two things aren't mutually exclusive.

 

[Profet]

I don’t understand how one can say last night was a snooze fest. Was literally on edge until we lost

Agreed... Except we're both vested in the game because we cheer for one of the teams participating. There are things at stake. Tension is real.

For a casual viewer who is not cheering for either team, I can understand why they may see it as less exciting then a more run and gun game.

 

[Bleedred]

Didn't they score 4+ against Swayman two games in a row?

I think that was earlier in the series.

But games 5 and 6 were much like games 1 and 2 of this series.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I think that was earlier in the series.

But games 5 and 6 were much like games 1 and 2 of this series.

My point is why would they think they wouldn't be able to score more on him.

 

[Bleedred]

My point is why would they think they wouldn't be able to score more on him.

They blew up Swayman for 4 and 5 goals in games 2 and 3, but then in game 4 they got 3 on him on 41 shots.

It feels like they've made a concise effort to switch up to a more ''Defensive'' style of hockey since game 5. One thing I've been saying for a while is it seems the Panthers shoot low/score below their expected goal totals due to Maurice's system. Game 4 was when Swayman had the 3 goals against on 41 shots game where the Panthers won, with 3 unanswered goals after being down 2-0 and 2 coming in the 3rd period. I wonder if after that game if they made a clear change to go with a style that is more in tune with eeking out wins in close games.

Now, it also feels like their shots for have also gone down with this recent suspected change.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

They blew up Swayman for 4 and 5 goals in games 2 and 3, but then in game 4 they got 3 on him on 41 shots.

It feels like they've made a concise effort to switch up to a more ''Defensive'' style of hockey since game 5. One thing I've been saying for a while is it seems the Panthers shoot low/score below their expected goal totals due to Maurice's system. Game 4 was when Swayman had the 3 goals against on 41 shots game where the Panthers won, with 3 unanswered goals after being down 2-0 and 2 coming in the 3rd period. I wonder if after that game if they made a clear change to go with a style that is more in tune with eeking out wins in close games.

Now, it also feels like their shots for have also gone down with this recent suspected change.

Honestly, I guess they could get away with it. But I'll be honest Carolina was the more impressive team to me. Obviously their defense wasn't as good but they didn't try to win 1-0. I do envy the Panthers because the Rangers are never a team that can just shut down and win 1-0. They tried that game 5 against the Canes and it blew up in their faces. I'll give them props for that.

 

[Ratsreign]

They blew up Swayman for 4 and 5 goals in games 2 and 3, but then in game 4 they got 3 on him on 41 shots.

It feels like they've made a concise effort to switch up to a more ''Defensive'' style of hockey since game 5. One thing I've been saying for a while is it seems the Panthers shoot low/score below their expected goal totals due to Maurice's system. Game 4 was when Swayman had the 3 goals against on 41 shots game where the Panthers won, with 3 unanswered goals after being down 2-0 and 2 coming in the 3rd period. I wonder if after that game if they made a clear change to go with a style that is more in tune with eeking out wins in close games.

Now, it also feels like their shots for have also gone down with this recent suspected change.

Only thing is, they made that decision after getting swept by TB 2 years ago, firing interim coach Brunette (Quenneville’s team) and hiring Maurice. They constantly pressed for offense and let the chips fall where they may (Look out Bob here they come again!). They had to make the frantic push to 8th last season because they spent the first half adjusting to the new way. They will not “cheat” for offensive chances like the President Trophy winning Panthers team did. They respect the firepower that NY has, and they will stick to what they’ve been doing. They won’t really “open it up” unless trailing in the third.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Only thing is, they made that decision after getting swept by TB 2 years ago, firing interim coach Brunette (Quenneville’s team) and hiring Maurice. They constantly pressed for offense and let the chips fall where they may (Look out Bob here they come again!). They had to make the frantic push to 8th last season because they spent the first half adjusting to the new way. They will not “cheat” for offensive chances like the President Trophy winning Panthers team did. They respect the firepower that NY has, and they will stick to what they’ve been doing. They won’t really “open it up” unless trailing in the third.

As much as I hate that style I'll have to be honest I think that the Panthers have a better chance to win this way. I think the Rangers D and goaltending is good enough to limit the goals against if the Panthers open up and they're skilled enough to score. It'll probably look like the Canes series or worse if the Panthers try to run and gun. Now the Oilers I think can run it gun and beat the Rangers.

 

[Zarao71]

Rangers tend to go with the flow. If the Panthers want to play a low risk stifling defensive game they're game. If Things open up cool. If things get nasty great. I think things will start opening up as players start getting fatigued.

 

[GG96]

Through 7 periods of play, the Rangers have only scored 2 goals.

I’ll give it to you. You are doing your best