GDT: ECQF #2 - 05/04/2013 | Rangers @ Capitals | 12:30 PM - NBC, TSN

[MrEctions]

it was more along the lines of "if we feel a player will help us win he'll play, no matter his conditioning, because if we lose we're done..."

I don't think he meant the game today, he meant the series, if you lose the series youre done.

Thats what I got from it too. Some people are reading it as though he meant for this game.

 

[Swept In Seven]

Gotta win this game. Don't want to go down 2-0 here, that is basically a death sentence

 

[OverTheCap]

Only Rangers fans on HFBoards can take a benign comment from Torts and twist it into something malicious.

 

[HonestGabe]

Have a good feeling about this one, especially if we are adding a few to the lineup.

LGR!!!

 

[LORDE]

Need to get heads removed from *****... And shots on net.

Lets Go RANGERS!!!

 

[FultonReed]

i fully expect Dorsett to play, due to the fact that he was wearing a normal jersey in practice and that's essentially all he's been waiting for. the others, not sure.

but we will win. 3-2 Rangers.

 

[shoothepuck]

Need to get heads removed from *****... And shots on net.

Lets Go RANGERS!!!

Quality shots on net is what's needed. No need to let Holby get into his game by putting six or seven into his glove or logo.

 

[Problematique]

Won't you Americans think of your Australian Rangers and not schedule day games.

I'll be up at 2.30am, let's take a leaf out of the Isles' book and bring some momentum back to NY. Not like those Knicks...

 

[mike14]

Won't you Americans think of your Australian Rangers and not schedule day games.

I'll be up at 2.30am, let's take a leaf out of the Isles' book and bring some momentum back to NY. Not like those Knicks...

Giro d'Italia is on, just watch that until gametime (it's working so far but you have to add vodka).

Would love to see Staal and Dorsett in the lineup. It's time for Richards and Nash to step up

 

[LORDE]

Quality shots on net is what's needed. No need to let Holby get into his game by putting six or seven into his glove or logo.

Is there anyone on this team capable of that? I'd love nothing more than quality shots... But I'm sick of hearing "Wide!!!" Or "High!!!" Or in reality "Won't go!!!"

 

[Problematique]

Giro d'Italia is on, just watch that until gametime (it's working so far but you have to add vodka).

Would love to see Staal and Dorsett in the lineup. It's time for Richards and Nash to step up

You've tempted me. Will be my first all-nighter in quite a while.

Time to pre-game with Nutella and tea. #hardcore

What are the chances one or the other is back in the lineup?

 

[RangerBoy]

Look at what Torts said and what question he was answering. If the Rangers don't win,they are done. Not done today. There isn't enough time to worry about conditioning. That's the context. Its not the regular season. Its the playoffs.

http://video.rangers.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=765&id=245045

 

[nyrpassion]

Bouta go head down to the Verizon right now. LGR!!!!

 

[5 4 Fighting]

Pretty good chances 2/3 guys come back today . Game starts in about 2 and a half hours, can't wait!

 

[RangerBoy]

I can see 1, 2 or more playing...BUT nothing official yet RT @edolb: @JimCerny good chance clowe/boyle/staal/dorsett playing???

https://twitter.com/JimCerny/status/330679850090258432

 

[Fitzy]

Game 2 is the most important game of the series,it dictates whether a team takes a 2-0 lead and (most frequently) the series, or if it's an absolute deadlock. Have to lock this one down.

 

[RangerBoy]

C Brian Boyle was an early arrival for Rangers today before team bus. Did not see Marc Staal among those who arrived on bus.

https://twitter.com/TGfireandice/status/330693212253593601

 

[Lime]

We need Erik Christensen

 

[beastly115]

https://twitter.com/TGfireandice/status/330693212253593601

fml.

 

[Fitzy]

I don't think an 80% Marc Staal is going to be the difference. Clowe would be nice to have back.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

fml.

Relax.

 

[mike14]

We need Erik Christensen

to be fair, everyone needs Erik Christensen...

 

[RangerBoy]

Rangers will not disclose lineup prior to game. Warmup should provide clue.

https://twitter.com/NYP_Brooksie/status/330696085091799042

Another hour before warmups.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

I don't think an 80% Marc Staal is going to be the difference. Clowe would be nice to have back.

I don't think we can afford to play him right now.

Down 2-0 or up 2-1 makes sense, in the series. Otherwise, I think you might as well roll out Eminger and Moore. Eminger, not bad, not good, in game 1... but some of you really don't know what to expect out of a 6th defenseman. As that, Eminger did great game 1.

 

[Hire Sather]

I'll sign for Boyle and Clowe.