GDT: ECQF Game 5 - New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins - 7pm EST - MSG, ESPN - Series (Pit 3-1)

[TheGortonConspiracy]

Remember the Zib that would be flying around the ice ? Back checking like a maniac. Pushing the offense. Ripping his shot. Long passes to Kreider. We’ve seen none of that this series. Very disappointing.

It's bizarre

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

You should call the team. Let them know that you know how to coach better than Gallant.

I always love comments like this. It's as if every single person in a position of authority always makes the right call 100% of the time.

Why do we even discuss things on here? Gallant has been outcoached this whole series. It is what it is. Doesn't mean I'd make a better coach than him.

 

[Baby Duck Homme]

Laffy is the major bright spot. Just looking forward to his shifts

He is not a loser.

KAM has had a breakout series too.

By far our best D right now

 

[New York RKY]

I still can't believe this is the response from our veteran group in an elimination game. The kid line gives me hope.

I can.

 

[Sayba]

On a positive note, Laf and Chytil have been pretty good. I'd hope next season we move on from Strome and give Chytil a long look at that 2C with Panarin. We can always add at the deadline if the experiment goes poorly, but I think he might finally be ready for the next step.

After this series and Schneider's emergence, I'd truly considering moving Trouba if we can to free up cap space as well.

Chytil needs to go in my opinion, what does he actually do?

 

[Doctyl]

I'm not ready to give up on Schneider. It's his fist f***ing season and the poor kid had Nemeth as a partner. He probably has severe PTSD of Nemeth turning it over in the corner and leaving him out to dry.

No one is giving up on Schneider. Nemeth has also been glued to him and he has been atrocious.

Miller was also horrendous as a rookie and he is blossoming now. I hope Schneider can make that jump. I’m not trading Trouba to make more room for Schneider to suck. He needs to prove he can not be a turnstile on 3rd pair minutes before you hand him the reigns to the top 4.

 

[mas0764]

On a positive note, Laf and Chytil have been pretty good. I'd hope next season we move on from Strome and give Chytil a long look at that 2C with Panarin. We can always add at the deadline if the experiment goes poorly, but I think he might finally be ready for the next step.

After this series and Schneider's emergence, I'd truly considering moving Trouba if we can to free up cap space as well.

No more renting. Find a young center who can eventually be a 2C or even 1C someday and pay the price for him.

 

[duhmetreE]

Remember the Zib that would be flying around the ice ? Back checking like a maniac. Pushing the offense. Ripping his shot. Long passes to Kreider. We’ve seen none of that this series. Very disappointing.

Remember when Zibs knocked Dillon? off the puck on a forecheck and roofed it?

 

[RangerLifer]

I honestly think the Rangers are extra timid to be very physically aggressive in fear of the refs calling penalties on them.

They got into their heads and never left.

The two penalties against us at the same time to start the game was something I don't think I've ever seen in hockey. And I've been watching for a long time.

 

[LokiDog]

Laf is a gamer at least. I’ll hold onto that bright spot. We’ve got this game. I’m sweating, but I have to believe we’ve got this game.

 

[Fataldogg]

1-0, Shesterkin will find his game, and I can see Kakko or Lafreniere stepping up to tie it.

I still feel like a 3-1 comeback is possible with Domingue in net. If Gallant can get them playing a responsible two way game, they should win.

 

[IronBloodedLion]

Chytil needs to go in my opinion, what does he actually do?

Show up in the playoffs.

 

[will1066]

Absolutely. But the issue is Mika, Panarin, and Shesty having big seasons is not translating to the playoffs. I’m a firm believer that sure you can win a cup with elite generational talent like a Crosby or Patrick Kane but it’s not necessary. Rangers have a few elite guys and it’s just not translating to playoff success.

Are they as elite on the elite scale as other elite players, though? Panarin has the talent to fart out points, but I don't know where Chi and Col Panarin has gone to.

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

Chytil needs to go in my opinion, what does he actually do?

He's actually been quite good this series

 

[Leonardo87]

Do I make it to the end of the second period this time without turning it off? I have enough alcohol here for a triple OT game EASY.

But do I make it to the end of this next frame...

I’m so buzzed right now. Lol

 

[LeetchisGod]

Laffy is the major bright spot. Just looking forward to his shifts

He is not a loser.

Same here. The vets have crapped the bed big time. The one positive is that he and Kakko could be major playoff performers in their prime.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

and then what? Hire who? Trotz?

This team's core isnt going to play his style. Or Torts.

Someone who knows what it takes to get their team playing playoff hockey. So yes, Trotz, Torts, etc. The defensive structure on this team is a joke right now. From the D on out.

 

[Crease]

Othmann can do Vatrano's job next year on an ELC. It just wouldn't be good business.

If Othmann scores more than 35 points before the age of 25 it would be an unprecedented success for this franchise.

 

[TGWL]

The two penalties against us at the same time to start the game was something I don't think I've ever seen in hockey. And I've been watching for a long time.

I am surprised we got away with a high stick. But if they called that I would have wanted an embellishment there.

 

[FultonReed]

do they at least look better tonight? radio didn't sound too bad

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Chytil needs to go in my opinion, what does he actually do?

You need to watch closer.

 

[Fataldogg]

Who else is excited to see Lafreniere next season get 1st line PP time? Gallant better make it happen. I think he could be a 30+ goal scorer next season.

 

[Synergy27]

When I saw that they were rolling 11F and Reaves was one of them I almost gave up right there. That’s a laughable decision.

At least Laf is getting ice time tonight.

Not surprised by the result so far. This team refuses to play a simple game.

Ferraro calling Strome out for not getting to the top of the crease. That’s the MO for this whole team.

 

[Raspewtin]

please. come on. lets get back into this.

 

[Circus86]