GDT: ECSF #4 - 5/23/13 | Boston Bruins @ New York Rangers | 7:00 PM - CNBC, TSN

[BarbaraAlphanse]

I'm shocked Gilroy isn't in for the mobility factor. Hamrlik is slow....

Hamrlik came up big for the Caps last year. He's experienced. Has a better shot than Gilroy. Henrik has said he feels a comforting presence with him in the line up.

 

[Kershaw]

Clowe's last game as a Ranger hopefully.

 

[17futurecap]

Most of the Connecticut guys got sent home, including McIlrath.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Clowe's last game as a Ranger hopefully.

Chill.

 

[KreidertheGlider]

I don't get why Hamrlik is playing?? Why not test McIlrath to see if he is ready...other teams not afraid to play rookies in the playoffs.

Because this is an elimination game in the SCPs. No time for experimenting for next year when this one isn't over yet.

 

[Doctyl]

From: @KatieStrangESPN
Sent: May 23, 2013 11:42a

#NYR So Richards, Asham out. Newbury, Haley in. Assuming Hamrlik in as well on D, to replace the injured Stralman

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asham is out? the guy who has come back from down by 3 against a very similar bruins team is scratched.

 

[Vidic15*]

Clowe's last game as a Ranger hopefully.

Agreed

 

[Thirty One]

Hamrlik came up big for the Caps last year. He's experienced. Has a better shot than Gilroy. Henrik has said he feels a comforting presence with him in the line up.

Did he? Hamrlik has to opposite effect on me.

 

[Machinehead]

I don't see the point in scratching Richards. Yes, he sucks but who's gonna come in that's any better? ****ing Newbury?

 

[Thirty One]

Clowe's last game as a Ranger hopefully.

I hope he plays again Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday.

 

[5 4 Fighting]

This will be a train-wreck.

 

[Green Blob*]

Take a lap Green Blob.

Yes sir.

 

[MisterUnspoken]

Clowe's last game as a Ranger hopefully.

Our team makes no sense. I'm persistently confused by the decisions that are made.

 

[Doctyl]

what did clowe do to piss off the majority of posters around here?

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Did he? Hamrlik has to opposite effect on me.

Not saying I agree.

 

[NHRangerfan]

I cannot believe they're scratching Richie.... Not saying he doesn't deserve it, but in favor of Haley and Newbury? That's just confirming that the 4th line of Haley-Newbury-Asham plays about 4 minutes. Then Hamrlik would play about 8. Apparently everyone else is being triple shifted. McD may play 40 minutes tonight.

from Pat Leonard earlier today

Pat Leonard ‏@NYDNRangers 7h
Most #NYR on the ice. Those taking option to rest are Stralman (likely out) and McDonagh (preparing to play 45 minutes tonight)

 

[Machinehead]

I don't get the Clowe hate. At least he doesn't just accept being pushed around physically like most guys on this team.

 

[MisterUnspoken]

from Pat Leonard earlier today

Pat Leonard ‏@NYDNRangers 7h
Most #NYR on the ice. Those taking option to rest are Stralman (likely out) and McDonagh (preparing to play 45 minutes tonight)

Haha. It's funny because it's true

 

[Holocene]

Just need to become the 4th team in hockey and 5th in sports to ever make this comeback.

Easy.

Let's go!

I guess the positive here is that it's more likely to happen in a hockey game and we kinda play something that resembles hockey.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

Yes sir.

It tore me up inside making you do it. I'm sorry GB. One love.

 

[mike14]

what did clowe do to piss off the majority of posters around here?

My assumption is he costs a few picks and hasn't played due to injuries, both of which are of course his fault....

 

[KreidertheGlider]

I would like us to resign Clowe for next year assuming he's ready to go. 2.5 for 3

 

[Thirty One]

what did clowe do to piss off the majority of posters around here?

If you can figure out an algorithm that decides whether this board likes or dislikes what players and with what intensity, you are a promising scientist.

 

[Kershaw]

what did clowe do to piss off the majority of posters around here?

I think the bigger question is what's the love affair for an injury prone, washed up player who scored 3 goals in 42 games this season, despite being spoonfed ice time with elite offensive players (on the Sharks).

 

[Doctyl]

I think the bigger question is what's the love affair for an injury prone, washed up player who scored 3 goals in 42 games this season, despite being spoonfed ice time with elite offensive players (on the Sharks).

clowe fights. clowe hits. clowe plays a gritty nasty game. clowe put up 8 points in 12 games while here, that translates to roughly a 55 point season. god forbid this team adds toughness and scoring.