Post-Game Talk: fly

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I know emotions are running high during and right after a game but I think what we should really be focusing on is the incredible turnaround in the Rangers 5v5 play since the TD. That was the team's most glaring issue by far and now it's seemingly become a strength. I do want to see how long they can sustain it and against some better teams outside of Pittsburgh, but if this is the team we get until the end of the season, their chances of making a run will have improved tremendously, which is really all that matters. We should all be confident in Igor and in our ST even if there has been a blip on both of those fronts.
 
That is not true. A healthy Kakko can make a big difference rather than the AHL garbage we are still throwing out there.

He's a 30 point player even though he was getting top 6 minutes. We should be under no illusions that he's going to come in and magically lift up the offense.
 
I know emotions are running high during and right after a game but I think what we should really be focusing on is the incredible turnaround in the Rangers 5v5 play since the TD. That was the team's most glaring issue by far and now it's seemingly become a strength. I do want to see how long they can sustain it and against some better teams outside of Pittsburgh, but if this is the team we get until the end of the season, their chances of making a run will have improved tremendously, which is really all that matters. We should all be confident in Igor and in our ST even if there has been a blip on both of those fronts.

great post ;)
 
Ok, now that I got my venting out of the way. Shots against since the trade deadline.

NJD: 31
PIT: 21
BUF: 17
PIT: 24
DET: 26
NYI: 18
PHI: 26

And three of those games went in OT. Our possession game has been much improved.

The past two results have sucked, but they are now finally playing exciting hockey where they have the puck a bunch, it’s great to watch.
 
Imagine if Panarin, Zibanejad, Fox, and Shesty were all firing at the same time.

Panarin's turn to step up tonight and he really delivered. Pass on the Copp goal was flat out ridiculous.

Zibanejad and Shesty were a mixed bag. Fox gets the dunce cap tonight.
 
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I've lost nearly all confidence in the Lindgren-Fox pairing. Complete 180 from last year.

........ and wtf are these high sticking penalties. stop. please.
 
Imagine if Panarin, Zibanejad, Fox, and Shesty were all firing at the same time.

Panarin's turn to step up tonight and he really delivered. Pass on the Copp goal was flat out ridiculous.

Zibanejad and Shesty were a mixed bag. Fox gets the dunce cap tonight.
Zibs has to shoot more. Nevermind what Kreider has done... he needs to be leading this team in the goal scoring department.
 
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Shesty is getting beat on clean looks w/ great shots, deflections. defensive breakdowns and wide open players in front.

The 1st goal was rough but it knuckled.
2nd goal guy was wide open coming down the slot it was a good snipe.
3rd goals was abysmal defense and effort by the team in front of him.

He's not giving up Georgiev type of goals.

He's had a terrible string of luck and the team while suppressing shots as a whole have been giving up a lot of Grade A+ chances.
 
He's a 30 point player even though he was getting top 6 minutes. We should be under no illusions that he's going to come in and magically lift up the offense.
He will be another NHL body replacing an AHL body. I think he will play well in the playoffs and make a difference. The entire forward group is just deeper and more dangerous with him in the lineup. This is what I want to see.

Kreider-Mika-Vatrano
Panarin-Strome-Copp
Laf-Chytil-Kakko
Motte-Goodrow-Hunt/Reaves
 
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I assume I'm the dude, but they both have been playing like shit, Shesterkin lately and Fox has been weak defensively all season. I don't know what to say, they're still great players but haven't been up to snuff.
There’s a measured way to say that and then there’s acting like they’re terrible players. Igor will be fine and Fox is a top 5 D in the NHL
 
Shesty is getting beat on clean looks w/ great shots, deflections. defensive breakdowns and wide open players in front.

The 1st goal was rough but it knuckled.
2nd goal guy was wide open coming down the slot it was a good snipe.
3rd goals was abysmal defense and effort by the team in front of him.

He's not giving up Georgiev type of goals.

He's had a terrible string of luck and the team while suppressing shots as a whole have been giving up a lot of Grade A+ chances.

I get that the first goal knuckled but you could argue that Georgiev's first goal against Detroit went off a defenseman's stick. Even bad goals you can find why the situation was suboptimal.
 

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