Post-Game Talk: Game # 31 Rangers vs Buffalo - 7pm EST - MSG

[duhmetreE]

I would much rather have digiuseppe on the 4th line over Lemieux when he’s back. This fourth line can’t be trusted defensively they shouldn’t be dressed.

I don't mind a rotation on the 4th line.

Lemmy, Howden, Rooney, Blackwell, Gauthier, PDG all battle it out for 3 spots. You play bad, get in back of the line.

Our 4th line can't be a detriment.

 

[DialUp]

He will never play hockey again.

You must be terrific at parties

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

AV coasted on the backs of literally the best (Lundqvist) and second best (Luongo) goalies of the generation. He was absurdly blessed when it came to goaltending.

And true to his fart sniffer self he still used to blame the goalies when they would lose. What a tool he was. Although I’m sure he thinks he made them better lol.

I do feel bad for Lundqvist though. You give him Mika, Fox and even just 75% of a Panarin between 2012-2016 and he wins a Cup no question.

I think they win one if they just have one of those guys.

They probably win multiple if they had all 3.

 

[Machinehead]

AV coasted on the backs of literally the best (Lundqvist) and second best (Luongo) goalies of the generation. He was absurdly blessed when it came to goaltending.

And true to his fart sniffer self he still used to blame the goalies when they would lose. What a tool he was. Although I’m sure he thinks he made them better lol.

I do feel bad for Lundqvist though. You give him Mika, Fox and even just 75% of a Panarin between 2012-2016 and he wins a Cup no question.

Such an accurate AV description

 

[Tob]

"Get to the net", yes now do it every game please. That's how you score in this league.

In contrast to the kid line which just does board work 99% of the time. Laf Fil Kaapo simply does not play to move to puck to a threatening area right now. All 3 players are basically drones doing chip chase and puck battle. As good as KZB is, I think we need to give Fil a good winger and give Laf someone other than Rooney.

That's why the kid line was a stupid idea to begin with. Reminds me of a few AV 4th lines that would grind and cycle along the boards and make zero attempt to play offense.

 

[Sayba]

I used to say that people were severely underrating 2012-14 Mac truck McDonagh when they said Fox is already better than him but now I'm at the point where it's pretty much undeniable.

Coming from the last of the hardcore 2012 Torts Black and Blueshirts for lifers---- that is very hard for me to admit.

He was never better offensively but he was an amazing defender. I was in the same boat as you tho and I think maybe I agree all things considered.

 

[CasusBelli]

I would much rather have digiuseppe on the 4th line over Lemieux when he’s back. This fourth line can’t be trusted defensively they shouldn’t be dressed.

Lemieux is at best a waste of a spot and often a liability. So ... yeah.

 

[will1066]

I am very glad that my reverse jinx worked.

That's how bad Buffalo is

 

[Black Aces]

You must be terrific at parties

Just clarifying things.

 

[duhmetreE]

Knoblauch is more consistent than Quinn. It doesn't become a chinese fire drill with the lines.

Is it not logical that consistency breeds consistency? Like the saying goes, team takes on the personality of the coach.

 

[NYR94]

Lemieux is at best a waste of a spot and often a liability. So ... yeah.

He spends half his ice time dumped on his ass too .

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

 

[Whoot Whoot]

What was the “we want “ chant at the end? Anyone there ? Sam paused to listen and then neglected to say anything

 

[Machinehead]

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

Didn't even know he was in the game and I guess we know why now.

 

[DialUp]

What was the “we want “ chant at the end? Anyone there ? Sam paused to listen and then neglected to say anything

"Another round of stimulus cheques"

 

[Cmox]

What was the “we want “ chant at the end? Anyone there ? Sam paused to listen and then neglected to say anything

I heard knoblauch but my brother is saying Eichel. If it was Eichel yeeeeeeeiieeeeshha

 

[NYR94]

What was the “we want “ chant at the end? Anyone there ? Sam paused to listen and then neglected to say anything

People on Twitter are saying it was "We want Knoblauch" I couldn't tell myself though.

EDIT: oh could have been Eichel

 

[duhmetreE]

Kakko sounds like he can be a villain in a Die Hard movie

 

[Anthony5967]

Strome has legit chemistry with Panarin. 26 points in 31 games for Strome. 0.84 a game. Guy gets a lot of crap.

 

[NYR94]

Kakko sounds like he can be a villain in a Die Hard movie

True which makes it funny hearing him call Panarin "Breadman"

 

[PuckLuck3043]

We have too much talent not playing up to their talent for most of this season.

We have also had a ton of injuries and shit happen this year. Kakko, Panarin, Trouba, Igor, Chytil have all missed significant time this year plus Mika finally woke up.

 

[Peltz]

I used to say that people were severely underrating 2012-14 Mac truck McDonagh when they said Fox is already better than him but now I'm at the point where it's pretty much undeniable.

Coming from the last of the hardcore 2012 Torts Black and Blueshirts for lifers---- that is very hard for me to admit.

They're very different players. And I do think McDonagh had a way of shutting down opposing players with such authority in his prime. He was also on a much less offensively skilled team.

But yes, Fox has a higher ceiling and will go down as the best defensemen on the team since Leetch. I also think he has potential to play at this level for longer since he doesn't play as physical of a game as McD

 

[Rangerfans]

Lundqvist getting signed as a backup when he's 41 behind Igor when we go on our miracle tear in 2023

I’m not at all sold on Igor. I’m very fearful he will be chronically injured. Another avenue where Lundqvist flourished: the guy has never had any major injuries (not counting his fluke injuries like his heart or neck).

 

[Kovalev27]

I’d rather go with a 3 of Mika Strome Chytil and save money avoid blowing up what we’ve built than go get Eichel. 10 mil for what? To have to give up Mika and Strome? Not to mention what would go back in the trade? I’d rather have the depth

 

[Tob]

Knoblauch has done good work communicating with the players and getting them to a better place on and off the ice since he came up a week ago. Mika has been completely healed physically, mentally, and spiritually. Kakko has been promoted to the top 6 and played his best hockey.