GDT: Game 32: Columbus at New York Rangers | 12/12 7PM EST

[deetman]

Hope Murray is ok. Boyle got away with some cheap chit tonight. Boll was hopefully taking notes for future endeavors.

Went back and watched this to find out what happened. Looked like his legs ended up a bit awkward falling into the net when he got hit. When he got up with weight on left leg he instantly went limp. Some sort of lower body injury, left leg. Don't know if it is serious or not but was definitely bothering him.

 

[db2011]

He looked off his game in the first. But there was no moment where he looked to get hurt, so I really don't think its serious.

I noticed him get hurt. There was a pileup in the crease and he was slow to get up. Was on his knees facing the net for a while.

McKenna stepped it up, though

 

[Fro]

Hell, *I* wouldn't have said that a month ago! Honestly, I was wondering over the summer if we should be trading him. I guess everyone's glad I'm not the GM.

guilty as well

 

[Kev22]

The Nash-Richards-Hagelin line was a combined -7. As much as I liked Nash, I don't think this organization should regret that trade for a second. I think it can be said that the results of that trade are trending in our favor.

 

[NotWendell]

It looked like he simply twisted his ankle. Yeah yeah, I know. We shouldn't speculate.

 

[Jyrki]

Shame I missed the game. Eagerly waiting for the recap.

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

No, no, no. This team is young and has an identity which they sometimes (and recently frequently) play to. Nash would set that back, imo.

You just can't have Nash as being a leader(he was the captain & you just can't take that away from him & keep him on the team) on a team who's identity is hard work. That doesn't work.

 

[Crede777]

The Nash-Richards-Hagelin line was a combined -7. As much as I liked Nash, I don't think this organization should regret that trade for a second. I think it can be said that the results of that trade are trending in our favor.

It's getting to the point where I'd consider that trade even if Nash HADN'T requested a trade. It certainly turned the team around, well that and Richards stepping in and knowing how to be an effective coach. I love Nash and he's certainly one of the best wings in the NHL at the moment, but the attitude overhall that came moving him was super important.

Say what you will about Howson but I certainly wouldn't have done that well with the Carter fiasco, trading Nash, and making the call to draft Murray (among others).

 

[Bobcat110]

Come on Calgary and Buffalo...help us out some

 

[Fro]

that trade was the turning point for us...if i weren't lazy i'd go find the post where the guy said Sather has won every trade with us...

 

[db2011]

That's the Nash we all know and love!

Actually, with regards to the Joey vs. Nash and all that, I'd take Nash back in a heartbeat. I'd love to see Foligno - Johansen - Nash. Maybe Horton fills that hole?

Ugh, I would not want Nash within a million miles of this roster. He brings zilch.

 

[EspenK]

Check out post #149 http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1559627&page=6



I feel for the Ranger fans-haven't we all felt like that over the years.

 

[NotWendell]

It's getting to the point where I'd consider that trade even if Nash HADN'T requested a trade. It certainly turned the team around, well that and Richards stepping in and knowing how to be an effective coach. I love Nash and he's certainly one of the best wings in the NHL at the moment, but the attitude overhall that came moving him was super important.

Say what you will about Howson but I certainly wouldn't have done that well with the Carter fiasco, trading Nash, and making the call to draft Murray (among others).

Howson should look at tonight's box score and grin ear to ear.

 

[Crede777]

Check out post #149 http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1559627&page=6



I feel for the Ranger fans-haven't we all felt like that over the years.

The IT Crowd is the best (it's on Netflix).

 

[Kev22]

It's getting to the point where I'd consider that trade even if Nash HADN'T requested a trade. It certainly turned the team around, well that and Richards stepping in and knowing how to be an effective coach. I love Nash and he's certainly one of the best wings in the NHL at the moment, but the attitude overhall that came moving him was super important.

Say what you will about Howson but I certainly wouldn't have done that good with the Carter fiasco, trading Nash, and making the call to draft Murray (among others).

I agree that Howson does deserve kudos for pulling the trigger on that trade. That trade and the front office changes (unfortunately for him) completely changed the culture of the franchise. Continue this play and blend in Good Bob, Horton and Gaborik, this club will be extremely fun to watch. The line combination will be interesting.

Foligno-Johansen-Horton
Umberger-Anisimov-Gaborik
Calvert-Dubinsky-Atkinson
Comeau-MacKenzie-Letestu
Boll, Tropp

That's a legitimate lineup that can play any style. I like what I'm seeing. Let's just hope that McBackup isn't hurt badly. If he is, GMJK has to make a move.

 

[NotWendell]

Wow. That's a big statement by Dubi! So nice, they played it twice.

 

[Fro]

duby has played for one of the greatest organizations in the world...but this one...it might be better

 

[db2011]

Wow. That's a big statement by Dubi! So nice, they played it twice.

What's this in reference to?

 

[NotWendell]

What's this in reference to?

Dubinsky: "I've been blessed to go from one great organization to another"
Me: Wait! Is he talking about COLUMBUS?!?

That was absolutely the PERFECT thing to say to the New York media.

 

[IBleedUnionBlue]

Good road win. Enjoy it. Move on. There is more work to do.

 

[bizzz*]

Nikitin still wasn't on the ice for any opposition goal , but somehow got a minus. When D.Moore scored the Johnson-Prout pair was on the ice, anyone except the NHL stats people could see it. Somehow they gave minuses to Nikitin and Tyutin.

They probably hate Russians (insert a smily here).

 

[squarelaces]

Great venue. Super nice people. Their sound system makes ours sound like a clock radio.

 

[Fro]

Brian Giesenschlag ‏@BGiesenschlag 57s
Richards on McElhinney "he's gonna get checked out tomorrow. Preliminary is its nothing serious" #CBJ

Brian Giesenschlag ‏@BGiesenschlag 1m
Richards says McElhinney injury actually initially happened in morning skate. #CBJ

 

[bizzz*]

I'm seriously concerned about Nikitin-Tyutin plus-minus. Is this a bush league or what? Who is tracking the stats in the NHL?
BTW posting quotes from another boards worth infraction here (from my personal experience).

 

[Samkow]

Yeah, seriously...not sure what the obsession with the other team's GDT is but stop bringing posts over here, even if not for trolling purposes.

Just enjoy the improbable 4 out of 5. And hope the momentum carries over to the STL game. We'll need all the help we can get.