GDT: Game #40 - New York Rangers @ Montreal Canadiens - 7pm EST, MSG

[Fitzy]

I wouldn't have given up on pro hockey so easily if I'd known Blais could skate all night like he's in corn syrup and still log NHL minutes.

 

[hackeyman]

Has Montreal only 11 shots on net ? Is that right ?

 

[Raspewtin]

Chytil and Kakko are so far ahead of Laf at this point and look like players that we dare I say didn't ruin. Is it possible Laf is just a bust?

I don't know where else to put this thought but Laf's "happy to be here" demeanor is really annoying at this point lol

I don't really think it matters but he's trending to be the worst 1st overall in 20+ years and every day is just another day. like ffs Chytil made one bad play last game and was still pissed at himself even after getting 1G 1A. again it's very whocaresy but it's something I notice

 

[LokiDog]

I think I figured out why I like Krav so much

He's very fundamentally sound. With his stick, body, positioning, he's always opting for the smart and efficient play. He doesn't really take risks but he also really really rarely makes a dumb decision. Being smart and efficient (along with his stickplay, which is def one of the better ones on the team) he just naturally causes good things to happen whether he has a point or not.

i.e. his entry and forecheck made Schneider's goal happen. him screening kochetkov made trochek's goal happen.

it's not that impressive and he's not as flashy or put together as I wish he was, but he's good at lots of little, basic things that this whole roster likes to overcomplicate.

If you want to ask @EdJovanovski out, just PM him.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

He's really breaking out this season.

I love it. Probably a good thing that none of the young guys are breaking out points wise with being on the PP, otherwise we would need to really pay up for them

 

[ReddestRum]

this Slafkovsky kid is not impressive at all

like a dumber and slower Lafreniere

Gatdamn man. I give Laf and the peeps in his thread a hard time now, but imagine if I was doing it in his rookie year at 18 years old like this kid we're talking shit about!

 

[will1066]

Has Montreal only 11 shots on net ? Is that right ?

They've flubbed a lot of chances and we've cleaned up rebounds well

 

[Raspewtin]

I get what you're saying but honestly, this is just so wrong after that dumb penalty he took lol.

well yeah that was dumb but I'm pretty numb to dumb penalties from this org at this point

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I don't know where else to put this thought but Laf's "happy to be here" demeanor is really annoying at this point lol

I don't really think it matters but he's trending to be the worst 1st overall in 20+ years and every day is just another day. like ffs Chytil made one bad play last game and was still pissed at himself even after getting 1G 1A. again it's very whocaresy but it's something I notice

wonder if Vacnouver are even still interested?

 

[LokiDog]

Blais is done. His skating speed is just not at NHL level, and it makes his style of game useless. There is no reason to keep dressing him. I'd rather dress Hajek as a forward. Blais is that bad.

Need to cut our losses.

Yeah, I’m thinking that the injury just did him in last year. He was never fleet of foot, but he can no longer keep up with the NHL game. He was effective in limited minutes before, now he is a replacement level nobody. I don’t think he will regain the speed. Unfortunate, but I definitely would not bring him back at his QO. If he wants to take a minimum contract to try and work his way back that’s a different story, but for his QO you can literally call up anyone to do what he does.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

I really want to see Ryhdal in next game for Blais

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Hmmm just saw an ad for PBR rodeo at the garden the next few days. That means new ice for the Rangers when they come back.

 

[inranger94]

I was just about to ask is Laf even playing

he is still in the dog house.

 

[duhmetreE]

Hire MSL as a skills coach

 

[hackeyman]

Czech just tied game 2-2

 

[DanielBrassard]

wonder if Vacnouver are even still interested?

Let's hope so. But I doubt it after scouting him for more than a game.

 

[LOFIN]

Yeah, I’m thinking that the injury just did him in last year. He was never fleet of foot, but he can no longer keep up with the NHL game. He was effective in limited minutes before, now he is a replacement level nobody. I don’t think he will regain the speed. Unfortunate, but I definitely would not bring him back at his QO. If he wants to take a minimum contract to try and work his way back that’s a different story, but for his QO you can literally call up anyone to do what he does.

If you are a 3rd or 4th line wrecking ball, you better be a giant enforcer with good reach or a decent skater. And Blais is neither at the moment. He was the latter, but not anymore.

 

[mike14]

Assuming you all get the same ads as me... do those snow resorts they just showed in the I Love NY commercial have mountain bike trails during summer, or are they just winter resorts?

 

[MysticLeviathan]

cannot let up here

 

[LokiDog]

Someone needs to slip Laf some trenbolone. He’s too happy for regular roid rage - he needs a truly toxic compound to get him to stop smiling like he’s on his way to draft podium every shift and actually find his nuts (which will be shrunken, but more tangible).

 

[Rempe73]

What's impressive is of late he's been the driver on that offense he's been a part of. If I hadn't been watching games, I would had a snarky "automatic points from playing with Fox" comment.

Exactly. I’ve noticed that too. He’s creating his own offense which is unexpected

 

[LOFIN]

C'mon Czechia!

 

[LokiDog]

Well, that’s a sloppy start.

 

[MysticLeviathan]

wake the f*** up

 

[DialUp]

Yes

You sure?