GDT: Game # 45 - Rangers @ Devils - 3pm - MSG+

[aufheben]

Well I'll be a monkey's uncle

No, you were right.

 

[duhmetreE]

2-1 now. Far from over.

If we win and the Islanders lose to Philly, we will control our own destiny. They would be 6 points up on us, but we have 3 games left against them. Still a tall task, obviously, to beat them in regulation 3 times, but it would be within our control.

Islanders have Philly, 3 against Washington and 3 against us. They could be out of the playoff picture by then.

 

[Kreider Typical]

Am I the only one who notices the league seems to have a major favoritism towards Boston? Seems like as soon as we were close to them, we started getting rly questionably called games. Happened to Tampa the year Boston beat them in the ECF to win the cup-- game 7 and zero calls when tampa had #1 pp and boston #30ish but boston had best evgoals.

I declare shenanagins. It's rigged.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Boston really helped themselves at the TDL and are playing well. The Isles are not playing well and we have 3 left against them but 8 points is still a lot of points to make up in 12 games. Odds are slim but lets keep the pressure on with another win.

 

[Glennsoe]

When can we expect the puck to drop?

 

[will1066]

I'm a little surprised that NBC got neither of the weekend games.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

When can we expect the puck to drop?

308

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Hájek coming out of the line up and not being replaced by Jones makes me sad. But I understand why they go with Bitetto.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Birthday hat trick for Mika?

I’ll take the Rangers win

 

[LOFIN]

Hájek coming out of the line up and not being replaced by Jones makes me sad. But I understand why they go with Bitetto.

I kinda wished they would give a few more looks for Reunanen. Not enough to trigger the limit of games or whatever he might have...

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I kinda wished they would give a few more looks for Reunanen. Not enough to trigger the limit of games or whatever he might have...

Reunanen and Jones don't have "triggers". Their contracts aren't slide eligible in any way.

Only Robertson is on a slide-eligible contract at the moment.

 

[rangers1314]

Delete

 

[Crease]

Is it time to bring out the frozen pizza references of HF yesteryear??

I like Celeste. It's a different craving than local pizza.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Here's what annoys me about the "shoot the puck" take. On the Strome goal if Mika's pass didn't connect instead of talking about all of the shots opening up lanes Joe would be talking about how Mika should have shot it. It should be a shot if the pass didn't work and Joe doesn't say anything if the pass worked.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Georgiev better not cost us the game you loser

 

[duhmetreE]

Hajek sitting...

New Jerseys speed has been giving the 3rd pair a lot of issues. Can't be solely put on Hajek though

 

[SnowblindNYR]

What does everyone think of Hajek being scratched? Is it a healthy scratch? I'm not sure I'm excited about Biteto (sp?) playing after such a long layoff and not being good to begin with.

 

[LOFIN]

Georgiev better not cost us the game you loser

I love how we have a scapegoat ready if the team continues its trend from last night. Gonna be Sasha's fault, no matter what.

Reunanen and Jones don't have "triggers". Their contracts aren't slide eligible in any way.

Only Robertson is on a slide-eligible contract at the moment.

This team really needs puck movers in defense. Reunanen would be an obvious choice.

 

[tomobson]

What does everyone think of Hajek being scratched? Is it a healthy scratch? I'm not sure I'm excited about Biteto (sp?) playing after such a long layoff and not being good to begin with.

I don't think that third pairing can get any worse. I would sit both hajek and smith.

 

[Fitzy]

Welp let’s go catch the piles, I guess

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I didn't see yesterday's game but even prior to that, Hajek has been a problem.

So has Smith tbh. Jones playing would have been fun and this is the type of opponent to get him in against but this is one time I can't really blame Quinn for going with the #trustyvet.

Unless Kreider absolutely crushed it yesterday (and it doesn't sound like he did) him being in his usual spot is a much bigger issue than who ever lines up next to Smith.

 

[DialUp]

Boston really helped themselves at the TDL and are playing well. The Isles are not playing well and we have 3 left against them but 8 points is still a lot of points to make up in 12 games. Odds are slim but lets keep the pressure on with another win.

Win for win's sake. They have nothing to lose; they aren't in position and would be a miracle for one of the top 4 to lose 8+ points against the 5th place team. Short Summer, then right back at it.

 

[bernmeister]

Yes, let us put a top 10 center in the league on the 3rd line. Stupidity at its finest.

It is not about 1st, 2nd or 3rd line my rude friend.

Panarin's line is top ('1st if you will'); want max mins to Kakko + Krav, as well as breadman.

Next are the kids
if we want LaF + Chytil + Gauthier to accelerate success, they also need mo mins, so = 2nd line.

Zib on 3rd line and spare F on PP is enough.

 

[Baby Duck Homme]

Rangers/Knicks/Mets all playing at the same time. Busy afternoon and then a quiet Sunday evening today.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

*Sees Hajek is scratched*

“ah finally Zac Jones is getting a.....”

*Scrolls down a bit more to see Bitetto is playing for Hajek*

“f***ing David Quinn ”