GDT: Game # 52 - Rangers @ Islanders - 7pm - MSG
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Shesterkybomb
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The one thing that bothers me with panarin is if he gets the puck behind the red line he won't skate it, he usually turns back and looks for a pass, if you are gonna be that predictable teams are gonna catch on.
Baby Duck Homme
Still waiting to catch a puck from Fotiu...
will1066
If you score four, you better f'n win the game
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What do you want? The vets don't like getting dirty. The kids haven't caught up. Is Goat being dickess? He's hustling. How about that Laf gorgeous pass to Buch who had 2 great chances? Convert, and it's a different game.
Sticking up for yourself, changing momentum., fights help change momentum and show that they have heart and actually care. Being passive like Mika did when he got elbowed, would rather let someone elbow him than do something about it, not sticking up for yourself when a missed call on a dirty play. Regardless if he is a fighter or not, being passive and letting the opponent take advantage shows that you don’t care. Passive = not having heart - not caring..
Mandar
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Hmmmm.....I remember my first beer too. Don’t worry...before you know it, you will be able to finish it. Just sip slowwwwwly....
Matt Rentfree
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If I had to bet money on it, the only players that I’m confident will be here after next deadline are Fox, Shesterkin, Laf, and anyone with a NMC.
NYRFANMANI
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We been through this. Fringe 4th liner, that didn't really help with the abuse opponents gave us.
We can expect Cuylle made an impression. Sold as high as we could.
We will get tougher with time.
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so, they are not buying in? or gave up? Sounds like the coach has lost the room or the room cant give 2 shits.
We owned the Islanders in 2019.
not a playoff team maybe, but you still need to get playoff experience to progress, develop and become a playoff team/Cup contender.
Edge
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I think these games against the Islanders show exactly why the Rangers are going to be looking to trade straight-up skill for more balance.
And I say that with the caveat that the moves might not necessarily look amazing on paper --- especially in the offensive stats category.
If they don't make the playoffs AFTER next year...then abject failure and we will be creeping into Sabre territory. Dark ages turbo'd
This game was over when Martin elbowed Zibs and both the refs and his teammates were quiet about it.
Set the tone for the night.
Set the tone for the night.
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Shesterkybomb
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will1066
If you score four, you better f'n win the game
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I said this last game. He's facing the other way when he gets to puck to shield it with his body and that's when he likes to get the lay of the land to either make that quick headman or start the rush. Except he's getting double teamed immediately and he's trying to get going from a standstill and the Isles have already reestablished their neutral zone structure
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We're just poorly coached and easy to play against. It looks like players don't even want to be there...
This is a problem that normally gets players benched. Understand it’s a little different for bread, but wondering if he used to curl back like this in Columbus with Torts as his coach.
Matt Rentfree
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Need more skilled guys with grit that battle not talking about fighting. Talking about not being taken advantage of. Mika is soft. He is a great player but not a player built for the playoffs. Too soft and passive... pathetic leadership
NYRFANMANI
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I agree and barring disaster we should be comfortably in the playoffs in 2023.
Next years draft is so enticing that I wouldn't mind another lottery ticket ...
Shesterkybomb
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To be fair in this game we are missing Trouba and Lindgren, our two physical dmen and Kreider who even though he hasn't been scoring is still a big bodied winger we could use tonight. Thats a lot of weight out of the lineup.
