GDT: Game # 54 - Rangers vs Blues (Return of Buch) - 7:30pm EST - TNT

[PuckLuck3043]

It’s just all been said a million times. Let’s just watch the damn games and comment on what’s happening on the ice, not the decisions from the past that can’t be changed or the fact that, yes, McKegg is still here. If (when) he makes a bad play it’s fine to point it out. But the “Gallant f***ing sucks!!!” that comes with almost every one of his shifts, or the “Drury is SO brain dead” every time Buch completes a simple pass is so tired. I’m watching to see Laf continue to progress. To see if Kreider can keep putting pucks in. To see if Zib gets a hat trick and goes on a heater. Not to scrutinize every decision the NYR organization has ever made. As I said… we KNOW the depth is a problem and we also KNOW the TDL is coming and we’ll add some depth pieces. We also know we’re firmly in a playoff spot. Try to enjoy it.

Good luck with that from this group. You would never know they are riding a .670+ winning % and solidly in playoff position from the constant hysterics on every GDT.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

i'll be missing this one, god I hope they win

 

[Synergy27]

Not looking forward to this one at all.

 

[tlk]

Even with Chytil that third line does nothing for me. Not even a twinge of excitement.

Gg doesn't want that from them.

 

[will1066]

It's why I really haven't watched the past few games. I know it's just going to lead to aggravation

It's gotten so bad, not even bobop has shown up. He gets more joy from yelling at clouds.

 

[Leonardo87]

This has a 2-1 final score feel to it. Two of the top Goalies in the league going at each-other. Looking forward to this game.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Wish this one was on MSG Network

 

[Leonardo87]

Wish this one was on MSG Network

Those aren't Boooo's Joe, those are Buuuuuuch's

 

[will1066]

Those aren't Boooo's Joe, those are Buuuuuuch's

Sam: Jordan Binnington, no relation to Craig Billington. But both are goalies, Joe.

 

[Leonardo87]

Sam: Jordan Binnington, no relation to Craig Billington. But both are goalies, Joe.

I cracked up on the JT Miller and K'Andre Miller quote. lol.

 

[Peltz]

I still like Gallant but I too am perplexed by some decisions with the forward corps... even considering the injuries to Blais and Kakko.

He also seems to play some of those lines WAY too much. But I keep telling myself 'He knows what he's doing. Right? Right?'

Outside of the last game, it's been a very long time since Gallant hasn't put the team in a position to win. Every loss has been pretty close for a long time now (again outside last game). And most of the close games have gone our way.

 

[TominNC]

It’s just all been said a million times. Let’s just watch the damn games and comment on what’s happening on the ice, not the decisions from the past that can’t be changed or the fact that, yes, McKegg is still here. If (when) he makes a bad play it’s fine to point it out. But the “Gallant f***ing sucks!!!” that comes with almost every one of his shifts, or the “Drury is SO brain dead” every time Buch completes a simple pass is so tired. I’m watching to see Laf continue to progress. To see if Kreider can keep putting pucks in. To see if Zib gets a hat trick and goes on a heater. Not to scrutinize every decision the NYR organization has ever made. As I said… we KNOW the depth is a problem and we also KNOW the TDL is coming and we’ll add some depth pieces. We also know we’re firmly in a playoff spot. Try to enjoy it.

I agree with not beating to death past moves that can’t be changed, but the ongoing issues with playing inferior players is worth conversation. McKegg in the lineup creates a gap in talent like the one in his teeth. He’s a really bad player. Like when they played Jack Johnson last year. Some guys just shouldn’t be seen regularly.

 

[WojtekWolski86]

I cracked up on the JT Miller and K'Andre Miller quote. lol.

Thousands of people with the last name Miller in the world....glad he clarified.

 

[B17 Apricots]

Wild that St Louis' entire top 9 are top-6 players... talk about depth....

 

[Peltz]

It’s just all been said a million times. Let’s just watch the damn games and comment on what’s happening on the ice, not the decisions from the past that can’t be changed or the fact that, yes, McKegg is still here. If (when) he makes a bad play it’s fine to point it out. But the “Gallant f***ing sucks!!!” that comes with almost every one of his shifts, or the “Drury is SO brain dead” every time Buch completes a simple pass is so tired. I’m watching to see Laf continue to progress. To see if Kreider can keep putting pucks in. To see if Zib gets a hat trick and goes on a heater. Not to scrutinize every decision the NYR organization has ever made. As I said… we KNOW the depth is a problem and we also KNOW the TDL is coming and we’ll add some depth pieces. We also know we’re firmly in a playoff spot. Try to enjoy it.

You expect people to simply enjoy the team's unexpected success? Where do you think you are? This is HF Boards.

 

[will1066]

I cracked up on the JT Miller and K'Andre Miller quote. lol.

I think Sam is self-aware. He knows that he began a meme and is just playing along now.

 

[duhmetreE]

Wild that St Louis' entire top 9 are top-6 players... talk about depth....

I remember being all but convinced that Thomas was coming back in the Buch trade

 

[Leonardo87]

I think Sam is self-aware. He knows that he began a meme and is just playing along now.

I'm pretty sure he does that on purpose. All you can do is chuckle. It's harmless.

 

[duhmetreE]

Those aren't Boooo's Joe, those are Buuuuuuch's

Sam : Joe, Buch is 2 goals away from a milestone, what a fabulous career

< Buch proceeds to score 2 goals >

 

[will1066]

I'm pretty sure he does that on purpose. All you can do is chuckle. It's harmless.

You can imagine Joe is next to him trying not to laugh.

 

[WojtekWolski86]

You can imagine Joe is next to him trying not to laugh.

For every "not related" or "brothers" rant we get a "great release" quote from Joe. Like everyone is Sakic out there.

 

[Zynbanejad]

This may go down as the most annoying GDT of all time.

 

[Thirty One]

I remember being all but convinced that Thomas was coming back in the Buch trade

 

[Thirty One]

This may go down as the most annoying GDT of all time.

It's a high bar, but I think we can reach it.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Wild that St Louis' entire top 9 are top-6 players... talk about depth....

meanwhile we have a total of... 4 ? top 6 players on the roster lol.

St. Louis might have the best forward depth in the league even if they lack that one superstar, but they have like 6 top line players that more than makes up for it. Their D isn't as strong as when they won the cup, losing Peter Angelo and Bouwmeester, but its still not bad, and Binnington/Husso is a decent pair.