GDT: Game 71: New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers, 8pm ET, (Game is on ABC/ESPN+)

[Levitate]

I do not know why Cuylle is sitting but his production was not great the last month or more. I think he has 2 goals and 0 assists in that time. Sometimes a day up high watching the game can do a lot of good for a kid.

yeah it's not wild to think he might need a rest while nearing the end of his first NHL season...he'll be relied on for the playoffs I"m sure.

 

[tomobson]

Must win.

 

[Leonardo87]

Thunder thunder thunder cats! One of my Top 5 favorite 80/90’s cartoon growing up.

Bet you can’t guess my first.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Thunder thunder thunder cats! One of my Top 5 favorite 80/90’s cartoon growing up.

Bet you can’t guess my first.

Jem?

 

[will1066]

Thunder thunder thunder cats! One of my Top 5 favorite 80/90’s cartoon growing up.

Bet you can’t guess my first.

Bionic Six?

BTW, personality wise, Mika = Snarf

 

[Leonardo87]

Bionic Six?

BTW, personality wise, Mika = Snarf

I’ll give you a hint “Heroes in a half shell” lol

 

[NickyFotiu]

yeah it's not wild to think he might need a rest while nearing the end of his first NHL season...he'll be relied on for the playoffs I"m sure.

Exactly especially as you said for a rookie. Its a long season. I personally always felt like I improved from watching from another view. On the ice everything feels so quick but when not on the ice you see you have more time than you thought.

 

[FultonReed]

I’ll give you a hint “Heroes in a half shell” lol

beetle borgs. knew it.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Also this time of year a lot of guys are beat up physically. We may rest some occasionally without announcing to the world that a guys arm or leg hurts.

 

[romba]

That heated s/o against the canes late in the year was one of the best goalie performances ever.

But, fu*k that guy Jay.

I also remember 3 or 4 posts being hit by the canes that game, puck luck was def on our side that day

 

[Hire Sather]

I also remember 3 or 4 posts being hit by the canes that game, puck luck was def n our side that day

Absolute insanity we won that game. Should've lost 5-0

 

[NYRKing]

Cuylle a healthy scratch?? What a dumb move for this game. You need bangers against that top 6. Wtf Lavi.

 

[LaffyTaffy13]

Wait wtf am I missing something with Cuylle?
Are they resting the kid or is this a true scratch?

My only thought is MAYBE lavi wants cuylle to play a more chippy game and maybe this is the fire he needs. Cuylle is a really good player for us but if he can be more of a shit stirrer I think his value skyrockets

 

[RangersFan1994]

Cuylle a healthy scratch?? What a dumb move for this game. You need bangers against that top 6. Wtf Lavi.

Agreed

 

[mxyxptlk]

Didn't someone post earlier that Lavvy commented he wanted to rotate the 13 forwards over the remaining games?

 

[Hire Sather]

I would've played the regular roster the next 2 then start to rotate a bit.

 

[Ben Grimm]

This is such a huge game. My son is returning from 2 weeks in Japan tonight (last year he went to Europe for 3 weeks) and if he doesn't sleep over, I'll be disappointed, but watching this game will help me get over it!

 

[mxyxptlk]

I would've played the regular roster the next 2 then start to rotate a bit.

This seems to indicate that Lavvy and Drury are not concerned with who they meet in the playoffs and probably feel they can compete with any opponent they draw.

 

[DanielBrassard]

I think Laviolette wants to give the Brodzinski-Wennberg-Kakko lime another look after the game they had against the islanders.

 

[jay from jersey]

yeah it's not wild to think he might need a rest while nearing the end of his first NHL season...he'll be relied on for the playoffs I"m sure.

This…
Or he’s banged up a bit and has got an injury he’s been playing thru.
Like many others on the team I’m sure as well…..
Don’t worry all, Cuylle is going to be a mainstay on this team for many years

 

[Profet]

Bionic Six?

BTW, personality wise, Mika = Snarf

Bionic... Bionic six.. woohoo wooooo hooooo

 

[Raspewtin]

ah yes the vaunted "get the rando 13th forward games for no reason" strategy

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I love Cuylle but it does appear as though the season has worn him down a bit. I dont think getting a break is a bad thing for him. Most rookies need a bit of a reset their first season

 

[smoneil]

I’ll give you a hint “Heroes in a half shell” lol

ProStars?

 

[Crease]

Cuylle out seems like a weird call but Lavi has earned the benefit of doubt from me.