GDT: Game #75 - New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils - 7pm EST , MSG

[DanielBrassard]

This is such a annoying complaint. Canes are way faster and we still handled them. People need to stop acting like speed is the be all end all. Boston is slow as f*** and they have been picking apart teams left and right. Hell Tampa won two cups with one of the slower teams in the league

carolina isn't as skilled as NJ is for one, which is why the Rangers have had more success against them than they have NJ.

 

[mrmovies779]

There’s no out of bounds in the sport. Every one gets caught

Great..which game will we catch them? Hasn't happened yet.

 

[duhmetreE]

What is going on with Kreider in front? He doesn't look like himself

 

[Kravtsov420]

I think I speak for everyone when I say im ready for some turnover on this team. Inject some speed and balls on this team

 

[Machinehead]

Not at all. The Kings literally threw everything at the net and crashed the crease and willed the puck in.

We don't play enough like that. We're slow and didn't get the memo that we're slow.

 

[Richard Banger]

Great..which game will we catch them? Hasn't happened yet.

Who cares? We’ll catch them in the playoffs like we did with the canes

 

[IDvsEGO]

Jack Hughes has absolutely elite insane edges. Tight turns are so effortless for him. I don't know if these things can be taught after a certain age but goddamn, this is missing from Kakko and Laf big time.

Kakko has edges. He just doesn't have the burst in and out of the turns the way hughes does.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

Maybe this is just the team taking it as any old regular season game and a tune up for the playoffs. Maybe we learned from the lightning that we just need to take it up a notch in a couple weeks and to save it in the tank for then lol

 

[savebyrichter94]

Sure we are, kreider, Zibanejad, Lafreniere, Chytil, Trochek are all good at getting in on the forecheck. They just have to be willing to do it.

That’s true, I guess I meant as far as committing to it

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Still better than the 1st period against Carolina last week.

Getting their teeth kicked in in the reg season to pound into their heads that turnovers = death against this team would not be the worst thing

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I have no doubt we're gonna be better next period and I'd expect some different lines.

 

[zlev]

The f***? They are on one of top 5 fastest teams in the league Lmao

based on what? either way they dont compare to NJ's speed, it's night and day.

 

[Baby Duck Homme]

Just got home. Not looking good huh?

 

[Richard Banger]

based on what? either way they dont compare to NJ's speed, it's night and day.

Based on what? I’d say they are neck and neck in terms of speed.

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

Still better than the 1st period against Carolina last week.

Getting their teeth kicked in in the reg season to pound into their heads that turnovers = death against this team would not be the worst thing

Its only good if they understand the lesson and learn from it.

 

[17futurecap]

Can’t have these 5 together lmao.

 

[The Gloaming]

Laf and KK will never skate like Hughes, but his ability to receive, control and move the puck is night and day to them 90% of the time

Not sure that can be taught either. But edge work is part of puck control.

 

[I Eat Crow]

We don't play enough like that. We're slow and didn't get the memo that we're slow.

This is Lafreniere and Kakko's ticket to longevity in this league. Lafreniere has shown shades of being able to and Kakko literally has the best skill set on the team for it besides Kreider but neither have shown the willingness. Both guys can be 30 goal garbagemen if they're coached to do it.

 

[Kocur26]

you think that period looked bad on TV? I’m here live and it was absolute dog shit - worst period of Hockey all year..

And there are at least 55-45 ranger fans here .

Huge 2 points on the line and ass face gallsnt has us playing October hockey

Piss off

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Its only good if they understand the lesson and learn from it.

Agreed and are even capable of fixing it.

Would never happen but would have been very forward thinking to dress Jones tonight. Good chance he is a better 6D than Harper against NJD and would be nice to find out when it doesn’t matter.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Would love to see Laf light up Hughes, spark something

 

[Chalfdiggity3]

The fans are the ones i think hyping this game up more than it is. Yes its a big game for seeding but with all the cup champs and vets on this team i think they learned that you have to save some in the tank for the playoffs. Hopefully this is what is going on. Doesnt explain going down 2-0 though

 

[The Crypto Guy]

What a garbage period. Will the offense wake up this period?

 

[Circus86]

Maybe this is just the team taking it as any old regular season game and a tune up for the playoffs. Maybe we learned from the lightning that we just need to take it up a notch in a couple weeks and to save it in the tank for then lol

I know people disagree with this (always give a 100% etc), but I don't know why we should go all in and risk injuries in games like this. Even with Lindy back we can't afford big injuries at D. Play 90% today and surprise them come playoff time.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

The fans are the ones i think hyping this game up more than it is. Yes its a big game for seeding but with all the cup champs and vets on this team i think they learned that you have to save some in the tank for the playoffs. Hopefully this is what is going on. Doesnt explain going down 2-0 though

This thread just seems to be those who realize both teams are comfortable in the playoffs vs. those who have been traumatized by the post-lockout Rangers trademark of not taking rivalry games seriously.

These games really bring out the worst in everyone.