Kitchener Rangers 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 2)

[Devin]

Okay, I am going to try to spin something positive. Let us assume Windsor is the favoured in the West. According to my calculations we have 6 NHL drafted players and Windsor has 5. Good start.

Ours are drafted in these rounds....1st, 2nd, 3 x 3rds and a 6th. Windsor - 1st, 3rd and 3 x 5ths. Advantage, Kitchener. I'm trying!

So we have the guns. It can't be the coaching, can it? LOL! Perhaps miracles will happen.

if im windsor or london i dont want to play you round 1

 

[rangersblues]

Hopefully the Rangers can put something together in the second half. They half assed the first. Even Chris Dennis said they are out of excuses. We all know what excuses are like. Everyone including MM gave them one hell of a long rope. Still looking at this squad the way it's build it will be a grind to climb up the standings. Teams are jockeying for position going forward and it will get tougher towards the end when they are trying to avoid certain opponents in the play offs.
I think the fans in the seats are owed some sort of exciting hockey.

I hate excuses at any time. The officiating was bad, we have injuries, we didn't get the bounces...

Once you start making excuses for failure, you are accepting failure.

 

[All the Answers]

They should be well rested. Outside of Pinelli no one has put in a consistent effort every night.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

They should be well rested. Outside of Pinelli no one has put in a consistent effort every night.

Pinelli didn't put in a consistent effort in the first 1/4 of the season.

 

[nelli27]

The on paper matchup is amazing between these teams. Problem is we keep playing paper and everyone else is playing scissors!

That's what us "outsiders" can't figure out. Why aren't you battling for first in the West with that deep roster?
And no one thought to tell me that 278B exit/King St. is closed!? Lol! GPS to the rescue.

 

[4 Bobby ORR]

That's what us "outsiders" can't figure out. Why aren't you battling for first in the West with that deep roster?
And no one thought to tell me that 278B exit/King St. is closed!? Lol! GPS to the rescue.

I guess rivalries extend beyond the arena.

 

[RangerNation]

That's what us "outsiders" can't figure out. Why aren't you battling for first in the West with that deep roster?
And no one thought to tell me that 278B exit/King St. is closed!? Lol! GPS to the rescue.

Incredibly frustrating watching this team, and trying to get into this city.

FYI the A exit (which is the only exit right now) has a temporary light setup so you can turn left onto King St. Don't be that guy taking the back way through Cambridge now...

 

[Jives]

That's what us "outsiders" can't figure out. Why aren't you battling for first in the West with that deep roster?
And no one thought to tell me that 278B exit/King St. is closed!? Lol! GPS to the rescue.

I think a lot of Rangers fans would put the blame on the coach.

 

[TheBlueMonster]

That's what us "outsiders" can't figure out. Why aren't you battling for first in the West with that deep roster?
And no one thought to tell me that 278B exit/King St. is closed!? Lol! GPS to the rescue.

278 A is where its at now.

They put lights in it so you can turn left into sportworld instead of heading right down Shantz Hill.

We also found that out the hard way lol

 

[GeoBlue]

All they have to do is prove it. That's literally all we want them to do.

They will get a chance to prove it from now to the playoffs. The schedule is loaded with games against the contending teams that went all in.

 

[RangerNation]

They will get a chance to prove it from now to the playoffs. The schedule is loaded with games against the contending teams that went all in.

Friday may as well be the start of their playoffs. No more nights/weekends/months off.

 

[RichieRice]

Friday may as well be the start of their playoffs. No more nights/weekends/months off.

National audience on Friday. Make or break night?

 

[EvenSteven]

Friday may as well be the start of their playoffs. No more nights/weekends/months off.

Yes. And no more losing games against inferior competitors. It’ll be hard enough winning vs the contenders.

 

[GeoBlue]

Friday may as well be the start of their playoffs. No more nights/weekends/months off.

........or excuses.

 

[bobber]

Pinelli didn't put in a consistent effort in the first 1/4 of the season.

One criticism I read in Brock Otten's report about Pinelli as an NHL prospect was about him not being consistent game in and out. Basically pointed to the fact he disappeared in some games last season. He does have it in him to dominate a game with the right line mates and proper motivation. Rangers have some decent forwards now and should be able to string some wins together. Hopefully we see the bench respond and get this going. If that is possible. They are a huge part of the issues.

 

[rangersblues]

One criticism I read in Brock Otten's report about Pinelli as an NHL prospect was about him not being consistent game in and out. Basically pointed to the fact he disappeared in some games last season. He does have it in him to dominate a game with the right line mates and proper motivation. Rangers have some decent forwards now and should be able to string some wins together. Hopefully we see the bench respond and get this going. If that is possible. They are a huge part of the issues.

I was really disappointed in some of Pinelli's efforts early this season. When he returned from his suspension he seemed way more focused and determined. Hopefully that carries over for the rest of the season when he returns from his injury.

 

[EvenSteven]

I was really disappointed in some of Pinelli's efforts early this season. When he returned from his suspension he seemed way more focused and determined. Hopefully that carries over for the rest of the season when he returns from his injury.

Maybe the Kings has a talk with him?

 

[rangersblues]

Maybe the Kings has a talk with him?

Possibly the Kings. Could have even just been Mackenzie. I don't think you can underestimate his influence, which is why I'd love to see him back behind the bench asap.

 

[EON]

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