AirGut
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to me so far the most entertaining aspect of this series has been the goaltending duel, you have two Russian born & bred goalies from different generations competing in a pressure cooker ECF, it's great stuff.
If it wasn't for LaFreniere's own goal, who knows how game 1 would have turned out. Igor only let in 1....A great team knows how to win games like yesterday's. If Florida was the better team, they would have won...Hopefully they are feeling drained. I hope the Rangers come out smokin hot tomorrow and get 2 quick ones.There are lies, there are damn lies and then there are statistics (analytics).
But seriously, Bobrovsky was better than Shesterkin in game one, and Shesterkin was MUCH better than Bobrovsky yesterday. 2:1 series lead is fair.
He is the absolute worst. I have had to mute every game this series. ESPN's production and commentators are garbage.Both Laf goals were gorgeous displays of skill but you would’ve thought they were creative as dump ins hearing Mcdonaughs calls.
He is a f***ing BRUTAL play by play guy
Just as some of us constantly harp on the play of certain defensemen other than Fox, it would be absolutely the same re. everyone other than Forseling if the Rangers had Cats D-Corp.Of course this series is losable. We are only half way there and Florida will be an extremely tough out but I would rather be up 2-1 at this point. I disagree that they have the better roster on paper. I think the teams are very evenly matched in talent. I also think Florida's D is overrated. They give up a lot of odd man rushes and get lost in their Dzone. 4 of the 5 Ranger goals were a direct result of very poor defensive play. Woof. Their isn't a team in this league that has more overall talent than the Rangers. Hence why they have won 65 games this year to date.
There are lies, there are damn lies and then there are statistics (analytics).
But seriously, Bobrovsky was better than Shesterkin in game one, and Shesterkin was MUCH better than Bobrovsky yesterday. 2:1 series lead is fair.
They are good eggs. They both did our games when I was a high major DOBO. Used to commiserate with Bob about the Jets.He is the absolute worst. I have had to mute every game this series. ESPN's production and commentators are garbage.
After those with Shesterkin, Lafreniere and Goodrow’s face.
Panarin always gets surrounded by at least 2 Panthers players whenever he gets the puckI think their plan is to not let Panarin make a play. It seems like every time he has the puck there is somebody on him right away. I also think that the Rangers have enough depth to overcome Panarin, Mika, and Kreider being quiet. Laf, Goodrow, Trocheck, and Wennberg all came through yesterday.
I was seriously considering watching the game in Spanish.He is the absolute worst. I have had to mute every game this series. ESPN's production and commentators are garbage.
I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.Didn't get to see the OT winner (lot of family stuff going on..my sister passed away today). Watched the highlight. What a stroke of luck! Wenn does that ever happen?! LGR!
And these numbers are exactly what I am talking about. Shot attempts mean little to me. High danger scoring chances are where things happen and they were pretty even. That still won't stop the simpletons from just talking about shot attempts and ignoring why the Rangers scored 5 goals.Florida watched Carolina throw 19,000 garbo shots at Igor and said "hold my beer"
And? For what Drury paid for him (and Wennberg) you can’t conceivably ask for more. (Roslovic has 8 points if I’m not mistaken).Now that Wennberg scored a goal guess who is pretty much dead last for forwards on the team for ES goals these playoffs? Actually number 2 Roslovic is dead last.
If you factor in playing time its not even close.
I think you completely missed the point of my post. Not talking about Roslovic he's been more than fine for what we gave up for him and expectations for him.And? For what Drury paid for him (and Wennberg) you can’t conceivably ask for more. (Roslovic has 8 points if I’m not mistaken).
High danger chances were solidly in Rangers favor after both games in New YorkAnd these numbers are exactly what I am talking about. Shot attempts mean little to me. High danger scoring chances are where things happen and they were pretty even. That still won't stop the simpletons from just talking about shot attempts and ignoring why the Rangers scored 5 goals.
Why is it that every time the Rangers gain the Zone on the left, they try to squeeze down the wall. They never deke and skate to the middle. The Rangers have had minimal guys in the slot. They are all on the sides. Crash the middle dudes!I think their plan is to not let Panarin make a play. It seems like every time he has the puck there is somebody on him right away. I also think that the Rangers have enough depth to overcome Panarin, Mika, and Kreider being quiet. Laf, Goodrow, Trocheck, and Wennberg all came through yesterday.
Yeah, whereas we are fresh as a newly cut Rose. (Sarcasm)I believe the Panthers are exerting a lot of energy in their style of play.
Perhaps it will start to catch up to them shortly. All the physical play and hustling to the puck like that, has to wear on them
Vesey?Now that Wennberg scored a goal guess who is pretty much dead last for forwards on the team for ES goals these playoffs? Actually number 2 Roslovic is dead last.
If you factor in playing time its not even close.
You started the post with mention of Wennberg and then switch to Roslo (and I missed the point smh)I think you completely missed the point of my post. Not talking about Roslovic he's been more than fine for what we gave up for him and expectations for him.
Partly my bad I can see the way I wrote it is a bit ambiguous about who I am talking about.
Mustapha Mond.If a mod has gone rogue and is targeting Rangers fans, then I must ask - who moderates the mods?
Fair enough. Rangers are kinda winnnng ugly but I don’t think it’s as wildly out of whack as it can look sometimes. But the panthers are a helluva test and the rangers obviously aren’t homefree by any stretch of the imagination yet!Perhaps my words didn't convey the message intended. The objective wasn't to call into question the quality of the roster, but there's no question that this team as currently constructed isn't a slam dunk. Laviolette's coaching is imperative and the decisiokns that he makes are of the highest of stakes.
I've seen a lot of good-not-great NYR rosters buyoued by goaltending come up short. I'd prefer this story end differently, by whatever means necessary.
In this case, the means necessary entail greater use of Gus, modifications to the use of Fox, Trouba, and Miller, as well as the return to a more balanced forward lineup.
We are, for my money, up against the strongest on-paper roster left in this postseason. That deserves attention and respect.
Agreed. Maybe my "eye test" was off because I was a bit drunk but the first two periods we played with some pace and battled. Also considering we had to kill a ton of penalties it wasn't bad.And these numbers are exactly what I am talking about. Shot attempts mean little to me. High danger scoring chances are where things happen and they were pretty even. That still won't stop the simpletons from just talking about shot attempts and ignoring why the Rangers scored 5 goals.
Mika. Almost 22 minutes a game. 13 playoff games 1 ES goal.Vesey?
I don't care if they are nice guys. ESPN hockey coverage as a whole is dreadful. Bob Wischusen is great though but we never seem to get him.They are good eggs. They both did our games when I was a high major DOBO. Used to commiserate with Bob about the Jets.
It's not that easy. Florida's D can prevent that and go long stretches without giving up much but they are prone to defensive brain farts and that's where the Rangers have had success. They were the same way against Tampa. Boston didn't have the skill to exploit that. The Rangers do. Every one of the Rangers 5 goals were scored on bad defensive reads. Nobody was within 10 feet of Wennberg on the winning goal.Why is it that every time the Rangers gain the Zone on the left, they try to squeeze down the wall. They never deke and skate to the middle. The Rangers have had minimal guys in the slot. They are all on the sides. Crash the middle dudes!
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