Post-Game Talk: penguin

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

Can't wait to sweep this bitch made franchise out of the playoffs.

 

[DialUp]

What the hell happened, CAR came back last night to beat Buffaluh? Clinch this already so we can run out Gettinger and Goat for some garbage time.

 

[rangersfansince08]

igor back to form

 

[rangers1314]

How did 12-45 look last night?

 

[Chytilmania]

igor back to form

He was never out of form, he just needs 30 SOG lol.

 

[Crease]

You guys are killing me thinking having an enforcer actually does much of anything lmao

Trouba and Goodrow have been the guys who have responded to borderline hits. I like Reaves and think he’s good for the lockerroom, but he has limited impact on the ice.

 

[TGWL]

ranger fans hate “rags” because of the supposed inference to pads but have been calling crosby a girl/bitch for like 17 years, i gotta laugh as one of like 3 women on this board

There are stupid fans for every team. Although, to be fair, Crosby and Malkin don't do themselves any favors by complaining 40% of the game.

 

[Anthony5967]

Can you guys believe Malkin has 2, that's right 2, primary assists all season at 5v5? It's hilarious. Also, what a win last night. And to go to center ice last night and tell those s*** bags that we will be more than happy to send them packing in round one was tearjerking. I was pounding my floor watching the end of that game. Apparently on NHL radio this morning they were saying Igor was waving goodbye to the Pens as they exited. McKegg is a teamer, but this sucks that he's going to go back in for Motte. I feel for Motte. He's been a sparkplug on that fourth line. Even last night, he, Hunt, and Brodz were forechecking like crazy out there. I enjoy those three on that line.

 

[TGWL]

Start watching @7:30 you’ll see some more of the antics at the end of the game. So it looks like Friedman actually does some sort of taunt toward Igor first and then Igor responds with the waving and saying bye bye. Friedman is the same guy who was on top of Kreider.

How does anybody sit and watch that.

 

[will1066]

How did 12-45 look last night?

Relatively smooth. Don't expect Nemeth to do anything special, though. Schneider takes care of all the outlet passes for the pair.

 

[nyrage]

Back in the 70-90s, the Islanders and Flyers were our biggest rivals, but I've hated the Penguins the most since then. Bunch of classless whiny bitches. The worst part is how the refs treat them. They have to almost murder someone to get a penalty called on them.

Great shutout for Igor. He needed it.

As far as dressing Reaves, no thanks. He so slow and kills us defensively.

Trust me, as a guy that always played like the 4th Hanson brother, I was thrilled when we traded for him, but we are much more effective with him out of our lineup. This whole narrative about how Pittsburgh or other teams wouldn't do this with him on the ice is nonsense.

What is Reaves going to do, stare or smile at them? The frustrated Penguins didn't do anything that this team without Reaves cannot handle. This is a different team than it used to be. They're not intimidated by that scrum. Trouba does more damage than Reaves. Reaves is probably great in the locker-room, but he stinks on the ice. I rather have an attacking 4th line.

 

[Larrybiv]

I know people disagree but this is exactly why Reaves has to play in the playoffs. His presence calms things down.

I don't think the same. Need him during reg. season, but PO's not a necessity. Weakens OUR team in some areas, and opposition won't be doing stupid shit, when there is too much at stake.
Also, we don't NEED him against a pansy ass team like Pitt. Prefer they just stick up for themselves.

 

[Larrybiv]

Loos like Igor has been needing the rest. Hate to say it but we probably need to slide Georgiev in some more down the stretch.

Whereas I am thinking opposite. Igor NEEDS the work, get into a nice rythym. What has Georgiev been complaining about like forever? Back-up goalie has to be the most difficult job, worse than a back-up QB. Takes a special breed to be sharp when asked to do so. Pretty sure Georgiev would fare better as a starter. (ELSEWHERE)

 

[Larrybiv]

I've returned just to ask the rhetorical question if there is a bigger batch of whiney ass clowns than the Crosby iteration of the Penguins? I've been watching the sport for more than 3 decades, and I sure can't think of one.

no

 

[Unpredictable1]

Anyone still taking shots with every mention of Crosby? Or are you dead?

what a night...it was the immediate post game with the broadcast crew saying how this wasn't a good test because of Crosby not playing. I shouldn't have started a final round just for kicks after the final buzzer...

 

[JimmyG89]

What is Reaves going to do, stare or smile at them? The frustrated Penguins didn't do anything that this team without Reaves cannot handle. This is a different team than it used to be. They're not intimidated by that scrum. Trouba does more damage than Reaves. Reaves is probably great in the locker-room, but he stinks on the ice. I rather have an attacking 4th line.

But, at the same time, getting Reaves is what helped get this team to this point. You may be making that point here as well, but he was 100% needed for this team to move forward. Help the young guys know what they need to do when it gets to moments like this.

Miller was the first dude that went after Angello. That doesn't happen in November. The kids needed someone to help them get to a point where they know how to handle themselves.

 

[IronBloodedLion]

Of all the Rangers rivals the Penguins have always been the whiniest. They’re always throwing tantrums.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

I think it can't be said enough how good it was to see how they responded. Didn't back down an inch, more than held their own in hitting and in scrums. Anyone else see Fox get right into the grill of Rodriguez after he made contact with Shesty on the PP? They have a much, much different "swagger" this year vs last year and it extends through the entire lineup. Don't need a line brawl or anything...that is more than enough. They have confidence in themselves...evident in their consistent comebacks through the year.

No whether you want to credit Drury, Gallant, Reaves, Goodrow, or simply the progression and continued bonding of a young core, it would be hard to me to argue with any one of those. But it's a sight to see. Dare I say reminiscent in some ways of the 2011-12 black & blueshirts.

 

[Larrybiv]

Damn man, look how flat that hair is…
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Oh crap, now I feel like a waste of a male body.

 

[MrAlmost]

All I can take away from this is that the regular season doesn't mean much of anything. If we play them in the playoffs, we will see what happens.

 

[Larrybiv]

4th line was good, but they were good early in the year when it was Goodrow Rooney and Reaves as well. We're talking about subbing Reaves for Hunt to save Kreider from getting mugged. I'll do that every day of the week.

Me too, and thats what I was stating earlier. People trash Hunt as he was "necessarily" misplaced on 1st line, but his surname is perfect for hunting pucks and I like him on 4th, despite he cant seem to find the net.

 

[Chytilmania]

Not a huge fan of Strome but him, Panarin and Copp are a great 2nd line to go with Zib, Kreider and Vatrano. 7-2-1 since the Vatrano trade and averaging 3.3 goals per game.

 

[nyrage]

But, at the same time, getting Reaves is what helped get this team to this point. You may be making that point here as well, but he was 100% needed for this team to move forward. Help the young guys know what they need to do when it gets to moments like this.

Miller was the first dude that went after Angello. That doesn't happen in November. The kids needed someone to help them get to a point where they know how to handle themselves.

I think he definitely helped throughout the year, but probably more off the ice than on the ice. The team needed his experience, leadership, and swagger. He's probably incredibly helpful in the locker-room.

There have been times when Igor has been run or other players on this team got hit hard or dirty. Reaves doesn't stop that, nor does he retaliate most of the time.

Trust me, I was an enforcer. A single player doesn't stop other teams from doing things. It's a heated emotional game. People don't really think in the heat of the moment "oh I better not hit that guy because I might get beat up later". To me, team toughness is better (when multiple players stand up for each other) and the Rangers have that now to an extent. Reaves was probably instrumental in that mental approach. Still, he's not very good on the ice and in the playoffs we'll win more without him in the lineup as much as it hurts me to say it.

 

[Larrybiv]

Just cannot feel any prouder of our boys. Beating Pittsburgh 3 straight and doing what they had to do specifically vs THAT team, fighting for PO position. Seem to recall them bitchslapping us in the same manner many years. We rarely beat them head to head when we absolutely needed to. The tables have now offically turned.
They are our bitches now. And makes you really wonder if taking 1st place really behooves us AT ALL.
Let Carolina face Washington or Boston. They might win, but they will be physically worse off than we would be crushing the Pens.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

Just cannot feel any prouder of our boys. Beating Pittsburgh 3 straight and doing what they had to do specifically vs THAT team, fighting for PO position. Seem to recall them bitchslapping us in the same manner many years. We rarely beat them head to head when we absolutely needed to. The tables have now offically turned.
They are our bitches now. And makes you really wonder if taking 1st place really behooves us AT ALL.
Let Carolina face Washington or Boston. They might win, but they will be physically worse off than we would be crushing the Pens.

Either way, I'm confident against either the Pens or Washington/Boston. Whether the Rangers get 1st place or not.