GDT: PS #1 - 09/18/19 | devils @ RANGERS | 7:00 - MSG

[CasusBelli]

Andersson has the grit to pivot Kreider with a smooth scorer/passer like Krav, but while hopefully improved, Lias skating was an abortion up until last 3 wks of season, and even then it was barely adequate.

I get since he was a 7OA they have to play him higher and hope he develops, just regret how unfair that is to others.

Kreider and the correct RW would be better served by someone with greater skating/passing talents who is defensively responsible. Hmmmn, is there a more complementary C available? What about that guy on the 4th line with two checking Ws?

Hope springs eternal, even if it is fall/winter that's coming.

I might be tempted to try Names at 2C instead of Lias — all else equal. I think he satisfies what you describe and, if he’s successful, could generate trade interest (even with that heinous contract).

 

[Maximus]

No idea what the lineup will be, the coaches probably aren't even sure. It might be more likely to see guys like Panarin, Fox, Kakko, etc on Saturday since they're playing tomorrow instead of Friday, but it'll be up to the coaches and who they decide they want to see more of.

Sounds logical...thanks. Hopefully I get lucky down in the Philly that the Rangers put out lineup like they are doing tomorrow in the opener seeing from the lineup I saw posted, pretty much all the players we are all excited to see are going to play.

Man, I'm starting to get juiced for the season. Helps that the Jets are done and Mets are about to be done...lol

 

[bl02]

Great I will be going friday night. ugh. serves me right for buying a ticket to the Prudential center.
I hope at least Kravtsov and Chytil play friday.

 

[Leetch3]

Great I will be going friday night. ugh. serves me right for buying a ticket to the Prudential center.
I hope at least Kravtsov and Chytil play friday.

you'll almost certainly see team B...so chytil will play

 

[bl02]

you'll almost certainly see team B...so chytil will play

Thanks. Oh joy I get to see that wonderful first pairing on D. I mean couldn't they have at least thrown in Kravtsov for game 2? Anyway, almost certain to see Lemieux mix it up against his dad's old team. Look forward to seeing the new and improved Chytil at center.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I don't remember the Rangers loading up their lineup in preseason games like this before, especially early preseason games.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

I don't remember the Rangers loading up their lineup in preseason games like this before, especially early preseason games.

I dont really think it’s that loaded up. Half the players wont be playing in the home opener. Also lets not forget even though they are good rookies, kakko, fox, krav, shest have never player an nhl game yet.

 

[ohbaby]

I don't remember the Rangers loading up their lineup in preseason games like this before, especially early preseason games.

I know right? I was surprised too. And I have absolutely no interest in seeing Hughes Wednesday. Much more interested in seeing our players for the first time. And it would be great, if our stacked 1st line would racked up many points against these NJ tryouts. Oh-baby would that pump me up.

And the funny thing is, you just know it is coming. The word unstoppable comes to mind.

 

[ohbaby]

Thanks. Oh joy I get to see that wonderful first pairing on D. I mean couldn't they have at least thrown in Kravtsov for game 2? Anyway, almost certain to see Lemieux mix it up against his dad's old team. Look forward to seeing the new and improved Chytil at center.

Geez, the disparity between teams A and B is kinda shocking. If Chytil wasn't there, I wouldn't even bother Friday night.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

108 - 5 Rangers

Kakko (92)
Panarin (5)
Kravtsov (4)
Zibanejad (2)
Andersson (2)
Fox (1)
Georgiev (1)
Trouba (1)

You are always on the money with the score. I'm calling my bookie.

 

[Ola]

If anyone is recording this one..I'd appreciate a link...I've got a beer league game of my own to play in tomorrow night....blech.

Plus one

 

[aufheben]

Loffen pls this is a special season it is time to return to Title Case GDTs.

 

[Idlerlee]

Get Hank his damn cup!

 

[Alluckks]

Wow, it's a nice Gameday Thread

 

[Stubu]

I'm particularily pissed, because I thought the game is tonight and it would've been perfect schedule-wise.

Is that the American pissed or the British pissed? The latter nation differentiates between pissed off and pissed. I'm not always sure because there are Canucks here too and I don't know their habits. Safest to just get pissed and worry about it tomorrow.

EdT: Go Kaapo! "Kakkaa päälle!" Bring us honor!

 

[Rangers ftw]

Will anyone ever wear the C again?

 

[Stubu]

Psst, anyone got some of those, you know. Those not allowed to ask here kind of things. So I'm definitely not asking to not compromise this fine, fine site provider. I'm open to reading my PM.

A while ago I came across a small brooklet in a national park nearby. It was maybe the nicest stream I've seen. Must go camping some more.

***

Go go Rongos! Mika leads the tribe to victories.

 

[Ola]

Thanks. Oh joy I get to see that wonderful first pairing on D. I mean couldn't they have at least thrown in Kravtsov for game 2? Anyway, almost certain to see Lemieux mix it up against his dad's old team. Look forward to seeing the new and improved Chytil at center.

You still get many nuggets; Chytil, Lemieux, Howden, Lindgren, Keane, Reunanen and co.

 

[rmhulse]

Looking forward to tonight, just excited to see the off-season finally come to a close. Let’s go Rangers!!

 

[Ail]

The first of many encounters leaving the Devils feeling like they chose poorly.

 

[pld459666]

2019/20 PRE SEASON
PS GAME #1 - 09/18/2019


vs



TIME | 7:00 PM ET
VENUE | MADISON SQUARE GARDEN - NYC, NY
TV | MSG | MSG PLUS



ONLINE STREAMS: NOT ALLOWED | RADIO FEED: CLICK HERE



GAME LINKS:

Game Preview - Last Matchup; NYR@NJD 4/1/19 - NHL.com - RANGERS.com - DEVILS.com
NY Post - NYDN - MSG.com - Yahoo Sports - ESPN - CBC - SNET - TSN


AROUND THE LEAGUE:

PRE SEASON SCHEDULE:

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QUOTES TO NOTE:
I wouldn’t label myself as an offensive guy. I play what I think is the right way to play defense; the proper way.
I don’t try to sacrifice any defense for some offense. I’m a defenseman first. I take a lot of pride in my own zone and being hard to play against.
And the offensive side, when you get into a play, that just comes along naturally.
- Jacob Trouba
It is going to be up to me to adapt to whatever schedule or rotation the organization thinks is best.
I have to adjust to make it work. I’m going to work on that. If I’m not playing as much as I’m used to, the key will be to work hard in practice.
But this isn’t something I’m worried or concerned about. I’m just very excited to be back here and get the season going.
- Henrik Lundqvist​

First-time job, there is a learning curve. That’s a process and we went through that last year as a staff.
I think we’re going to be in a much better position to hit the ground running because we do have a level of familiarity between players and coaches.
- David Quinn​

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PROJECTED LINES:

LW | C | RW
TBA | TBA | TBA
TBA | TBA | TBA
TBA | TBA | TBA
TBA | TBA | TBA

LD | RD
TBA | TBA
TBA | TBA
TBA | TBA

Scratched
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STARTING GOALIE:

TBA



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PROJECTED LINES:

LW | C | RW
PANARIN | ZIBANEJAD (A) | KAKKO
KREIDER (A) | ANDERSSON | KRAVTSOV
MCKEGG | O'REGAN | JONES
HALEY | NIEVES | ELMER

LD | RD
SKJEI | TROUBA
HAJEK | FOX
CRAWLEY | SMITH (A)

Scratched
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STARTING GOALIE:

ALEX GEORGIEV
*IGOR SHESTERKIN



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Preseason or not, this is a sight for sore eyes

 

[Crease]

Interesting that O'Regan is ahead of Nieves in the lineup.

 

[pld459666]

Not for nothing but this is just a preseason game lineup. Kreider is most likely going to open the season with Chytil and Kakko.

Panarin-Zibanejad-Buchnevich
Kreider-Chytil-Kakko
Lemieux-Andersson-Kravtsov
Namestnikov-Howden-Strome/Fast

Seems most likely to me that way. That top 6 for sure though.

I like that line up alot

 

[pld459666]

Hockey fans are the best.

I remember watching a Flyers' away game on TV when I was a kid and some random woman in the crowd yelled HEXTALL, YOU *****! and they didn't censor it.

Best audio clip

"Tom Poti, f***ing Nerd"

 

[Row I Goon]

Puck drops 9am Melbourne time in Australia. Got NHL TV on the iPad and will be pretending to look “interested” during meetings in the office...