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

[PuckLuck3043]

Thought Fox was great tonight.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Why?

He’s more of a passer and he can play other spots just as well

 

[Kords]

Kids looked great, Smith somehow regressed. All in all, Panarin getting hurt was about the worst case scenario next to Kakko (who appeared to be laboring towards the end). I could care less about the loss, Schneider was basically the difference.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

Idk why Skjei still sucks but I hope its just rust from not playing

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Was hoping for more from Kravtsov to be honest. Didnt notice many of the 3rd or 4th line guys trying to make the lineup outside of McKegg. Crawley is done, Keane is gonna get a real good shot at the right side d I think.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Your other options are.

Hajek
And someone even worse than Skjei.

Hajek is the most dependable LD currently on the team. People need to keep that in mind when some of us maintain this team isn’t ready yet.

 

[Rempe73]

He was one of those forward converted to defensemen guys

Ah ok thanks

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

Breadman & Lias scored. Kakko & Vitali got secondary assists. Fox looks like he’s a seasoned vet, not someone who played his first NHL game. Shesty looked solid. Oh yeah and that first unit is absolutely dynamic.

 

[Maximus]

Hes fine.

Doesn't look major but still...whatever it is, it looked like he was in a pretty decent amount of discomfort until we saw him walking into the locker room. I know bumps and bruises are going to occur but do they have to happen first game of the f***ing preseason to our two shiniested new toys?

 

[Crease]

Kakko and Fox are the real deal, holy shit.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

What happened to Panarin I missed it? Fox looked really good, Kakko too. Lias did what I said all summer he would do, get in better shape, work with a skating coach and come back much better, he is a gamer, it's only a matter of time with him before he is a real good NHL'er, kid has heart.

 

[Ghost of jas]

And Goaltending.

But that PP was fire.

The top six could be nuclear. And, if Lias and VK start on the 3rd line and actually produce, the top 9 looks very strong. The forwards are a strength. The defense is not. And goaltending is definitely a question mark.

 

[Maximus]

Cross checked to the lower back

Is that what it is? I was thinking it didn't seem like his anything with his legs. Thought possibly a groin as well like Bread. I'm sure it's minor but I don't like any of these guys wincing in pain in the preseason.

 

[Vitto79]

Was hoping for more from Kravtsov to be honest. Didnt notice many of the 3rd or 4th line guys trying to make the lineup outside of McKegg. Crawley is done, Keane is gonna get a real good shot at the right side d I think.

Maybe Keane but Ruenanen will play RD next game too

 

[PuckLuck3043]

What happened to Panarin I missed it? Fox looked really good, Kakko too. Lias did what I said all summer he would do, get in better shape, work with a skating coach and come back much better, he is a gamer, it's only a matter of time with him before he is a real good NHL'er, kid has heart.

They said slight groin issue.

 

[LeetchisGod]

To me the best player on the ice was Fox. Wow what a ****ing stud.

He's been even better than I expected. He should eventually be running the first pp.

 

[will1066]

Is that what it is? I was thinking it didn't seem like his anything with his legs. Thought possibly a groin as well like Bread. I'm sure it's minor but I don't like any of these guys wincing in pain in the preseason.

He was turning and got hit in the lower back, fell down on his belly.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

He's been even better than I expected. He should eventually be running the first pp.

I think DeAngelo better sign his papers.

 

[ohbaby]

Is there going to be a postgame thread?

 

[NYR]

He’s more of a passer and he can play other spots just as well

If you have 2 players that can shoot like that on the PP, you have to utilize that IMO.
Whoever is on the 2nd PP goes against 2nd PK unit which isn't nearly as strong..

 

[EdJovanovski]

Andersson looks fantastic

 

[will1066]

Your other options are.

Hajek
And someone even worse than Skjei.

Staal

 

[nevesis]

Skjei had a rough night, but holy shit, can some of you relax? It's the first pre-season game. Takes time to get into game shape in all ways, physically and mentally. He will be fine.

 

[effen]

Hajek is the most dependable LD currently on the team. People need to keep that in mind when some of us maintain this team isn’t ready yet.

this place is gonna be fun when Staal inevitably gets paired with Trouba

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

Thoughts:

John Hayden couldn’t look more like he’s from Greenwich, CT if he tried. It’s amazing how that stuff works.

Kakko is unreal. I just can’t believe the type of player we got. We’ve never been this fortunate as a franchise. He’s going to be magnificent.

Kravtsov had a bad game, but you can see the talent. Looking forward to his second game.

Andersson looked really good, which was my biggest sigh of relief tonight. Really funny that there was any chatter whatsoever that he was NHL-ready two years ago. Atrocious scouting - he still gets knocked off the puck regularly. That will come though, and the area that needed the most improvement - his skating and reads so he doesn’t get caught out of the play - looked much improved.

Fox was really good. The poised breakouts remind me of a young Staal.

Shesty looked good, but hang onto your darn rebounds!

McKegg had an awesome game too.

Overall, pretty happy with what I saw tonight!