GDT: PS #2 - 09/20/17 | devils @ RANGERS | 7:00 PM - MSG

[NickyFotiu]

Agreed. Would've looked good on his chest though!

He deserves it for sure. I just think he is better off without the added responsibility. Kind of like Brian Leetch.

 

[Hire Sather]

Because they are idiots. Look how many puck over glass penalties still occur, even there has been years to adjust

That really has nothing to do with adjusting. Players try to clear it properly, get pressured and it goes over the glass. That rule is fine.

 

[Revel]

I've liked Chytil and Vesey so far.

 

[mike14]

That really has nothing to do with adjusting. Players try to clear it properly, get pressured and it goes over the glass. That rule is fine.

Of course it does. The players could have adjusted how they attempt to clear the zone in order to lessen the chance of it going over the glass. Based on how many times they still do, it seems most chose not to adjust.
Agreed, the rule is fine

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I understand the adjustment, but what's the point of it ? How do these face offs rules improve the game? There was nothing wrong with face offs.

There was a lot wrong. The cheating, creeping up before the puck drop. It was an issue. It is being addressed by a rule-change and they test it during pre-season. I really do not see the issue here.

Those face-off circles are there for a reason

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Can someone show me the rule in the book? I've never seen this called before. Not like this.

from wikipedia

Rule changes

faceoff infractions - not a rule change as such, referees are now expected to enforce the existing two-minute penalty for improper stance by a player taking a faceoff. This follows an extensive period where players have not been standing with their feet properly placed within the limits of the markings by the dot, with their bodies square to the end boards.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017–18_NHL_season

 

[Valhalla]

He deserves it for sure. I just think he is better off without the added responsibility. Kind of like Brian Leetch.

You're probably right.

 

[mike14]

If the Rangers centres didn't spend a fair bit of time practicing for the new rule, they've no-one to blame but themselves and coaching staff, regardless of whether they think the rule is 'good' or not

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

from wikipedia



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017–18_NHL_season

Thanks, I have a physical copy of one around here but cannot find it

 

[Ghost of jas]

DD fits this team due to his skating.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

He deserves it for sure. I just think he is better off without the added responsibility. Kind of like Brian Leetch.

Leetch is the worst captain I've seen in my 25 years following the Rangers.

 

[Revel]

DD has a bit more get up & go than I realized.

 

[NickyFotiu]

I understand the adjustment, but what's the point of it ? How do these face offs rules improve the game? There was nothing wrong with face offs.

This could really help faceoff guys with good hand skills and hurt guys with poor ones. The whistles and penalties are annoying but I can understand the reasoning behind the change.

 

[nevesis]

Marc Staal is an absolute embarrassment out there.

 

[Tomas Sandstrom 28]

How long until a goal is scored off a faceoff only to be disallowed by video review showing a toe over the circle

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I have seen Marc Staal flat on the ice, against the boards or skating to the penalty box. Solid performance again

 

[NYR]

Leetch is the worst captain I've seen in my 25 years following the Rangers.

Are you high?

Don't mistake being quiet for not leading..Geez

 

[offdacrossbar]

khayes skating with the urgency of a guy who does bong hits.... wait....ok never mind

 

[Gardner McKay]

Is it me or is the last game and the first period this game the most boring 80 minutes of Rangers hockey ever witnessed?

 

[LaffyTaffy]

LA is by far the best player on his line.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Leetch is the worst captain I've seen in my 25 years following the Rangers.

Ouch. I do not think he liked the job but great player and great guy.

 

[NYR]

5 mins to go and I haven't heard the name Shattenkirk once.

What's up with that?

 

[Siamese Dream]

The thing is the linesmen have not even been giving the players a chance, with the Vesey one he lined up and then immediately boom, whistle and center tossed and penalty because he had 1 skate in the circle..

I've been officiating for 10 years up to semi-pro level where players are being paid and fans are paying to watch. You at least tell the player to get behind the line first, especially if it's the 2nd draw after you've tossed one centerman. If he's going to be an ass and not listen then fine they deserve what they get, but this is just ridiculous.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Is it me or is the last game and the first period this game the most boring 80 minutes of Rangers hockey ever witnessed?

A lot of guys just out for a skate. Not a lot of emotion invested.

 

[Miamipuck]

Is it me or is the last game and the first period this game the most boring 80 minutes of Rangers hockey ever witnessed?

It's just you, this game has the intensity of a Stanley Cup Final.