GDT: Rangers @ Flyers Pt. II

[NYRANGERAMI*]

Don't they usually interview a member of the opposition in the 2nd intermission?

I said this earlier...They did this because no Ranger player wanted to speak...what would they say?....lol

 

[tbonenc*]

I'm almost hoping McD needs surgery in the offseason on that shoulder at least that would be a reason for his horrendously ****** play this series outside of a few shifts here and there.

He's out there by himself tonight.

 

[LORENZO]

I think Miller should play again tomorrow, needs the experience.

Carcillo scratched again, his Stanley cup winning experience isn't needed around these parts.

 

[Samuel Culper III]

It's funny the Rangers always always ALWAYS go out and get guys like Asham, Carcillo, Dorsett to provide this "toughness" and "intimidation" factor and/or fight, then they do less than nothing.

That's because it has nothing to do with having an individual who plays 7 minutes a night. It's a team mentality. Non-physical players can be "tough" if they still battle and make opponents work for every inch. Zuccarello is "tough". The problem is the team isn't mentally there at all. Brian Boyle looks great for "toughness" on paper, but mentally he's softer than Zucc by miles and miles. Tough isn't about size and "tough guys". It's about resiliency and not taking any crap from anyone. The Avs are "tough" because that whole young team is bought in and stands up for each other.

 

[Black Aces]

I think Miller should play again tomorrow, needs the experience.

Carcillo scratched again, his Stanley cup winning experience isn't needed around these parts.

Carcillo isn't exactly a superstar here.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Top 3 player in franchise history is only outhated by Nash. It's embarrassing that our franchise could hate the best player other than maybe Leetch that we've ever had.

Are you suggesting that he deserves anything but scorn for how he's played this game?

Like everyone else on the team, he's been terrible. **** them all.

 

[Fitzy]

He has as many as Nash does this series.

We're not allowed to critique Nash because he has a lot of shots inside the circles.

 

[*Bob Richards*]

Maybe they can interview Girardi about what he drank before the game. Or McD about if he's going to bother trying. Or Hank about why he just fell over on the breakaway. Or Hagelin about what is going on through his skull.

1. Bleach
2. Probs not
3. Banana peel
4. Vacancy

 

[NCRanger]

This is really not a 4-0 game.

There have been some really bad bounces that have gone the Flyers way, and they've taken full advantage, now making the Rangers look bad.

I think Hank needs to sit, not that any of the goals were totally his fault, but the Flyers may try to goon it up and take him out.

That said, I'd love it if Dorsett just ran Mason. I really don't care if he gets 5, a game, and a 10 game suspension.

Then again, even if this team wins tomorrow, they won't be allowed to be the Crosbys.

And, could we be so lucky to have Doc Emrick hit by a bus tonight? His screeching is at an all time high, coupled with the national home Flyer broadcast.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He has as many as Nash does this series.

Lundqivst had an .877 save percentage coming into this game during the last 11 playoff games where the Rangers have had the lead in the series. The Rangers are 0-11 in those games. I'm sure that has nothing to do with the goalie....

 

[ponzu4u]

People are gonna get on G for this one, but he can't be the only Ranger single-handedly standing up to the Flyers' physicality. McDonagh is a shell of himself. Where is Staal? Why doesn't AV try Staal-Klein against the Flyers Simmonds-Hartnell line?

Defense is usually the main source of physicality for a team. Our D has been getting beat up all night.

And if AV isn't going to trust Miller to play in this 3rd period... c-c-c-c-c-CAR-BOMB!!!

 

[Hunter Gathers]

He's out there by himself tonight.

He was just as bad on the 2nd goal. Just waving his stick around with his legs wide open. Girardi's turnover was the trigger, but it's not like McD helped the situation.

They've both been atrocious tonight.

 

[Machinehead]

Still need to pot goals in order to win.

Of course, but he could give us a chance like Mason gave them a chance.

 

[Filip Chytil]

Top 3 player in franchise history is only outhated by Nash. It's embarrassing that our franchise could hate the best player other than maybe Leetch that we've ever had.

It's not that I hate him. It's just I feel $9 million could have been spent more wisely. If I was GM, I wouldn't want to build my team around paying a goalie $9 million. This team needs a #1 center badly, and $9 million tied up with Hank will be a problem. Not to mention, the man is getting older. It's not like he's 24 years old here.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

1. Bleach
2. Probs not
3. Banana peel
4. Vacancy

I agree with all of them.

 

[NYRANGERAMI*]

We still have a period to work with.....Miracles do happen...LGR!!!!!!!!

 

[Riverdale]

Come on now. Let's not point fingers at any specific player. They all suck tonight

 

[poeman]

Well this Rangers team never makes it easy do they...7th game now and this piss poor play is killing them.

Really tough after all those missed bounces and goalpost early on the game. They came out flat and just cannot score on the powerplay.

Really bad job tonight

 

[Hunter Gathers]

It's not that I hate him. It's just I feel $9 million could have been spent more wisely. If I was GM, I wouldn't want to build my team around paying a goalie $9 million. This team needs a #1 center badly, and $9 million tied up with Hank will be a problem. Not to mention, the man is getting older. It's not like he's 24 years old here.

Unless we win a Cup with him, I will forever hate that contract. I just don't understand spending so much on a goalie no matter how good he is in a cap world.

Not that I have any faith in Sather to spend it differently or better.

 

[chosen]

Lundqvist gave up one iffy goal. The other three were a result of chaos in front of him. There has been zero chaos in front of Mason.

With all the whining about Nash not putting up points, the golden boy leading scorer has been absent since Game 1.

All of you weenies saying you won't watch Game 7 are liars.

Anyone who thinks the Flyers will win Game 7 and wish to place that wager, please PM me if any of you are really serious.

 

[CharlieCharleschuk]

Stralman's play has stood out to me as ****ing terrible.

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

That's because it has nothing to do with having an individual who plays 7 minutes a night. It's a team mentality. Non-physical players can be "tough" if they still battle and make opponents work for every inch. Zuccarello is "tough". The problem is the team isn't mentally there at all. Brian Boyle looks great for "toughness" on paper, but mentally he's softer than Zucc by miles and miles. Tough isn't about size and "tough guys". It's about resiliency and not taking any crap from anyone. The Avs are "tough" because that whole young team is bought in and stands up for each other.

Finally someone gets this! Players like Nash and stepan that almost never hit and get involved emotionally... This team is fully of ***** cats.... No one protects anyone or give a ****

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

Time to one up roy.. no goalie in the third period!

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

This is really not a 4-0 game.

There have been some really bad bounces that have gone the Flyers way, and they've taken full advantage, now making the Rangers look bad.

I think Hank needs to sit, not that any of the goals were totally his fault, but the Flyers may try to goon it up and take him out.

That said, I'd love it if Dorsett just ran Mason. I really don't care if he gets 5, a game, and a 10 game suspension.

Then again, even if this team wins tomorrow, they won't be allowed to be the Crosbys.

And, could we be so lucky to have Doc Emrick hit by a bus tonight? His screeching is at an all time high, coupled with the national home Flyer broadcast.

I don't know what game you've been watching. 3 of those goals came directly from the play of Girardi and McDonough. The catalyst to this entire thing was Benoit "where is my brain 90% of the time" Pouloit. Our terrible power play has not only given them added momentum, but aided to another one of their goals.

Play ****ing better. That should be the ****ing message tomorrow. Not "Above and Beyond". This team isn't toy storying their way to the 2nd round. Hard work and discipline. Learn it. Preach it. Or lose.

 

[nevesis]

Lundqivst had an .877 save percentage coming into this game during the last 11 playoff games where the Rangers have had the lead in the series. The Rangers are 0-11 in those games. I'm sure that has nothing to do with the goalie....

He's also won SEVEN games when his team is leading a playoff series. (3 in 2006-07, 3 in 2007-08, and 1 in 2008-09)

The losing is a reflection on the team as a whole, not one individual player.