Series Talk: Rangers @ Hurricanes - Metropolitan Division Final

[UAGoalieGuy]

It really comes down to supporting the puck on the breakout. All series the Rangers break out was expecting the D to make a move to beat a Pittsburgh player to be able to make a stretch pass to a winger that was on the Pens side of rhe neutral zone. That's not sustainable.

The break out needs to start down low and the wings need to be coming down along the boards to the faceoff circle hashmarks.

Breaking out like that makes it easier to get out of the zone with multiple potential outlet passes and easier to gain the red line to dump the puck in deep.

Don't need to get fancy especially when you are facing a team that can forecheck like the Canes.

 

[Crease]

Schneider and Braun are just getting their playoff sea legs, whereas Jones hasn't played an NHL game in how long? One game since February. Highly doubt Gallant is even considering putting Jones in unless injury forces him into the lineup. Not saying I love Schneider or Braun's game right now--just prefer to keep the discussion realistic.

 

[Kodiak]

It really comes down to supporting the puck on the breakout. All series the Rangers break out was expecting the D to make a move to beat a Pittsburgh player to be able to make a stretch pass to a winger that was on the Pens side of rhe neutral zone. That's not sustainable.

The break out needs to start down low and the wings need to be coming down along the boards to the faceoff circle hashmarks.

Breaking out like that makes it easier to get out of the zone with multiple potential outlet passes and easier to gain the red line to dump the puck in deep.

Don't need to get fancy especially when you are facing a team that can forecheck like the Canes.

This is true. The kid line supported the breakout better than the top 2 lines against Pittsburgh, and if you look at the 5v5 CF%, the kids are the only players above 50%. (Brodzinksi and Motte are also above 50% but only played 1 and 2 games respectively.) Chytil in particular will come way back into the defensive zone to help start the rush, and we have not seen that consistently from Zibanejad and Strome.

 

[McRanger92]

It really comes down to supporting the puck on the breakout. All series the Rangers break out was expecting the D to make a move to beat a Pittsburgh player to be able to make a stretch pass to a winger that was on the Pens side of rhe neutral zone. That's not sustainable.

The break out needs to start down low and the wings need to be coming down along the boards to the faceoff circle hashmarks.

Breaking out like that makes it easier to get out of the zone with multiple potential outlet passes and easier to gain the red line to dump the puck in deep.

Don't need to get fancy especially when you are facing a team that can forecheck like the Canes.

Yeah they are going to get demolished if they keep trying to breakout up the middle of the ice

 

[Machinehead]

Occasionally, when you walk around the city or you're on the subway, somebody will be screaming about how the aliens are coming to bring us the ways of the true Jesus. When this happens, you just don't entertain it at all. Not interested, but not alarmed. You walk right past the poor guy.

That's how you treat Paul Bissonnette.

 

[FOD]

Who is sitting for Jones if you want to keep Braun in? Schneider is not coming out.

The defense started to improve once Nemeth came out. The defense against Carolina’s offense is more important than helping PP2.

Schneider played 6 minutes in game 7 in an ot game. No so sure he’s a lock to stay in the lineup.

 

[FUZfan]

I'm not optimistic about our chances in this series, but I am hopeful.

I think we're going to have to rope-a-dope em. The Rangers will do it so well that Ali will be smiling from wherever he is.

It can be tough to watch. For me, bourbon helps.

LGR!

 

[FOD]

The only time I noticed Schneider in game 7 is when he saved a goal early on. That's an ideal game from a young 3d. I'd take out Braun for Jones. I can't imagine GG would though.

You didn’t notice him because he barely played. Only got 6 minutes. Braun got less than 10. They basically went 4 D.

 

[Kodiak]

I'd like to see Jones and Braun but I don't see it happening. If Jones is still considered part of the taxi squad and not practicing with the main team, then that would mean the coaching staff sees Jones as behind Nemeth and Hajek in the pecking order.

 

[Cuckoo4Kakko]

You didn’t notice him because he barely played. Only got 6 minutes. Braun got less than 10. They basically went 4 D.

Is that his fault? If Schneider keeps making the most of his minutes, that's more than fine.

 

[FOD]

I live in southeastern VA. If there's anything I can do to help fellow Ranger fans buy tickets there, let me know.

Can I borrow your credit card?

 

[McRanger92]

As much as I say im fine with the outcome of this series either way, I give it 1 game tops before i am cursing the existence of the Carolina Hurricanes players, coaches, fanbase and media. They love the smell of their own farts over there.

I also truly think the Rangers can get them off their game. They have a ton of hotheads & punks (Tony, Domi, Svech, etc.), and we are a team that has shown all year that we don't get rattled.

 

[Blueblood2]

1. Carolina is gonna want you to dump the puck. We refused to learn this lesson in the bubble
2. They are good defensively. But we know Skjei, Smith and Tony can be liabilities. Smith and Tony especially with penalties
3. If the Staal line is against Mika then Bread Strome and Copp better sit in the cryotank until Wed to heal up.
4. Please don't dress Reaves. Motte Rooney Brodz could give us an advantaged against their 4th line.

Sorry but Motte with his speed and forechecking is exactly who you want on the 4th line against Carolina. What is your reason for not wanting him and who is on 4th line?

 

[DialUp]

Sorry but Motte with his speed and forechecking is exactly who you want on the 4th line against Carolina. What is your reason for not wanting him and who is on 4th line?

I think you misread his post. Motte Rooney Brodz is who he WANTS on the 4th

 

[Savant]

Sorry but Motte with his speed and forechecking is exactly who you want on the 4th line against Carolina. What is your reason for not wanting him and who is on 4th line?

they want Motte. they don’t want Reaves.

 

[Blueblood2]

Schneider and Braun are just getting their playoff sea legs, whereas Jones hasn't played an NHL game in how long? One game since February. Highly doubt Gallant is even considering putting Jones in unless injury forces him into the lineup. Not saying I love Schneider or Braun's game right now--just prefer to keep the discussion realistic.

You could see Jones if the Rangers get down a couple games right away in this series.

I think you misread his post. Motte Rooney Brodz is who he WANTS on the 4th

Oops my bad!!

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Is that his fault? If Schneider keeps making the most of his minutes, that's more than fine.

I don't think he's really making the most out of his minutes. If he were he would have gotten more than 6 in a winner take all game.

He DID how ever make a great play to spring Mika and Kreider on that 2 v 1 in g7 that has generally gone unmentioned.

 

[DialUp]

Scheider, a young rookie, may very well be good one day, but these days it ain't it. There is nothing we can do about it though. Nemeth is probably worse, Braun is trying to not be. Would take a disaster for Gallant to dress Jones or Hajek. We have to fight through this huge hole.

 

[Machinehead]

As much as I say im fine with the outcome of this series either way, I give it 1 game tops before i am cursing the existence of the Carolina Hurricanes players, coaches, fanbase and media. They love the smell of their own farts over there.

I also truly think the Rangers can get them off their game. They have a ton of hotheads & punks (Tony, Domi, Svech, etc.), and we are a team that has shown all year that we don't get rattled.

I agree we can get them to act dumb.

Whether or not the refs will call them for acting dumb based on how they feel like managing this one is another story.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I agree we can get them to act dumb.

Whether or not the refs will call them for acting dumb based on how they feel like managing this one is another story.

They aren't Pittsburgh and DeAngelo is going to get no love from the refs.

 

[Machinehead]

They aren't Pittsburgh and DeAngelo is going to get no love from the refs.

This is true. I remember Avery getting penalties for breathing after awhile.

 

[will1066]

Scheider, a young rookie, may very well be good one day, but these days it ain't it. There is nothing we can do about it though. Nemeth is probably worse, Braun is trying to not be. Would take a disaster for Gallant to dress Jones or Hajek. We have to fight through this huge hole.

The thing is, Hajek is the most mobile and has enough big-league experience, so could be a better fit against the Canes than the other three options. Hajek is a good skater and can make the first pass, granted if he's not pinned in or getting Hajreked by the heavy hitting.

 

[IDvsEGO]

The thing is, Hajek is the most mobile and has enough big-league experience, so could be a better fit against the Canes than the other three options. Hajek is a good skater and can make the first pass, granted if he's not pinned in or getting Hajreked by the heavy hitting.

He’s also a grade a moron w the puck

 

[will1066]

He’s also a grade a moron w the puck

Don't hurt my feelings and make me cry on the eve of the big game.

 

[bl02]

I'm just grateful Schneider is playing over Nemeth. Most coaches love their vets! I know Nemeth is beyond awful and can not keep up but I am still happy GG realized in time to sit this guy and keep in Schneider. Having said that he's not taking out Braun for Jones right now.