Post-Game Talk: Rangers @ Islanders -- 4/9/21

[Machinehead]

Please to someone explain the Flamingo meme???

Don't even remember lol

 

[bl02]

Varly Shout out to Alex Nunn

 

[Leonardo87]

Meh, it’s kind of in line with his career. He can have one good game. But when he starts playing more and more, it just gets worse. Hopefully he can change that, and tonight was encouraging.

some goalies just own some teams that’s the hockey way.

 

[Anthony5967]

Can’t believe the girl I went to high school with is on a show after the postgame with her boyfriend

 

[Sisu4ever]

Really not one to complain about the ice time, but how does Kakko get less than any forward today? He has been great.

I was wondering about that too.

 

[eco's bones]

Getting out to a 2-0 lead was important. Sunday’s game it’s going to be important not to be chasing the game because the isles can shut you right down. Rangers aren’t good at chasing games anyway.

I thought Chytil’s line was our best tonight and more often than not they were out against Barzal’s line. I thought both Lafreniere and Kakko were outstanding. Kravtsov looked terrific too. You can see he’s getting more confident with every game and the 4th line is looking more and more dangerous.

It’s always great to beat the Islanders.

 

[Matz03]

Like Kravtsov with Rooney and Howden, he knows he’s the best player on that line so he’s taking command. He’s trusting his skill to make the plays happen, rather then deferring. It’s a great mindset to have, especially once he moves back up in he lineup.

 

[will1066]

Blackwell has a really good shot

Most underappreciated player of the year. Might he even get the Steven McDonald award?

 

[Tob]

Like Kravtsov with Rooney and Howden, he knows he’s the best player on that line so he’s taking command. He’s trusting his skill to make the plays happen, rather then deferring. It’s a great mindset to have, especially once he moves back up in he lineup.

quinnbigbrain.jpg

somebody hook it up

 

[will1066]

Like Kravtsov with Rooney and Howden, he knows he’s the best player on that line so he’s taking command. He’s trusting his skill to make the plays happen, rather then deferring. It’s a great mindset to have, especially once he moves back up in he lineup.

Really nice take

 

[Unpredictable1]

I really, REALLY like what I see in Kravstov so far. The kid can play. Size, hands, awareness and good hustle.

Later in the third below the goal line, he made a move and great short pass out to I think Rooney who just couldn't handle that silk, if it were anyone in our top 6 it would have been in the back of the net.

 

[LORDE]

Really good imported stuff. Had one called Demon Slayer which is a Daiginjo junmai quality.

Junmai level is very good stuff... I've never heard of Demon but will seek out.

Snow Maiden, Sho Chiku Bai (my goto) and Murai Family are my favs

 

[will1066]

I and a couple of others advocated for a kid line. They're gelling now as a unit and forming their own identity. They're not deferring to the stars of the team, and they're playing an increasingly hard nosed game.

 

[will1066]

Good to see Mika be able to hit an open net again

 

[gravey9]

With only one power play for the whole game it was nice to see players who don't get a lot of power play or pk time get to play some more.

I think that really benefited the kids. They got to roll lines and no one got stuck on the bench for a long time.

Another game where we got a glimpse of what the future could be.

Really impressed with Kravtsov. Set up Howden and Rooney several times. They really should think of trying him at C at some point. he's so gifted. And he's done a great, great job at finding space for a young kid. He's faster than Kakko and Laf and you can see it. Just really impressed with him.

Last bunch of games Kakko has gotten an assist and has threatened for more. In addition to his one assist, he made a big play that led to K'Andre's goal.

KZB was okay at best. Z is back to being foggy out there. He scored a goal but didn't look great. And Buch was really forcing his passes too much. Kreider's speed and defensive play was a great contribution.

The number one issue with our young goalies (and really with all goalies) is battling to see shots through bodies. The long shots kill us because our D is mediocre at shot blocking and crease clearing. A lot of the goals that get scored on us are the long shot, tips/screens/rebounds variety. As we get deeper on the blue line the hope is some of that goes away.

Finally, I did not realize the Islanders play that fast. Wow, the pace was elevated compared to the PGH games.

 

[will1066]

@Machinehead entry for your Sam Year in Review:

"Should I put on my striped shirt?"

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Great game. Always good to beat the Piles. Kid line was very good and so was Kravs.

 

[will1066]

I think that really benefited the kids. They got to roll lines and no one got stuck on the bench for a long time.

Another game where we got a glimpse of what the future could be.

Really impressed with Kravtsov. Set up Howden and Rooney several times. They really should think of trying him at C at some point. he's so gifted. And he's done a great, great job at finding space for a young kid. He's faster than Kakko and Laf and you can see it. Just really impressed with him.

Last bunch of games Kakko has gotten an assist and has threatened for more. In addition to his one assist, he made a big play that led to K'Andre's goal.

KZB was okay at best. Z is back to being foggy out there. He scored a goal but didn't look great. And Buch was really forcing his passes too much. Kreider's speed and defensive play was a great contribution.

The number one issue with our young goalies (and really with all goalies) is battling to see shots through bodies. The long shots kill us because our D is mediocre at shot blocking and crease clearing. A lot of the goals that get scored on us are the long shot, tips/screens/rebounds variety. As we get deeper on the blue line the hope is some of that goes away.

Finally, I did not realize the Islanders play that fast. Wow, the pace was elevated compared to the PGH games.

Their transition stretch passes are off the charts, and they don't do fancy stuff. They want to funnel toward the net every shift

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

12 hits against the Islanders? what a joke

 

[Chytilmania]

I and a couple of others advocated for a kid line. They're gelling now as a unit and forming their own identity. They're not deferring to the stars of the team, and they're playing an increasingly hard nosed game.

When Laf played up with Mika you could tell he was afraid to touch the puck. Now he seems to have more confidence and is actually skating with it then making a play instead of passing as soon as he touches it.

 

[Chytilmania]

@Machinehead entry for your Sam Year in Review:

"Should I put on my striped shirt?"

Let's do a Sam March Madness bracket.

 

[Rempe73]

Chytil is playing pretty well and has 5 points in his last 6 games. And yet, I think he can be even better. Yea he definitely has 1C potential.

 

[SRHRangers]

Glad that girl had to put on the Blueshirt.

It looked like it legit hurt to do that.

 

[AKrangerfan]

Bread
Kravstov
Georgie

Bread with two points. Georgie kept us in the game, gave us a chance to win. Kravstov is the real deal. If he had better line mates he would have had a couple of points. I never understood all the hype about Kravstov and thought he could flame out again. I was wrong. He is the real deal. He is noticeable every time he is on the ice. If I was the coach, I would sit Howden and play Gauthier. Rooney is a decent 4th line center. I want to see if that line would click.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

Let's do a Sam March Madness bracket.

I will make new accounts and break the terms of service of the website to vote for the disgusted sounding "That was a pass..."