Post-Game Talk: Rangers vs. Red Wings | 3/19/19 - 7PM - MSG

[GoAwayPanarin]

I think Panarin would bring us back to the level we were at with Hayes and Zuccarello. So... watchable, but not what's ultimately in our best interest.

I was expecting this season to be our absolute bottom, but that is definitely not the case; I was overly optimistic in retrospect.

I don't think so, especially if Kreider is out.

Also, why the f*** would Panarin want to walk into this? We're Ottawa bad right now.

 

[Gresch04]

I think Panarin would bring us back to the level we were at with Hayes and Zuccarello. So... watchable, but not what's ultimately in our best interest.

I was expecting this season to be our absolute bottom, but that is definitely not the case; I was overly optimistic in retrospect.

We probably need two shots at the lottery to make this rebuild worthwhile.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Was I crazy or was Buch excellent today? He seemed to have a ton of shot attempts and had a secondary assist. Is he possibly on the road to realizing his potential?

He was really good and has been for the Last few weeks. He’s so engaged and competing so hard he looks great. Hopefully he can keep this up and it is his new normal. If so, he’s going to be a Legit strong top 6 winger.

He’s looked so good.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

We probably need two shots at the lottery to make this rebuild worthwhile.

Well, this year is our second shot.

 

[will1066]

They all have the look of the 21st century is going to be pretty weird, but we will try to make it work..."

They were pioneers. Ahead of their time.

 

[JHS]

This team is just awful. I went to the game tonight and it’s impossible to root for many of these guys. Ryan Strome consistently plays hard, Buch was better than average but the majority of the guys just stand out for being bad. The amount of poor passes, bone headed plays, lack of drive, lack of aggression is really alarming. I get that this is a long season and guys like Mica and Kreider get a pass for looking disengaged, but I expect a lot more from the rookies and, simply put— none show anything that set them a part. Lias is performing magician level disappearing acts, the defense is atrocious- not a single player worth keeping and aside from Mica, Kreider, Buch and Strome, essentially none of the forwards are playing even close enough to justify a guaranteed spot on the roster next year. Chytl might be the next closest.

This team is miles, like a flight to Japan, away from even being anywhere near playoff bound!

 

[SnowblindNYR]

He was really good and has been for the Last few weeks. He’s so engaged and competing so hard he looks great. Hopefully he can keep this up and it is his new normal. If so, he’s going to be a Legit strong top 6 winger.

He’s looked so good.

I haven't watched the Rangers that much lately but I saw that he was producing. Glad it isn't a fluke.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Well, this year is our second shot.

2 better shots

 

[will1066]

Buch played well from what limited stuff I saw. But Sad Buch makes me sad too, so can we please not have any more of that? (Sad Hank too)

Every time I see Sad Buch, I'm reminded of one of those poor dogs in those ASPCA commercials

 

[Gresch04]

Well, this year is our second shot.

I’m thinking two bottom 5 years. This is our first shot at bottom 5. If we keep this roster next year we’re bottom 3. Two good chances at #1. Although depressing as hell.

 

[Edge]

I think Panarin would bring us back to the level we were at with Hayes and Zuccarello. So... watchable, but not what's ultimately in our best interest.

I was expecting this season to be our absolute bottom, but that is definitely not the case; I was overly optimistic in retrospect.

I always feel like a heel pushing back on the more optimistic projections for this team’s turnaround. Even if I truly believe what I am saying is logical and based on experience, it’s still not something that brings joy.

The reality is that rebuilding isn’t pleasant. You hope the outcome is, but the journey to get there is filled with a lot of lows.

 

[I Eat Crow]

5th worst is looking more and more likely. Excellent results of late. The Rangers will likely win one game out of the next 4, two is a possibility. Three or four is highly unlikely. Anaheim will pass us. I still don't see anyone below us besides Anaheim passing us and staying there.

 

[Edge]

Every time I see Sad Buch, I'm reminded of one of those poor dogs in those ASPCA commercials

He does kind of have a sad hound face...

 

[Machinehead]

You know what, if we use that high pick to get a guy that completely changes our franchise, everyone here on this forum has f***ing earned it. I'm proud of this group.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

I’m thinking two bottom 5 years. This is our first shot at bottom 5. If we keep this roster next year we’re bottom 3. Two good chances at #1. Although depressing as hell.

Yeah I mean on paper it makes sense, I just feel like next year is the year Gorton in for the upswing to start. I really can’t see him wanting to bottom out and sell and be garbage for 3 straight seasons. Even if we ended up with the top lottery chances I just have a hard time believing that would be his plan after already selling almost every good player and trying to suck for two straight years already. I guess we’ll see.

 

[will1066]

He does kind of have a sad hound face...

Exactly. Especially when he scrunches up his facial features

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

5th worst is looking more and more likely. Excellent results of late. The Rangers will likely win one game out of the next 4, two is a possibility. Three or four is highly unlikely. Anaheim will pass us. I still don't see anyone below us besides Anaheim passing us and staying there.

I don't see it outside of mayyybbee Toronto because they're really scuffling right now.

We're a dream matchup for Pittsburgh and St Louis and Boston is just rolling right now.

 

[I Eat Crow]

I’m thinking two bottom 5 years. This is our first shot at bottom 5. If we keep this roster next year we’re bottom 3. Two good chances at #1. Although depressing as hell.

This is true. That being said, next year is an excellent year to finish in the bottom five. A very winger heavy top end of the draft, but the talent is looking better than this year's top end.

 

[Harbour Dog]

I don't think so, especially if Kreider is out.

Also, why the **** would Panarin want to walk into this? We're Ottawa bad right now.

I don't think it's only smoke that Panarin's girlfriend wants us on his shortlist. Terrible or not, if Gorton wants to sign him, I believe that we'll be in the running.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I don't think it's only smoke that Panarin's girlfriend wants us on his shortlist. Terrible or not, if Gorton wants to sign him, I believe that we'll be in the running.

Yeah but there will be other teams on that list who are not Ottawa bad.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I always feel like a heel pushing back on the more optimistic projections for this team’s turnaround. Even if I truly believe what I am saying is logical and based on experience, it’s still not something that brings joy.

The reality is that rebuilding isn’t pleasant. You hope the outcome is, but the journey to get there is filled with a lot of lows.

I've actually enjoyed this season. Despite this latest slide we've played extremely hard and have been competitive most games. I haven't felt like we were dominated or a bottom dweller most season. Losses aren't that bad since we're going nowhere. Wins are bittersweet but still nice.

 

[Edge]

You know what, if we use that high pick to get a guy that completely changes our franchise, everyone here on this forum has ****ing earned it. I'm proud of this group.

While going through hell doesn’t guarantee a championship, it’s rare that you can point to a championship team whose road didn’t cut right through those lands.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

This is true. That being said, next year is an excellent year to finish in the bottom five. A very winger heavy top end of the draft, but the talent is looking better than this year's top end.

I don't want to watch garbage hockey, and I know there are teams like the Stars, the Oilers and the Panthers that put together a handful of great players (better than our top-end when we were competing) and still do jack shit, but man, look at the talent on this roster, this is our chance to get those top picks for a few years.

 

[Edge]

I've actually enjoyed this season. Despite this latest slide we've played extremely hard and have been competitive most games. I haven't felt like we were dominated or a bottom dweller most season. Losses aren't that bad since we're going nowhere. Wins are bittersweet but still nice.

I can’t say I’ve enjoyed it, but I’ve tolerated it. My focus has always been on June and this draft. I like the first round and there are players I’d love to see wear a Rangers jersey.

 

[will1066]

I don't see it outside of mayyybbee Toronto because they're really scuffling right now.

We're a dream matchup for Pittsburgh and St Louis and Boston is just rolling right now.

We're gonna be the Leafs' cure game. I have no doubts about this. We are gonna ice the likes of Gilmour, Staal, Pionk, and Shattenkirk against a highly talented and improvisational offence. Good luck defending against their switcherooos.