Speculation: Roster Building thread: Part XIX (Thanks, Sam)

[UnparalledPark]

For me this season has been a f***ing disaster and I just want it over with.

My younger brother who was a Rangers fan died last month and though we didn't talk that often.....he was living out in Washington state......when we did we usually talked a bit about the Rangers. So I'm heading out later this month for his funeral service and the rest of me is like f*** this shit.....let the spring come and tune out sports for a while. I don't really care which team wins as long as it ain't another metro area team.

I hate that for you concerning your brother. It sounds like you have your priorities in order.

 

[bernmeister]

If they're going to lose, just lose.

I'm at the point where, with 6 games to go, being 6 points back, I think they start sitting guys. They have young players who should be given a real shot to play. It's that time

well past

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

well past

The Rangers won't see it that way, unfortunately. They will see it as 6 points back but with 1 game in hand and will try to do whatever it takes to make the playoffs until they are mathematically eliminated.

 

[nsvoyageurs]

For me this season has been a f***ing disaster and I just want it over with.

My younger brother who was a Rangers fan died last month and though we didn't talk that often.....he was living out in Washington state......when we did we usually talked a bit about the Rangers. So I'm heading out later this month for his funeral service and the rest of me is like f*** this shit.....let the spring come and tune out sports for a while. I don't really care which team wins as long as it ain't another metro area team.

My deep condolences to you and your family, eco.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

would love to know what universe some are in where Peter Laviolette is going to not play vets in lieu of younger guys lol

They’re 6 out and he’s going to be fired in a few weeks, that man is riding that vet wagon till the wheels fall off

 

[majordomo]

For me this season has been a f***ing disaster and I just want it over with.

My younger brother who was a Rangers fan died last month and though we didn't talk that often.....he was living out in Washington state......when we did we usually talked a bit about the Rangers. So I'm heading out later this month for his funeral service and the rest of me is like f*** this shit.....let the spring come and tune out sports for a while. I don't really care which team wins as long as it ain't another metro area team.

My condolences to you and your family.

 

[Profet]

would love to know what universe some are in where Peter Laviolette is going to not play vets in lieu of younger guys lol

They’re 6 out and he’s going to be fired in a few weeks, that man is riding that vet wagon till the wheels fall off

It's exactly this, unfortunately.

If Lavi plays vets and they lose, it's Drury's fault for the roster that makes up this "team".

If Lavi plays the kids and they lose, it's Lavi's fault for not playing the "star" players that make up this "team".


This is how it ALWAYS works. And why it was just simply the wrong direction to sign Panarin at that point in the "rebuild".

 

[bernmeister]

The Rangers won't see it that way, unfortunately. They will see it as 6 points back but with 1 game in hand and will try to do whatever it takes to make the playoffs until they are mathematically eliminated.

you unfortunately may be right
... until they realize it is time TO LEARN W/DA BERN

 

[McRanger92]

Laviolette is going down with the ship clearly

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

I can't stand Drury or Lav, but are we really complaining about not playing the kids? He's got three of them in the top 9. Isn't that what everyone wanted?

 

[bernmeister]

I can't stand Drury or Lav, but are we really complaining about not playing the kids? He's got three of them in the top 9. Isn't that what everyone wanted?

not 'nuf

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

not 'nuf

Who's left???

 

[Ruggs225]

I can't stand Drury or Lav, but are we really complaining about not playing the kids? He's got three of them in the top 9. Isn't that what everyone wanted?

Now just give them PP1 time. The vets clearly are not getting it done there. The kids cant be any worse. Nust keep force feeding them minutes.

JT, Laf, Perrault, othman fox… just run those 5 out there for Pp 1. Give them the full two min or close to it.

Dont care if they dont score. Just let them work through it.

 

[Mike in Houston]

I love how people get their panties in a twist about who doesn't participate in the optional skate.

 

[Profet]

I love how people get their panties in a twist about who doesn't participate in the optional skate.

I think people are more upset about who doesn't participate in the required games.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Now just give them PP1 time. The vets clearly are not getting it done there. The kids cant be any worse. Nust keep force feeding them minutes.

JT, Laf, Perrault, othman fox… just run those 5 out there for Pp 1. Give them the full two min or close to it.

Dont care if they dont score. Just let them work through it.

Panarin definitely deserves to be on the PP, he’s been on fire lately

 

[haohmaru]

Glad we cashed in on McDonagh. Should definitely keep doing that with top players in their 20s

Like Fox. We need the next Libor!

 

[CTRanger]

Hand it all over to Lundqvist and Valiquette. This team has relied on goalies for 50+ yrs, they might as well run it.

And if we need a skater bring in Boyle also.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Even if Drury is dumped he's handcuffed us with nmc contracts, he shouldn't get to make any more moves or signings.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Pp1 should be
Miller, Panarin, Laf,Perreault and Fox
Pp2
Zib, Cuylle, Othmann, Trochek, Miller

 

[bhamill]

Lafreniere not that brave either .

What? Laf went right in there immediately. I’m glad he didn’t take a penalty negating the powerplay, though it turned out not to matter.

 

[80shockeywasbuns]

Messier on the broadcast during the playoffs last year:
“In the playoffs give me the big farm boys that can’t skate”

 

[bhamill]

For me this season has been a f***ing disaster and I just want it over with.

My younger brother who was a Rangers fan died last month and though we didn't talk that often.....he was living out in Washington state......when we did we usually talked a bit about the Rangers. So I'm heading out later this month for his funeral service and the rest of me is like f*** this shit.....let the spring come and tune out sports for a while. I don't really care which team wins as long as it ain't another metro area team.

Very sorry for your loss, bud.

 

[Mike in Houston]

Messier on the broadcast during the playoffs last year:
“In the playoffs give me the big farm boys that can’t skate”

You got to win in the streets and in the alleys.

 

[Good Intentions]

I would give the car keys to Valiquette in a heartbeat.