Post-Game Talk: Round 3, Game 2: Can the Rangers break the streak?????

[Ghost of jas]

The stupid is strong on that Subban comment.

 

[nasmis]

Omg the devils board is filled with some hilarious stupid comments that only the fans of the devils can muster lol if you want a quick laugh check it out

The Islanders also have some entertaining stuff. E.g. a thread appropriately named "Rangers success". Enjoyable..

I don't even care if they win the whole damn thing. I'm over the rivalry because it doesn't really exist anymore. I'm far more interested in fixing our own house before I worry about the mansion our neighbors are building.

 

[Zil]

Gotta wonder how Ryan Callahan feels right about now about his contract demands and what he's missing this spring.

Who cares? Re-signing him even at a lower cap hit would've been a mistake. We wouldn't be doing this without St. Louis. Callahan didn't really fit on this team. He's not capable of doing the things St. Louis can do.

 

[AHB*]

The Islanders also have some entertaining stuff. E.g. a thread appropriately named "Rangers success". Enjoyable..

My favorite quote in that thread was "The Rangers really haven't been that much more successful since the Islanders since 94'."

Really, man? What league have you been watching. We haven't won the cup, but making the playoffs every year, one of only two teams to make it past the first round in the past 3 seasons. The Islanders haven't won a playoff SERIES since 1993. The success of these franchises hasn't been relative since the 1980's (I.E. I never saw it).

Who cares? Re-signing him even at a lower cap hit would've been a mistake. We wouldn't be doing this without St. Louis. Callahan didn't really fit on this team. He's not capable of doing the things St. Louis can do.

Completely agree. Honestly, I thought about what Callahan might be thinking today, but fact is, I am much more comfortable with MSL leading this team then I ever was with Cally. MSL is a real leader and no ill will towards Callahan, but captaining this team was way beyond what he was capable of. I don't think he ever had that locker room the way MSL does already.

 

[NYR Viper]

I thought the 4th line last night played very well. Cycled the puck well and took the puck to the net hard. Good job by Carcillo and Dorsett on the wings.

Moore is quietly a very effective 3/4 defensive center. On top of that, he is a pain in the ass to play against.

 

[haohmaru]

Completely agree. Honestly, I thought about what Callahan might be thinking today, but fact is, I am much more comfortable with MSL leading this team then I ever was with Cally. MSL is a real leader and no ill will towards Callahan, but captaining this team was way beyond what he was capable of. I don't think he ever had that locker room the way MSL does already.

Yeah, I agree with what you and the guy above have said. Just curious about whether he's reflecting back and thinking he made a mistake.

I supported the St. Louis trade for this very reason. The guy is a big time player, leader, and talent and wasn't a rental. It cost a lot, but you have to make that trade every time.

 

[eco's bones]

On Kreider--he fumbles around with the puck a little too much in his own end and that penalty he took late in the 2nd period was completely unnecessary. A penalty killer he ain't--at least for a while.

His speed is a problem for the Canadiens and it opens up space for Nash on the other side. The defense pair facing them have always got to be honest or they're going to get burned. Chris has an underrated playmaking game. That pass for the Nash game winner was about as perfect as it could be.

Before the series I went over to the Canadiens board to help them a little with their Rangers scouting report. They didn't seem all that aware of what Kreider can do. They forgotten about him running right over their big hitter Emelin earlier this year. Told them that Kreider was very big and very fast--that he drives defenses back and if he got by their defense he was like a freight train--no comment. Now he's replaced Milan Lucic as enemy No. 1. Who woulda thunk?

Lost in all this as well is that Derek Stepan has emerged. 10 points now.

 

[Vickers8]

I thought the 4th line last night played very well. Cycled the puck well and took the puck to the net hard. Good job by Carcillo and Dorsett on the wings.

Moore is quietly a very effective 3/4 defensive center. On top of that, he is a pain in the ass to play against.

Dom Moore and Brian Boyle elevate their games in the playoffs...Carbomb and Dorsett took advantage of their speed on the forecheck, nicely done

 

[Ola]

I supported the St. Louis trade for this very reason. The guy is a big time player, leader, and talent and wasn't a rental. It cost a lot, but you have to make that trade every time.

I didn't thought he would be able to come in and become the leader he has been at the age he is right. He is definitely proving me wrong!

 

[eco's bones]

So, here's a couple of interesting facts for ya:

Dan Girardi (unless he gets injured) will tie the Rangers franchise record for most playoff games played (84). He's currently at 80. That should give some of you an idea of what a pretty successful franchise this has been since the lockout. 80 playoff games since 2006-07 or, take it back a year further, and it's 84. Add to that whatever is left this year.

Henrik Lundqvist will tie Mike Richter with most playoff wins (41) with his next victory.

I've heard it a few times now from a few different players and coaches about the leadership in the room and I'm thinking of a few players Richards, Lundqvist, Girardi, and St. Louis. It's hard to believe G is 29 already and, whatever happens in the off season, I think a much maligned center (last year) has earned some respect from NY Rangers fans. It's obvious that he's a guy people are looking on and off the bench during this run. Good on him. And bad on Tortorella for not figuring out some way to tap into that last year.

Gotta wonder how Ryan Callahan feels right about now about his contract demands and what he's missing this spring.

Actually Henrik has played 83 playoff games for the Rangers. Girardi is second with 80. Staal has 59--he'd have more if it weren't for injuries. Under 25 year olds Stepan and McDonagh already with 53.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

I thought the 4th line last night played very well. Cycled the puck well and took the puck to the net hard. Good job by Carcillo and Dorsett on the wings.

Moore is quietly a very effective 3/4 defensive center. On top of that, he is a pain in the ass to play against.

They did. Dorsett had a toe drag in the 2nd period that would've made Wayne Gretzky jealous. I thought they were the best line at even strength.

AV trusts this team and they trust him. Everyone is on the same page about the game plan in the 3rd with a lead. Short shifts, 4 lines, and you'll have another turn before you know it. They often look fresher than the opposition.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

http://nypost.com/2014/05/20/rangers-have-become-the-favorites-in-wake-of-price-injury/

Kreider is such a troll, I love it!

 

[Beer League Sniper]

I didn't thought he would be able to come in and become the leader he has been at the age he is right. He is definitely proving me wrong!

It looks like MSL has quite a bit left in the tank, as well. After having to carry the offense of Tampa Bay for most of the year, he looks surprisingly spry for someone his age. The guy must train like a maniac in the offseason.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I think about if Del Zotto would be hanging in with this group and I doubt he would. While the 3rd pairing hasnt been spectacular as a 2-man unit, Klein has done a nice job defensively and has managed the puck pretty well. If you look at the other bottom pairs of all of the teams the Rangers have played, Kleins been one of if not the best out of that group. DZ may have provided more offense but would have given up twice as much. Very good depth move thats quietly paying off.

 

[haohmaru]

Actually Henrik has played 83 playoff games for the Rangers. Girardi is second with 80. Staal has 59--he'd have more if it weren't for injuries. Under 25 year olds Stepan and McDonagh already with 53.

Oops, yeah, I was thinking just skaters. Not taking anything away from Hank.

All time leader? Ron Greschner, believe it or not.

 

[Vickers8]

I think about if Del Zotto would be hanging in with this group and I doubt he would. While the 3rd pairing hasnt been spectacular as a 2-man unit, Klein has done a nice job defensively and has managed the puck pretty well. If you look at the other bottom pairs of all of the teams the Rangers have played, Kleins been one of if not the best out of that group. DZ may have provided more offense but would have given up twice as much.

Klein has done a very good job, he had a givaway last night but recovered to take the guy wide, he has a real nasty streak which I would like to see more, he blasted Bourque behind the net

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Montreal trailing 2-1 after one was so demoralizing for them. They came out on fire, and easily could have had 3+ goals in that period.

Hank made some enormous saves, Rangers cashed in on their chances and there ya go. Rangers definitely need to come out stronger on Thursday but Montreal playing the way they did, with the emotional edge, was kind of a foregone conclusion to me.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Therrien put himself in an interesting corner. Does he stick with the kid? Can he go back to Budaj after not trusting him in Game 2?

 

[Miamipuck]

On the NBC feed they were crowing about Kreider being benched, missing a shift. I was taking care of stuff at the time (sick pooch) and could have sworn he played a shift prior with a different line.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Montreal trailing 2-1 after one was so demoralizing for them. They came out on fire, and easily could have had 3+ goals in that period.

Agreed. They (and the crowd) lost a little steam after McDonagh's quick response tied it, but they managed to get a surge going again.

 

[AHB*]

Yeah, I agree with what you and the guy above have said. Just curious about whether he's reflecting back and thinking he made a mistake.

I supported the St. Louis trade for this very reason. The guy is a big time player, leader, and talent and wasn't a rental. It cost a lot, but you have to make that trade every time.

I was against the trade, but am gladly eating crow now. I would easily trade those 2 1st rounders and Cally for a run to the finals.

They did. Dorsett had a toe drag in the 2nd period that would've made Wayne Gretzky jealous. I thought they were the best line at even strength.

AV trusts this team and they trust him. Everyone is on the same page about the game plan in the 3rd with a lead. Short shifts, 4 lines, and you'll have another turn before you know it. They often look fresher than the opposition.

That Dorsett move was unreal. Our depth is just amazing. Barely missing a beat without Brass. Being able to slot in Carcillo and Dorsett and have a great line from our 4th line. That Carcillo trade was fantastic. Another thing I was against at the time.

 

[TheTakedown]

I think Dorsett had his best game as a Ranger tonight.

his little lead in with that toe drag, I thought it was McD until I read the numbers... was pretty shocked at that point!

 

[NYR Viper]

They did. Dorsett had a toe drag in the 2nd period that would've made Wayne Gretzky jealous. I thought they were the best line at even strength.

AV trusts this team and they trust him. Everyone is on the same page about the game plan in the 3rd with a lead. Short shifts, 4 lines, and you'll have another turn before you know it. They often look fresher than the opposition.

Yep, even back to game 1 of the Pittsburgh series where they were playing so many games they looked fresher with their shorter shifts. It's a deep team.

 

[eco's bones]

Therrien put himself in an interesting corner. Does he stick with the kid? Can he go back to Budaj after not trusting him in Game 2?

Thought Tokarski played pretty well but listening to Therrien's explanation to Budaj (as he stated in the post game) for why Tokarski instead it was because Dustin's proven himself a winner (at other levels) and I can only think that it would have better if he'd just not talked to Budaj at all.

 

[Miamipuck]

Montreal may had 40 shots but after the first they were never in control of that game. I never ever felt the Rangers were in danger, it was a surreal feeling. There were times against Pitt where the Rangers had the lead and you thought," uh oh". I never felt like that last night.