Post-Game Talk: Storm the Weather

[Cuckoo4Kakko]

Remember when ESPN made their playoff predictions and had the Rangers losing to the Caps?

I remember.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Update in Devils land. We are no longer power play merchants. We are now special teams merchants.

Guess that's what happens when you outscore your opponents on their power play in 7 playoff games.

Leave their board alone.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Man, watching Lavy's presser is just an absolute treat. He's very thoughtful and his answers really show how he is incredibly thorough and really has an understanding of what he wants his team to do, what he sees on the ice. You truly see that he has a plan and he has a real understanding of how to get his team to execute that plan.

Really just shows what an absolute caveman Gallant was and how out of his depth Quinn was looking back at how they approached those things.

 

[McRanger92]

Man, watching Lavy's presser is just an absolute treat. He's very thoughtful and his answers really show how he is incredibly thorough and really has an understanding of what he wants his team to do, what he sees on the ice. You truly see that he has a plan and he has a real understanding of how to get his team to execute that plan.

Really just shows what an absolute caveman Gallant was and how out of his depth Quinn was looking back at how they approached those things.

The players have not even remotely tried to hide the fact that this coaching staff did everything uncle fester would not. The talent was always there, they just needed structure.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Btw Kreider went sicko mode with the speed burst on his goal. He may be coasting more those days but he still has that absolute elite speed in him.

 

[Greg02]

Next GDT will include more carbs

Not going to lie I had a piece of sourdough after we won.

 

[tlk]

 

[NYR94]

Man, watching Lavy's presser is just an absolute treat. He's very thoughtful and his answers really show how he is incredibly thorough and really has an understanding of what he wants his team to do, what he sees on the ice. You truly see that he has a plan and he has a real understanding of how to get his team to execute that plan.

Really just shows what an absolute caveman Gallant was and how out of his depth Quinn was looking back at how they approached those things.

One area I never worry about the Rangers being outmatched in is coaching. Laviolette and his staff have been on point all season. Well, coaching and now goaltending with the way Igor has been locked in during the playoffs so far.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Remember the people who thought they should rebuild in January?! BAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Our how about that we would get swept in the first round because we went "bargain bin shopping".

Not gonna call them out, but it's so funny to see these posters here, acting like they were a believer all along.

 

[kovazub94]

Panarin this year in the playoffs is a totally different guy from last year's playoffs version. Lights years better!

It was clear from the way he performed in the regular season: he was earning his points differently - the way it would translate to post season. I know many didn’t believe when it was pointed out…

 

[Brutananadilewski]

The players have not even remotely tried to hide the fact that this coaching staff did everything uncle fester would not. The talent was always their, they just needed structure.

You mean Spittles?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Btw Kreider went sicko mode with the speed burst on his goal. He may be coasting more those days but he still has that absolute elite speed in him.

He doesn't blaze around like he used to but when he wants to he can still get up and go.

FWIW, I 10000000% buy into the theory that he and Zibanejad sandbagged the regular season.

 

[DialUp]

Remember the people who thought they should rebuild in January?! BAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Still think they should for picks! You never know what you are going to get!

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

He doesn't blaze around like he used to but when he wants to he can still get up and go.

FWIW, I 10000000% buy into the theory that he and Zibanejad sandbagged the regular season.

Oh yeah, at this point I'm all in on that, too. They were both intentionally going 70% the entire regular season.

 

[Cmox]

Not going to lie I had a piece of sourdough after we won.

I legit made a pumpkin bread after the game

 

[ohbaby]

Trouba has PP time and more PK time.

A lot has been said about Trouba's play. But he is the anchor on the PK. Without him, this PK wouldn't have the success it is now enjoying. Lindgren might have more minutes overall on the PK, but that is only because Trouba is in the Box taking penalties. That is what he needs to control better. Staying out of the box. His ability to block shots, and separate opponents from the puck are attributes not many have.

Say want you want about his turnovers, he is still a critical component to this team.

 

[kovazub94]

Smart coaching staff

This is directly from a mouth of the coach exactly what was said here after game 2 explaining why Chytil had to go in. No bs superstitions about not changing lineup after a win etc.

 

[Rsswmu]

Yea the Avs are way scarier than the canes. Not the same level at all imo

The Avs a re a weird team. Sometimes they look unbeatable sometimes they look like they do not belong in the playoffs. They make the most defensive lapses of any team that made the playoffs. And there goalie stinks as well.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

There's no footage available but the players actually rioted because he played in place of a 4th line rookie that gets 4 minutes a night.

 

[clmetsfan]

He doesn't blaze around like he used to but when he wants to he can still get up and go.

FWIW, I 10000000% buy into the theory that he and Zibanejad sandbagged the regular season.

Sandbagged is a bit extreme, but there's every reason to think that elite athletes of their experience understand how to manage their workloads over the course of a potentially 9-month season. Zib obviously just went through a couple slumps this year too, but at the end of the day it's unrealistic to expect guys to give 110% percent every game and stay healthy through 82-110 games.

Nolan Ryan wasn't throwing 100 every pitch either, but he was still able to do when he wanted to. That's not sandbagging, that's just load management.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

And to think, Carolina let Vincent Trocheck walk to free agency so they could sign Kotkaniemi to a stupid contract so they could post funny memes online.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

The top 6 has been great in these playoffs just like I thought they would be. I also expect the 3rd line to start scoring with Chytil back. Good move putting him in tonight.

 

[Blasds]

I am shocked by this game. I haven't drunk alcohol for 1.5 years and it's very difficult for me right now.

 

[kovazub94]

He just retrieves pucks. It’s honestly impressive how often he gets a puck from a battle for a guy who isn’t overly large. I really like him with Kakko and Chytil

Same here but outside of maybe taking faceoffs Chytil should be their center. Only because Chytil’s impact is maximized this way.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I have a question. I had no problem with the broadcast but it kind of bothered me when they said on Kreider's goal that Kreider ran into a Cane (Aho?) as if the refs missed a call. Looked to me like a Cane ran into Kreider.