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aufheben said:
Cool, maybe it would only have been 3-0 instead of 5-0.
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If you climb into a 1-0 hole that early, it changes how the entire team approaches the game. Second guessing, more self conscious, it poisons the entire bench and the trajectory of the game when Hank lets that one in.
 
PIM said:
If you climb into a 1-0 hole that early, it changes how the entire team approaches the game. Second guessing, more self conscious, it poisons the entire bench and the trajectory of the game when Hank lets that one in.
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What is your problem with Hank? I am probably biased but he has carried this franchise on his back for 7+ years. I agree that he´s been shaky but he dont deserve the treatment he is receiving from some of the fans. It is a poor start (by his standards) but come on, he will bounce back and all of this will be forgotten.
 
Siddi said:
What is your problem with Hank? I am probably biased but he has carried this franchise on his back for 7+ years. I agree that he´s been shaky but he dont deserve the treatment he is receiving from some of the fans. It is a poor start (by his standards) but come on, he will bounce back and all of this will be forgotten.
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I'm a Rangers fan, so I've been jaded into recognizing that it doesn't matter what any player has done in past seasons. Prucha was poised to break out and smash every scoring record, Jagr had another cup in him and they'd get it done, Hank is the best goalie in the world. I don't buy it anymore.

What has Hank really DONE for us? Much better players than Hank have worn the Rangers sweater and failed to do a damn thing for this team. Lindros, Bure, Gretzky, Jagr to name a few.

I don't give a damn how big his name is, how many regular season records he has, I want a Stanley Cup. If trading him away brings us closer to that, which I believe it will, I'm happy to see him go.
 
I don't think trading Lundqvist will get the rangers closer to a cup. As far as i see it, every goalie available is a downgrade, and i don't think anyone will tack enough on to make it worth it.
 
anofsti said:
I don't think trading Lundqvist will get the rangers closer to a cup. As far as i see it, every goalie available is a downgrade, and i don't think anyone will tack enough on to make it worth it.
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Hank for E Kane. Talbot is solid, sometimes you have to take a leap.
 
PIM said:
Hank for E Kane. Talbot is solid, sometimes you have to take a leap.
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I am impressed by Talbots play but come on, to think that he is some sort of messiah after what, 6 games? Hank is still the best bet if this franchise want a cup within the next 5 years.
 
PIM said:
On a 2-1, that Del Zotto royally screwed him on. Might as well have just let the pass through so Cam could read the play. Talbot is 110% innocent on that one.

Hank got burned like a toolbag several times tonight, not the least of which is the first goal of the game. The second goal I wouldn't expect Talbot to stop, but the "Best Goalie King of NY!11!zsZ in teh Worldz!" I expect to keep his team in the game that early, stopping that goal is what he makes elite money for.
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I blame Del Zotto for the first goal also. He just needs to go already.

Oh and as much as I would consider trading Hank, it's definitely not for E Kane.
 
PIM said:
I'm a Rangers fan, so I've been jaded into recognizing that it doesn't matter what any player has done in past seasons. Prucha was poised to break out and smash every scoring record, Jagr had another cup in him and they'd get it done, Hank is the best goalie in the world. I don't buy it anymore.

What has Hank really DONE for us? Much better players than Hank have worn the Rangers sweater and failed to do a damn thing for this team. Lindros, Bure, Gretzky, Jagr to name a few.

I don't give a damn how big his name is, how many regular season records he has, I want a Stanley Cup. If trading him away brings us closer to that, which I believe it will, I'm happy to see him go.
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So you became a fan this season.
 
SixGoalieSystem said:
Okay. You take your leap of faith, I'll stick with the allstar vezina winner and be happy we have a good backup (despite his close to zero NHL experience).
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Without Hank these last few years we would have been downright embarrassing back to pre-Renney days instead of being the pretenders/contenders we are now. Elite goalies can give a slightly above avg team at least a shot - see our swampy neighbors. This and $5 ( just wait) will get you an MTA ride but its a defendable version of truth without writing a book.
 
Lindberg Cheese said:
Without Hank these last few years we would have been downright embarrassing back to pre-Renney days instead of being the pretenders/contenders we are now. Elite goalies can give a slightly above avg team at least a shot - see our swampy neighbors. This and $5 ( just wait) will get you an MTA ride but its a defendable version of truth without writing a book.
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Oh, but for the record I officially appreciate Talbot.
 
I was talking with a friend about this yesterday... Talbot's breaking in is almost exactly like Lundqvist's in late '05, promising young G--but no more than hearsay... impresses early on, gets more starts, replaces the main guy (Weekes)... to me, this says Lundqvist can't have anymore games like last night--turnovers or not... when Talbot is, what, 4-1, hasn't allowed more than two in a game, and on 120:00 shutout streak... even with the '95 NJ defense, that's a GOOD goalie, and if he improves--a natural occurrence--he will replace Henrik, who I love, but is NOT the best goalie in the NHL...

On a roll, he's close to it, but he'll stand on his head and work up a .9 GAA in a 4-game span, then let a few of the softest goals when it matters most...
 
PIM said:
If you climb into a 1-0 hole that early, it changes how the entire team approaches the game. Second guessing, more self conscious, it poisons the entire bench and the trajectory of the game when Hank lets that one in.
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That shows the weakness of the bench more than anything, if a 1 goal lead is that crippling.
 
BobMarleyNYR said:
I was talking with a friend about this yesterday... Talbot's breaking in is almost exactly like Lundqvist's in late '05, promising young G--but no more than hearsay... impresses early on, gets more starts, replaces the main guy (Weekes)... to me, this says Lundqvist can't have anymore games like last night--turnovers or not... when Talbot is, what, 4-1, hasn't allowed more than two in a game, and on 120:00 shutout streak... even with the '95 NJ defense, that's a GOOD goalie, and if he improves--a natural occurrence--he will replace Henrik, who I love, but is NOT the best goalie in the NHL...

On a roll, he's close to it, but he'll stand on his head and work up a .9 GAA in a 4-game span, then let a few of the softest goals when it matters most...
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Your argument went out the window as soon as you compared Weekes to Lundqvist :help:
 
Hate seeing the Hank hate after all he's done for this franchise since being called up as a Rookie. You know...only single handedly carried this franchise year after year...but you know, that's nothing. Not saying anyone owes him anything, but come on, show the man a bit of respect.

I have one kid on Facebook who keeps putting up Cam > Hank statuses. Like, really...? :shakehead

I saw a post yesterday on here and I liked it a lot. "Pretty sure Hank has more Vezina nominations than Cam has wins." I think that sums it up pretty clearly right there...Not that I don't like Talbot and love what he's done for us since being named the backup but come on guys!
 
BobMarleyNYR said:
I was talking with a friend about this yesterday... Talbot's breaking in is almost exactly like Lundqvist's in late '05, promising young G--but no more than hearsay... impresses early on, gets more starts, replaces the main guy (Weekes)... to me, this says Lundqvist can't have anymore games like last night--turnovers or not... when Talbot is, what, 4-1, hasn't allowed more than two in a game, and on 120:00 shutout streak... even with the '95 NJ defense, that's a GOOD goalie, and if he improves--a natural occurrence--he will replace Henrik, who I love, but is NOT the best goalie in the NHL...

On a roll, he's close to it, but he'll stand on his head and work up a .9 GAA in a 4-game span, then let a few of the softest goals when it matters most...
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You're comparing a goalie who was never drafted, did not play professionally until he was 22, only became the starting goalie of a professional team last year and never won a championship in professional hockey to Lundqvist?

Sorry, while I'm thrilled by Talbot's play so far, let's be realistic here: great players go through tough stretches during their careers. This is not the beginning of the end for Lundqvist.
 
If it looks less and less like Hank will resign, I wouldn't be that upset if Sather pulled the trigger and moved Hank for an elite forward or some high 1sts. Although, I can't see Sather making that trade. It'd be just as bad if not worse than trading Leetch.
 
WhipNash27 said:
If it looks less and less like Hank will resign, I wouldn't be that upset if Sather pulled the trigger and moved Hank for an elite forward or some high 1sts. Although, I can't see Sather making that trade. It'd be just as bad if not worse than trading Leetch.
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Who would be in the market for a UFA goalie with $6.875M cap hit and an expiring contract? I don't think the market would be huge...
 
WhipNash27 said:
If it looks less and less like Hank will resign, I wouldn't be that upset if Sather pulled the trigger and moved Hank for an elite forward or some high 1sts. Although, I can't see Sather making that trade. It'd be just as bad if not worse than trading Leetch.
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He'll resign just have to be smart about the terms or its a human-gous hello to Bryz.
 
Who here would trade Hank for RNH and Ebs/Hall/Yakupov

I would...

but yeah I don't want him to go anywhere. It would have to be a ton of youth coming back...elite youth.
 
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