Post-Game Talk: We win

[Crease]

I feel like we're seeing good things out of Miller but people want to keep pointing out perceived flaws, I don't really get it.

He has never been a hugely physical player, he never will, that was never his game, yet he does use his size and strength to force guys to the boards and win battles and he's coming along pretty dang nicely this year in a lot of ways.
Maybe enjoy a player for what they do well instead of complaining that they're not all superstars at their positions

People have “their guy” and they need to put down the Rangers that they perceive to stand in their guy’s way. It’s exhausting, and utterly inapposite to the concept of fandom.

 

[ViD]

I thought that's what he did. I've never seen that before. He saluted Igor from across the rink.

I think there is going to be a decent Russian party after the game with Panarin, Georgiev, Shestyorkin, Elvis, Gavrikov and Chinakhov. Lots of vodka will be consumed

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

I know I'm going to be in the minority but I'm not a fan of Merzlikins telling his guys to basically stop playing. I'm cool with the salute or whatever (I wouldn't do it, but it's harmless I guess) but no one wants to get shut out. There was nothing particularly special about this shutout for Shesterkin so I'm not really sure why Merzlikins felt like he needed to tell his guys--who, again, don't like getting shut out--to just take it. I wouldn't like it if Shesterkin randomly did that.

I 100% agree with this.

 

[Sisu4ever]

I’m not sure that’s a good idea. We’re try to get Lundkvist adjusted to the North American pools.

He could check with Tim Stuetzle, he probably knows a thing or two about pools.

 

[Chaels Arms]

I know I'm going to be in the minority but I'm not a fan of Merzlikins telling his guys to basically stop playing. I'm cool with the salute or whatever (I wouldn't do it, but it's harmless I guess) but no one wants to get shut out. There was nothing particularly special about this shutout for Shesterkin so I'm not really sure why Merzlikins felt like he needed to tell his guys--who, again, don't like getting shut out--to just take it. I wouldn't like it if Shesterkin randomly did that.

I agree with you completely. I still don't understand what happened there. If this was some sort of milestone game for Shesterkin I'd get it but I'm just confused more than anything else.

 

[Chaels Arms]

It's nice having a real coach.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Of Course the day im at rolling loud the team goes off

 

[will1066]

Yeah, and I recognize it's not really a big deal, but it just seems like a weird thing to do. If I'm a forward a want to crank a couple shots and try to get one on the board. Whatever, I guess.

Wasn't a good look. Maybe Kreider put the fear of god in Merzlikins or something.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I think there is going to be a decent Russian party after the game with Panarin, Georgiev, Shestyorkin, Elvis, Gavrikov and Chinakhov. Lots of vodka will be consumed

Now I want to go to this party.

 

[haveandare]

Kakko and Chytil both looked dangerous, Kakko especially

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Kakko is basically testing the limit of how good a player can look without getting any points. He looks excellent out there.

 

[Row I Goon]

Shesty in the third was on God-mode. I had to replay some of the saves a few times to really see the athleticism…….freakish!

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Kakko is basically testing the limit of how good a player can look without getting any points. He looks excellent out there.

He's like elite Fast out there. Not what you want from a 2 overall, but I really enjoy watching him play, he's a player you win with.

 

[jay from jersey]

All is well. another 3 point game for Fox and Panarin. Fox is Amazing.

Kreider is in full Alpha Beast mode. I love it. He's doing everything.

Laf backchecked and created the opportunity for Fox to do Fox things. Laf was physical too.

We played like men and were rewarded with our best game of the season.

Our top4 is really good. Our 3rd pair is still a nightmare. Lundkvist was activated on offense but it's scary watching them in our zone.

Kakko... I don't know what he has to do to get on the board...

Shesty with a much deserved shutout. He was good but I didn't even think he was 'locked in' as we've seen in previous games.

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Hunt showing why he’s an everyday 4th liner. Some continue to dislike him for some weird reason. Happy they were able to Sack up without Reaves in the line up as well.
I really dislike Greg McKegg. He’s like a case of the clap. Just when you think he’s gone, he’s back and it begins to be an irritation again.
I’d rather see Ruesschoff/Richards/Gettinger etc
I’d rather see pretty much anyone. Not Barron though, I don’t think it’s in his best interest to play 4th wing when they are grooming him as a center, more then likely for the 3rd line.

 

[smoneil]

Started with Miller by punching him in the chest and tussled with Strome

To be fair, I think Domi tried to punch Miller in the face but just couldn't reach that high.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

I’ll say it again, Trouba is a hell of a defenseman. This guy is very valuable

 

[smoneil]

Poor Ryan Strome.

I still don't see how he has a long-term future on this team because of the cap considerations, but Ryan Strome had himself a hell of a game tonight. He was a monster on the forecheck more than a couple of times, had a really active stick, and was shooting the puck both more often and more effectively than usual. The cutesy bullshit was gone from his game tonight. He was overshadowed by other guys who had even better games tonight (Shesty, Fox, Kreider, Bread), but I have to give him credit when he brings it like this.

On an unrelated note, I wish we could tweak player ratings like in video games. Laf and Kakko both had good games, but Laf had a bit of a "bull in a china shop" mentality, and rushed his plays a lot. Kakko is so in control and deliberate. If we could give Kakko 20% of Laf's intensity and we could give Laf 20% of Kakko's patience, I think both players would dominate the way we all want them to.

 

[mas0764]

Vally just mentioned Statboy Steven! Wooohoooo! I feel like a proud papa!

Damn! Anyone get a video link??

 

[mas0764]

Nils is just not working out. Send him down or quietly shop him while he still has value.

Wow, after a whole 6 games, we should trade him eh?

 

[EdJovanovski]

I like penises.

How and why did a mod edit this to say that

 

[Unpredictable1]

Did anyone see merzlinkins at the end of the game stick tap Igor and tell his players to hold the puck for the shutout. I’ve never ever seen that

Same - I need a clip! :')

 

[egelband]

KAM’s slapper is really brilliant. It’s just too bad that slappers are pretty much a thing of the past.

 

[egelband]

Started with Miller by punching him in the chest and tussled with Strome

Nothing too bad, just trying to make waves?

 

[2014nyr]

I’ll say it again, Trouba is a hell of a defenseman. This guy is very valuable

thank god someone else sees this. he's been a monster this year, playing by far his best hockey on both sides of the puck and been deleting people physically. this version of him is worth every penny of that contract

 

[jay from jersey]

Poor Ryan Strome.

Pretty easy to rack up secondary points on our PP when it’s going.
I think I could put up about 30-35 pts If all I had to do was pass to panarin or Fox while the other team has 1 less man on the ice.
Not a shot at Strome. He’s played well for us, but on any other team he’s likely a 40-45 pt guy that’s has decent wheels, and average to poor defensive play.
100% will likely be overpaid and not worth his next deal