GDT: Winter Classic - Rangers @ Sabres - NBC,SN,TVA - 1PM

[Kane One]

He was in the act of clearing the puck, had he not touched the puck you would be correct. But he did, so you are not.

It doesn't matter if he touched the puck. The rule is clear:

A “high stick” is one which is carried above the height
of the opponent’s shoulders. Players must be in control and responsible for their stick. However, a player is permitted accidental contact on an opponent if the act is committed as a normal windup or follow through of a shooting motion, or accidental contact on the opposing center who is bent over during the course of a face-off. A wild swing at a bouncing puck would not be considered a normal
windup or follow through and any contact to an opponent above the
height of the shoulders shall be penalized accordingly.

 

[Matt Rentfree]

So you're saying the Rangers suck?

They're certainly not particularly good this year, but what I'm saying is that people need to take off their tinfoil hats.

 

[Yatzhee]

First period coming to a close.
I'm done, the NHL can f*** right off. Railed against this from the beginning, but to blatantly continue to f*** a team I support, fine, no business until Bettf*** is gone.....Tata to my money NHL. All I expected was equal treatment.

 

[SladeWilson23]

Lundqvist is having a great bounce back season. He's been a top 5 goalie so far this season.

Top 10? Yes
Top 5? No

 

[Lays]

Rangers jerseys actually look much better on ice, they need to fix that stupid collar though

 

[swimmer77]

I maybe would actually enjoy FoxTrax right now. Back in the time it drove me nuts.

 

[FirewagonChange]

Pierre - Zach, how do you guys get this game turned around?

Zach - The wind will get behind us next period and blow us through the Rangers defense.

 

[SJSharksfan39]

I maybe would actually enjoy FoxTrax right now. Back in the time it drove me nuts.

Technology has gotten better. It could work, maybe.

 

[Rebels57]

Because the one exception is if you are following through which ziibenijad was.

Following through on a shot attempt..not clearing attempt..

 

[JT Kreider]

First period coming to a close.
I'm done, the NHL can **** right off. Railed against this from the beginning, but to blatantly continue to **** a team I support, fine, no business until Bett**** is gone.....Tata to my money NHL. All I expected was equal treatment.

Not sure why you're being so sensitive. Everyone considers it an honor to participate in the Winter Classic.

 

[Colin226]

Damn this commercial is giving me the feels

 

[sandysan]

I maybe would actually enjoy FoxTrax right now. Back in the time it drove me nuts.

Blasphemer!

Ok I kind of agree. The I lose the puck as soon as it crossed into the shadow and I just have to guess where it might come out.

 

[SladeWilson23]

Pierre - Zach, how do you guys get this game turned around?

Zach - The wind will get behind us next period and blow us through the Rangers defense.

You do realize the wind does negatively affect the team skating into, right? When the wind is constantly blowing in your face it creates a distraction and can be difficult to skate against it.

 

[Rebels57]

It doesn't matter if he touched the puck. The rule is clear:

Thank you for shutting down the arrogant "no one knows the rule" posters.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

Top 10? Yes
Top 5? No

He's certainly playing like a top 5 as of late, but a top 10 goalie for the entire season. He was barley top 15 earlier in the season so I'll take it

 

[JT Kreider]

The Sabres owed the NHL one since they got to host the first one while for the most part everyone else had to go on the road before getting their own.

 

[Embryo]

Anyone see that guy with the Green Bay Packers hat and Rangers jersey? Made me sick.

 

[LongWayDown37]

The Sabres owed the NHL one since they got to host the first one while for the most part everyone else had to go on the road before getting their own.

The Sabres got the first one because they proposed the idea to the NHL and took on a significant portion of the risk of a prototype event.

 

[edog37]

I still have no idea how they time the fly over so perfectly.

Lots of mission planning...

 

[sandysan]

Following through on a shot attempt..not clearing attempt..

Not all shots have to be directed at the net. Splitting hairs as to whether he intended to shoot from his own corner seems somewhat arbitrary.

Zib was clearly shooting the puck, it wasn't a pass and he caught him on the follow through.

If that doesn't qualify I'm not sure what would. And they said that the refs we're explaining that they didn't miss the call but that it was the continuation of a normal hockey play.

 

[GOAT AINEC]

He's certainly playing like a top 5 as of late, but a top 10 goalie for the entire season. He was barley top 15 earlier in the season so I'll take it

Last season he wasn't even top 25. Given his age it looked like he was nearing the end, but looks like he's still got it.

 

[antiqueslivers]

The Goo Goo Dolls!> thats what they could find eh...

 

[Super Hans]

What the hell are you wearing, Jack?

 

[sandysan]

The Sabres got the first one because they proposed the idea to the NHL and took on a significant portion of the risk of a prototype event.

Wasn't the heritage classic in Edmonton technically first? Or does that not count to further the Crosby narrative?

 

[Kane One]

The Goo Goo Dolls!> thats what they could find eh...

Should have been Wu Tang Clan instead.