Ehrhoff went to hit Ovechkin and Ovechkin basically ragdolled him with one arm and then somehow got called for a penalty. Couple of fights.. Brouwer was going at it with Perron and then Letang.. Perron jumped on a pile and I'm pretty sure he was punching Letang instead of Brouwer and didn't know it.
I think the Pens lose in the 1st rd this year. I am not sold on that team at all.
I also have to wonder if Trotz is going to wear Holtby out. He's been riding him hard all year. It might come back to bite them in the spring.
Habs are living on borrowed time. They beat the Stars Tuesday night in MTL, they were
outshot: 42 - 26
out hit: 21 - 19
lost giveaways: 13 - 7
lost takeaways: 8 - 4
lost on PIM: 21 - 8 (they had 21 PIMS to 8 for DAL)
they won the only place it counted - the scoreboard.
Obviously I'll take it, but you can't sustain winning that way. your goalie isn't going to stand on his head night in night out and a team like the Rangers you won't get away with that.
This is the last regular season meeting between the two teams this year, each winning 1 at home so far.
Ehrhoff went to hit Ovechkin and Ovechkin basically ragdolled him with one arm and then somehow got called for a penalty. Couple of fights.. Brouwer was going at it with Perron and then Letang.. Perron jumped on a pile and I'm pretty sure he was punching Letang instead of Brouwer and didn't know it.
I think the Pens lose in the 1st rd this year. I am not sold on that team at all.
I also have to wonder if Trotz is going to wear Holtby out. He's been riding him hard all year. It might come back to bite them in the spring.
To that used tampon hudson and STILL feel it's OK to start this one? Pffft. You better not shit the bed again. BBI ain't changing your rubber sheets this time.
To that used tampon hudson and STILL feel it's OK to start this one? Pffft. You better not shit the bed again. BBI ain't changing your rubber sheets this time.
Ehrhoff went to hit Ovechkin and Ovechkin basically ragdolled him with one arm and then somehow got called for a penalty. Couple of fights.. Brouwer was going at it with Perron and then Letang.. Perron jumped on a pile and I'm pretty sure he was punching Letang instead of Brouwer and didn't know it.
I watched the game as well...that Perron piling on and throwing blows was hilarious; I think you're right that he was blindly punching. Maybe he just could no longer stand McGuire's insistence to keep saying "Christopher Letang". Related, that Ovechkin blast from the sweet Green pass was a frickin' laser.
To that used tampon hudson and STILL feel it's OK to start this one? Pffft. You better not shit the bed again. BBI ain't changing your rubber sheets this time.
Hey, when Gretzky wants the puck, you pass it.
BTW, I got your book on Monday. You owe me $20.
Sorry there weren't more pictures and pop up pages.
That book is the shit. Reading "Red Sparrow" now- almost finished - also highly recommended.
Ehrhoff went to hit Ovechkin and Ovechkin basically ragdolled him with one arm and then somehow got called for a penalty. Couple of fights.. Brouwer was going at it with Perron and then Letang.. Perron jumped on a pile and I'm pretty sure he was punching Letang instead of Brouwer and didn't know it.
I watched the game as well...that Perron piling on and throwing blows was hilarious; I think you're right that he was blindly punching. Maybe he just could no longer stand McGuire's insistence to keep saying "Christopher Letang". Related, that Ovechkin blast from the sweet Green pass was a frickin' laser.
Yep. Ovi is on another level right now. I don't think anyone is playing as well as he is. Just a complete 1 man wrecking machine.
being atrociously bad... or if Trotz has what was a really bad Capitals team a year ago playing at a really high level now. I do know the night before Washington lost in regulation to CBJ's backup goalie, while Pittsburgh beat a pretty good Winnipeg team. So maybe that's just hockey and it was one night.
But Pittsburgh's performance within the Metro division this year against the other relevant playoff contenders at this point is laughable. They're flat out getting their shit pushed in on a regular basis.
There are a number of moves I disagree with, but understand. I have no idea on Glass.
I could have understood a two-way, vet minimum deal.
We got a great haul on Dorsett, saved some cap space... And then allocate that space to fucking Tanner Glass. He does nothing well. He might be the worst hockey player in the league (excluding guys like John Scott, who are glorified fighters and not real players).
He has zero hockey ability. He racks up hits? Cool! You know what? You don't need to hit people when you have the puck. When Glass is on the ice the Rangers don't hold the puck.
As much of a shitbag Carcillo is, he showed 10x the hockey ability and costs half as much. Plenty of other 4th line grinders out there that have some hands that cost wayyy less than $1.3 mil.
What's funny is that the Stars were reportedly "hot" for Glass before we signed him. Maybe they're still dumb enough to think he's got value and we can dump him off on them. I'd take a hockey puck in exchange.
AV seems to think he's got some mysterious intangibles, though.. so he's not going anywhere.
Mystifying.. really, it is. And I'm a big AV fan. I think he's done a great job so far. This one I just can't figure out.
BTW, there's been articles about our lack of depth in the bottom six, which I think is largely horseshit (at least when we haven't played Glass). We've done well in the past 20 games because of an effective, but unconventional, bottom six. I think the need for 'grinders' has diminished and a bottom six that controls the puck is more valuable than a bunch of hitters.
I can go either way on that. On the one hand, you're right. On the other hand, I think a bit more aggression in the bottom six would be nice against teams like Boston and the Styx.
I don't know off hand but I honestly don't think we've lost more than 2-3 games MAX without Glass in the lineup this year.
So it's not like even though his numbers aren't good, we win with him in the lineup. It's almost the exact opposite. Which makes it even more maddening.
Greg, I don't disagree - there are obviously multiple ways to have good depth - those teams both have strong forechecks that generate turnovers and scoring opportunities and also drive decent possession as well.
I do think the game is a bit different than it was in the late 90's/early 00's where fourth liners were hitters/grinders, even with those teams you've cited (of course my memory could be bad here).
I don't know off hand but I honestly don't think we've lost more than 2-3 games MAX without Glass in the lineup this year.
So it's not like even though his numbers aren't good, we win with him in the lineup. It's almost the exact opposite. Which makes it even more maddening.
If you look at game logs, they don't differentiate between OTLs and regulation losses. If you combine the two, the Rangers are 27-18. They're 17-15 with Glass and 10-3 without him.
Yeah, I think that sample is large enough to tell you that we're a better team without him. And yet.. he continues to have a stranglehold on a lineup spot as long as he's healthy.
Miller over Glass is a fucking no brainer to everyone but the coach.
where they blew up the image appeared to show a fraction of the puck on the line as Sam and Joe referenced.
Why they don't just get it over with and insert cameras under the crossbar and on each post? If the existing overhead camera shot is going to be obscured by the crossbar, the net and anything it's frequently going to result in an inconclusive decision.
Yes, after it hit his toe and bounced back. It was definitely across
did a good job of spinning to make sure it didn't trickle off of him and go into the net, but the initial save was more luck than anything. He made awesome saves in 1st period.
dry stretches, and if they're to be honest with assessing where they are as a team, I would think these recent games against playoff caliber division and conference opponents has the FO thinking they've got to make a move.
How many fucking goalies are going to shut this team out. They better figure out how to score again because as good as Hank is you know the softie is coming.
weren't the only reason they lost but it's infuriating to have a wide open net missed because of a slash and then have them score right after. That goal doesnt happen if the ref makes the easiest callon the ice
I should also add the refs were a very small reason, their inability to finish with empty nets a few times is another. Girardi with a terrible move 1 on 1 against price was bad, too. They need to play better, and Henrik can't let that one in.
Pretty sure Hank was screened and couldn't see it.
it was a pretty good defensive play, and a borderline at best penalty. Brassard has to bury that... he tried to sell it once he didn't, but cmon.. you've gotta bury that fucking puck.
You would think over the last four games there was a steel door in front of the fucking net. It's unbelievable. Halal was a world beater against them the other night. Tonight he gave up five fucking goals to the Bruins
let's not embellish. Is he the goat? Doubt it, but you make it sound like he had to be brilliant tonight.. he didn't do much and he let in a brutal soft goal late.
We need better if we want to get back in the division race. But yeah, some offense would be nice too. Maybe Miller could help there? Nah, this Glass guy gets noticed out there.
the redirect hit Price directly in the shoulder, I dont think he saw it until it was on his shoulder and then did a great job spinning to make sure it didn't fall in.
But we could have played 6 periods tonight and still never scored. I have a hard time blaming the goalie for a 1-0 loss when he holds them off the board for about 55+ minutes. They did have a few good chances. We gave him nothing to work with.
was part skill, part luck. That's what happens I guess when things aren't going your way. Last year MSL gets that break and it goes in. This year, he's not getting breaks.
another loss. Plus he was lucky to get a draw - not really - against scumbag Prust.
But let's keep him out there! He's such a presence!
Get him the fuck off this team!
Get Miller in there every night. Fuck Glass.
And nice fuckin job by Henrik giving up a complete joke to blow the game. Fuckin atrocious.
And where the fuck are STL and Zucc? Are they playing anymore? Are they sitting it out now?
Can Boyle stop turning the puck over? Can he make one fucking play please? He's a fuckin waste.
And BTW. PK is the biggest bitch fake pussy typical diving Montreal cunt in history. Those faux French assholes are the absolute worst. Led by Therein and his cunt codpiece duck taped to his fuckin head. Awful loss to a completely detestable franchise.
But goddamn! They make some tasty ketchup potato chips up there!!! Old Dutch aka Humpty Dumpty old school shit in yo grill american swine!
but just once this year wouldn't it be nice to sit here and say "Hank won that one for us"
Just hasn't happened all year for whatever reason. I mean giving up a goal like that with under 5 to go against Carey Price who's playing great at the other end?
Just totally deflating. Played a really nice, sound defensive game tonight... had some chances offensively.. but playing a really good team, so in the regular season, take your Bettman point and see what happens in OT. But we end up with a big fat nothing again tonight. Just sucks.
to have 15 regulation losses in 46 games. Is it AV's aggressive system that has us playing far fewer OT games than other teams two years in a row now? Or just bad luck?
To JD and the Straight Shot. He's been jamming with those assholes and it's been at the expense of the team. Of course, Dolan doesn't care because it promotes their summer tour - where Henrik is a special guest.
the no-touch icing rules. but as someone who plays hockey I like when they put the whistles away.
I felt like the game was pretty consistent (even if it was consistently bad) maybe one call went one way or the other, but I think the players prefer that too.
Spent 150 two nights ago to sit in that fucking dump in Nassau for over 2 hours in silence and watch us get scored on 4 times and respond with nothing but a garbage goal that happened when I was already walking out of the building.. then tonight I watch 3 more periods of missed opportunities and then we give one up that was definitely stoppable and fucking lose 1-0.
I haven't physically seen this team score a goal since Hagelin beat the Senators in OT a week and a half ago.
to have 15 regulation losses in 46 games. Is it AV's aggressive system that has us playing far fewer OT games than other teams two years in a row now? Or just bad luck?
I've seen my share of Rangers games, I think it's just luck. I hate to use the phrase puck luck, but we all know what that means.
Believe me, no one wants to play the Rangers in the playoffs (if they're playing this way in the spring). That team is built for long playoff runs. They're a lot like the Bruins from 2011. Solid system the players buy into, max effort, positionally almost always in the right spot, crisp breakouts and neutral zone play, skill players, solid defense, and great goalie who can steal a game.
the no-touch icing rules. but as someone who plays hockey I like when they put the whistles away.
I felt like the game was pretty consistent (even if it was consistently bad) maybe one call went one way or the other, but I think the players prefer that too.
Agree. I didn't think the officiating told the story. Both teams fought hard, played hard and the end was a disappointment (to Nyr fans of course). That said, it was pretty evenly called.
But pk is still a gigantic pulsating pus bag. Horrible. Such a bitch.
We could have both jumped back over the Caps and gotten to within 5 pts of 1st in the division with 2 games in hand if we could have pulled this out. Just a waste of a fucking chance.
As much as I hate saying it, I'm convinced Zuccie will be the odd man out.
These tight, tough games against the likes of the Styx, Boston as well as Tampa and the Habs has to give the FO pause. They need someone that can win a faceoff and to take the pressure off of Hayes who's minutes have diminished.
On this team just really don't bring much to the table.
Stemp, Glass, Moore, Hayes is just 2 or 3 too many players with no offensive pop whatsoever, and they aren't any better than average on D. A player like Fast should be your 10th/11th best forward, not your 7th/8th.
Combine that with the fact that they're getting fuck-all from guys like Zucc and Hags, and you just start to look like a team with a lot less talent than you thought you had.
I didn't like it when it went down, I don't like it now. It was a panic move and an overreaction to needing a better point man on the power play. He looks every bit his age, he sucks in our zone and he's not giving the PP enough juice to justify his contract.
unfortunately they don't have a lot of pieces. Boyle, Glass, Hayes, Step, Zucc, etc have all been non factors recently.
That said, this is virtually the same team that just went on a great streak. And if Hank doesn't give up that ridiculous goal tonight we may not be having the conversation.
Still doesn't change the fact that the players mentioned above have been bullshit.
There are definitely weak points that need to be addressed if they want to make rain this year.
Adding a skilled guy to the bottom six changes its complexion. We have that skilled guy.
And yes, Miller makes errors. But he's earned a longer leash. Girardi and McDonagh have both fucked up tons the past two games.
And fuck, Price is good.
Price has come a long way, he's a legit elite goalie now. This was expected of him, but until the past two seasons there were doubts (consistency mainly).
Problem is he's overwhelmingly the strongest part of the team.
To me they're only a piece or two away from being right there with the very top teams in the east.
You think so?
I think they're one of those teams that relies heavily on their goalie. They're opportunistic, but certainly not dominant.
If they make a deadline deal for a bona fide sniper maybe, but Paccioretty is their goal scorer. And I love the guy (I like almost all the American players), he's not who you think of with elite goal scorers.
Their D is suspect. Subban is not a stay at home defenseman, and Markov while so well rounded is 100 years old. As is Gonchar.
Plekanec is a finnesse guy. Gallagher is a grinder. Galcheynuk is their most talented player and he's still 20 years old.
I want to buy into them, but they're goal differential and if you watch them, many times after the games I find myself saying "how the F did they pull out that win?".
Anyway, they're not a bad team, just not one IMO built on sustainable winning. They grind away until they get a break, and hope Carey keeps them in the game until then.
Depth issues up front of on D and one team doesn't have much speed but the other doesn't have enough size and blah blah blah..
But I'm pretty sure Hank, Price, Halak, and even lolfleury won't be the reason any of those teams don't advance far..
I think the dumbest team will be the one who rocks their core to "go for it" around the trade deadline and totally fucks up their chemistry along with hurting depth and their future.
Adding a skilled guy to the bottom six changes its complexion. We have that skilled guy.
And yes, Miller makes errors. But he's earned a longer leash. Girardi and McDonagh have both fucked up tons the past two games.
And fuck, Price is good.
Price has come a long way, he's a legit elite goalie now. This was expected of him, but until the past two seasons there were doubts (consistency mainly).
Problem is he's overwhelmingly the strongest part of the team.
I agree completely with your assessment on Price. He has matured nicely and can now be considered elite. I'm not sure why Ranger fans are so upset with the refs here- they were going to get shut out no matter what. And besides, we did get a goal taken away from us. That more than makes up for any icing or penalty not called.
6-10-1 now against the other Eastern Conference playoff teams. One of those wins was against Tokarski, not Price, and 2 of the other wins came in Overtime.
Bad luck or has this team taken a step back from last year? Feel like most of these games, except maybe one of the Islanders games, have been played pretty close... but for whatever reason we're getting unlucky or someone (like Hank last night) makes an incredibly bad play and we lose. Frustrating.
pj, I have TB has the favorite coming out of the East, but the Canadiens are really close (and have the superior goaltending). I think you're being too critical of your team and overestimating the competition.
Loss aside, last night was a fun game. Really intense, lots of exciting shit.
it's two frustrating losses, let's not overreact. It doesn't erase the month and a half of great hockey they'd played.
This team swept the Western Canada trip and the California trip (!). It takes a pretty good team to do that. Hopefully we take it out on a shitty Carolina team Saturday night.
Realistically, I know they're fine and will bounce back and put together another string of really good hockey. Games like last night just drive me nuts.
Great game from a hockey perspective, maddening from a fan perspective.
I think this team is better than last years (and last I checked a couple of weeks ago, it was performing at a better pace than the team 12 months ago).
We lost a game that was essentially a coin flip to a very good team.
BTW, Nash needed to score on that short handed opportunity. Fuck. I'm encouraged that he's still getting and creating those opportunities even though the puck isn't bouncing his way. His S% was unsustainable even accounting for the quality of chances he was creating.
pj, I have TB has the favorite coming out of the East, but the Canadiens are really close (and have the superior goaltending). I think you're being too critical of your team and overestimating the competition.
Loss aside, last night was a fun game. Really intense, lots of exciting shit.
you think so? Maybe, I am.
It's shaping up to be a great 2nd half/finish and if things hold even close to right now a great playoff season.
Yeah, definitely. We (Ranger fans) do the same shit. It's a lot worse on HF, where fans act like a 3C or 6D is preventing us from making a run, ignoring that every team has salient holes.
And it's not like I think the habs are a bad team. I don't.
It's just the system, it's not obvious their approach like the Rangers or Bruins with AV or Julien who have strict systems. the Habs rely more on being opportunistic and having a great goalie.
No doubt it's worked for them so far this year, things have really clicked and maybe davisian is on to something and chemistry is more important than some other factors.
a better team this year you can also look around the division/conference and say there are teams that are also better this year and those teams are either playing better at this juncture or they're simply better squads.
This team should be measured not only by their current record and their recent streak including the impressive sweep on the west coast trip but how they stack up against those that they're looking up at in the points standings (Yinz aside).
It's long past time for him to overcome that weird fixation. The guy simply a very bad hockey player and he hurts the team. Now 17-16 with Glass and 10-3 without him.
For not having put the question to AV multiple times on this. They should be hammering him on it in pressers. The correlation is absurd, and seems to me AV had barely been put in a position to speak to it. From what I've seen it's been lightly glazed over with questions phrased as "Glass' struggles", etc,
For not having put the question to AV multiple times on this. They should be hammering him on it in pressers. The correlation is absurd, and seems to me AV had barely been put in a position to speak to it. From what I've seen it's been lightly glazed over with questions phrased as "Glass' struggles", etc,
We've been waiting on Moore's upside since we acquired him. He's not taking that next step. I thought he would thrive when AV got here but it hasn't happened.
where you guys lose and aren't bitching at the refs.
Oh well. March 15th, boys. Mark your calendars. The Panthers come to town with the final playoff spot on the line. Gonna be epic.
This is why no one likes you. You try too hard to be douchy. The douche needs to flow naturally from within.
I dont think you'll make the sweet 16 come the spring.
Anyway, why would we care about the Capitals & Panthers going down to the wire? Go Panthers.
We all complain about Glass-- he definitely sucks, but there's a lot of guys on this team not getting it done. Hagelin, Zuccs, Kreider to name a few.
And guess who has 15 goals in 65 regular season games now as a Ranger? Yup, the same guy who scored 25+ for 11 straight years in Tampa. We all knew this would happen, of course. Makes you real cautious about giving this guy an extension next year. He turns 40 in June.
if our fuckin franchise goalie makes an uncontested, unscrened 40 foot throwaway shot save with under 5 minutes to go. Fuckin' fuck we better kick Carolina's ass on Saturday.
Another good test tonight against a very good goaltender.
BTW, Washington won 4-0 last night against Pittsburgh. We have three games in hand on both, but we're one point behind Washington, four behind Pitt.
I think the Pens lose in the 1st rd this year. I am not sold on that team at all.
I also have to wonder if Trotz is going to wear Holtby out. He's been riding him hard all year. It might come back to bite them in the spring.
Habs are living on borrowed time. They beat the Stars Tuesday night in MTL, they were
outshot: 42 - 26
out hit: 21 - 19
lost giveaways: 13 - 7
lost takeaways: 8 - 4
lost on PIM: 21 - 8 (they had 21 PIMS to 8 for DAL)
they won the only place it counted - the scoreboard.
Obviously I'll take it, but you can't sustain winning that way. your goalie isn't going to stand on his head night in night out and a team like the Rangers you won't get away with that.
This is the last regular season meeting between the two teams this year, each winning 1 at home so far.
I think the Pens lose in the 1st rd this year. I am not sold on that team at all.
I also have to wonder if Trotz is going to wear Holtby out. He's been riding him hard all year. It might come back to bite them in the spring.
Thanks - I didn't watch. Agreed on Holtby.
Hey, when Gretzky wants the puck, you pass it.
BTW, I got your book on Monday. You owe me $20.
I watched the game as well...that Perron piling on and throwing blows was hilarious; I think you're right that he was blindly punching. Maybe he just could no longer stand McGuire's insistence to keep saying "Christopher Letang". Related, that Ovechkin blast from the sweet Green pass was a frickin' laser.
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To that used tampon hudson and STILL feel it's OK to start this one? Pffft. You better not shit the bed again. BBI ain't changing your rubber sheets this time.
Hey, when Gretzky wants the puck, you pass it.
BTW, I got your book on Monday. You owe me $20.
Sorry there weren't more pictures and pop up pages.
That book is the shit. Reading "Red Sparrow" now- almost finished - also highly recommended.
I rarely read fiction - other than the occasional Bible verse - so I'm looking forward to it.
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Ehrhoff went to hit Ovechkin and Ovechkin basically ragdolled him with one arm and then somehow got called for a penalty. Couple of fights.. Brouwer was going at it with Perron and then Letang.. Perron jumped on a pile and I'm pretty sure he was punching Letang instead of Brouwer and didn't know it.
I watched the game as well...that Perron piling on and throwing blows was hilarious; I think you're right that he was blindly punching. Maybe he just could no longer stand McGuire's insistence to keep saying "Christopher Letang". Related, that Ovechkin blast from the sweet Green pass was a frickin' laser.
Yep. Ovi is on another level right now. I don't think anyone is playing as well as he is. Just a complete 1 man wrecking machine.
Lets fucking go, boys
No.
Please don't tell her.
But Pittsburgh's performance within the Metro division this year against the other relevant playoff contenders at this point is laughable. They're flat out getting their shit pushed in on a regular basis.
Don't worry, guys.. the Habs will just feel the presence of #15 out there.
Yup, Glass'd.
There are a number of moves I disagree with, but understand. I have no idea on Glass.
I could have understood a two-way, vet minimum deal.
We got a great haul on Dorsett, saved some cap space... And then allocate that space to fucking Tanner Glass. He does nothing well. He might be the worst hockey player in the league (excluding guys like John Scott, who are glorified fighters and not real players).
I know, I'm in the same boat. I'm sure he's a nice guy and I don't wish him any ill will personally, but it's getting to be ridiculous.
As much of a shitbag Carcillo is, he showed 10x the hockey ability and costs half as much. Plenty of other 4th line grinders out there that have some hands that cost wayyy less than $1.3 mil.
AV seems to think he's got some mysterious intangibles, though.. so he's not going anywhere.
Mystifying.. really, it is. And I'm a big AV fan. I think he's done a great job so far. This one I just can't figure out.
For whatever reason, Vigneault loves the guy, but I'll be damned if I see the attraction.
Mystifying.. really, it is. And I'm a big AV fan. I think he's done a great job so far. This one I just can't figure out.
Agreed... AV, who got us playing a more speed and possession game, for some reason loves this player that doesn't drive possession.
So it's not like even though his numbers aren't good, we win with him in the lineup. It's almost the exact opposite. Which makes it even more maddening.
I do think the game is a bit different than it was in the late 90's/early 00's where fourth liners were hitters/grinders, even with those teams you've cited (of course my memory could be bad here).
So it's not like even though his numbers aren't good, we win with him in the lineup. It's almost the exact opposite. Which makes it even more maddening.
If you look at game logs, they don't differentiate between OTLs and regulation losses. If you combine the two, the Rangers are 27-18. They're 17-15 with Glass and 10-3 without him.
Miller over Glass is a fucking no brainer to everyone but the coach.
Well, yet another foolish act by Kreider.
That's so close
Rangers got lucky, but at the same time that was the 'right' call.
Yes, after it hit his toe and bounced back. It was definitely across
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Yes, after it hit his toe and bounced back. It was definitely across
Absolutely, it makes sense. The problem was there was no clear image of it being all the way across.
Logic says that puck crossed the line. The video couldn't back it up.
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where they blew up the image appeared to show a fraction of the puck on the line as Sam and Joe referenced.
Why they don't just get it over with and insert cameras under the crossbar and on each post? If the existing overhead camera shot is going to be obscured by the crossbar, the net and anything it's frequently going to result in an inconclusive decision.
Yes, after it hit his toe and bounced back. It was definitely across
Need to get some better looks and pull the trigger more quickly
Staal is just erasing midgets tonight
What a fucking softie
Fuck you
I'm actually a little glad they didn't overturn it so I didn't have to hear about it.
And how does the NHL not have better replay technology by now?
Henrik has to make that save.
This team cannot buy a goal to save their lives right now.
Cant believe Price somehow saved MSL's beautiful redirect.
Fuck. Their goalie was better than ours tonight. Losing streaks fucking suck, especially when their is no room to breath in this top heavy conference.
wake the fuck up and respond Saturday damnit.
We need better if we want to get back in the division race. But yeah, some offense would be nice too. Maybe Miller could help there? Nah, this Glass guy gets noticed out there.
But let's keep him out there! He's such a presence!
Get him the fuck off this team!
Get Miller in there every night. Fuck Glass.
And nice fuckin job by Henrik giving up a complete joke to blow the game. Fuckin atrocious.
And where the fuck are STL and Zucc? Are they playing anymore? Are they sitting it out now?
Can Boyle stop turning the puck over? Can he make one fucking play please? He's a fuckin waste.
And BTW. PK is the biggest bitch fake pussy typical diving Montreal cunt in history. Those faux French assholes are the absolute worst. Led by Therein and his cunt codpiece duck taped to his fuckin head. Awful loss to a completely detestable franchise.
But goddamn! They make some tasty ketchup potato chips up there!!! Old Dutch aka Humpty Dumpty old school shit in yo grill american swine!
Just hasn't happened all year for whatever reason. I mean giving up a goal like that with under 5 to go against Carey Price who's playing great at the other end?
Just totally deflating. Played a really nice, sound defensive game tonight... had some chances offensively.. but playing a really good team, so in the regular season, take your Bettman point and see what happens in OT. But we end up with a big fat nothing again tonight. Just sucks.
I felt like the game was pretty consistent (even if it was consistently bad) maybe one call went one way or the other, but I think the players prefer that too.
I haven't physically seen this team score a goal since Hagelin beat the Senators in OT a week and a half ago.
Frustrating as fucking hell.
I've seen my share of Rangers games, I think it's just luck. I hate to use the phrase puck luck, but we all know what that means.
Believe me, no one wants to play the Rangers in the playoffs (if they're playing this way in the spring). That team is built for long playoff runs. They're a lot like the Bruins from 2011. Solid system the players buy into, max effort, positionally almost always in the right spot, crisp breakouts and neutral zone play, skill players, solid defense, and great goalie who can steal a game.
I felt like the game was pretty consistent (even if it was consistently bad) maybe one call went one way or the other, but I think the players prefer that too.
Agree. I didn't think the officiating told the story. Both teams fought hard, played hard and the end was a disappointment (to Nyr fans of course). That said, it was pretty evenly called.
But pk is still a gigantic pulsating pus bag. Horrible. Such a bitch.
As much as I hate saying it, I'm convinced Zuccie will be the odd man out.
These tight, tough games against the likes of the Styx, Boston as well as Tampa and the Habs has to give the FO pause. They need someone that can win a faceoff and to take the pressure off of Hayes who's minutes have diminished.
Stemp, Glass, Moore, Hayes is just 2 or 3 too many players with no offensive pop whatsoever, and they aren't any better than average on D. A player like Fast should be your 10th/11th best forward, not your 7th/8th.
Combine that with the fact that they're getting fuck-all from guys like Zucc and Hags, and you just start to look like a team with a lot less talent than you thought you had.
Boyle also looks like absolute shit lately.
That said, this is virtually the same team that just went on a great streak. And if Hank doesn't give up that ridiculous goal tonight we may not be having the conversation.
Still doesn't change the fact that the players mentioned above have been bullshit.
There are definitely weak points that need to be addressed if they want to make rain this year.
Adding a skilled guy to the bottom six changes its complexion. We have that skilled guy.
And yes, Miller makes errors. But he's earned a longer leash. Girardi and McDonagh have both fucked up tons the past two games.
And fuck, Price is good.
Adding a skilled guy to the bottom six changes its complexion. We have that skilled guy.
And yes, Miller makes errors. But he's earned a longer leash. Girardi and McDonagh have both fucked up tons the past two games.
And fuck, Price is good.
Price has come a long way, he's a legit elite goalie now. This was expected of him, but until the past two seasons there were doubts (consistency mainly).
Problem is he's overwhelmingly the strongest part of the team.
To me they're only a piece or two away from being right there with the very top teams in the east.
To me they're only a piece or two away from being right there with the very top teams in the east.
You think so?
I think they're one of those teams that relies heavily on their goalie. They're opportunistic, but certainly not dominant.
If they make a deadline deal for a bona fide sniper maybe, but Paccioretty is their goal scorer. And I love the guy (I like almost all the American players), he's not who you think of with elite goal scorers.
Their D is suspect. Subban is not a stay at home defenseman, and Markov while so well rounded is 100 years old. As is Gonchar.
Plekanec is a finnesse guy. Gallagher is a grinder. Galcheynuk is their most talented player and he's still 20 years old.
I want to buy into them, but they're goal differential and if you watch them, many times after the games I find myself saying "how the F did they pull out that win?".
Anyway, they're not a bad team, just not one IMO built on sustainable winning. They grind away until they get a break, and hope Carey keeps them in the game until then.
But I'm pretty sure Hank, Price, Halak, and even lolfleury won't be the reason any of those teams don't advance far..
I think the dumbest team will be the one who rocks their core to "go for it" around the trade deadline and totally fucks up their chemistry along with hurting depth and their future.
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Sitting Miller is such a fucking stupid decision.
Adding a skilled guy to the bottom six changes its complexion. We have that skilled guy.
And yes, Miller makes errors. But he's earned a longer leash. Girardi and McDonagh have both fucked up tons the past two games.
And fuck, Price is good.
Price has come a long way, he's a legit elite goalie now. This was expected of him, but until the past two seasons there were doubts (consistency mainly).
Problem is he's overwhelmingly the strongest part of the team.
I agree completely with your assessment on Price. He has matured nicely and can now be considered elite. I'm not sure why Ranger fans are so upset with the refs here- they were going to get shut out no matter what. And besides, we did get a goal taken away from us. That more than makes up for any icing or penalty not called.
Bad luck or has this team taken a step back from last year? Feel like most of these games, except maybe one of the Islanders games, have been played pretty close... but for whatever reason we're getting unlucky or someone (like Hank last night) makes an incredibly bad play and we lose. Frustrating.
Loss aside, last night was a fun game. Really intense, lots of exciting shit.
This team swept the Western Canada trip and the California trip (!). It takes a pretty good team to do that. Hopefully we take it out on a shitty Carolina team Saturday night.
Great game from a hockey perspective, maddening from a fan perspective.
We lost a game that was essentially a coin flip to a very good team.
BTW, Nash needed to score on that short handed opportunity. Fuck. I'm encouraged that he's still getting and creating those opportunities even though the puck isn't bouncing his way. His S% was unsustainable even accounting for the quality of chances he was creating.
Loss aside, last night was a fun game. Really intense, lots of exciting shit.
you think so? Maybe, I am.
It's shaping up to be a great 2nd half/finish and if things hold even close to right now a great playoff season.
And it's not like I think the habs are a bad team. I don't.
It's just the system, it's not obvious their approach like the Rangers or Bruins with AV or Julien who have strict systems. the Habs rely more on being opportunistic and having a great goalie.
No doubt it's worked for them so far this year, things have really clicked and maybe davisian is on to something and chemistry is more important than some other factors.
This team should be measured not only by their current record and their recent streak including the impressive sweep on the west coast trip but how they stack up against those that they're looking up at in the points standings (Yinz aside).
Oh well. March 15th, boys. Mark your calendars. The Panthers come to town with the final playoff spot on the line. Gonna be epic.
It's an absurdly bad icing call, but them's the breaks.
Indeed. AV really needs to be grilled about this.
Not sure what team in their right mind is giving up anything of value (rental or not) for Moore.
I feel like the writers constantly write about Glass.
The writers have acknowledged that Glass sucks, but AV has hardly been put on the spot about it from what I've seen.
Oh well. March 15th, boys. Mark your calendars. The Panthers come to town with the final playoff spot on the line. Gonna be epic.
This is why no one likes you. You try too hard to be douchy. The douche needs to flow naturally from within.
I dont think you'll make the sweet 16 come the spring.
Anyway, why would we care about the Capitals & Panthers going down to the wire? Go Panthers.
We all complain about Glass-- he definitely sucks, but there's a lot of guys on this team not getting it done. Hagelin, Zuccs, Kreider to name a few.
And guess who has 15 goals in 65 regular season games now as a Ranger? Yup, the same guy who scored 25+ for 11 straight years in Tampa. We all knew this would happen, of course. Makes you real cautious about giving this guy an extension next year. He turns 40 in June.
Hey limp Dick, shouldn't you be fisting yourself right now?
Oh I get it, you're typing with your free hand. Good job pal.