NFT: New York Rangers @ Ottawa Senators, 7:30 pm

Is it a good thing that I'm on the review team with Brett and arc?

In comment 12205599 nygmen84 said:

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Yup. You gotta be in it, to win it.

Nothing broken. Fingers crossed but I THINK he's fine.

Is just good. There's no way around it. I'm going to be real excited to watch them turn it up another notch come playoffs. And we still have Klein, MSL, and THE KING to come back.

Imagine him as he gets older. Wow


And when Tanner Glass scores on you, you know it's not your night

Glass was resting his body all season in preparation for this massive offensive outburst. I think this is only the beginning for Glass.

your threads have led us to the playoffs.

Take this into the playoffs and this will work

The Rangers were 7-7-4 on Nov. 17. They are 40-12-3 since.

9 out of 10 years and the 1 season they didn't make, they lost out in a shootout in game 82. Say what you will about Sather, the record speaks for itself

Nice squad.

You buncha jerks.


Best team Ottawa has faced during this stretch... and if you look at who Ottawa played, that's pretty damned good praise. Best team speed, by a long shot.

Kudos, dickheads.

they hit the 100 point mark

Good to see arrogance humbled.

Cunt.

Can't even get my insults right this morning.

Fuck.

CHP: I didn't watch the Kings game and only caught the third period last night.

That looks pretty sweet right now.

Got the Hat last night too.

Dudes a fuckin Sniper.

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but just read that the King dressed as the backup. That is great news if true.

I think he plays tomorrow in Boston.

at home.

today they lead them by 10 points

The Rangers could clinch the division this weekend if they win both their games in regulation or overtime and Pitt/NYI lose.

by BBI Rangers fans on who they don't want to see in round 1. This team is playing on another level of not only most teams in the East but the entire NHL.

Dont want to see the Sens because of a hot goalie; Bruins are physical and tough, blah blah blah.

If I were an opposing fan on the prospect of facing the Rangers in round 1 I'd be like "holy crap that team is tearing it up with their backup goalie, no MSL and their leading goal scorer in a dry spell. Yet they dont miss a beat"

In comment 12205758 Headhunter said:

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9 out of 10 years and the 1 season they didn't make, they lost out in a shootout in game 82. Say what you will about Sather, the record speaks for itself

It's funny, since in many ways the cap was implemented because the Rangers were spending so much (yet not winning).

Rangers are on pace for their most points ever, 113.5. The comparison is apples to oranges vs 93-94 though (112 points), since there were ties and no SO/OTL points, and in 93-94 the schedule was 84 games. By the by, 113 would be below average for shootout era Presidents Trophy Winners.

in the regular season. Just looking back now. 6 Presidents trophies. In the first 12 OTL seasons, they AVERAGED 110.5 standings points per year, and not all of those were shootout seasons. In 2005 they went 58-16-8 for 124 points with a +95 goal differential. And they didnt even have good goaltending.

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Analyzing potential playoff schedules and travel miles to see who would have advantages.

has been invisible from a scoring standpoint. I appreciate that he is a pro's pro and plays a solid all around game, but they can't have him not score in the playoffs for another year. He has to light the lamp for them to win the Cup.

In comment 12206079 BrettNYG10 said:

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On vacation in Aruba - favorite Caribbean island by the way. Checking in this morning to see what some of you mouth breakers are saying (e.g., Brett and Arc).

Anyone who is judging Pittsburgh right now without Malkin, Hornqvist and Ehroff is clueless.

Yes, we're a really good team and we'll take our chances against anyone... but you're nuts if you want Pittsburgh in round 1. Hopefully they win some games down the stretch, or we grab the #1 seed and make it irrelevant anyway.

Most important thing is keeping everyone healthy through these last 9 games though. And I think I'd rather see the King on Saturday in Boston. Give him two days rest for the Tuesday night game in Minnesota I think it is. That's more important than the fans seeing him on home ice vs the Caps.

Working an abacus trying to figure out how Pitt will take the division...

The 1996 Red Wings went 62-13-7. They weren't shut out once.

In comment 12206199 schabadoo said:

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Working an abacus trying to figure out how Pitt will take the division...

Nah, one of their franchise players got hurt and has been out for weeks, and another top line player went down too. As a result, they aren't scoring goals, and they've had some injuries to their back line too.

They'll all be back and rested for the playoffs - so I just assume they face the Islanders in round 1, thanks.

We won the division. Hoping for Ottawa in round 1, but we can take out the Caps too. (or Detroit the way they are playing, but with 5 points to spare on Boston/Ottawa they probably aren't dropping below 3rd)

off to go have a fru-fru drink by the pool. Enjoy the circle jerk, fellas

But I just watched the highlights and read the recaps. Total domination. Great that they bounced back so strongly from the no-show against LA. I'd love for the King to make his return tomorrow and the Rangers to stick another nail in Boston's playoff coffin.

The Pens just don't have the depth. They're flawed and not constructed to make deep playoff runs. This has been an ongoing theme with them. Not enough depth on the wings and not strong enough at the blue line, either.. and they have a goalie who is a mental midget and can crumble at any given time.

Even with all their players healthy, I just don't think they're all that threatening. We match up well against them and I don't think they can beat us.

In comment 12206190 MetsAreBack said:

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In comment 12206079 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: . On vacation in Aruba - favorite Caribbean island by the way. Checking in this morning to see what some of you mouth breakers are saying (e.g., Brett and Arc). Anyone who is judging Pittsburgh right now without Malkin, Hornqvist and Ehroff is clueless. Yes, we're a really good team and we'll take our chances against anyone... but you're nuts if you want Pittsburgh in round 1. Hopefully they win some games down the stretch, or we grab the #1 seed and make it irrelevant anyway. Most important thing is keeping everyone healthy through these last 9 games though. And I think I'd rather see the King on Saturday in Boston. Give him two days rest for the Tuesday night game in Minnesota I think it is. That's more important than the fans seeing him on home ice vs the Caps.

I agree not judging them now, but the idea of them going 10-2 was ridiculous even at full health.

They could definitely be a team that gets hot 'out of nowhere' (gets healthy) and wins a round or two (even more likely if they wind up as a wild card and play the Atlantic).

Aruba sucks.

but its not a team you want in the first round, assuming Malkin, Crosby, Hornqvist and Perron are all healthy. As you say, they can "steal a round" so let them steal it against the Islanders.

Anyway, I'm fine taking shit from Brett and Arc - you boys put your balls on the line here too. But this Schabadoo can suck a tit... talk about irrelevant around here.

In comment 12206282 arcarsenal said:

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The Pens just don't have the depth. They're flawed and not constructed to make deep playoff runs. This has been an ongoing theme with them. Not enough depth on the wings and not strong enough at the blue line, either.. and they have a goalie who is a mental midget and can crumble at any given time. Even with all their players healthy, I just don't think they're all that threatening. We match up well against them and I don't think they can beat us.

I agree. The Pens absolutely do not have the depth to make a deep playoff push and that was apparent during last year's series with the Rangers. Plus, eventually the real MAF shows up and torpedoes Pittsburgh's chances.

The Pens are basically wasting Sidney/Malkin. Winning only one Cup with two of the top five players in the game would be bad, especially when you look at Chicago with two lesser, albeit still great stars. I thought they'd go on a string of dominance after winning the first one.

In comment 12206513 MetsAreBack said:

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but its not a team you want in the first round, assuming Malkin, Crosby, Hornqvist and Perron are all healthy. As you say, they can "steal a round" so let them steal it against the Islanders. Anyway, I'm fine taking shit from Brett and Arc - you boys put your balls on the line here too. But this Schabadoo can suck a tit... talk about irrelevant around here.

I'm just mad you're in Aruba with your fruity drinks while I'm looking out the window at yet another overcast, 40 something degree day in NY.

60-70 degree weather and playoff hockey cannot fuckin' get here fast enough.

down there MAB.

Meanwhile here in fuckland, USA a goddamned tree fell on my fucking deck last night and destroyed it.

Pussies.

In comment 12206565 BrettNYG10 said:

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Pussies.

I wouldn't go that far, but it was warm in Richmond yesterday, mid-70s or so. So, my wife opened all the doors and windows, and it got fucking hot in the house, like 76 degrees, and she bitched about me wanting to put the AC on to bring it down to a comfortable level.

I leave the windows open in my apartment all winter.

You control that house.

....Kreider grows the beard and transforms into Frank Zappa.

I'd rather not face the stupid fucking Pens in round 1 but whatever...bring on all comers. Just keep grinding here these next 2-3 weeks and get Hank up to speed.

has been freezing her tits off since we met because I never turn the heat on. Sorry that's just how it works.

For the past year, we don't cool the house lower than 75 nor heat it warmer than 67. I'm happy in the winter, she's happy in the summer. The only way I can sleep at 75 degrees is to park a floor fan next to the bed pointed right at me.

I'm fine even with the heat on like 65.. I actually sleep better when it's a little chilly. Throw some blankets on and you're set.

Forget it in the summer, though.. if the A/C is set any higher than 72, I'm not about it.

What I'm trying to say is that there's only about a 7 degree window where I'm good.

#highmaintenance

Wooooooo.

Probably could not have drawn it up any better. We're in great shape and Hank has plenty of time to straighten his shit out.