Rangers @ Penguins, 8PM, NBCSN

After all, the Rangers and Penguins aren't rivals or anything.

Nash also out on Friday as well.

Anyway, really looking forward to hearing Pierre talk all night about how well Crosby has been playing..

He has scored in 7 straight games. Pens have won 6 of 7....

A Hudson day

that Malkin is out for the week. That'll help at least...

He's got something like 35 points in the past 18 games.

I'm going to want to cry every time Hags is on the ice.

be both happy and upset after this game. Personally, I'd just like to see a 2pt game. Thanks.

with Pierre trying to tongue-write the alphabet on his dirt star the whole game?

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that this is the first time these teams have met since April. Pens are playing well, going to be a tough game, especially with Nash and McDonagh out.

...still going to be a tough road game.

In comment 12809311 B in ALB said:

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with Pierre trying to tongue-write the alphabet on his dirt star the whole game?

Christian Ehrhoff on waivers today. He's been a healthy scratch a bunch and kinda the odd man out. Clear some cap space and kick the tires? LD and a positive possession player with a good shot.

He's got a $1.5 mil cap hit

In comment 12809421 jv said:

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Christian Ehrhoff on waivers today. He's been a healthy scratch a bunch and kinda the odd man out. Clear some cap space and kick the tires? LD and a positive possession player with a good shot. He's got a $1.5 mil cap hit

If the Rangers can squeeze him in under the cap, he may be a nice insurance pick-up.

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In comment 12809421 jv said: He's got a $1.5 mil cap hit If the Rangers can squeeze him in under the cap, he may be a nice insurance pick-up.

Tanner Glass signed a 3 year / $4,350,000 contract with the New York Rangers, including a $950,000 signing bonus, $4,350,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $1,450,000. In 2015-16, Glass will earn a base salary of $1,000,000 and a signing bonus of $450,000. Glass has a cap hit of $1,450,000.
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and they are currently dressing 22 healthy players per night including only 2 LD(no one here on reserve), again keeping Skjei down, for cap reasons...

....there is zero room to bring on Ehrloff.

my math sucks today

where the Rangers can recall cheap depth from the AHL to spot start for a short term injury. Do other teams face this problem? I recall hearing something related re the Blackhawks.

were only dressing 18 guys some nights. THe common perception last year was the Penguins were a terrible team -- bullshit. They collapsed because of horrendous cap management coupled by a ton of late season injuries.

what was strange about last season is that Lundqvist should have been eligible for LTIR which should have helped a lot. There was some nuance there we couldnt take advantage of, i forget what that was.

Had that problem last season but that had a lot to do with Voynov still counting against the cap while suspended

In comment 12809260 figgy2989 said:

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Nash also out on Friday as well.

This Nash bullshit is starting to sound more like a break than a bruise. A month for a bruise? Can't recall that one before.

I don't get it and I never will.

But are we spared from Pierre?

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In comment 12809923 Giants in 07 said:

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But are we spared from Pierre?

Hey! Hovv a blahst, Giants in 07!

In comment 12809923 Giants in 07 said:

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But are we spared from Pierre?

Crosby's wearing a mic between his pecker and sack so we can get color from Pierre every few minutes.

I like these Pens jerseys. Closer to what they wore in my youth.

Signature Pierre McGuire Radio-controlled Butt Plug in tonight. Every time it's Sindy jumping over the boards, Pierre gives him a "Blahst" with his remote control.

terrible PP, but whatevs. A goal!

Beauty.

TrashMAF throwing his stick like the little bitch he is.

Buckle up!

Year after year this team can't even set up in the offensive zone, let alone put on any pressure.

Because they will score. Otherwise, solid period. Pittsburgh came out fast as expected but we weathered the storm

Hank has been sharp

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Year after year this team can't even set up in the offensive zone, let alone put on any pressure.

Consistently guys position themselves to best receive and possess the pass, rather than position themselves to do something (shoot/pass) off the pass. Furthermore, I think the backbone of a good PP is shooters, not a PPQB. We lack a booming point shot. We lack selfish forwards who are remorseless shooters. Also, in getting players there's a tradeoff between physical attributes (skating, size...), skill, and drive/intangibles. Only the superstars have all 3. We seem to be most willing to sacrifice skill. E.g. we dont have danglers. I think those uber skill guys are the ones you want on a PP. You want Russian forwards on your PP.

Just my theories.

Plenty of sandpaper and stays out of the box

Gash.

This might just have to be one of those games that Hank steals.

well. You'll see us do it 5 on 5, yet on the PP we're not picking for each other, skating in coordination, finding open ice and moving the puck in concert with all of that. Now a sniper would be nice as well...c'mon down, Buch!

JT Miller is Dennis Millers kid?

What the fuck? Had no idea.

In comment 12810031 B in ALB said:

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JT Miller is Dennis Millers kid? What the fuck? Had no idea.

I don't think it's the same Dennis M.

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In comment 12810031 B in ALB said: Quote: JT Miller is Dennis Millers kid? What the fuck? Had no idea. I don't think it's the same Dennis M.

Not sure what the announcers were babbling about then regarding Fennis Miller. I must've heard it wrong.

Meanwhile. Moore!!!

Ultimate Pen slayer.
All the sudden the Rangers are back to allowing 2 or fewer goal a game....what gives?

Next goal is the game winner.

how is that interference?

call against the Rangers. Wow.

Watch these idiots manufacture a 5 on 3.

Trash. City.

with the worst calls I've ever seen

there

the explanation on that penalty call, incredible.

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with the worst calls I've ever seen

+1000

The Pens get calls you cannot explain. Disgusting.

After 4 years of putting teams away the last 3 months have been a roller coaster to say the least

Almost an incredible play by zuccs - and then they nearly make it a one goal game on a 40 foot wrister

Been since Nashville late November last time Hank stole us a game. We need this tonight and to give the king a much needed Friday night off. If we win tonight and Hank plays Friday there is yet another hole in AVs head

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Letang's slash was worse than the hit.

last 2 are the best 2 Rangers games I've seen in a while.

more then the Penguinos...3-0 is great.

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Fucking Yinz trash across the board.

And listen to MxGuire all dejected and sullen since Moore potted his goal.

Toilet stains all around.

3-0. Fuck you'ze.

Why D-Mac isn't a fixture on our blueline?

Finding ways to win without our best forward and defenseman, no complaints. That was a really huge win

he should have gotten the other night. Nice road game for the boys.

Especially with Nash and McDonagh out.

Continues to be a urinal cake. Fuck him.

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Continues to be a urinal cake. Fuck him.

WTF urinal cake. I about pissed myself...

Letang is a cunt

Gents - didn't hear commentary can someone give a brief summary of Milberry?

They almost doubled our chances but unlike in the past the scoring chances outside maybe 2 weren't super high quality and we are missing our two best players so...

Can't make much of tonight's game with all the injuries. 3 more with these fucks in March. Fuck them - will take the two

Hank really needs Friday off. Cmon AV - we have some breathing room for the playoffs now if Raanta sucks which i don't think is he case then we need someone better to back up.

said he was bored and the game was a yawner basically. Made lite of Henriks performance on the road and typically acted as his douchebag self.

he is not case

You drinkin tonight? Good shit my man.

WVU basketball lookin solid so far.

How's Colorado? Careful with that schwag out there. It ain't the NY dirt we're used to.

CO is dopetastic. You make your move yet?

In comment 12810133 Davisian said:

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CO is dopetastic. You make your move yet?

Soon enough my man. Lots of work, right? Holy shit.

Any tips?

In comment 12810135 B in ALB said:

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In comment 12810133 Davisian said: Quote: CO is dopetastic. You make your move yet? Soon enough my man. Lots of work, right? Holy shit. Any tips?

Have 4 garage sales of your stuff.

Give away all the shit left over from those sales.

Then burn 40% of the rest of your shit.


Because you and the lady will want all different shit when you get there and all that backache and loading a truck after a twelve pack will be to pack shit you're going to throw away when you get there.


Also, go to a state with good weed.

Many thanks.

I'm sure you'll miss licking taint on south Salinas, but you'll find a new corner.

Stay strong.

Carl Hagelin recalls crying after Mats Zuccarello’s head injury, says they ‘clicked right away’ ahead of Rangers - Penguins
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Fuck Anaheim in the cunt for trading him just a half season into his deal. Not sure what's with these teams (Chicago - Daley) giving up on proven good players so quickly and trading them to Pitt for dogshit.

Nothing more enjoyable than waking up the next morning and reading about a road thumping of Pittsburgh or Philly.

I care that they traded him to the Font of Hockey Evil.

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I care that they traded him to the Font of Hockey Evil.

Hell-vetica?

Yandle's CF% last night:

Crosby vs Yandle: 28.57% possession
Kessel vs Yandle: 25.00% possession
Letang vs Yandle: 43.75% possession

I don't agree with the thinking that the Rangers decision to trade Yandle should be contingent on McDonagh's health. One of the announcers mentioned that last night.

with a higher salary cap than us. They apparently still somehow have $3 million to spend despite all those high end contracts.

Reason apparently - as all websites say -- they somehow got full (100%) salary relief on Pascal Dupuis. Is that right? He played 18 games for them and wasn't formally put on IR until December. I don't get it.

And for Rangers - why is Nicklas Jensen counting $400K against our cap when he's not even here? And looks like we are penalized $125K for going over the cap last year.

Bettman sucks.

and the way the team is playing - the only way he's moved is if its a Shattenkirk type on the way back.

Is anyone actually concerned McD wont be back soon? I know Sauer is still fresh in our heads but it would be pretty stunning if he missed more than 2 weeks, no?

Missed the announcers discussion - were they saying if McD couldn't come back we would be sellers?

In comment 12810680 BrettNYG10 said:

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Yandle's CF% last night: Crosby vs Yandle: 28.57% possession Kessel vs Yandle: 25.00% possession Letang vs Yandle: 43.75% possession I don't agree with the thinking that the Rangers decision to trade Yandle should be contingent on McDonagh's health. One of the announcers mentioned that last night.

Brett, you think they could trade him if this McDonagh injury lingers for a while? I'm not sure they can. I would love to get Skjei back up here though.

I just feel like you have to trade Yandle at this point unless you have a plan to get out of Girardi or Staal's contract before next season.

MAB - One of them said that there's no way they trade Yandle if McDonagh's out for a long time.

Giants in 07: I don't think the decision to trade Yandle should be contingent upon McDonagh's health. The internal decision to keep or trade Yandle should have already been made (that doesn't mean he should have already been traded, to be clear). Likelihood of re-signing him, offers on the table, and willingness to forgo a bit of long-term help for a run this season should have all factored into it. Hypothetically - I have no idea what his status is - if McDonagh is out for the year, that should make them more willing to trade him and recoup assets because they aren't winning a Cup if McDonagh is out.

Dreger: "As long as Ryan McDonagh is out, then Keith Yandle is not going to be on the market."

Even if McDonagh came back tomorrow (he's not, but just for arguments sake) I'm still not moving Yandle.

The return won't be enough to make a franchise altering difference down the line and moving him makes the 2016 Rangers a significantly weaker team because his skill set is not readily replaceable.

I've never bought the idea that this current team was too flawed to make a run. They're getting their legs under them now and I think they'll finish the season strong. In the East right now it's literally Washington and everyone else. I'll take my chances. All it takes is a hot Henrik Lundqvist and decent health. I have no interest in white flagging the 2015/16 campaign right now.

my immediate reaction is/was if McD is out long-term... sell as much as we can because this season is shot.

But I dont think he's out long-term, and i have no idea why he would be (again - knock on wood, fuckin' Sauer situation).

Announcers always get simple shit wrong.

In comment 12810872 arcarsenal said:

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Even if McDonagh came back tomorrow (he's not, but just for arguments sake) I'm still not moving Yandle. The return won't be enough to make a franchise altering difference down the line and moving him makes the 2016 Rangers a significantly weaker team because his skill set is not readily replaceable. I've never bought the idea that this current team was too flawed to make a run. They're getting their legs under them now and I think they'll finish the season strong. In the East right now it's literally Washington and everyone else. I'll take my chances. All it takes is a hot Henrik Lundqvist and decent health. I have no interest in white flagging the 2015/16 campaign right now.

Arc - first of all - good to see you posting. I hope all is good with you. The best case scenario in my opinion is keeping Yandle and moving a contract or two to fit Yandle. That isn't very likely but I do like Yandle. We do trim some contracts but not much (Boyle).

I'd like to go for it this year and hopefully there will be a smooth transition McIlrath, Brady Skjei, and Ryan Graves.

Unless there is a piece that comes back that gives us a comparable chance to win this season.

He's too good, and this group only has a few shots left. It's been an up and down season. But there is one team in the east that is definitely better than us. And I'll take my chances with Hank in net.

Long story short, keep Yandle and play him a lot.

Welcome back!

arc, I'm with you. The team can certainly make a run and I think many are overrating Washington. I'm not interested in drafting someone who will be ready in 2019 or 2020.

I view the Rangers in that 'second tier' of teams - much like I did in 2013-2014. I'd look to add a fourth line winger to displace Glass and Paille, but I'm doubtful AV wises up.

Then trade him. Losing him for nothing greatly outweighs the supposed chance of a run, which would be a serious long shot.

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Then trade him. Losing him for nothing greatly outweighs the supposed chance of a run, which would be a serious long shot.

+1. I'd rather trade Nash if he'd waive his NTC.

We'd have to do some maneuvering to re-sign him but I'd certainly try and make the accommodations. If it turns out that we can't get it done, so be it. I think he'd stay for 6.5 per. He's really good and he's the type of player this system needs at the blue line.

Even if you told me we weren't going to be able to keep him beyond this year, I still think he has more value to this years team than the return he'd yield in a trade.

I would certainly like to try and bolster the 4th line a little. That's something that should be do-able. I hate to belabor the point about Tanner Glass but it's incredible to me that we still haven't upgraded that roster spot. It's not difficult. He's a crappy player.

That's beyond pathetic

I think Morgan Reilly is going to be really good. But yeah, Hunwick is on their top pairing now.

is that it might take 50/7 years to resign him. What if his game goes to shit like MS and DG? That's a franchise back breaker. And then if you sign him, what do you do with Skjei? Will AV move a LD to RD? Or is Skjei a goner? I dont believe we'll get the right value back for him.

May make more sense to let him walk.

is still a 4 million increase to our cap vs what currently paying him. Boyle coming off the payroll does neatly offset that -- but then you have Miller due likely a $2 million raise *at least*, Kreider likely looking at a $1 million raise if not $2 million, and Hayes cap hit of $3.8 mil.. you'd think the increase there would be negligible but word is his agent isnt being reasonable just yet. To be safe let's assume the raise due these 3 is $5 million.

In short - one of Nash, Girardi or Staal has to go and be replaced internally (Buch, Skjei etc) to make room for Yandle (or Shattenkirk... and the issue with KS is what do we have to give St Louis that they'd accept... Staal for KS ain't gonna happen unfortunately)

according to Babcock, Hunwick has been their #1 Dman all year. Phaneuf's game has gone to shit - i cant believe they found a taker for him (and that he waived a NMC to Ottawa)

His NMC expired - had to submit 10 or 12 teams he wouldn't go to.

I do think guys with NMC's are easier to move than people think, though.

out there that would like to have Staal and/or Girardi. I even think we could get them to waive their NMC's. What's troubling though is based on the way they're used, I don't think the Rangers have any interest in trading them.

as insurance in case they cant land Yandle or Shattenkirk this offseason. Hard to know.

Also a delicate situation - you have to ask the player if they'll waive and find a trading partner willing to take on that commitment -- once you go to the player, you risk losing his effort and dedication while still here.

I'm also not sure our guys will waive their NMCs -- would be nice, but you heard Lundqvist talk after the game to NBCsports about how close he is with the other vets on this team, and then there's the Hagelin article above (REALLY fuckin miss that guy)... its a tight lockerroom. Phaneuf in contrast is playing for one of the worst 3 teams in the league and very early stages of a long rebuild for a fan base that is brutally impatient.

I think one of Friedman's articles for Sportsnet awhile back quoted a GM that said you typically set up a deal before asking them to waive.