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

In comment 12809961 yatqb said:

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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 12810041 yatqb said:

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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?