Fuck you dudes (again) for having me create this thread.
The Islanders have won eight straight against the Rangers since Dec. 6, 2016 and they're 12-1-0 against the Rangers since Dec. 2, 2015.
Soooooo I think it's about time the Rangers win one! Get it for us, Georgiev! And let Chytil's streak continue.
That is bullshit ... but it doesn't matter because I think Fast pushed the puck in with his hand
You are probably right Greg, although it has seemed to me that McLeod had been a significant factor in team chemistry before getting hurt - not so much for his fighting majors, but for his physical and high energy play (and from what I read, his presence in the locker room)
I heard something in the minutes before game time about Smith being listed at forward but I don't recall any shift in which I was aware of his actually skating at forward during the game.
Only 11 forwards were dressed ... so maybe it was something Quinn put on paper to show 4 lines? ... but why would he care to just show it on paper? I dunno ... it's a bit bizarre... It would be interesting to see his TOI, but I couldn't find the game stats (they wouldn't break down his TOI by position anyway I guess)
(but Shattenkirk even less than Smith... is he becoming a PP player only?)
Georgiev with a meltdown after the third goal not a good look either
They are generally playing hard - it's been a good watch for two months. But hopefully we can stockpile picks again this February
Georgiev with a meltdown after the third goal not a good look either
They are generally playing hard - it's been a good watch for two months. But hopefully we can stockpile picks again this February
They are still fighting
Quinn wants them focusing on reducing the number of odd man rushes
Against a very good Jets team
Long way to go tho especially vs this O
But I didn't even get a chance to jinx them
Welp, more work to do
But I didn't even get a chance to jinx them
Welp, more work to do
Me too... I just hope they can hold them off until OT
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6 on 5 is going to be nerve-wracking
But I didn't even get a chance to jinx them
Welp, more work to do
Me too... I just hope they can hold them off until OT
No kidding. Henrik with a save w/ 8s left to get us there
That guy is really f'n good. Year after year
Or Laine ever
Nah. They are a fun group to watch and cheer for regardless. I love their work ethic. Nobody thought (thinks) the Rangers are contending for the cup this year. This year is all about getting the 1st pick in the draft while having fun watching them compete.
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after that 9-1-1 run. I think that was just a tease, unfortunately.
Nah. They are a fun group to watch and cheer for regardless. I love their work ethic. Nobody thought (thinks) the Rangers are contending for the cup this year. This year is all about getting the 1st pick in the draft while having fun watching them compete.
How do you plan to do that while getting all these BS overtime points? We are going to end up with the 8th-10th pick in the draft ... again
Hopefully Staal is playing well enough to move his contract in February.
By the way Lundqvist never had mask issues prior to this past week. Never. (He also had skate blade issues last week). To insinuate that he's buying time or cheating is straight bullshit.
Yeah, that's true. I expected them to lose tonight anyway, but I got sucked in after they took a 3-0 lead. Oops.
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after that 9-1-1 run. I think that was just a tease, unfortunately.
Nah. They are a fun group to watch and cheer for regardless. I love their work ethic. Nobody thought (thinks) the Rangers are contending for the cup this year. This year is all about getting the 1st pick in the draft while having fun watching them compete.
How do you plan to do that while getting all these BS overtime points? We are going to end up with the 8th-10th pick in the draft ... again
Hopefully Staal is playing well enough to move his contract in February.
By the way Lundqvist never had mask issues prior to this past week. Never. (He also had skate blade issues last week). To insinuate that he's buying time or cheating is straight bullshit.
I'm not insinuating anything about Hank. I'm a fucking Rangers' fan and love watching Lundqvist. But don't be stupid and say he hasn't stopped play for a broken strap before this week because that is total crap.
As for how I plan to do that (get the 1st round pick), I have news for you... neither you nor I nor any fan have anything to do with whether they win or lose. Thus, I enjoy rooting for a hard working team while also wanting them to get the 1st round pick. At the end of the day, they will end up with whatever record they end up with, regardless of what I think or do (or what you think or what you do). And it's just stupid to think otherwise.
Baadbill - your we control nothing crap as fans so I'm the most optimistic bestest fan there ever was ... is tired
Baadbill - your we control nothing crap as fans so I'm the most optimistic bestest fan there ever was ... is tired
Get lost with your "bestest fan there ever was" crap. I'm tired of hearing people like you moan and groan that the Giants or Rangers winning a game means the rest of us are "bad fans" and that some how because we get excited by a win, that it is "our fault" when they don't get the first pick in the draft. What a load of fucking bull crap that is.
It is stupid. It is magical thinking. And it is very tiresome.
I want the Giants to get the first pick in the 2019 draft. But you know what, I also enjoyed today's game. It was a fun game. And I enjoy how the Rangers play. And I want them to have the first pick in the draft.
And my enjoying the Giants today has zero to do with whether they won or lost. And has zero to do with how they draft. So stop with your stupidity already.
So, I try to enjoy each game of the season as though the draft position doesn't matter (because I can't control it anyway). And, of course, if they happen to lose so many games they end up with the #1 or other great draft position, then I am happy as a pig in shit about that too.
It is like going on vacation to the beach and having it rain every day. You can either chose to stay inside and be miserable, or find a way to relax and have a good vacation anyway. I chose to enjoy my vacation even if it rains.
It is really all about being an adult.
In football, I get it a lot more. Last year's final 4 games was the first time I ever brought myself to root against the Giants for their own best interests. But while I get the notion a lot more in football, I too have issues actually bringing myself to do it. I was rooting for us yesterday.
And while I know this is idiotic, I sit here and say to myself that we're 2 games out of the wild card if Washington loses tomorrow. It's not happening. I know it. But having that math exist keeps me invested. So I cling to it. Winning yesterday is why I'll be watching for sure next week. And since I love sports and want to watch, I often root for the Giants even if it's not in their best interests.
Henrik made some HUGE saves despite giving up four goals. I think the D failed him more than anything.
I thought the Q was what current Rangers formerly played for Tampa (but I doubt I'm right, because I only saw it for a brief moment)... and besides I can only think of 3 current Rangers who belonged with Tampa:
Howden
Namestnikov
DeAngelo (why I used the word "belonged"... he was drafted by Tampa but not sure he ever played with them)
A few of that 9 row is ot 3-on-3 too... this team is trying, and that's admirable .... but it's a generally terrible team
Rangers played basically 2 on 5 for 30 seconds because two sticks broke... got through it somehow ... but was odd to me that this is deemed better odds than taking 4 seconds to skate 25 feet to the bench to grab one
Rangers played basically 2 on 5 for 30 seconds because two sticks broke... got through it somehow ... but was odd to me that this is deemed better odds than taking 4 seconds to skate 25 feet to the bench to grab one
I've never understood that ... the player without a stick always seems to act as though he's making a difference (and sometimes, but very rarely, he kicks a puck out of the zone), but imo 99.99% of the time the team would be better playing 5 on 3 for the 10 seconds it would take for him to get a new stick. But I must be wrong because I don't think I've ever seen that happen.