Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
Was about 15 min behind on dvr, just caught up. Wasn’t always pretty, but damn this team is showing some guts when it counts the most. On to game 7 boys!!
Well my blood pressure reached unhealthy levels tonight
But goddamn what a game. Hopefully they can get it done on Sunday and complete the comeback. Thank goodness for Lindgren and Motte getting back into the lineup.
Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
I really wish Fox would get the 90 foot passes behind his own net out of his system. They dont work in the playoffs and has allowed the Pens pretty much a free entry into our zone with multiple players. Dont get me wrong, I love Fox, but he is making those passes to guys with players with trailing Penguins and they seem to lose possession EVERY time.
Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
Braun and Schneider are NOT bad skaters. Especially Braun. Hos skating helped him recover several times tonight. His puck handling on the other hand....he cant wait to get rid of it no matter where he tosses it.
Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
Braun and Schneider are NOT bad skaters. Especially Braun. Hos skating helped him recover several times tonight. His puck handling on the other hand....he cant wait to get rid of it no matter where he tosses it.
Braun is one of the slowest skaters on the team. That's a problem when you have a guy trying to drive by you and you don't have the foot speed to catch up.
Schneider isn’t going to be the reason they win a game or series, and his minutes need to be managed, but all things considered I think he’s acquitting himself OK for a young kid playing in a playoff series against a pain in the ass team with a good forecheck and a lot of structure.
Better job of finishing checks tonight. Not talking about any tough guy stuff, but just taking the guy out of the play where they need too. Still way too many stick checks and especially in the first period, just not moving their fucking feet.
I’m not going to sit here an question their commitment to the game, but I think they may be consistently confusing the meaning of playing a smart/responsible game, and pretty much neutering all of their jump and aggressiveness.
Best 2 words in sports - Game 7. If I didn’t have COVID right now I’d be finding a way to try and get there.
Let’s fucking go.
(And then let’s keep the lessons, burn the tape, and be a better hockey club…the allergy they currently have to in-game success is gross to watch)
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Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
Braun and Schneider are NOT bad skaters. Especially Braun. Hos skating helped him recover several times tonight. His puck handling on the other hand....he cant wait to get rid of it no matter where he tosses it.
Braun is one of the slowest skaters on the team. That's a problem when you have a guy trying to drive by you and you don't have the foot speed to catch up.
Being slow is not what makes a bad skater. He makes good cuts and takes better angles than a lot of guysthat are faster than him. His start stop is better than average too.
Not saying hes a world beater, but he isnt asked to be Scott Niedermayer. Also Fox is a VERY GOOD skater. Im not sure what qualifies as good based on what you said. Letang, Doughty, Burns....sure those guys are amazing skaters. But if Braun skated even close to that level, we wouldnt have gotten him at the deadline.
Man, this team can drive us crazy but they have shown some heart these last two games. Four point night from Mika just as we were all (rightfully) getting ready to bury him for this performance. Four assists from Fox too, who I think hadn't shown his best yet. I underrated the impact of Lindgren overall as well. Big-game player. Torts would have loved him.
The move Fox makes on the boards on the tying goal, woah. Not many guys pull that off. To the defenseman skating debate, Fox is a very good skater because of moves like that. It's his edge work. Some guys are great skaters because they're fast and explosive straight ahead like a Carl Hagelin, and some are great in the short area movements and on their edges like Fox. I'd put Crosby in that category too. Some can combine both and you've got Cale Makar But I digress.
Game 7. Didn't think we'd be here a few days ago. Cannot imagine what they Garden is going to sound like. Chills thinking about it. Nice work boys, one more.
Braun and Schneider with that fourth line was getting shelled. They can't all be out there together.
Do the Pens start Jarry? If he's cleared I think they have to.
I thought the the same thing, it’s hard to let Domingue out there again after that last goal. Pens played a strong period and they lost on that. If Jarry can play, you have to think he will play.
But, nonetheless, given how that fanbase has rode Igor all series I could not have written a better conclusion to game 6 if I tried
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Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
Braun and Schneider are NOT bad skaters. Especially Braun. Hos skating helped him recover several times tonight. His puck handling on the other hand....he cant wait to get rid of it no matter where he tosses it.
Braun is one of the slowest skaters on the team. That's a problem when you have a guy trying to drive by you and you don't have the foot speed to catch up.
Being slow is not what makes a bad skater. He makes good cuts and takes better angles than a lot of guysthat are faster than him. His start stop is better than average too.
Not saying hes a world beater, but he isnt asked to be Scott Niedermayer. Also Fox is a VERY GOOD skater. Im not sure what qualifies as good based on what you said. Letang, Doughty, Burns....sure those guys are amazing skaters. But if Braun skated even close to that level, we wouldnt have gotten him at the deadline.
I don't disagree, but foot speed is a huge part of skating and hockey
hasnt had consistent playing time with this team since he got here and when he has, its been mostly with Fox if Im not mistaken. Yes, I know he is a veteran, but prior to the playoffs, he played in 8 games prior to the playoffs. Its tough to get a feel for two completely differing styles in Schneider and Fox.
hasnt had consistent playing time with this team since he got here and when he has, its been mostly with Fox if Im not mistaken. Yes, I know he is a veteran, but prior to the playoffs, he played in 8 games prior to the playoffs. Its tough to get a feel for two completely differing styles in Schneider and Fox.
Braun has been okay. He's just been slow and has no outlet pass. In his own zone, he's fine. Not a world-beater, but passable and much better than Nemeth. And yeah, can't be easy that he's playing his off-side.
how bad they were in their own end. Turnovers, couldnt get the puck out
That Malkin goal to tie 3-3 was atrocious. Really bad idea by Trouba on the pass, then Miller did absolutely nothing to stop Malkin even though he was skating stride for stride with him. Never wacked him, never slashed him, never hooked him, never tugged at him, never dove. He did NOTHING, never even tried to touch Malkin all the way down the ice.
I dont think I have ever seen that. Miller may be the softest player in the league
Im pretty sure Trouba-Miller were on for the first 3 Pens goals
Thank God Mika and Kreider woke up (with help from Crosby being out) and their goalie finally had an AHL-3rd stringer moment
To get Game 7 experience for the young players on this team is huge
IMO every year the Stanley Cup playoffs are sports
greatest tournament. A teams flaws will be exposed and exploited. It is a tournament of skill and endurance that IMO is unmatched by any other sport. Last night was a great win for the Rangers. As said above the experience of playing real playoff hockey is invaluable. Especially a game 7 at home.
IMO the Rangers are a team that is too flawed to be a serious Cup contender. They're not physical enough on defense to say the least or tough enough on the wings (although there are a some players who are) and they don't have an elite playoff 2 way center. Considering where they have chosen to spend their money I'm not sure how they can change the make up of the team anytime soon.
RE: IMO every year the Stanley Cup playoffs are sports
IMO the Rangers are a team that is too flawed to be a serious Cup contender. They're not physical enough on defense to say the least or tough enough on the wings (although there are a some players who are) and they don't have an elite playoff 2 way center. Considering where they have chosen to spend their money I'm not sure how they can change the make up of the team anytime soon.
They really can't change the make-up. They have to hope that Laf, KK, and Chytil all continue to get better.
I really hope they don't sign Copp to a big deal. That would be so typical Rangers.
hasnt had consistent playing time with this team since he got here and when he has, its been mostly with Fox if Im not mistaken. Yes, I know he is a veteran, but prior to the playoffs, he played in 8 games prior to the playoffs. Its tough to get a feel for two completely differing styles in Schneider and Fox.
Braun has been okay. He's just been slow and has no outlet pass. In his own zone, he's fine. Not a world-beater, but passable and much better than Nemeth. And yeah, can't be easy that he's playing his off-side.
100% agree with this. He is a stay at home D man for sure. His ability around the board is pretty damned good, but as I said, he just wants the puck off his stick as soon as possible. Part of me would rather he be playing with Miller and moving Trouba to Schneider, but I know you cant separate those two. Although, splitting up two vets with two youngins would be ok with me. Is there a better compliment to a stay at home guy like Braun than Miller? But Im not suggesting this and Trouba and BS play on the tight.
hasnt had consistent playing time with this team since he got here and when he has, its been mostly with Fox if Im not mistaken. Yes, I know he is a veteran, but prior to the playoffs, he played in 8 games prior to the playoffs. Its tough to get a feel for two completely differing styles in Schneider and Fox.
Braun has been okay. He's just been slow and has no outlet pass. In his own zone, he's fine. Not a world-beater, but passable and much better than Nemeth. And yeah, can't be easy that he's playing his off-side.
100% agree with this. He is a stay at home D man for sure. His ability around the board is pretty damned good, but as I said, he just wants the puck off his stick as soon as possible. Part of me would rather he be playing with Miller and moving Trouba to Schneider, but I know you cant separate those two. Although, splitting up two vets with two youngins would be ok with me. Is there a better compliment to a stay at home guy like Braun than Miller? But Im not suggesting this and Trouba and BS play on the tight.
It's not a bad idea, but I think the issue is that the L-R dynamic. None of the guys can really play their off-side and Braun is playing on the left out of necessity so we're not subject to Nemeth's suckitude.
hasnt had consistent playing time with this team since he got here and when he has, its been mostly with Fox if Im not mistaken. Yes, I know he is a veteran, but prior to the playoffs, he played in 8 games prior to the playoffs. Its tough to get a feel for two completely differing styles in Schneider and Fox.
Braun has been okay. He's just been slow and has no outlet pass. In his own zone, he's fine. Not a world-beater, but passable and much better than Nemeth. And yeah, can't be easy that he's playing his off-side.
100% agree with this. He is a stay at home D man for sure. His ability around the board is pretty damned good, but as I said, he just wants the puck off his stick as soon as possible. Part of me would rather he be playing with Miller and moving Trouba to Schneider, but I know you cant separate those two. Although, splitting up two vets with two youngins would be ok with me. Is there a better compliment to a stay at home guy like Braun than Miller? But Im not suggesting this and Trouba and BS play on the tight.
It's not a bad idea, but I think the issue is that the L-R dynamic. None of the guys can really play their off-side and Braun is playing on the left out of necessity so we're not subject to Nemeth's suckitude.
Exactly....another reason I give him a pass. Ive seen him being pretty good at dispossessning Pitt defenders along the boards. I think if he had more time with the 20 years old he would get in sync with Schneider to be better. But I havent been watching closely enough. I get the impression that they both kinda get stuck doing the same thing on D and as such, things like clearing the front gets ignored
Because this team could use a mobile defenseman with a good outlet pass and who can stretch the ice. A real puck-moving defenseman. Fox is obviously that, but besides him, there ain't much right now. That's why the thought of Zac Jones being a staple on the third pair next year is so appealing.
to go with Fox, then Lindgren and Miller can drop down to 2nd and 3rd pair where they should be
Crosby practiced today. Gee, you dont think Bettman would break the concussion protocol rules for Crosby so he can play in Game 7 do you?
it's not up to Bettman and no with the scrutiny on concussions and Crosby's own lengthy concussion history (he has missed well over a hundred games in his career due to concussions) I don't think anyone (Bettman, team docs, Crosby himself, etc.) would break concussion protocols so Crosby could play.
RE: IMO every year the Stanley Cup playoffs are sports
greatest tournament. A teams flaws will be exposed and exploited. It is a tournament of skill and endurance that IMO is unmatched by any other sport. Last night was a great win for the Rangers. As said above the experience of playing real playoff hockey is invaluable. Especially a game 7 at home.
IMO the Rangers are a team that is too flawed to be a serious Cup contender. They're not physical enough on defense to say the least or tough enough on the wings (although there are a some players who are) and they don't have an elite playoff 2 way center. Considering where they have chosen to spend their money I'm not sure how they can change the make up of the team anytime soon.
Arnie, I think you're overvaluing the rest of the league. Every team other than Colorado has had big issues in round one at one point or the other. Get the right match-up, have Shesterkin steal a couple of games, get some luck and they can win any round. Not favorites or anything, but they can beat anyone.
to go with Fox, then Lindgren and Miller can drop down to 2nd and 3rd pair where they should be
Crosby practiced today. Gee, you dont think Bettman would break the concussion protocol rules for Crosby so he can play in Game 7 do you?
Miller is not getting dtopped...every commentator has talked about the strides he has made in his physical aspect of the game. He has improved significantly in the last year.
Not happening, nor should it.
Strides he's made in the physical part of his game?
Miller hasn't hit anyone the entire series, and let Malkin skate right in without even touching him last night. He's been even worse than he was last year and the first half this year. Any strides he made in the second half have disappeared in this series
to go with Fox, then Lindgren and Miller can drop down to 2nd and 3rd pair where they should be
Crosby practiced today. Gee, you dont think Bettman would break the concussion protocol rules for Crosby so he can play in Game 7 do you?
it's not up to Bettman and no with the scrutiny on concussions and Crosby's own lengthy concussion history (he has missed well over a hundred games in his career due to concussions) I don't think anyone (Bettman, team docs, Crosby himself, etc.) would break concussion protocols so Crosby could play.
Please, the league has bent over backwards for the Penguins for 30 years. How can someone with Crosby's concussion history miss only one game?
Crosby practiced today, but he, Jarry and Rakell are "day to day"
SEE YOU SUNDAY AT MSG.
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Now Carry it over to Gamr 7.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
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Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
They did. Finally. Amazing how this team does that coming from behind. Says something pretty good about them.
Anyways, one game at a time.
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Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
Braun and Schneider are NOT bad skaters. Especially Braun. Hos skating helped him recover several times tonight. His puck handling on the other hand....he cant wait to get rid of it no matter where he tosses it.
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Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
Braun and Schneider are NOT bad skaters. Especially Braun. Hos skating helped him recover several times tonight. His puck handling on the other hand....he cant wait to get rid of it no matter where he tosses it.
Braun is one of the slowest skaters on the team. That's a problem when you have a guy trying to drive by you and you don't have the foot speed to catch up.
Schneider isn’t going to be the reason they win a game or series, and his minutes need to be managed, but all things considered I think he’s acquitting himself OK for a young kid playing in a playoff series against a pain in the ass team with a good forecheck and a lot of structure.
Better job of finishing checks tonight. Not talking about any tough guy stuff, but just taking the guy out of the play where they need too. Still way too many stick checks and especially in the first period, just not moving their fucking feet.
I’m not going to sit here an question their commitment to the game, but I think they may be consistently confusing the meaning of playing a smart/responsible game, and pretty much neutering all of their jump and aggressiveness.
Best 2 words in sports - Game 7. If I didn’t have COVID right now I’d be finding a way to try and get there.
Let’s fucking go.
(And then let’s keep the lessons, burn the tape, and be a better hockey club…the allergy they currently have to in-game success is gross to watch)
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Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
Braun and Schneider are NOT bad skaters. Especially Braun. Hos skating helped him recover several times tonight. His puck handling on the other hand....he cant wait to get rid of it no matter where he tosses it.
Braun is one of the slowest skaters on the team. That's a problem when you have a guy trying to drive by you and you don't have the foot speed to catch up.
Being slow is not what makes a bad skater. He makes good cuts and takes better angles than a lot of guysthat are faster than him. His start stop is better than average too.
Not saying hes a world beater, but he isnt asked to be Scott Niedermayer. Also Fox is a VERY GOOD skater. Im not sure what qualifies as good based on what you said. Letang, Doughty, Burns....sure those guys are amazing skaters. But if Braun skated even close to that level, we wouldnt have gotten him at the deadline.
Do love my coffee, though
yes he does. I'm sick of this fucking guy. And they're stuck with him and his albatross contract. He belongs in Ice Capades.
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Does Panarin need a JerryWorld sized sign screaming SHOOT THE FUCKING PUCK TIME IS RUNNING OUT?!?!!!@&&@“
yes he does. I'm sick of this fucking guy. And they're stuck with him and his albatross contract. He belongs in Ice Capades.
Which means he gets the game winner Sunday..😎
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Does Panarin need a JerryWorld sized sign screaming SHOOT THE FUCKING PUCK TIME IS RUNNING OUT?!?!!!@&&@“
yes he does. I'm sick of this fucking guy. And they're stuck with him and his albatross contract. He belongs in Ice Capades.
Which means he gets the game winner Sunday..😎
Opposite! LOL.
would be consistent with my predictions of doom down 0-2 the last 2 games ;-)
Do love my coffee, though
Coffee?!? What happened to your Chai Tea?
Do the Pens start Jarry? If he's cleared I think they have to.
The move Fox makes on the boards on the tying goal, woah. Not many guys pull that off. To the defenseman skating debate, Fox is a very good skater because of moves like that. It's his edge work. Some guys are great skaters because they're fast and explosive straight ahead like a Carl Hagelin, and some are great in the short area movements and on their edges like Fox. I'd put Crosby in that category too. Some can combine both and you've got Cale Makar But I digress.
Game 7. Didn't think we'd be here a few days ago. Cannot imagine what they Garden is going to sound like. Chills thinking about it. Nice work boys, one more.
Do the Pens start Jarry? If he's cleared I think they have to.
I thought the the same thing, it’s hard to let Domingue out there again after that last goal. Pens played a strong period and they lost on that. If Jarry can play, you have to think he will play.
But, nonetheless, given how that fanbase has rode Igor all series I could not have written a better conclusion to game 6 if I tried
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Penguins basically lived in our end. They need to be more aggressive and God damn if we don't have some shitty skating defensemen. K'Andre is by far the best skater on defense.
The second line just had some horrible shifts, then there was one disaster with the 4th line and third defensive pair. I thought Braun was going to lay down on the ice.
Fox is a decent skater. Trouba I would say is average for his size. But Braun, Lindgren, Schneider...ooof. Nemeth is the worst of them all, but my God, they are some slow skaters.
Braun and Schneider are NOT bad skaters. Especially Braun. Hos skating helped him recover several times tonight. His puck handling on the other hand....he cant wait to get rid of it no matter where he tosses it.
Braun is one of the slowest skaters on the team. That's a problem when you have a guy trying to drive by you and you don't have the foot speed to catch up.
Being slow is not what makes a bad skater. He makes good cuts and takes better angles than a lot of guysthat are faster than him. His start stop is better than average too.
Not saying hes a world beater, but he isnt asked to be Scott Niedermayer. Also Fox is a VERY GOOD skater. Im not sure what qualifies as good based on what you said. Letang, Doughty, Burns....sure those guys are amazing skaters. But if Braun skated even close to that level, we wouldnt have gotten him at the deadline.
I don't disagree, but foot speed is a huge part of skating and hockey
But they have been closing out well. Rangers look like they have a window and the Penguins get a stick in
Braun has been okay. He's just been slow and has no outlet pass. In his own zone, he's fine. Not a world-beater, but passable and much better than Nemeth. And yeah, can't be easy that he's playing his off-side.
That Malkin goal to tie 3-3 was atrocious. Really bad idea by Trouba on the pass, then Miller did absolutely nothing to stop Malkin even though he was skating stride for stride with him. Never wacked him, never slashed him, never hooked him, never tugged at him, never dove. He did NOTHING, never even tried to touch Malkin all the way down the ice.
I dont think I have ever seen that. Miller may be the softest player in the league
Im pretty sure Trouba-Miller were on for the first 3 Pens goals
Thank God Mika and Kreider woke up (with help from Crosby being out) and their goalie finally had an AHL-3rd stringer moment
To get Game 7 experience for the young players on this team is huge
IMO the Rangers are a team that is too flawed to be a serious Cup contender. They're not physical enough on defense to say the least or tough enough on the wings (although there are a some players who are) and they don't have an elite playoff 2 way center. Considering where they have chosen to spend their money I'm not sure how they can change the make up of the team anytime soon.
IMO the Rangers are a team that is too flawed to be a serious Cup contender. They're not physical enough on defense to say the least or tough enough on the wings (although there are a some players who are) and they don't have an elite playoff 2 way center. Considering where they have chosen to spend their money I'm not sure how they can change the make up of the team anytime soon.
They really can't change the make-up. They have to hope that Laf, KK, and Chytil all continue to get better.
I really hope they don't sign Copp to a big deal. That would be so typical Rangers.
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hasnt had consistent playing time with this team since he got here and when he has, its been mostly with Fox if Im not mistaken. Yes, I know he is a veteran, but prior to the playoffs, he played in 8 games prior to the playoffs. Its tough to get a feel for two completely differing styles in Schneider and Fox.
Braun has been okay. He's just been slow and has no outlet pass. In his own zone, he's fine. Not a world-beater, but passable and much better than Nemeth. And yeah, can't be easy that he's playing his off-side.
100% agree with this. He is a stay at home D man for sure. His ability around the board is pretty damned good, but as I said, he just wants the puck off his stick as soon as possible. Part of me would rather he be playing with Miller and moving Trouba to Schneider, but I know you cant separate those two. Although, splitting up two vets with two youngins would be ok with me. Is there a better compliment to a stay at home guy like Braun than Miller? But Im not suggesting this and Trouba and BS play on the tight.
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hasnt had consistent playing time with this team since he got here and when he has, its been mostly with Fox if Im not mistaken. Yes, I know he is a veteran, but prior to the playoffs, he played in 8 games prior to the playoffs. Its tough to get a feel for two completely differing styles in Schneider and Fox.
Braun has been okay. He's just been slow and has no outlet pass. In his own zone, he's fine. Not a world-beater, but passable and much better than Nemeth. And yeah, can't be easy that he's playing his off-side.
100% agree with this. He is a stay at home D man for sure. His ability around the board is pretty damned good, but as I said, he just wants the puck off his stick as soon as possible. Part of me would rather he be playing with Miller and moving Trouba to Schneider, but I know you cant separate those two. Although, splitting up two vets with two youngins would be ok with me. Is there a better compliment to a stay at home guy like Braun than Miller? But Im not suggesting this and Trouba and BS play on the tight.
It's not a bad idea, but I think the issue is that the L-R dynamic. None of the guys can really play their off-side and Braun is playing on the left out of necessity so we're not subject to Nemeth's suckitude.
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hasnt had consistent playing time with this team since he got here and when he has, its been mostly with Fox if Im not mistaken. Yes, I know he is a veteran, but prior to the playoffs, he played in 8 games prior to the playoffs. Its tough to get a feel for two completely differing styles in Schneider and Fox.
Braun has been okay. He's just been slow and has no outlet pass. In his own zone, he's fine. Not a world-beater, but passable and much better than Nemeth. And yeah, can't be easy that he's playing his off-side.
100% agree with this. He is a stay at home D man for sure. His ability around the board is pretty damned good, but as I said, he just wants the puck off his stick as soon as possible. Part of me would rather he be playing with Miller and moving Trouba to Schneider, but I know you cant separate those two. Although, splitting up two vets with two youngins would be ok with me. Is there a better compliment to a stay at home guy like Braun than Miller? But Im not suggesting this and Trouba and BS play on the tight.
It's not a bad idea, but I think the issue is that the L-R dynamic. None of the guys can really play their off-side and Braun is playing on the left out of necessity so we're not subject to Nemeth's suckitude.
Exactly....another reason I give him a pass. Ive seen him being pretty good at dispossessning Pitt defenders along the boards. I think if he had more time with the 20 years old he would get in sync with Schneider to be better. But I havent been watching closely enough. I get the impression that they both kinda get stuck doing the same thing on D and as such, things like clearing the front gets ignored
Crosby practiced today. Gee, you dont think Bettman would break the concussion protocol rules for Crosby so he can play in Game 7 do you?
Crosby practiced today. Gee, you dont think Bettman would break the concussion protocol rules for Crosby so he can play in Game 7 do you?
it's not up to Bettman and no with the scrutiny on concussions and Crosby's own lengthy concussion history (he has missed well over a hundred games in his career due to concussions) I don't think anyone (Bettman, team docs, Crosby himself, etc.) would break concussion protocols so Crosby could play.
IMO the Rangers are a team that is too flawed to be a serious Cup contender. They're not physical enough on defense to say the least or tough enough on the wings (although there are a some players who are) and they don't have an elite playoff 2 way center. Considering where they have chosen to spend their money I'm not sure how they can change the make up of the team anytime soon.
Arnie, I think you're overvaluing the rest of the league. Every team other than Colorado has had big issues in round one at one point or the other. Get the right match-up, have Shesterkin steal a couple of games, get some luck and they can win any round. Not favorites or anything, but they can beat anyone.
Crosby practiced today. Gee, you dont think Bettman would break the concussion protocol rules for Crosby so he can play in Game 7 do you?
Miller is not getting dtopped...every commentator has talked about the strides he has made in his physical aspect of the game. He has improved significantly in the last year.
Not happening, nor should it.
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to go with Fox, then Lindgren and Miller can drop down to 2nd and 3rd pair where they should be
Crosby practiced today. Gee, you dont think Bettman would break the concussion protocol rules for Crosby so he can play in Game 7 do you?
it's not up to Bettman and no with the scrutiny on concussions and Crosby's own lengthy concussion history (he has missed well over a hundred games in his career due to concussions) I don't think anyone (Bettman, team docs, Crosby himself, etc.) would break concussion protocols so Crosby could play.
Please, the league has bent over backwards for the Penguins for 30 years. How can someone with Crosby's concussion history miss only one game?
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