Gallant made some personnel moves on three lines in advance of game 6. Personally, I would have preferred to see this in game 5 (a non-elimination game scenario) as opposed to a must-win game 6. https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-r...ame-6-vs-new-jersey/c-343980132?tid=343453252
Funny he waits until 2 no shows to make any changes - that is too late. He should have mixed it up last game, and quite frankly during the game 4 no emotion no show. Panarin dropped down to the 3rd line, and Lafreniere up to the 2nd line with Trocheck and Kane, I like. I also like Tara with Kreider and Z. Also sounds like the PP will be tweaked - maybe Tara up. I wonder who goes down. And again, he waits until the PP is 0 for 100 before making a move - too late.
Yup, after the two games at the Garden the time to make a move was before game five. Now you're throwing shit against the wall in an elimination game.
If the Rangers lose game 6, Gallant has 100% earned his firing IMO. But let's see if they actually show up in game 6, and maybe get a win. They have the ability, but I am not sure they have the heart or passion.
It’s hard to be not pissed off after the last 3 gms but as much as the Rangers have no killer instinct when ahead, they are pretty resilient when behind. It’s the most Ranger thing for then to respond somehow and force a G7.
They've already had some Ranger playoff blueprint games, losing one in OT, one with the net pulled after 12 seconds and a blowout loss. All that's missing is the one where the other team fires away down one for the last 3 min and hits a post and crossbar.
Maybe he can whisper into Zs and Fox's fucking brain to actually step up and stop being outplayed by Eric "John Druce" Haula and play like the Hart trophy candidate and Norris Trophy winner that they are. Maybe Tarasenko can show up tonight Maybe Miller play like last years Kandre Miller and not Kip Miller Maybe the kid line should remember they were the dominate playoff line that didn't need pp time like last years playoffs When Jacob Trouba is tied for 4th in shots..maybe thats a problem When we blame Kane who is tied with Fox and Kreider with 6 points and leads the team in shots...maybe he isn't the one to blame.. Maybe Igor needs to pitch a fucking shutout. Maybe bread has to score a fucking goal Alot of fucking maybes
Per multiple reports, here are the projected forward lines for Game 6: Kreider – Zibanejad – Tarasenko Lafreniere – Trocheck – Kane Panarin – Chytil – Kakko Vesey – Goodrow – Motte Panarin had 2 assists in game 1, and zero points since, makes sense he is being moved down. Changes should have happened last game, but I guess coach was asleep at the wheel. Sounds like PP1 changes as well - sure Tara up. I think scoring first is huge for us tonight, almost a must. Won't say we score first we win, but I think I will say we don't score first we'll lose. If we fall behind again, especially early, I find it hard to believe we come back. The past two games we were down before the fans sat down, and it was a mess. We need that first goal to maybe get some confidence and hope going.
Score the first goal, get some confidence and momentum, and let's force a game 7. I have zero doubt we have the talent to do it. At this point I question whether we have the will, passion, and confidence to do it.
The line switching in elimination games never works with this team. Did that game 6 against TB last year and did it in SCF when they went down 0-3. Was very negative against this team when they went down to the pens 1-3 last year and against CAR when they were down 0-2. Hope I’m wrong but this team looks like it just doesn’t have it
I would put in Cuylle and scratch Vesey to provide some spark. Vesey is soft as a butter. At least Cuylle can stir shit up and be physical.
Let’s see if the rangers show some guts tonight or continue from game 5 and lie down like dogs. Hoping they find their pride and win tonight and Monday. They have the talent to do it and we’ll soon find out if they have the will.
My ask - show up tonight. Play hard and with passion. Leave it all on the ice. From there we'll see where the chips land. We cannot have another listless, no emotion, no passion, no show. Shouldn't need to ask for that this time of year, but I am. I also say first goal is huge for the Rangers - need to have something to feel good about, and maybe get some confidence going. They can still lose if they score first, but at least it would give you some hope. Devs score early again and it could be a long night. Let's Go Rangers - we want another game 7!!!
