Game 5 Devils vs. Rangers

[NYR Fan]

He's not going to get canned but it certainly isn't going to help him either.

Not sure about that - Drury may have to do it to save his own a**. This is not just a loss, this is a loss that is epic with how games 1 and 2 went, and how the Rangers loaded up for this run. To have all that and then fall apart, someone will pay I think.

 

[Greyvtrayn]

Why do they not have anyone marking Haula in front??

 

[NYR Fan]

This is a best 7, not best of 5.

looks dire right now but series isn’t over.

Agreed - it is not. With that said, the way the Rangers have played the past 3 games, and the way this goalie is in their head, hard to see them winning the next 2.

 

[Stepupstepan]

Well written - it will go down as one of the most perplexing losses. Give the Devs credit, but we were at best okay in game 3, 100% didn't show in game 4, and then tonight at best whatever. These guys look like it is game 5 of the season, not game 5 of the playoffs. That's why I think Gallant gets fired off this. How do you bring it back without something being done? This wasn't just a series loss, it was a total collapse, with no passion or real effort or urgency after game 2. Someone has to pay for that, and I think it will be the coach.

I also think the Rangers need to change their philosophy. I would look to move Goodrow and Panarin, and I give the kids bigger roles. I look to have a real 3rd line, not one made of skill players, but a top faceoff C, and some grinding playoff type wingers.

Enough with the big names and stars. As many runs as the Rangers have made over the past 11 years, one theme is common, they no show many big playoff games, they almost never have a killer instinct in a series, and regardless of the name on the jersey they do not score in the playoffs. Time for a change.[/QUOTE

They had that with Torts that grinding. What did they win?

 

[Ranger71]

Not sure about that - Drury may have to do it to save his own a**. This is not just a loss, this is a loss that is epic with how games 1 and 2 went, and how the Rangers loaded up for this run. To have all that and then fall apart, someone will pay I think.

Tonight's game hasn't been good at all but they weren't going to win every game 5-1. The goalie change definately sparked NJ but both games at MSG were close and they missed both opportunities. Most people predicted 6/7 so it's pretty much on course. If the Rangers had gotten swept I'd say he should be on more of a hot seat. Who knows, maybe he will be let go.

 

[NYR Fan]

I don't think it has to do with grinding. I think you need to have balance. I was a big supporter of bringing Kane here, and I was wrong. He has been a mess. This is not his fault, total team effort, but he has been a mess.

Less stars, less of a 3rd line that is a finesse line, and more balance with some stars, and some sandpaper, and a 3rd line that fits the mold of a 3rd line. Not top 6 players playing on the 3rd line.

Big names, big contract, fat cats, no urgency - not a good mix.

 

[NYR Fan]

Tonight's game hasn't been good at all but they weren't going to win every game 5-1. The goalie change definately sparked NJ but both games at MSG were close and they missed both opportunities. Most people predicted 6/7 so it's pretty much on course. If the Rangers had gotten swept I'd say he should be on more of a hot seat. Who knows, maybe he will be let go.

Who said winning every game 5-1. They no showed game 4, they barely showed tonight, if they go out with a whimper I don't know how you can sell bringing him back.

 

[Stepupstepan]

how the hell they did not score. I've never seen such luck for a goalie. This kid is so beatable too as soon as he needs to move side to side. What a fucking disgrace.

 

[Messiah717]

They had that with Torts that grinding. What did they win?

I think the point is also take last year for example. The comebacks they needed to get to the ECF and then they blow the 2-0 lead to Tampa after being up in game three.

 

[Stepupstepan]

I don't think it has to do with grinding. I think you need to have balance. I was a big supporter of bringing Kane here, and I was wrong. He has been a mess. This is not his fault, total team effort, but he has been a mess.

Less stars, less of a 3rd line that is a finesse line, and more balance with some stars, and some sandpaper, and a 3rd line that fits the mold of a 3rd line. Not top 6 players playing on the 3rd line.

Big names, big contract, fat cats, no urgency - not a good mix.

you mean like I was telling you that was a wrong move? lol

 

[NYR Fan]

I think the point is also take last year for example. The comebacks they needed to get to the ECF and then they blow the 2-0 lead to Tampa after being up in game three.

For the longest time these guys have made it a habit of no showing playoff games, I know I was out a few, and never being able to score in the playoffs. Different players, different coaches, always hard, never playing with a cushion. Too top heavy.

 

[NYR31]

Breaking news: Panarin actually tried shooting at the net.

 

[Disturbed]

This is a best 7, not best of 5.

looks dire right now but series isn’t over.

True but it’s not even being down 3-2 that is the issue this team is dead. Maybe they show life G6 at home but the way they have played these 3 games they 100% deserve to lose series.

 

[Ranger71]

Who said winning every game 5-1. They no showed game 4, they barely showed tonight, if they go out with a whimper I don't know how you can sell bringing him back.

The effort tonight has been questionable for sure, maybe in game 4 too, but I don't know that you can pin this that much on Gallant. The players need to step up and make it happen.

 

[Messiah717]

I'm not predicting anything but maybe this is rock bottom and we get a fired up group with backs against the wall in game six.

 

[Stepupstepan]

lol ESPN is showing Mess guarantee in 94. There is noone close to Mess on this team. Trouba is fucking disgrace of a captain.

 

[NYR Fan]

you mean like I was telling you that was a wrong move? lol

When a player like Kane falls into your lap, you don't say no I'm good thanks. You had to make the move, but he was a mess and added very little. But with that said, he is far from alone, and others were certainly worse. A bunch of guys should stand in line for blame here, it doesn't start with Kane. He just didn't add anything to the team to take it to another level. I did write many times the past few weeks, I haven't liked his attitude at all since he got here. Maybe he is hurt, but his attitude has been all wrong for a player at his level, that the Rangers moved heaven and earth to afford.

 

[Disturbed]

The effort tonight has been questionable for sure, maybe in game 4 too, but I don't know that you can pin this that much on Gallant. The players need to step up and make it happen.

If they lose to n lifeless fashion at the Garden in G6 to lose 4 straight after being up 2-0 then Gallant is 100% gone.

 

[Messiah717]

For the longest time these guys have made it a habit of no showing playoff games, I know I was out a few, and never being able to score in the playoffs. Different players, different coaches, always hard, never playing with a cushion. Too top heavy.

Remember the game 7 effort at home in 2015? Even a team you think has some does this.

 

[strudwickisthebest]

Lol they let a scrub like Haula TRASH them. They should have kept Reaves atleast he hit. This team is soft

 

[NYR Fan]

The effort tonight has been questionable for sure, maybe in game 4 too, but I don't know that you can pin this that much on Gallant. The players need to step up and make it happen.

Are you new to sports...lol. Coaches get fired all the time, fair or unfair. Cannot trade all the players, but can fire the coach.

 

[Messiah717]

If they go out in similar fashion at home with no effort then Gallant will not be back.

 

[Messiah717]

Good job Rangers. You just created the next Marty.

 

[Ranger71]

If they lose to n lifeless fashion at the Garden in G6 to lose 4 straight after being up 2-0 then Gallant is 100% gone.

Yeah, cant argue there that it would be more than likely then. I can see Drury giving him one more chance either way. I think the team as a whole is just frustrated(obviously) and it's showing up in their play, more than a general lack of effort.

 

[NYR Fan]

Remember the game 7 effort at home in 2015? Even a team you think has some does this.

Not sure I am following - yeah they have also won a lot of playoff games, and had good runs the past 11 years. Won't take that away from them, and the fun games we have seen. But there is very much a disproportion of no shows, scoring 1 goal, always having to grind out 7 game series wins. On and on. Way too often IMO.

 

[strudwickisthebest]

Fuck Drury too he made all the wrong moves this year

 

[Greyvtrayn]

Rangers don't seem to have the ability to control play or maintain possession outside of the power play. Devils are a faster team, more hard working.

 

[Messiah717]

Not sure I am following - yeah they have also won a lot of playoff games, and had good runs the past 11 years. Won't take that away from them, and the fun games we have seen. But there is very much a disproportion of no shows, scoring 1 goal, always having to grind out 7 game series wins. On and on. Way too often IMO.

Yup, some great wins and great moments but far too many stinkers. No continuity.

 

[Greyvtrayn]

I didn't see the injury but hopefully Kreider is able to play game 6.

 

[NYR Fan]

Look - you want to talk effort, and passion, and urgency, and fire - the Rangers, supposedly loaded with studs, have scored TWO goals in the past 9 + periods - TWO. That should end any talk of anything else. That is disgraceful, and I don't think you can use any other word. And sorry, but the coach deserves blame also - tweaks, move Z on the PP, change up lines? Come on.

That is an embarrassment.