GAME 7 RANGERS-LIGHTNING -WIN AND PLAY FOR THE CUP

[Messiah717]

I don't think you are putting nearly enough credence in the East getting better and it being darn hard to do this again next season after the runs we have had the last few seasons. Next season will not be easy for us to get back to this level. Won't say can't, but it will be a very big challenge to get this far again for a 3rd straight season...very big...

I just said this. Islanders are going to be better for one. You simply cannot keep just expecting this.

 

[Messiah717]

I'm with Mess on this one. Look at all these elmination games we have won. And all these game 7's. Now add in the East getting better, and us being beaten down some after all these runs, and next season will be a big challenge to get this far again.

All these runs will certainly wear your team down. So many playoff games the last four years.

 

[jamsim67]

After 12 goals on the road, Something told me that the Rangers would make things difficult again at home. Just didn't see this team losing 3 of 4 at home. With this organization, I really shouldn't be surprised. To be honest, I'm not sure I really want to see Stepan back either.

 

[Ranger71]

Hopefully next season someone knocks Tampa out before we play them.

 

[chuckd3534]

I am a big McDonagh guy, but I kind of hate these comments from him:

“Everyone in here gave it their best effort for sure. Just not able to make a couple of plays more than they did. They fought real hard. A great game to watch and be part of but ultimately you try to find a way to win a game and we couldn’t get any past them. They played well defensively and didn’t give us much room, credit them, they are a good club and will give a good run in the next round.”

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

Broken foot....

 

[Ranger71]

The pp failure is a big mental drain for a team. That's where the game was lost, like game 5.

 

[chuckd3534]

Do I really need to hear my captain say this after we get shutout at home AGAIN. I mean come on bro speak with some anger. Give TB credit, but say we weren't good enough. We didn't create nearly enough chances. We own that...I own that. Come on McD.

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

Do I really need to hear my captain say this after we get shutout at home AGAIN. I mean come on bro speak with some anger. Give TB credit, but say we weren't good enough. We didn't create nearly enough chances. We own that...I own that. Come on McD.

Perhaps now you will rethink the statement?

 

[mrmel29]

Yep, av just announced to. Said they froze it somehow in the locker room(guessing a lot of painkillers). Gutsy if not crazy effort by Mcd to get out there. Hope theres no long term damage as a result

 

[jamsim67]

I am a big McDonagh guy, but I kind of hate these comments from him:

“Everyone in here gave it their best effort for sure. Just not able to make a couple of plays more than they did. They fought real hard. A great game to watch and be part of but ultimately you try to find a way to win a game and we couldn’t get any past them. They played well defensively and didn’t give us much room, credit them, they are a good club and will give a good run in the next round.”

What else is he going to say? We watched the game, we know it wasn't a great effort

 

[Disturbed]

This team was good enough to win the Cup this year but you have to play up to your potential and they didn't do that enough.

It's a good run but at some point you need to win a cup.

Holy crap McD had a broken foot

 

[Stepupstepan]

what else do you expect him to say? We played like shit but we were the better team?

 

[Disturbed]

What else is he going to say? We watched the game, we know it wasn't a great effort

He had a broken foot I'm not going to criticize him

 

[chuckd3534]

Say it jam. Don't say we really gave a good effort when we all don't think that is true. I am not killing the guy, but I don't love those comments...just don't.

On the flip side, amazing he was able to play tonight considering. That would have been a huge issue even if we won tonight.

 

[mrmel29]

And just announced by AV Nash played with a broken heart

 

[Messiah717]

Mcdonagh has not been healthy all season long. Broken foot and I would not be shocked if he needed some kind of work done on his shoulder this summer. He was not the same player all season long.

 

[Stepupstepan]

I think Mcd is a better captain than cally. He is still learning so I expect a better year from him next year.

 

[chuckd3534]

He had a broken foot I'm not going to criticize him

Warrior for even playing no doubt. After hearing that my opinion is a little different, but I do still want him to say credit TB they played well and deserved it. On our side I don't know if we did enough. Didn't create enough chances. Cannot get shutout at home two straight. Say some of that stuff IMO.

Again not killing him, especially now, but I want a little of that.

 

[RagFan4Ever]

yup, i'm with you Chuck. Unreal that anyone would bring AV up in any way. Unreal.

There are to many times when this team does not seem to be properly motivated. That's on AV

 

[Ranger71]

Welp, go Blackhawks.

 

[jamsim67]

He had a broken foot I'm not going to criticize him

I'm criticizing the team, not just one player. They lost 3 of 4 at home, in the Eastern Conference Finals. As a team, they didn't bring it and as a result they are done

 

[chuckd3534]

I think McD will be a great captain for a lot of years here. Get healthy this summer and come back with a big Norris trophy type season next year. He didn't have his A game all season, hopefully next season he raises his level again and takes that next step.

Wonder what would have happened if we won. Could he have even played a full series on a broken foot.

 

[Messiah717]

They lost so it doesn't matter but this would've likely finished Mcdonagh for the finals anyway.

 

[jamsim67]

And just announced by AV Nash played with a broken heart

thanks Mel, made me smile ... I needed that

 

[Messiah717]

I think McD will be a great captain for a lot of years here. Get healthy this summer and come back with a big Norris trophy type season next year. He didn't have his A game all season, hopefully next season he riases his level again and takes that next step.

Wonder what would have happened if we won. Could he have even played a full series on a broken foot.

I seriously doubt it. This would've been it.

 

[jamsim67]

There are to many times when this team does not seem to be properly motivated. That's on AV

I disagree. Why would any player at this level, in this series need to be motivated? If the thought of playing in the Stanley Cup finals cannot motivate you, then you should not be playing in the NHL

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

Warrior for even playing no doubt. After hearing that my opinion is a little different, but I do still want him to say credit TB they played well and deserved it. On our side I don't know if we did enough. Didn't create enough chances. Cannot get shutout at home two straight. Say some of that stuff IMO.

Again not killing him, especially now, but I want a little of that.

What does that do? At this point him saying that does absolutely nothing. You expecting him to throw tables and chairs?

 

[Ranger71]

No silver to show but we've had two really good seasons under AV. Take a slight step back playoff-wise but maybe next year they get over the hump.

 

[mrmel29]

Painfully obvious we need to be bigger and stronger and they need to find a spot for big mac on this team next season. Msl, hags, boyle all need to go imo.