Rangers at Devils

[chuckd3534]

Let's get the "2nd half" started the right way. Very big game tonight.

No Nash and sounds like McIlrath will be scratched as well, which I truly don't understand at this point.

• Chris Kreider, Derek Stepan, Mats Zuccarello

• JT Miller, Derick Brassard, Jesper Fast

• Oscar Lindberg, Kevin Hayes, Viktor Stalberg

• Daniel Paille, Dominic Moore, Tanner Glass

The defense pairs are Ryan McDonagh and Dan Girardi, Marc Staal and Dan Boyle, Keith Yandle and Kevin Klein.

 

[mrmel29]

The AV joke continues. Now in the second half after his first half play is Big Mac really gonna be glued to the bench again for 10 games at a time waiting for an injury to clearly inferior at this point boyle and girardi. Boyle for sure is gone next year so don't quite see the reason for all this misplaced loyalty by our coach. Our 3rd and 4th lines are really hurting looking at the lines if Chuck is correct which I'm sure he is. Girardi I see back on the first pair which will severely limit McD's effectiveness again covering up for him. Losing faith watching AV continue to not play our best player(s) available when you already have a lacking of depth out there. That being said hope the Rangers can get off to a good 2nd half start with a win over the devs tonight.

 

[kreidertime]

I won't take this team seriously until Gorton dumps Glass and Boyle and takes away Av's stupid toys.

 

[theProdigy223]

The biggest problem with that line up is the glaring lack of scoring and in my opinion it's not even close. I disagree with anybody who looks at that line up and first points to Dan Boyle. What forwards in that group can we count on to score a big goal? The top 6 stinks, the bottom 6 stinks, the middle 6 stinks, the 4th line stinks, the whole damn forward group STINKS. Even an underachieving, contact-avoiding Rick Nash is desperately needed back in the line up ASAP.

Gorton needs to get this team a forward. We could put in McIlrath all we want but if we can't score a goal it won't matter.

 

[mrmel29]

Dylan Mcilrath's voicemail

Prod, part of the offensive problem is the defense (boyle,girardi) cannot get the puck out of their end and up ice quickly so that the forwards can mount an attack

 

[theProdigy223]

Prod, part of the offensive problem is the defense (boyle,girardi) cannot get the puck out of their end and up ice quickly so that the forwards can mount an attack

I've made the point several times that you cannot just look at the forwards for offense, and that's especially true in AV's system as the defense is expected to begin the rush. So I agree in part.

But that forward group has exactly zero players who are pure goal scorers. Zero. Kreider might be the closest thing and he's been on Mars all season. Nash has 149 shots, which is pretty good but not great considering (a) the totals for the league leaders, and (b) he takes most of them while cruising along the boards scared to go to the middle. But second is Brassard with....106!!!! Almost 50 behind! Where the hell are our wingers who put the puck on net? We dont have any and we havent had any besides Nash all season. Zucc wont shoot, Brassard wont shoot, Hayes won't shoot, Kreider shoots but misses by a mile. Miller is trying but he should not be relied on for that at this point in his career. Lindberg has hit a wall. Fast belongs on the 4th line. Glass belongs in the AHL.

I cannot disagree more with someone who looks at that line up and the first thing that comes to mind is Dan Boyle. Yeah I think Dylan should be in there but I'm way, way more frustrated with Gorton right now than with AV.

 

[mrmel29]

I've made the point several times that you cannot just look at the forwards for offense, and that's especially true in AV's system as the defense is expected to begin the rush. So I agree in part.

But that forward group has exactly zero players who are pure goal scorers. Zero. Kreider might be the closest thing and he's been on Mars all season. Nash has 149 shots, which is pretty good but not great considering (a) the totals for the league leaders, and (b) he takes most of them while cruising along the boards scared to go to the middle. But second is Brassard with....106!!!! Almost 50 behind! Where the hell are our wingers who put the puck on net? We dont have any and we havent had any besides Nash all season. Zucc wont shoot, Brassard wont shoot, Hayes won't shoot, Kreider shoots but misses by a mile. Miller is trying but he should not be relied on for that at this point in his career. Lindberg has hit a wall. Fast belongs on the 4th line. Glass belongs in the AHL.

I cannot disagree more with someone who looks at that line up and the first thing that comes to mind is Dan Boyle. Yeah I think Dylan should be in there but I'm way, way more frustrated with Gorton right now than with AV.

I'm with you with Gorton but I think we'll be pleasantly surprised (I hope) when he finally unleashes some moves.

 

[mrmel29]

Nice 2 on 1 brass to miller and miller roofs it for the 1-0 lead.

 

[Messiah717]

Do they ever pay attention to the front of the net?

 

[Ranger71]

The team is basically Lundqvist and alot of nothingness.

 

[Stepupstepan]

Why is Yashin and Kasparaitis sitting behind the ranger bench? Is Gorton thinking about signing them? LOL

 

[Stepupstepan]

One guy is approaching the status of being traded soon is Stepan. This guy is an absolute overpaid hack.

 

[Rangers94]

If I'm Hank I give this franchise an ultimatum. They either fire Arneil and get a competent special teams coach in here (because AV sure as shit isn't going to do it) or demand a trade because his talent is WASTED with this scrub of a coach directing the PP and PK.

 

[mrmel29]

2 very noticeable bad things. Stephan since he has come back has absolutely killed the power play and overtime I look up boyle is down slinking around in the offensive zone down low forcing a forward to go back and play defense. WTF

 

[Stepupstepan]

LOL...stepan going for a change ON PP while there is a scoring chance. cant make this up.

 

[Ranger71]

I don't think it's Arniel, the team just lacks shooters and puckhandlers.

 

[Messiah717]

Schneider has played very well but the Rangers have had some chances they should've buried.

 

[Stepupstepan]

If I'm Hank I give this franchise an ultimatum. They either fire Arneil and get a competent special teams coach in here (because AV sure as shit isn't going to do it) or demand a trade because his talent is WASTED with this scrub of a coach directing the PP and PK.

so they will hire another moron who will fail...LOL it is never ending cycle.

 

[Stepupstepan]

Schneider seems like he is having a vezina type of season. the reason why the devils are still in the playoff hunt.

 

[Messiah717]

Schneider seems like he is having a vezina type of season. the reason why the devils are still in the playoff hunt.

Yup, he's approaching a GAA of under 2.00 so he has been fabulous for the Devils this season.

 

[Ranger71]

The New York Water Treaders.

 

[Messiah717]

Hank has to stop that second goal but Girardi got beaten badly.

 

[Rangers94]

Hank has to stop that second goal but Girardi got beaten badly.

In other news, water is wet.

 

[chuckd3534]

LOL...we have so jumped the shark in here. Hank let's up a soft goal, we allow one legit goal that shouldn't have been stopped, the Devs have 2 shots in the 3rd period, the Devs have 22 shots in the game, we have 2 goals again, special teams awful again, and yet we get on the D.

Ho hum...another day on the Rangers board....

 

[Ranger71]

And McDonagh misses the net on a breakaway! What a loser.

 

[Messiah717]

LOL...we have so jumped the shark in here. Hank let's up a soft goal, we allow one legit goal that shouldn't have been stopped, the Devs have 2 shots in the 3rd period, the Devs have 22 shots in the game, we have 2 goals again, special teams awful again, and yet we get on the D.

Ho hum...another day on the Rangers board....

It's a team game but Girardi looked bad on the second goal. There was a glaring movement issue when he should've easily cut the skater off.

 

[Rangers94]

LOL...we have so jumped the shark in here. Hank let's up a soft goal, we allow one legit goal that shouldn't have been stopped, the Devs have 2 shots in the 3rd period, the Devs have 22 shots in the game, we have 2 goals again, special teams awful again, and yet we get on the D.

Ho hum...another day on the Rangers board....

Because for some fucking idiotic reason, this PK is COACHED to leave a man WIDE FUCKING OPEN in front of the net. Arneil is KILLING this team. Fire him and replace him with a trained monkey. No difference.

 

[Stepupstepan]

oh look Dan Girardi on his kneeess and goal!!!

 

[chuckd3534]

LOL...Hank let's up a soft goal...DAMN YOU D...LOL.

Special teams special teams special teams.

Is what it is. Nothing to see here.

 

[Rangers94]

Let's keep giving this coaching staff pass after pass after pass for their ineffective game plans. By all means. This is a coaching issue, with AV/Arneil REFUSING to adjust their schemes and lines. It's a goddamn joke. This team is better off not making the playoffs so they can avoid getting embarrassed by teams that actually have good coaching and players with heart.