Rangers at Penguins

[chuckd3534]

The Pens are the Pens...always will be. Everything about them is fake and over the top...it is who they are. And the NHL eats it up. Is what it is.

 

[dino7430]

Unbelievable. Hank stands on his head, saves our asses several times then stands straight up and gets beat 5 whole without even moving for the shootout win for Pitt. DAMN IT!

 

[Ranger71]

Just happened to bank back off his stick. Oh well, crazy game but at least it was a point and Girardi is ok.

 

[dino7430]

I guess the little victories are just as important at this time of year. Something to build on.

 

[chuckd3534]

It is a gray area. You are allowed one shot at the goal...but on the flip side I can also see the rule saying if the natural follow through of the player leads to the puck going in off of him it should count. Either way the rule is the rule...and it did hit his stick a 2nd time off the post. Frustrating...but still a very good point IMO. Team is playing well. Big picture I really like this team. We get that 3rd line worked out and McD back within 2-3 weeks and we'll be in a good spot IMO.

 

[Messiah717]

18 points after 17 games last season and 18 points after 17 games this season.

 

[theProdigy223]

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Well boys. Just smashed my remote. That hasn't happened since the Giants playoff disaster in San Fran starring Trey Junkin and Matt Allen. Really gonna regret that one tomorrow am.

Fuck the Pens. Rangers will remember them laughing it up afterward and we'll get em when it matters.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone.

 

[Ranger71]

John Moore needs to get his act together, he looks lost right now. And I still think they need to trade for another forward.

 

[chuckd3534]

Overall the team is playing well I think. A lot of home games yes, but also a ton of injuries thus far. Stepan missed 12 games or so. Boyle missed 15 games or so. Had a game where we were down to 4 dmen. Moore suspended for 5 games. McD out 2 weeks already. MZA missed a few games. I am happy with where we are at. Clean up a few things and I think we are ready to go on a roll. I like this team...I really do. May need to deal for another forward for the 3rd line, but outside of that I like what this team has.

 

[Messiah717]

Re: Rangers at Penguins r

Well boys. Just smashed my remote. That hasn't happened since the Giants playoff disaster in San Fran starring Trey Junkin and Matt Allen. Really gonna regret that one tomorrow am.

Fuck the Pens. Rangers will remember them laughing it up afterward and we'll get em when it matters.




Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone.

The Rangers while leaving the bench were pretty much laughing at the absurd Pittsburgh reaction.

 

[chuckd3534]

I really don't have any respect for that team. On the flip side it shows that we are in their heads a little. To celebrate like that winning game 17 of the regular season says a lot. To me it is all good. The Pens will always get the calls, I am used to that so don't get bothered by it anymore. We had our chances...4 on 3 in OT...we played a strong game and got a good point. I am not upset by the end result. Solid game for us I think.

Hopefully they show up with good emotion to beat Cally and the boys Monday at MSG.

 

[Messiah717]

If you really want to talk about gray areas than Kreider should've received a penalty shot in overtime. While I'm on that subject why does he never get a chance on the shootout? I'm getting tired of Zucc's useless attempts.

 

[dino7430]

If you really want to talk about gray areas than Kreider should've received a penalty shot in overtime. While I'm on that subject why does he never get a chance on the shootout? I'm getting tired of Zucc's useless attempts.

I was thinking the same thing regarding Kreider.

 

[chuckd3534]

I maybe rather have a 4 on 3 PP than a one chance penalty shot...close but I think I take a 4 on 3 actually.

I agree on the SO. To me MZA and Nash are too fancy on the SO. It works sometimes, but when it doesn't they don't even get shots. Look at Step the past two games...he rips it...I like that. Pens goals were rips also...making all these moves I don't love. Kreider would be a ripper also I think...and I'd like that and give him a shot.

 

[kreidertime]

Kreider is starting to remind me of players like Grabner and Dvorak. Tons of chances with speed but he doesn't do much with them.

 

[chuckd3534]

Kreider needs to be better...just the reality of it. We need him to score 25-30 goals this season...right now on pace for 19. Both him and MZA need to pick up their games a little. Then that line will be even better as Stepan is rounding into shape.

Kreider does get a lot of chances though, but he needs to finish more often to really make it count.

 

[Ranger71]

Kreider needs to develop a go - to move on breakaways, often times he seems confused as to whether to shoot or just overpower the goalie. He also needs to learn to take something off his passes, not send them 90mph from 10 ft away.

 

[panzerporter]

Add Hagelin to the list, he's playing for a new contract but you'd never know it unless he's not looking for a raise to help the Rangers cap situation. I think this roster is stronger than last year's but think one trade can be a difference maker. Boyle had a terrible turnover but his accurate shot has me forgetting all about Stralman. D. Moore has to put the puck in the net otherwise Miller should be in his place.