Have a wedding Saturday during the game. Funny enough kreider would have been at if he wasn’t playing. Rangers in 7 if these take it up a gear. Prove me wrong

we get the weirdest trolls in the middle of the night
- NYRangers1124

Florida is built a little better for playoffs and are simply the better team. NYR is giving it their all, but just don't have the horses to beat the Panthers. I trust Drury to address the needs this offseason and next trade deadline.

With that being said...there is still a chance
- rrentz

So you want to send Panarin to the gym and buy Mika a set of balls?

If there is blame to be given for the Rangers predicament it lies solely at the feet of Chris Drury and James Dolan.

The refusal to do everything necessary to bolster the teams makeup for a long playoff run is the main reason the team finds themselves on the verge of elimination.

Not brining in Jake Gruntzel because of his refusal to part with Kappo Kakko is bordering incompetent. Holding on to a 1st round pick, which will be what #30? because the draft is at Dolans new toy, while banking in millions for the eight playoff games at the garden is so selfish an act it defies belief.

In 94’ a few very popular players were shipped out in order to make the team more playoff ready. That was not accomplished here.

Hoping for the best in game 6 and hopefully game 7.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Yawn....Geez...they are playing in game 6 of ECF.

How many scrums have the Rangers had in Bob's crease, how many times has he been bumped, how many scraps that happened down low after the whistle in Florida's end... That's the difference between these two team right now
Florida plays right up to the edge, the finish checks even if its .05 seconds late whereas the Rangers peel off, a bunch of calls have been week for ECF games, but on the other hand Rangers are pushing the envelope and dragging Florida into a street fight the same way Florida has done to them... and its worked for Florida

If there is blame to be given for the Rangers predicament it lies solely at the feet of Chris Drury and James Dolan.

The refusal to do everything necessary to bolster the teams makeup for a long playoff run is the main reason the team finds themselves on the verge of elimination.

Not brining in Jake Gruntzel because of his refusal to part with Kappo Kakko is bordering incompetent. Holding on to a 1st round pick, which will be what #30? because the draft is at Dolans new toy, while banking in millions for the eight playoff games at the garden is so selfish an act it defies belief.

In 94’ a few very popular players were shipped out in order to make the team more playoff ready. That was not accomplished here.

Hoping for the best in game 6 and hopefully game 7.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

First off I think there might have been an issue with the Cap if they brought Jake Guentzel in. Second he is a Left winger, where would he have played? This team won the Presidents trophy, having them start switching around players to fit him in would have disrupted the team chemistry. Canes got Guentzel, never got past us so it doesnt guaranty success in bringing in a high caliber player.

This team should have no problem advancing on paper but in reality the players are not built to play against this heavy Fla team. If we dont get any production from not only the top 2 lines but the third line also, the Rangers will soon be out.

Im sorry buy Lavi must switch up the lines some, they need a spark from somewhere.

Lets see if Lavi does a Gallant.

First off I think there might have been an issue with the Cap if they brought Jake Guentzel in. Second he is a Left winger, where would he have played? This team won the Presidents trophy, having them start switching around players to fit him in would have disrupted the team chemistry. Canes got Guentzel, never got past us so it doesnt guaranty success in bringing in a high caliber player.

This team should have no problem advancing on paper but in reality the players are not built to play against this heavy Fla team. If we dont get any production from not only the top 2 lines but the third line also, the Rangers will soon be out.

Im sorry buy Lavi must switch up the lines some, they need a spark from somewhere.

Lets see if Lavi does a Gallant.
- Brukie

I never believed the Guentzel rumors at all and never thought Pitt would trade him to the Rangers anyway. And like you said, he went to Carolina and Rangers beat them, doesn't guarantee anything.

so annoying seeing that (frank)ing oaf mikkola play this well.

dude was the most useless 6'5" player - now he's a tough guy, crashing into the net. he single handedly won that puck battle in the corner in the final 30 seconds.

unbelievable. it never ends
- NYRangers1124

He was fine here last year. What are you talking about?
We are a good team, up against a better team playing really well. I'm not happy, but all the people in here acting like we will never win another game is hard to take. (not saying this to you, 1124. Just in general)

I never believed the Guentzel rumors at all and never thought Pitt would trade him to the Rangers anyway. And like you said, he went to Carolina and Rangers beat them, doesn't guarantee anything.
- Rangers99

Yep. Not too mention, as Brukie said, he's a LW, we need RW. We were supposed to trade a cost-controlled, with (possible?) potential RW for a rental we didn't have a true spot for? The same people would have been female doging next season about Drury having depleted our roster.

First off I think there might have been an issue with the Cap if they brought Jake Guentzel in. Second he is a Left winger, where would he have played? This team won the Presidents trophy, having them start switching around players to fit him in would have disrupted the team chemistry. Canes got Guentzel, never got past us so it doesnt guaranty success in bringing in a high caliber player.

This team should have no problem advancing on paper but in reality the players are not built to play against this heavy Fla team. If we dont get any production from not only the top 2 lines but the third line also, the Rangers will soon be out.

Im sorry buy Lavi must switch up the lines some, they need a spark from somewhere.

Lets see if Lavi does a Gallant.
- Brukie

Your rationale for not bringing in Jake is borderline crazy.

You make room for players and that make you better. And he would absolutely have done that.

I could see if you wanted to argue away from Sid could he still produce? He answered that in spades.

Jake would’ve fit in just fine - like he did with the Canes -

How many scrums have the Rangers had in Bob's crease, how many times has he been bumped, how many scraps that happened down low after the whistle in Florida's end... That's the difference between these two team right now
Florida plays right up to the edge, the finish checks even if its .05 seconds late whereas the Rangers peel off, a bunch of calls have been week for ECF games, but on the other hand Rangers are pushing the envelope and dragging Florida into a street fight the same way Florida has done to them... and its worked for Florida
- MiloslavHorava

This is one thing Ive noticed game after game. When Florida hits you, they make sure to take you out of the play, on the body all the way. When we hit them, they just rub into them, a shove in the shoulder, a lazy stick check, a push into the boards, Panthers players just bounce off and keep going with the puck, inevitably causing the Rangers player to end up putting himself out of the play and the Panthers go on a 3 on 2 the other way.

First off I think there might have been an issue with the Cap if they brought Jake Guentzel in. Second he is a Left winger, where would he have played? This team won the Presidents trophy, having them start switching around players to fit him in would have disrupted the team chemistry. Canes got Guentzel, never got past us so it doesnt guaranty success in bringing in a high caliber player.

This team should have no problem advancing on paper but in reality the players are not built to play against this heavy Fla team. If we dont get any production from not only the top 2 lines but the third line also, the Rangers will soon be out.

Im sorry buy Lavi must switch up the lines some, they need a spark from somewhere.

Lets see if Lavi does a Gallant.
- Brukie

This is my suggestion...
Kreider, Trocheck, LAF
Panarin, Chytil, Kakko
Wennberg, Mika, Roslovic
Cuylle, Goodrow, Rempe

It wont happen. Were likely gonna see the same lines again.

Your rationale for not bringing in Jake is borderline crazy.

You make room for players and that make you better. And he would absolutely have done that.

I could see if you wanted to argue away from Sid could he still produce? He answered that in spades.

Jake would’ve fit in just fine - like he did with the Canes -
- dozerD10

So you would have had a team that was top 3 in the league at the time and started to switch players around??

Yeah he worked out fine with the Canes, they are in the Cup Finals now.

Your rationale for not bringing in Jake is borderline crazy.

You make room for players and that make you better. And he would absolutely have done that.

I could see if you wanted to argue away from Sid could he still produce? He answered that in spades.

Jake would’ve fit in just fine - like he did with the Canes -
- dozerD10

Canes tried him at RW and it didnt work, and it wouldnt work here.

This is my suggestion...
Kreider, Trocheck, LAF
Panarin, Chytil, Kakko
Wennberg, Mika, Roslovic
Cuylle, Goodrow, Rempe

It wont happen. Were likely gonna see the same lines again.
- aecliptic

Why not?? Id try them. We need a spark!!!

Its not over will the buzzer rings!!!

This is my suggestion...
Kreider, Trocheck, LAF
Panarin, Chytil, Kakko
Wennberg, Mika, Roslovic
Cuylle, Goodrow, Rempe

It wont happen. Were likely gonna see the same lines again.
- aecliptic

Since I doubt lavy makes big changes the one wild card I would try is Goodrow as the RW on the Zib line. Been one of the better forwards all series for the rangers. Maybe his sandpaper game will help

Why not?? Id try them. We need a spark!!!

Its not over will the buzzer rings!!!
- Brukie

I just feel like, this deep into it, a coach wont make a change so drastic to the lines. I want to be wrong. I honestly think those lines could work.

This is my suggestion...
Kreider, Trocheck, LAF
Panarin, Chytil, Kakko
Wennberg, Mika, Roslovic
Cuylle, Goodrow, Rempe

It wont happen. Were likely gonna see the same lines again.
- aecliptic

Cuylle had some great shifts, not enough ice time for him in my opinion, he was a beast on them, he is a guy they should try to get more time and opportunities for 5 on 5

new blog up

Since I doubt lavy makes big changes the one wild card I would try is Goodrow as the RW on the Zib line. Been one of the better forwards all series for the rangers. Maybe his sandpaper game will help
- TPC

The thing with Goodrow is hes not gonna elevate Mika and Kreider. Yes, he will be a pain in the arse out there, hitting, boards, grinding... but playmaking is not his thing. Which is why Id like to keep Mika and Roslovic together, but then putting Wennberg on the wing because he can make plays with the puck.

I just feel like, this deep into it, a coach wont make a change so drastic to the lines. I want to be wrong. I honestly think those lines could work.
- aecliptic

I do not understand coaches not more willing to try things and especially when their team is in trouble. It drove me crazy when Barry insisted on leaving Leo on the Barzal line during the last ECF against Tampa.

So you would have had a team that was top 3 in the league at the time and started to switch players around??

Yeah he worked out fine with the Canes, they are in the Cup Finals now.
- Brukie

How many Ranger fans for some time now have argued they need a top 6 player that produces when the games get tight ??

He does that - and no matter where you are in the standings, if you have a chance to make the team better, you do it.

There could’ve been reasons like cap space and so forth not to bring him in…

but upsetting team chemistry, and making room for him ain’t them.

And if the hangup was KK… That’s nuts Drury didn’t do it..

Your rationale for not bringing in Jake is borderline crazy.

You make room for players and that make you better. And he would absolutely have done that.

I could see if you wanted to argue away from Sid could he still produce? He answered that in spades.

Jake would’ve fit in just fine - like he did with the Canes -
- dozerD10

He had 1 point in the last 3 games against the Rangers

Canes tried him at RW and it didnt work, and it wouldnt work here.
- aecliptic

Simple - Then he pushes guys down the lineup … as excellent players do…

Three major issues in this series.

Their two best players games doesn’t translate well in deeper rounds of the PO. Too soft and one dimensional.

They don’t have a true top RW. Can’t overpay other players as there is a domino effect from it.

The rangers defensive core outside a healthy fox being a true one is rolling out Lindgren miller Schneider who are good number 4s. Trouba and Gus aren’t playable.

Back end needs bigger players that can skate and move the puck