Post-Game Talk: 01/18/18 - Rangers vs. Sabres

[Pavel Buchnevich]

It's an incredibly minor point and doesn't take away from the fact that he had a great game tonight. One assist being taken away isn't the end of the world.

I want him to show up AV though by leading the team in points this season with such ridiculous ice time. It'll reflect really poorly on AV if that happens.

He's now 3 points behind Zucc instead of 2. Not the biggest deal, but could matter at the end of the season.

 

[Siddi]

Hmmm...I thought Hank had a so-so game, looked a little off tonight, although he made a few critical saves at the end.

Yeah, he was a bit off but the saves at the end earned him a star in my book.

 

[EdJovanovski]

I originally thought McDonagh deflected it but then the replay on NBC looked like he didn't touch the puck at all.

 

[bl02]

Just curious does the coaching staff get any credit for helping develop Buch behind the scenes? Are we all privy to what goes on in practice. He has improved at both ends of the ice compared to last season.I hope by the end of the season he puts up 60 plus points and keeps progressing like he has this season.I mean Julien could have been the coach of this team and who knows if Buch would even be playing

 

[Siddi]

I originally thought McDonagh deflected it but then the replay on NBC looked like he didn't touch the puck at all.

Dont know about NBC but I watched the MSG feed and their replay showed it clearly.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

You know what I fear?

When AV says that the reason Nash is scoring is because he elevated his game.

No it's not you dimwit, it's because you put him with an actual top line player in Buchnevich

Buffalo sucks too

 

[Steve Kournianos]

A win is a win is a win. Nash boosting his trade value at the right time. I'm watching the Leafs and boy could they use him.

Lundvist has to be a Vezina finalist and get Hart votes. Starting in March I'm going to pelt my Twitter feed with Lundqvist stats. The defense is just pathetic. Andersen is in a similar boat but I think Lundqvist is subjected to playing behing a bigger stain of a blue line.

You know, that 2nd rounder for Smith pretty much is going be a first rounder, and that prospect will one day haunt us. Mark my words.

Get rid of him. Played his best hockey in a walk year and mailed it in when his pockets got fat. His two shifts in the 3rd before the DOG were horrid, and my exact words to my wife were "This turd is going to cost them the lead".

Sure enough, the next shift he shakes in his boots from a forecheck and flips it out.

 

[Ori]

Yeah Nash collecting 5 points in 2 games - 4 goals, but give Buch some credits too some great passes the last two games.
I`m watching LA - Pens.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Don't worry guys, we will get back in the race when we go out west.

Seriously though, these next few games will really tell the tale of where this team will be.

Yup. First extended road trip of the season I believe and they have sucked on the road. Hopefully Hayes is back soon.

 

[Siddi]

We passed Columbus in ROWs.

 

[will1066]

Observation: three of Nash's goals were snap shots of some distance from the goaltender instead of dekes. Doesn't have the dangles anymore so shoots from outside to give the puck some elevation by the time it reaches the net. And he's made some nice passes recently. Maybe he really is changing his game.

 

[gorangers0525]

Nash Buch have some amazing chemistry. Too bad they’ll be broken up first game they are held off the scoreboard.

 

[Siddi]

A win is a win is a win. Nash boosting his trade value at the right time. I'm watching the Leafs and boy could they use him.

Lundvist has to be a Vezina finalist and get Hart votes. Starting in March I'm going to pelt my Twitter feed with Lundqvist stats. The defense is just pathetic. Andersen is in a similar boat but I think Lundqvist is subjected to playing behing a bigger stain of a blue line.

You know, that 2nd rounder for Smith pretty much is going be a first rounder, and that prospect will one day haunt us. Mark my words.

Get rid of him. Played his best hockey in a walk year and mailed it in when his pockets got fat. His two shifts in the 3rd before the DOG were horrid, and my exact words to my wife were "This turd is going to cost them the lead".

Sure enough, the next shift he shakes in his boots from a forecheck and flips it out.

With Vasy starting to fall apart I think Hank has a real shot at the Vezina if he keeps on playing like this.

Vasy's 4 latest starts have all been sub 900 with most of them in the low to mid 800s and even 1 game sub 800.

 

[Ori]

Almost 40 SOG by Buffalo.

 

[bl02]

A win is a win is a win. Nash boosting his trade value at the right time. I'm watching the Leafs and boy could they use him.

Lundvist has to be a Vezina finalist and get Hart votes. Starting in March I'm going to pelt my Twitter feed with Lundqvist stats. The defense is just pathetic. Andersen is in a similar boat but I think Lundqvist is subjected to playing behing a bigger stain of a blue line.

You know, that 2nd rounder for Smith pretty much is going be a first rounder, and that prospect will one day haunt us. Mark my words.

Get rid of him. Played his best hockey in a walk year and mailed it in when his pockets got fat. His two shifts in the 3rd before the DOG were horrid, and my exact words to my wife were "This turd is going to cost them the lead".

Sure enough, the next shift he shakes in his boots from a forecheck and flips it out.

The leafs will be another first round exit if they don't pick up mcdonagh and nash or at least the former. There is no way they beat either the lightning or the bruins which right now look like the most complete team in hockey as crazy as that may sound

 

[Kovalev27]

Yeah, he was a bit off but the saves at the end earned him a star in my book.

Good post

He was lucky a few times but that save was unreal. Big time stop

 

[trilobyte]

The leafs will be another first round exit if they don't pick up mcdonagh and nash or at least the former. There is no way they beat either the lightning or the bruins which right now look like the most complete team in hockey as crazy as that may sound

The Bruins have built themselves up really well. Whether or not they are at peak performance during post-season is another thing, but they look really good from the 5 or 6 games I have watched, plus all the other observations.
Contrary to what I thought just a couple of weeks ago, I no longer really believe that the Lightning have any pre-ordained advantage. They have their own problems, though their depth is very good.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

We passed Columbus in ROWs.

This is why we needs Torts...

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Nash Buch have some amazing chemistry. Too bad they’ll be broken up first game they are held off the scoreboard.

Because he’s Russian?

Or because AV?

Or because of Sam not making the best calls?

The garden ice system from the 80s?

Help me out sir!

 

[Kovalev27]

That top line looks very good.

By the way no one can tell me that Columbus is better than us. They stink can’t score. Penguins and Wash are only teams in metro that I’d say are better. Even Pitt though has no goaltending.

Very tough call for management to sell or not with how wide open this season is.

 

[Riche16]

That top line looks very good.

By the way no one can tell me that Columbus is better than us. They stink can’t score. Penguins and Wash are only teams in metro that I’d say are better. Even Pitt though has no goaltending.

Very tough call for management to sell or not with how wide open this season is.

Not really because this team isn’t going to win 2 games against any of the above mentioned teams let alone 4.

But anything can happen and GATE SALEZ!

So something dumb will happen... probably multiple somethings... wasting assets as “self rentals” etc.

And all because we beat the Flyers and Buffalo!

Whoop!

 

[bl02]

That top line looks very good.

By the way no one can tell me that Columbus is better than us. They stink can’t score. Penguins and Wash are only teams in metro that I’d say are better. Even Pitt though has no goaltending.

Very tough call for management to sell or not with how wide open this season is.

On paper i still feel columbus is better than us but not by much. If the pens can find a way into the playoffs and get decent goaltending they will be a very tough out. Maybe the lightning at full strength could knock them off.
But yeah not easy decision to sell guys like zucc or mcdonagh but nash and grabs should be shopped especially if we can get first rounders.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

On paper i still feel columbus is better than us but not by much. If the pens can find a way into the playoffs and get decent goaltending they will be a very tough out. Maybe the lightning at full strength could knock them off.
But yeah not easy decision to sell guys like zucc or mcdonagh but nash and grabs should be shopped especially if we can get first rounders.

You scared m8?!?

We should double down on a player who will fix everything as Smith has.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

A win against the Sabres with 2 top 6 players out of the lineup is not bad. No matter how close it was. This same Sabres team beat Colombus the other night.

Yeah, I agree. I keep seeing people acting like the fact that it was a close game is an indictment on the Rangers and proof of how bad they are. There's plenty of legitimate things that you could use to make that point, but this? Nah. They just beat Columbus the other night, they've been playing good hockey for the last couple weeks. Plus in today's NHL any team can beat any team. Plus, it's a ROW. We're missing 2 of our top 6 forwards, both replaced by AHL guys and also missing one of our regular D men.

Honestly, missing Kreider who is our best forward and Hayes the matchup center and the 2C on an already weak center depth team? Any win is good, jut finding ways to stay afloat is the goal. Missing key players like that.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Whatever, I had a feeling this would happen once they re-watched the play.

Makes sense, McD tipped Holden's point shot.