Post-Game Talk: Bird

[80shockeywasbuns]

good game for Jones-Gus
Scoring chances 9-5 high dangers 4-0

 

[gravey9]

Maybe, but based on 30+ years of watching coaches "operate," I find it way more likely that he thinks Fox is bad at protecting because he's short.

eh, i think, rightfully so, he saw that Fox was a step slower after he blocked that shot. He was making some fairly lazy plays after that play. Me thinks he was protecting Fox from too many hard minutes when he wasn't 100%.

 

[17futurecap]

This has not gone well in the 5 games since last Saturday, getting caved in.

 

[80shockeywasbuns]

Looks like “mini trouba” isn’t the answer either

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Great win. The team is tired. This isn't a video game. It's no coincidence that they faltered in the 3rd against Tampa and Pitt. The first 2 periods were fine. 5 in 8 is always tough but even tougher with the last 3 on the road against teams in playoff position or desperate for points. 4 of 5 in this stretch is pretty damn good in my book. Another day game tomorrow. This schedule is total horseshit. At least the Piles have played a lot lately also and not a team with 5 days rest waiting at home. Rangers play 10 of their last 15 at home.

 

[80shockeywasbuns]

Great win. The team is tired. This isn't a video game. It's no coincidence that they faltered in the 3rd against Tampa and Pitt. The first 2 periods were fine. 5 in 8 is always tough but even tougher with the last 3 on the road against teams in playoff position or desperate for points. 4 of 5 in this stretch is pretty damn good in my book. Another day game tomorrow. This schedule is total horseshit. At least the Piles have played a lot lately also and not a team with 5 days rest waiting at home. Rangers play 10 of their last 15 at home.

I think NYR longest homestand this year was 3 games. Schedule has been so weird. There was one homestand early in the season where they played a couple home games, then off to Minnesota for a random ass 1 game road trip, then immediately back home for Canes.

 

[FUZfan]

My favorite play in this game was when Miller's floater went in over Jarrys left shoulder and in doing so, totally crushed the spirits of the Penguins fans.

Chefs kiss.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

I think NYR longest homestand this year was 3 games. Schedule has been so weird. There was one homestand early in the season where they played a couple home games, then off to Minnesota for a random ass 1 game road trip, then immediately back home for Canes.

Yes, their longest homestand has been 3 games. They have had a few of those idiotic 1 game road trips to Dallas, Minny, and Chicago I think. The schedule has been utter trash this year.

 

[Kaapo di tutti capi]

Someone needs to gif that crying Penguins fan they showed after the Fox interview

This is why they were crying.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

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This is why they were crying.

What an absolute clown.

 

[Dfence033]

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This is why they were crying.

What the hell is it that I'm looking at here? Did someone forget bed robes aren't made for TV?

 

[aufheben]

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This has not gone well in the 5 games since last Saturday, getting caved in.

It was never going to be a long-term solution anyway.

 

[Cmox]

What the hell is it that I'm looking at here? Did someone forget bed robes aren't made for TV?

apparently, Fried Rice clothing. The pants are shaped like rice

 

[Machinehead]

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Looks like “mini trouba” isn’t the answer either

The answer is putting Miller with somebody who can defend. Schneider is effective but he's low-key a puck mover.

 

[turcotte8]

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Looks like “mini trouba” isn’t the answer either

at least he's cheaper

 

[ReddestRum]

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This is why they were crying.

Dude living his best life right now and can give no f***s about it.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

anyone remember how it was considered a miracle any time Lafreniere got an assist? seems like an every game occurrence now

also still don't know how Panarin tucked that 2nd one under the bar. wow

 

[majordomo]

First two periods were good enough, but man they couldn’t do a damn thing when Pittsburgh started to push. Panarin line was great, but I was disappointed with that 3rd line, was hoping for a stronger game out of them.

This is a consistent concern year after year: Rangers have never done well when teams apply a heavy forecheck. I honestly don't understand their thinking most times: how do you go into a virtual shell when you're up 3 goals? Keep doing whatever you did to get that lead.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

This is a consistent concern year after year: Rangers have never done well when teams apply a heavy forecheck. I honestly don't understand their thinking most times: how do you go into a virtual shell when you're up 3 goals? Keep doing whatever you did to get that lead.

It's not that simple and desperate teams down by 2 or 3 in the 3rd often push the play. They are also gassed. Expect the same tomorrow. People have unrealistic expectations sometimes. If they come away with a win tomorrow that would be 5 of 6 in this stretch. That would be amazing.

 

[majordomo]

So who's getting the next generational player the devils or penguins?

I'll go against the grain and say the Yotes....we all know how determined Gary is to keep them in the desert.

 

[kovazub94]

good game for Jones-Gus
Scoring chances 9-5 high dangers 4-0

Jones is earning the right for a regular top-6 spot next season.

 

[DialUp]

anyone remember how it was considered a miracle any time Lafreniere got an assist? seems like an every game occurrence now

also still don't know how Panarin tucked that 2nd one under the bar. wow

Some folks were saying Laf has been light lately. I think he looks just fine. He's not a super star, but he is absolutely playing like a top 6 wing. He still has terrible luck though.

 

[bouds]

Miller was brutal against TB as well.

 

[Mandar]

Win-o-Meter?

 

[WhereO Is Kakko]

Late to the party, but:

1) I kept the ABC stream going post-game, and the local NYC sports-caster while recapping the game read off the teleprompter “the bearded man” while showing Panarin’s second goal lol
2) IMO, Jack Zones should never be scratched again. Ruhwedel can enjoy watching from the Chase Bridge.