Pre-Game Talk: blue jackets @ RANGERS 1/31 7:00pm

[THE JAM]

People claimed his career was over, and then did this in the last 4 straight games.

3-1-0, .945 SV%, 1.50 GAA, 1 SO

Team playing better in front of him, and him getting confidence back = the Hank we all know and love.

His career isn't over, but it's fun to see you and others here claim it is only to be proven wrong, again.

For the last months you constantly have insisted that it's impossible to be a great goalie with this awful defence - although Raanta pretty much managed to prove you wrong - but then you said that the sample size is too small...

Now 4 games is suddenly enough of a sample size? Has the NYR been blessed with a totally renewed D these last 4 games?

 

[kovazub94]

Now comes the question of whether the break helps or hurts Hank. Should be an interesting game.

ASG could have a short term impact on Hank's state of play (and therefore whether the Rangers will gain points in standings) but not on how he plays in the spring and therefore how deep he can take the team in the playoffs.

 

[uran]

I am wondering if they would try Fast to play as a RD. He is responsible defensively and mobile.

 

[Revel]

I am wondering if they would try Fast to play as a RD. He is responsible defensively and mobile.

I see D play as Forwards from time to time, but I think a Forward (that has never played D) getting moved to D at the NHL level is a disaster waiting to happen. The backwards skating ability, crossing-over, gap control, etc... is something that it takes your average D-man a long time to master.

Maybe there are examples of it occurring, but those examples must be very few and far between. I can't see that happening.

 

[FLYLine27*]

I am wondering if they would try Fast to play as a RD. He is responsible defensively and mobile.

Um...no thanks.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

What comes after he proves people wrong again?

Happiness because our team is better off

You seem to think people are rooting against the dude

 

[darko]

I am wondering if they would try Fast to play as a RD. He is responsible defensively and mobile.

Uhmm no.

 

[Maximus]

So from what I'm reading both here an on the net:

No Staal....is that correct?

No Hayes...is that correct?

Raanta tho will be back...is that correct?

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

So from what I'm reading both here an on the net:

No Staal....is that correct?

No Hayes...is that correct?

Raanta tho will be back...is that correct?

Staal and Fast will play tomorrow.



Not sure about Raanta, Hank's playing anyway. Raanta practiced in full so odds are he's back too.

 

[Maximus]

Staal and Fast will play tomorrow.



Not sure about Raanta, Hank's playing anyway. Raanta practiced in full so odds are he's back too.

Thx my friend. Staal and Raanta being back is very good. Hayes hopefully will be back soon. We almost have a full healthy team. Imagine that...

 

[egelband]

My all-time fave along with "Steady Eddie".

jesper fast is not cool with this...

 

[Vitto79]

So does that mean Hayes or Quickie? Or both :pray:

Fast will be back . Hayes needs a few weeks

 

[Raspewtin]

Was almost starting to miss the comedy of errors that is Marc Staal with the puck on his stick.

 

[Boruto]

RIP Adamantoise Clendenasaurus

 

[Boruto]

I am now taking bets at 33 to 1 odds on Girardi sitting for Clendening. McDonagh-Holden, Staal-Klein, Skjei-Clendening.

 

[LieutenantLackluster]

Torts apparently loves dogs even more than he loves people.

So do I tbqh.

 

[Irishguy42]

Hey AV, celebrate your extension with a W tonight. Please and thank you.

 

[Raspewtin]

Go all out

Scratch Girardi as celebration

 

[Dagoon44]

What comes after he proves people wrong again?

Strong words after one week of good hockey.. What happens if your client falters again ?

 

[silverfish]

lolz

 

[The Gloaming]

Never change, AV. Wouldn't know a competent NHL defenseman if he hit him in the face.

 

[Raspewtin]

lolz

lolololololol

clowneault gonna clowneault

h8rs gunn h8 tho guyize!!

 

[Dagoon44]

Torts apparently loves dogs even more than he loves people.

If you can believe that.

His son is serving overseas and was his pet since childhood. Say what you want but i am proud of dad that put family first

 

[Boruto]

maybe Girardi has used this all star break to bounce back.

 

[silverfish]

maybe Girardi has used this all star break to bounce back.

Gah! Just made the same joke in the other thread!

Great minds, my man.