GDT: Game 48: New York Rangers vs Vegas Golden Knights, 7pm ET (Game is on ESPN, and ESPN+)

[GENESISPuck94]

Brancy is the best.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

truly I can't fathom what the conversation is like when determining that Kreider-Zibanejad-Wheeler should go back together. I'm sorry but Laviolette is a bad as many of us expected.

OTOH this is also the first time anyone has had the balls to separate Lindgren from Fox.

We'll see how long both things last.

 

[duhmetreE]

we just need more than 1 line clicking at even-strength.

I have more hope for Cuylle Brodz Kakko than Zibs' line

 

[Savant]

truly I can't fathom what the conversation is like when determining that Kreider-Zibanejad-Wheeler should go back together. I'm sorry but Laviolette is a bad as many of us expected.

when Chytil is healthy they will have more flexibility to change the forward lines more drastically, but until he is up and running there isn’t much else they can do with current resources

 

[Harbour Dog]

I think it's probably better for Kakko to be on that Cuylle-Brodzinski line anyway, and it doesn't seem to matter who Kreider and Zibanejad play with. I probably wouldn't agree with Laviolette's reasoning for doing it, but I'm fine with these forward lines.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

About as must win of a game as a January game against a west coast opponent can be.

Just want to see some good hockey to get the momentum going in the right direction.

Hopefully Kakko-Cuylle can get some chemistry together and those two can be the 3rd line wingers in the playoffs, that would be great depth. Leaving 1RW to upgraded on with Wheeler as a placeholder, that's probably how the staff is looking at it.

 

[Fitzy]

When you say ESPN does that mean I'll be able to stream with mu Hulu/ESPN+ as normal

 

[FultonReed]

When you say ESPN does that mean I'll be able to stream with mu Hulu/ESPN+ as normal

it's not on MSG or anything. only ESPN. so i assume that's the deal.

EDIT: looking at the ESPN app now, i'm not sure lol

 

[will1066]

@FultonReed has John Brancy. I have Emily.

We good

 

[Ratelleitlikeitis]

Post game thread title…Tis but a flesh wound.

 

[FultonReed]

@Fitzy the game isn't on ESPN+ or Hulu. you seem to need a cable subscription for ESPN.

what the f***. that's really stupid.

 

[Filip Chytil]

Howden makes his triumphant return to NY. He may feel nice and let Mika hold his brand new Cup ring for a couple minutes.

 

[Sisu4ever]

@Fitzy the game isn't on ESPN+ or Hulu. you seem to need a cable subscription for ESPN.

what the f***. that's really stupid.

Where do you see that? My impression is that it will be streamed on ESPN+. Or am I misreading this:
New York Rangers Broadcast Schedule | New York Rangers

 

[Gluten Free Breadman]

Where do you see that? My impression is that it will be streamed on ESPN+. Or am I misreading this:
New York Rangers Broadcast Schedule | New York Rangers

In this link it says ESPN towards the top, but then you scroll down and it says streamed on ESPN+

 

[Gluten Free Breadman]

Also, why the f*** is Gustavsson getting a promotion. He was horrid last game and pretty much cost us the game. I would have him sit in the press box and play Jones a game, even if it hurts us a little right now. I think it sends a better message for the long term health of this team.

 

[Kodiak]

When you say ESPN does that mean I'll be able to stream with mu Hulu/ESPN+ as normal

I see the game in my cable listings on ESPN. I've checked the upcoming games section for ESPN+ and I see the other 3 games for tonight, but not this game. So I think that means it's only on the ESPN TV channel and not streaming.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Also, why the f*** is Gustavsson getting a promotion. He was horrid last game and pretty much cost us the game. I would have him sit in the press box and play Jones a game, even if it hurts us a little right now. I think it sends a better message for the long term health of this team.

“I already demoted Kakko, what more do you want?” -Laviolette

 

[Machinehead]

Hey Folks,

Just wanted to give you a little heads up on some stuff. There has been some over the top bashing with players, which have led to uncomfortable sexual discussions. You have to remember this is a PG forum, where minors post here.

If they lose this game, I’m going to ask folks to control their emotions and by all means criticize this team to the fullest but do it in a civil manner, and not insulting or offensive to other members here.

Also, once again, with regards to the Team Canada assault charges, do not speculate names, even if you can connect the dots. I appreciate it.

Lastly, the PGT will be short-lived due to the back to back games, so I’d recommend to try and use the Roster thread to continue a discussion from this game if you like.

Let’s Go Rangers!

To add to this, you're going to take this warning seriously and not make wisecracks about it.

There's going to be a short leash on this. Kindergarten is over.

 

[Fitzy]

Also, why the f*** is Gustavsson getting a promotion. He was horrid last game and pretty much cost us the game. I would have him sit in the press box and play Jones a game, even if it hurts us a little right now. I think it sends a better message for the long term health of this team.

He's what the metrics folks call a 'high event' player. Lots of good, lots of bad. Just been a disproportionate amount of bad recently that is (perhaps) just due to random error and not some dip in his overall play.

Also frankly I think this move says more about Lindgren's dip in play than Gus.

 

[McRanger92]

He's what the metrics folks call a 'high event' player. Lots of good, lots of bad. Just been a disproportionate amount of bad recently that is (perhaps) just due to random error and not some dip in his overall play.

Also frankly I think this move says more about Lindgren's dip in play than Gus.

Laviolette doesnt trust Lindgren. I think that helps explain was Fox is playing less 5v5

 

[TheDirtyH]

when Chytil is healthy they will have more flexibility to change the forward lines more drastically, but until he is up and running there isn’t much else they can do with current resources

I think it's probably better for Kakko to be on that Cuylle-Brodzinski line anyway, and it doesn't seem to matter who Kreider and Zibanejad play with. I probably wouldn't agree with Laviolette's reasoning for doing it, but I'm fine with these forward lines.

Not that I think he's been handed the ideal lineup, but that "top line" has had a rotating cast of RWers for like five years now, and even if just limited to this year has been consistently bad/underwhelming no matter who has played RW.

What's asinine and depressing is that this staff continues to ask the same WRONG question-- who should play RW with Kreider and Zibanejad--rather than asking the obvious, necessary questions, should Kreider and Zibanejad be two thirds of our top line.

 

[McRanger92]

Not that I think he's been handed the ideal lineup, but that "top line" has had a rotating cast of RWers for like five years now, and even if just limited to this year has been consistently bad/underwhelming no matter who has played RW.

What's asinine and depressing is that this staff continues to ask the same WRONG question-- who should play RW with Kreider and Zibanejad--rather than asking the obvious, necessary questions, should Kreider and Zibanejad be two thirds of our top line.

Its honestly embarrassing for Kreider and Meeka that Kakko and Wheelchair are taking the heat for the fact that they both suck 5v5.

 

[Fitzy]

Fox also shifts more with the Panarin line and Trouba more with the Zibanejad line (From my eye test, I assume the TOI numbers support that)

Gus has pretty good chemistry with Panarin. They think the game in a similar fashion. Plays have been dying on Lindgren's stick in the offensive zone a lot. You don't want to waste Panarin ice time (Which has been O zone heavy) with a player that is relatively inept offensively.

 

[klingsor]

Bonino on waivers?

Sam and Joe were raving about all he brought to game last pre- game Rangers propaganda.

I wonder what happened. I’m going to miss all those intangibles.

 

[trueblue30nyr]

Going to the game tonight.

Please win.