Post-Game Talk: Ka Chow!

[irishlaxburger2]

There was a really interesting article in The Athletic a few weeks ago about Jon Cooper’s start as the Lightning coach and how much he stressed “developing a swagger” early on. He thought it was the only thing that team was truly missing to get over the top.

I couldn’t help but feel GG hasn’t been able to develop that with NYR. And then last night happens, and all I could think about was “is it finally happening?”

I hope this team is developing a level of attitude at the right time. And not just an attitude of physicality either. An attitude of “it’s our time, and we’re better than you”. That’s the type of culture teams need to realize before they get over the top. And frankly, it’s something I think Patrick Kane can help with more than simply scoring goals.

 

[TGWL]

I voted Lindgren, Harpur, and Mikkola for not taking their shit. I would have also selected Trocheck and Motte if I could.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

My guy!

Love this guy! Always deflecting praise.

 

[LOFIN]

 

[McRanger92]

There was a really interesting article in The Athletic a few weeks ago about Jon Cooper’s start as the Lightning coach and how much he stressed “developing a swagger” early on. He thought it was the only thing that team was truly missing to get over the top.

I couldn’t help but feel GG hasn’t been able to develop that with NYR. And then last night happens, and all I could think about was “is it finally happening?”

I hope this team is developing a level of attitude at the right time. And not just an attitude of physicality either. An attitude of “it’s our time, and we’re better than you”. That’s the type of culture teams need to realize before they get over the top. And frankly, it’s something I think Patrick Kane can help with more than simply scoring goals.

It's all been building under Drury. Goodrow and Reaves were important starting points. The run last year with the Kids breaking out and Mika/Fox being forces throughout jumped us up a level. Giving the C to a true "into the breach" leader like Trouba and adding Trocheck who is a fearless shit stirrer who can actually play to the top 6 reinforced it. Then you add key elements like Vlad/Kane, Motte and Mikkola; guys who win you Cups.

I never felt this way with any Lundqvist team, not even in 12 & 15 when we were tops in the league. But, it's the Rangers time now.

 

[Larrybiv]

How? The way he's playing and I am sure will play well in the playoffs he's gonna command 5 million plus per.

Get her done. Period. That's it, no questions asked, no answers other than SIGN RIGHT HERE.

 

[Larrybiv]

It's all been building under Drury. Goodrow and Reaves were important starting points. The run last year with the Kids breaking out and Mika/Fox being forces throughout jumped us up a level. Giving the C to a true "into the breach" leader like Trouba and adding Trocheck who is a fearless shit stirrer who can actually play to the top 6 reinforced it. Then you add key elements like Vlad/Kane, Motte and Mikkola; guys who win you Cups.

I never felt this way with any Lundqvist team, not even in 12 & 15 when we were tops in the league. But, it's the Rangers time now.

Will 2nd that emotion. It's gonna be tough going though. Getting through the Canes/NJ has to be a given. Then who? Eventually TB/Tor/Boston. Bring it on! Have to give respect to the Avs as they are the champs until proven otherwise. Wouldnt be surprised if Minnesota reaches the Cup though.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

And in a year where he was ass for two months.

He can hit 100 one of these years if he's healthy and playing well.

Imagine if the PP was as good as last year.

 

[Larrybiv]

What about 5+? @duhmetreE

I think those stats are ridiculous. IF you are NOT undefeated when scoring 5+, well then that means you gave up 6 or more. How many times have we given up 6 this year.?..........off the top of my head, I will say twice.

 

[Kocur26]

So, if one of those two was injured and unable to play in the playoffs, you'd prefer it be Miller?
Worst take of the week.

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KAM is the worst - softest d man on the team.
A total liability in his own end - last to jump into an altercation as well .
He’s Jeff Bloemberg reincarnated who btw was a self declared “ pacifist “
KAM is the embodiment of pacifism.

Don’t be fooled by a follow up put home goal - he suck’s .

 

[Crease]

KAM is the worst - softest d man on the team.
A total liability in his own end - last to jump into an altercation as well .
He’s Jeff Bloemberg reincarnated who btw was a self declared “ pacifist “
KAM is the embodiment of pacifism.

Don’t be fooled by a follow up put home goal - he suck’s .

KAM is not physical but that doesn’t negate his effectiveness as a defenseman.

 

[Larrybiv]

Is it though? If it was like...8-1-2 or something, where it could still be small sample size maybe. But 21-0-2 is over 1/4 of the season

Agree that it is NOT nothing to sneeze at. How I look at it is this way.
If we can assume that the other 3 lines somehow put up 3 goals, and then when the kid line gets their goal and sometimes 2, that puts us at or OVER 4+ goals. You should WIN those 4+ goal games, with our goaltending and D. Right?

Trochek is becoming one of my favorite Rangers in a loooong time.

What a fantastic signing.

I tried telling everybody he was a bad ass. And he's only going to be MORE of a bad ass come PO's. Seen it day in and day out with Florida. Watched him progress. He's fearless, gets under opponents skin and needless to say relentless.

 

[NYROrtsFan]

Really not sure how some Rangers fans didn't expect this from Trochek after last year's series with Carolina. He's exactly what we needed. Big time upgrade over Strome, especially for the playoffs and that's all that matters for us these days.

 

[Larrybiv]

The team, top to bottom, is pretty tough. Not a ‘heavy’ team, per se, but there aren’t any players who can be intimidated. It’s a far cry from a few years ago.

Hell, even Vesey is a crazy ass bad ass. From top to bottom we don't have any pushovers. Maybe KK and Chytil, but they're young and dumb. lol.

 

[I Eat Crow]

He was never ass. At his worst, he was their best dman, and by a large margin.

We'll just agree to disagree here. He was awful from about a week before the All Star break until about two weeks ago.

 

[Kocur26]

KAM is not physical but that doesn’t negate his effectiveness as a defenseman.

He’s a poke checker

You wonder why 6 foot 5 KAM didn’t do this ?

 

[Larrybiv]

So I’m guessing we’ll be playing Minnesota in the finals this year.

Not a bad guess. Said that in a prior post.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

Got 2 SC and another trip to SCF among multiple deep runs - they should have no regrets about using draft picks as trade currency in meantime (as it should be).

This is true. I was just saying when they fall they are going to fall hard.

 

[Crease]

He’s a poke checker

You wonder why 6 foot 5 KAM didn’t do this ?
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Because it’s not his nature? Not every big guy is a fighter. Not every small guy is a pacifist. Not sure what else to tell you.

 

[McRanger92]

KAM is the worst - softest d man on the team.
A total liability in his own end - last to jump into an altercation as well .
He’s Jeff Bloemberg reincarnated who btw was a self declared “ pacifist “
KAM is the embodiment of pacifism.

Don’t be fooled by a follow up put home goal - he suck’s .

3rd on the team in hits behind only Trouba & Trocheck. 42 points with negligible PP time. +14 rating. These are all readily available stats that refute what you're saying.

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

Because it’s not his nature? Not every big guy is a fighter. Not every small guy is a pacifist. Not sure what else to tell you.

What I appreciate about this team is, they seldom instigate shit but over the past few years their fuses have gotten collectively shorter. There's no hesitation and they don't get bullied.

 

[McRanger92]

What I appreciate about this team is, they seldom instigate shit but over the past few years their fuses have gotten collectively shorter. There's no hesitation and they don't get bullied.

The rarely start it but frequently finish it. The mark of a truly tough team.

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

The rarely start it but frequently finish it. The mark of a truly tough team.

100%. Take no shit, pack mentality.

 

[Larrybiv]

Really not sure how some Rangers fans didn't expect this from Trochek after last year's series with Carolina. He's exactly what we needed. Big time upgrade over Strome, especially for the playoffs and that's all that matters for us these days.

And our gain IS equivalent to their loss. They're a bunch of pansy asses as good as they are, but def missing him, because they're cheap. lol. We stole him, and prob every player on our team last year said......I wish we had him.
mission accomplished. Great job Drury!

Because it’s not his nature? Not every big guy is a fighter. Not every small guy is a pacifist. Not sure what else to tell you.

I suppose because many won't challenge their stature. Regardless, all I want to see from our players is that they are willing to stand up for one another, if not only for themselves. Harpur gained MUCH respect last night. So please people, lets stop harping on it.

 

[rangerlp]

There was a closeup of Stamkos at the end of the game...it looked like he was resigned to the fact that the Lightning are not getting by the Rangers this time in the playoffs...