Pre-Game Talk: Rangers @ Islanders-7PM ET-MSG+, NHLN

[Fugazy]

LGR! Just win baby!

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

That's true, but if you don't live in the area, and PAY FOR Center Ice, you are forced to listen to Howie and Butch on NHL Network.

I ******* hate NHL Network with the passion of a thousand suns.

Then tomorrow, will be the Ranger hate fest on NBCSN.

These are the times I wish the radio feed was available online like it used to be.

Is it definitely going to be the isles broadcast? might have to watch the game on mute tonight if it is.

 

[Larrybiv]

(Taken from prior thread)

Originally Posted by pwoz
Somehow the fishsticks are still first place. Grr


Not to worry. Looking like we might overtake the whole league in pts. Nashville the ONE team that was far ahead of the pack...... Has fallen flat on their ass. Home ice advantage throughout is a wonderful thing.

Edit: Even if we lost, 1st place is very much within reach, with games in hand. Pittsburgh is pushing us from behind, and we're showing no signs of letting up. Yandle has yet to be "hard to handle", but will soon get his Ranger wings going. In my eyes we are the best road show going and we don't even have our strategy goaltender in lineup.

We have the least amount of regulation losses, and 2nd most Row, but that won't mean much if we're not fighting with TB for first overall. It's a wonderful time of be a Rangers fan, for the last 6 years and coming to a massive CRESCENDO!

 

[Larrybiv]

Isles fortunate they came away with win vs a crappy Toronto team. Surely, they saved energy for tonight's match up, not needing it all vs Tor. Otherwise, they'd be giving up first place tonight. Soon enough we'll get it.

 

[nevesis]

Hearing that Okposo might be back for this one tonight.

Either way, come out and lay the ass whopping down. They could barely handle Toronto last night until the 3rd.

I want this to be the last time they play in Nassau Coliseum. Ever.

 

[AVsTimeOut]

Tanner Glass - Shorthanded Hat Trick tonight. Calling it now.

 

[Brief Candle]

Hopefully we win, if for no other reason than so I don't have to wade through my mother's texts on the matter. Seriously though, I actually like that the Isle's are good this year. I wish the Devils were too. Better to have stiffer competition amongst the teams you play the most to prepare you for the postseason.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Need to lay down some abuse tonight. Need to be able to score goals again

 

[trueblue9441]

As much as I hate the Knicks getting billing over the Rangers, it's a business decision. The Knicks, as terrible as they are, still pull higher ratings than the Rangers.

thats not true at all. i'll try and find the numbers from elsewhere but the rangers are outrating the knicks

 

[BroadwayBlues]

Hearing that Okposo might be back for this one tonight.

Either way, come out and lay the ass whopping down. They could barely handle Toronto last night until the 3rd.

I want this to be the last time they play in Nassau Coliseum. Ever.

Hmm. Islander broadcast said he was 10 days-2weeks away.

 

[GordonGecko]

thats not true at all. i'll try and find the numbers from elsewhere but the rangers are outrating the knicks

"ratings for the Rangers are up 29% season-to-date on a total household basis, while Knicks ratings are down 28%"
http://seekingalpha.com/article/289...-results-earnings-call-transcript?part=single


Nets have NBA’s worst local TV ratings, according to report
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...rst-local-tv-ratings-report-article-1.2120842
Nets: 0.55 average
Knicks: ~1.50

can't find a number on the rangers

 

[MattMartin]

Basketball, the most boring sport on the planet but somehow it's the most popular sport over there. I will never understand.

If this helps. I work at a bar and tonight if ANYONE asks me to change the hockey game to watch the Knicks tonight I will proudly escort them out the door. Good luck tonight and no injuries for either team as always.

 

[kovazub94]

Pretty ridiculous that there is a 4!!! game gap to catch up with only a month to go in a regular season. This is where being 4 lines and 3 pairs deep will be beneficial to the Rangers.

 

[Raspewtin]

Wonder if Talbot will get b2b starts

 

[GordonGecko]

Pretty ridiculous that there is a 4!!! game gap to catch up with only a month to go in a regular season. This is where being 4 lines and 3 pairs deep will be beneficial to the Rangers.

More ridiculous that Hank isn't back yet. Serious WTF is going on what's the deal

 

[nevesis]

Hmm. Islander broadcast said he was 10 days-2weeks away.

“@Sportsnet: #Isles forward Kyle Okposo (detached retina) could return to the lineup Tuesday against #NYR

 

[Krams]

More ridiculous that Hank isn't back yet. Serious WTF is going on what's the deal

We're winning with Cam. I say keep Henrik far away if this continues, get him back with 5-10 games left in the regular season. Minimize the risk of complications and he'll be rested for a deep playoff run.

 

[GraveyTrain9]

thats not true at all. i'll try and find the numbers from elsewhere but the rangers are outrating the knicks

I would hope so, considering our backup goalie has more wins than the Knicks do as a whole

 

[Krams]

I would hope so, considering our backup goalie has more wins than the Knicks do as a whole

Rofl

 

[Giacomin]

Big win tonight!

 

[Beer League Sniper]

thats not true at all. i'll try and find the numbers from elsewhere but the rangers are outrating the knicks

So, it's "not true at all," yet you have nothing to back up your statement. Sure.

I'm going off what I heard a few weeks ago on the radio.

Things may have changed, or could have just been reported wrong, but don't try and call me out if you have no facts to back yourself up.

 

[Kane One]

Is our feed on MSG+ or is that the Isles feed?

 

[Loff]

Is our feed on MSG+ or is that the Isles feed?

We're on MSG2.

 

[nevesis]

More ridiculous that Hank isn't back yet. Serious WTF is going on what's the deal

Carotid dissection takes time to heal.

 

[GordonGecko]

Carotid dissection takes time to heal.

Team seems to think giving him the more rest the better, so long as Cam is getting the job done.

They don't seem to be giving any weight to the fact that Hank needs a lot of games to get properly focussed