Injury Report: Regehr cleared; May Play in Game 2

[TonySCV]

https://twitter.com/lakingsinsider/status/474977150575992832

"Robyn Regehr probably in tomorrow, per Sutter."

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[Telos]

I have mixed feelings. I have always liked Regehr and was always a supporter of his acquisition and inclusion to our regular roster, but I am slightly uneasy about him coming back during the finals from a knee injury against a team known for speed. Our defense has been adequate, and it just boils down to fixing what isn't broken. I trust in Sutter and his loyalty to his players and this could be a great boost for us, but also raises risks that weren't there before.

 

[Herby]

https://twitter.com/lakingsinsider/status/474977150575992832

"Robyn Regehr probably in tomorrow, per Sutter."

Greene came up with a couple of quality performances in Game 7 and Game 1 of the Finals. But the one area the Rangers have an advantage on the Kings is speed, this move helps cut down on that.

 

[takk]

Too early to talk but he'll be first to receive the cup from Brown along with Gaborik, I sort of think it's important for him to be on ice and I also miss his mean presence. We never missed Scuds at all this year thanks to his efforts.

 

[member 88115]

Would love for Regehr to be back and help Voynov because Mitchell has not mixed well with our boy Voy. Just no chemistry between Mitchell and Voynov

 

[Scottkmlps]

Would love for Regehr to be back and help Voynov because Mitchell has not mixed well with our boy Voy. Just no chemistry between Mitchell and Voynov

Not sure if serious.

 

[Fishhead]

He must have finally quit that short-order cook job at that Brazilian place down by the pier.

It will be good to see him back. Greene has played really well, almost like the Greene of old. I don't think that either is more physical than the other, but Regehr is a step faster which lets him punish a little more. I also don't have to worry about the typical chip-skate by-interference penalties on Greene.

 

[deeshamrock]

I have mixed feelings. I have always liked Regehr and was always a supporter of his acquisition and inclusion to our regular roster, but I am slightly uneasy about him coming back during the finals from a knee injury against a team known for speed. Our defense has been adequate, and it just boils down to fixing what isn't broken. I trust in Sutter and his loyalty to his players and this could be a great boost for us, but also raises risks that weren't there before.

I had a similiar concern, given RR's been out for awile, but he's a better player than Greene and as much as I disagree with some of Sutter's tactics, you can't argue that for the most part, he's got a good read ojn the pulse of the situation.
If he felt RR wasn't ready, he'd not put him in game 2 of a SCF.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Yeah, mixed feelings. At least with Greene he's playing #6 minutes...Regehr will be playing #4 minutes, assuming he resumes his regular role. Seems risky.

Also really curious how our D is going to look next year.

 

[lumbergh]

Bad move, but pretty minor. Not a huge difference between Greene and Regehr. More like a lateral move. I'd wait until game 3 to insert Regehr. Don't mess with a good thing right now.

 

[Sword]

Hopefully, he doesn't get burned by the Rangers' speed. I cringe every time I see Mitchell joining the rush.

 

[Omni Owl]

Yeah, mixed feelings. At least with Greene he's playing #6 minutes...Regehr will be playing #4 minutes, assuming he resumes his regular role. Seems risky.

Also really curious how our D is going to look next year.

The way Mitchell played in game 1, I'd rather see him get #4 minutes and have Regehr eased back into the fold. It might take him some time to get his legs and timing back. Mitchell was excellent in game 1.

 

[Ron*]

Would love for Regehr to be back and help Voynov because Mitchell has not mixed well with our boy Voy. Just no chemistry between Mitchell and Voynov

They have been a good pairing since the 2012 run. Not sure what you are talking about.

 

[etherialone]

This just in:

Rangers team heard shouting for Joy at the announcement regarding Regehr playing and have begun sharpening their skates.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

This just in:

Rangers team heard shouting for Joy at the announcement regarding Regehr playing and have begun sharpening their skates.

Good, staples ice is soft, that'll slow em down

please keep Kreider's knives away from Quick, thanks.

 

[KingKopitar11*]

Yes! More speed lol

 

[bmr]

Would love for Regehr to be back and help Voynov because Mitchell has not mixed well with our boy Voy. Just no chemistry between Mitchell and Voynov

I don't think chemistry has anything to do with those two. They were together during the 2012 and did amazingly well. Mitchell has been light years ahead of Voynov during this year's run.

 

[Reaper45]

I think you put him in and sit Clifford for a game.

I think you go with 7 d.

Doughty-Muzzin
Voynov-Mitchell
Martinez-Regehr
Greene

If need be, Martinez or Greene take a shift or two as a 4th liner or double shift Carter or Kopitar.

 

[Ron*]

I think you put him in and sit Clifford for a game.

I think you go with 7 d.

Doughty-Muzzin
Voynov-Mitchell
Martinez-Regehr
Greene

If need be, Martinez or Greene take a shift or two as a 4th liner or double shift Carter or Kopitar.

Sutter is not going to bench the guy who got the Kings jump-started in game 1 of the SCF.

Just stop now.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Not sure if serious.

2012 says hi.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I think you put him in and sit Clifford for a game.

I think you go with 7 d.

Doughty-Muzzin
Voynov-Mitchell
Martinez-Regehr
Greene

If need be, Martinez or Greene take a shift or two as a 4th liner or double shift Carter or Kopitar.

Intersting idea, and allows Greene and the defensive folks some inevitable PK shifts while keeping some of the rest of the d fresher.

 

[Trolfoli]

My fear
JM/DD
RR/VV
WM/MG

Don't do it Sutter! Don't ****ing do it!

 

[Omni Owl]

I think you put him in and sit Clifford for a game.

I think you go with 7 d.

Doughty-Muzzin
Voynov-Mitchell
Martinez-Regehr
Greene

If need be, Martinez or Greene take a shift or two as a 4th liner or double shift Carter or Kopitar.

Don't see why Sutter would sit a guy who had 1g/1a and played a great overall game. If a forward was to sit, I'd rather see Lewis. Clifford brings good size and physicality.

Its a tough call because Greene has played pretty good as of late. It'll look like a bad move if Regehr comes in and sucks, but he must be ready I guess...

 

[Bigleaf]

Sutter is not going to bench the guy who got the Kings jump-started in game 1 of the SCF.

Just stop now.

I agree. He scores the first goal to jump start the offense, assists on Doughty's game tying goal, and also chases down the speed demon Hagelin on a breakaway with a beauty sliding poke check. I can't see Sutter rewarding him by sitting him out the very next game.

 

[Peter James Bond]

I think you put him in and sit Clifford for a game.

I think you go with 7 d.

Doughty-Muzzin
Voynov-Mitchell
Martinez-Regehr
Greene

If need be, Martinez or Greene take a shift or two as a 4th liner or double shift Carter or Kopitar.

I would ordinarily agree with you, but Clifford played his best game in months in Game 1.