Post-Game Talk: The Powerhouse at the Island | 01/12/19 - 1PM - MSG

[Harbour Dog]

Good point. I don’t have a ton of memory to go by. But my impression is he was good at tracking down and grabbing the puck in the defensive zone and skating it out of danger. He would be a bit useless after that. But the first part is a very good thing.

I remember very well, because I really liked his skillset. In retrospect, I think he may have been the only D whom we dressed last year who actually benefited from AV's heavy man-to-man system.

Any other team/system and he's probably a AAAA player. Which is unfortunate with his unique skillset, but all that he really demonstrated was very good puck recovery and Grabner-level speed. A little more physical and coaches would play him anyway (a'la Pionk), and a little better offense and he may have forced his way into the lineup (a'la ADA).

I still wouldn't mind seeing him get another shot, but Bigras is just as deserving and hasn't had that opportunity; and our kids will hopefully all soon work their way into the conversation. The writing is probably on the wall for him.

 

[nyrage]

ADA needs to play most of the games. Maybe an occasional mental day off to re-set his game if he gets in a bad stretch, but watching these slugs play over him has been ridiculous. Hopefully he gets a full-time slot when McQuaid gets dealt.

 

[nevesis]

Nice win.
Does anyone feel that Buchnevich should find Marc Andre Fleury's sport psychologist and hire them immediately?

He’s just not as talented as some think he is, regardless of his sexy hockey russian last name.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

He’s just not as talented as some think he is, regardless of his sexy hockey russian last name.

He seems like he gets frustrated easily. It's hard to play at a high level like that.

 

[Tob]

Sick of all this winning.

 

[Ori]

Is it possible to have a good time here after a huge Rangers win vs Islanders? I had a great time watching Rangers this saturday evening and we won so pls. enjoy the moment and sport event and let the whole Mats topic rest until TDL.

In addition if some are frustrated that Rangers might not reach the playoffs that is understandable since we are used to winning with AV in the recent years. Gordon will consider who he will keep going forward towards next season and that his job, but I`m certain it`s too early for such decisions in January 12th 2019.

 

[NCRanger]

Is it possible to have a good time here after a huge Rangers win vs Islanders? I had a great time watching Rangers this saturday evening and we won so pls. enjoy the moment and sport event and let the whole Mats topic rest until TDL.

In addition if some are frustrated that Rangers might not reach the playoffs that is understandable since we are used to winning with AV in the recent years. Gordon will consider who he will keep going forward towards next season and that his job, but I`m certain it`s too early for such decisions in January 12th 2019.

Thank you.

My daughter’s basketball team had a frustrating one early this afternoon, so we rather enjoyed watching the third period when we got home.

It’s always good to beat the Islanders.

 

[Harbour Dog]

Also, just wanna say:

Games Harbour Dog has watched this year: 17-14-7
Games Harbour Dog has missed this year: 1-5-0

I also do children's birthday's.

 

[duhmetreE]

Nice win.
Does anyone feel that Buchnevich should find Marc Andre Fleury's sport psychologist and hire them immediately?

Strong contender to be in the KHL in a few seasons.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Is it possible to have a good time here after a huge Rangers win vs Islanders? I had a great time watching Rangers this saturday evening and we won so pls. enjoy the moment and sport event and let the whole Mats topic rest until TDL.

In addition if some are frustrated that Rangers might not reach the playoffs that is understandable since we are used to winning with AV in the recent years. Gordon will consider who he will keep going forward towards next season and that his job, but I`m certain it`s too early for such decisions in January 12th 2019.

Lol might?

 

[Webster]

Lol might?

And it won't get easier with all the best players gone...

 

[Krams]

And it won't get easier with all the best players gone...

I don't think Zibanejad or Kreider are going anywhere

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Pionk can take a couple weeks off for all I care.

It’s about the name on the back not the crest on the front.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Strong contender to be in the KHL in a few seasons.

If you said this last year after AV let him play 74 games, the answer would have been AV is ruining him.

 

[aufheben]

Next game: New York Rangers