Post-Game Talk: #1 - Rangers @ Hawks [Warning #102]

[Levitate]

Tough start, Hawks seemed to be in midseason form and the Rangers D and forwards were not in sync in the slightest. Lot of bad passing in the defensive zone. Also seemed like the Hawks top forwards were out there every shift after they got behind so it's tough to always have Kane or Toews or Hossa or whoever bearing down on you shift after shift after shift.

got a bit lucky on the no goal call...classic "intent to blow" situation, puck was under Lundqvist's pad but not secure enough to completely keep it from moving. Ref lost sight of it and blew the play dead like he's supposed to though

I imagine teh Rangers aren't happy with this game other than winning it and hopefully will work out some of their issues

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

Hank, Captain Keith, Kevin Klein.

J.T. Miller 3rd star, Captain Keith 2nd star and The King, aka Mr. "stand on my head because my defense is ****" as the 1st star.

 

[Blueshirt Believer]

Another year, another season....

I thought Miller was the best player out there tonight. Constant effort. Constantly trying to create something and was always visible. Hank was also solid.

I thought Dan Girardi was hands down the worst player on the ice(for both teams). Its too early in the season to panic with him. But, Dan has always been consistent in having at least one or two major brain farts in a game. In this game, he had like 4 or 5. I've never considered him a first pairing Dman but I expect he will tighten up. If he doesn't its time to get McD a proper partner.

 

[NYRKING30]

A lot of people are going to need to get a better handle on their nerves here or it's going to be a long difficult season for you.

Anyway, I thought the Rangers played pretty well. Lundqvist needed to be good, but I wouldn't call it a stand on his head performance. Lots of clear views and easy saves.

Not too worried about the quick whistle, since the refs basically gifted the Hawks a goal earlier on the blown icing call.

I think too much of HFNYR has picked up the NFL syndrome where they react on a game to game basis.

 

[darko]

**** everyone but Yandle, Hank, and Klein

Kreider, Miller, Lindberg?

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Lundqvist, so hot right now.


Hank looked good, the whole 3rd line looked awesome, Yandle and Boyle both looked good. McDonagh and Staal were so-so.

I thought Klein looked not good and Girardi looked pretty bad, but he did save a goal with like just over a minute left.

Although some don't like Stoll, that 4th line was effective all night. Moore-Stoll-Fast were doing great things cycling down low and getting scoring chances and making plays. It was refreshing to see the 4th line not be a straight up liability, which is what they are with Glass.

Nash-Brass-Zucc looked off tonight.

Kreider needs to use his speed more, like he did on Hjarlmarson in the 1st. Hayes is a little clunky out there as a wing but I'm looking forward to seeing them grow as a line.

 

[*Bob Richards*]

Did anyone else see the camera drop to the ice lol

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I like how we win the game against the defending champs in their house and all I read is *****ing and moaning.

 

[darko]

I think too much of HFNYR has picked up the NFL syndrome where they react on a game to game basis.

Definitely.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

Disagree with me all you want but miller was terrible. Oh and its my opinion.

We played one period its nice to have the win but thats unacceptable.

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

Hank Yandle and the 4th line.

Miller was godawful along with Girardi.

Are you sure you weren't watching the canucks game?

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

i said Miller was godawful.

What about his game was godawful? He seemed to be making smart plays every time he had the puck, hard on the forecheck and had some serious chances down low, not to mention the 2 assists.

 

[GordonGecko]

Good game by Miller

 

[Levitate]

Miller wasn't worse than any other forward out there tonight in terms of passing or neutral zone play or defensive play, not sure why someone would single him out there, and he was far more effective offensively than the entire Nash line

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Disagree with me all you want but miller was terrible. Oh and its my opinion.

We played one period its nice to have the win but thats unacceptable.

Well, it's a terrible opinion.

 

[Beer League Sniper]

Girardi and Staal were very bad tonight. I hope they get it in gear.

 

[darko]

Yeah I don't get it Miller was one of our better players.

 

[Machinehead]

I like how we win the game against the defending champs in their house and all I read is *****ing and moaning.

Because Hank won the game against the defending champs in their house. The rest of the team watched.

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

Well, it's a terrible opinion.

That's what I was thinking.

If you think Miller had an awful game, then you have no sense of hockey.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Did anyone else see the camera drop to the ice lol

Yeah and Yandle turned around and was looking into it and then I guess asking the cameraman if he was okay

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

i said Miller was godawful.

What were you watching?

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

What about his game was godawful? He seemed to be making smart plays every time he had the puck, hard on the forecheck and had some serious chances down low, not to mention the 2 assists.

Zero backcheck. He coast the way back just frustrated the **** out of me.

 

[aufheben]

They won.

 

[Blueshirt Believer]

Lundqvist, so hot right now.
Nash-Brass-Zucc looked off tonight.

Yeah, they kept getting pinned in their own end. Quinn was constantly matching Hawks first line against them. Good coaching decision for the Hawks I guess.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

I like how we win the game against the defending champs in their house and all I read is *****ing and moaning.

Some people will never be happy.