Injury Report: 2013-2014 Injury News Pt. II (2/25: Staal still dealing with back spasms)

gmerger37 · Nov 13, 2013

Bardof425 said:
Agree, they need to figure out how to get JT more ice time or send him down. However, I was at the game last night and Pouliot could not have played worse. He cannot accept the puck to his stick; his passes are way off and he is falling way too much for such a strong skater. He is playing very tight and that is not helping. I think he needs to sit and watch and find a way to relax.

I agree completely, ideally Iâ€™d prefer miller to be sent down and pouliout to sit, but doing so would expose the rangers weak depth.

JohnC · Nov 13, 2013

Bardof425 said:
Is it really still debatable. He's a player. Do you go to games? He's even better in person where you can see how great his positioning is and how smart he is on the forecheck.

Can confirm that a player is playing the same way in a game regardless of whether it's seen on tv or seen in person

JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK · Nov 13, 2013

Bardof425 said:
Boyle on 4th line please. Miller, Pouliot or Dorsett is a better option for the 3rd line.

Dorsett isn't a LW, and no, they're not.

Would rather not get into the same stupid argument with you about Boyle as always, so I'll leave it at that.

JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK · Nov 13, 2013

JohnC said:
Can confirm that a player is playing the same way in a game regardless of whether it's seen on tv or seen in person

Didn't you get the memo? You're a better, more intelligent fan if you go to the games. Doesn't mean you can't afford the ridiculously expensive tickets/transportation, that'd just be silly.

Idlerlee · Nov 13, 2013

RangerBoy said:
https://twitter.com/stevezipay/status/400700421825503232

That line was good late in the Boston series. Nash pass to Kreider in game 4. GWG in OT.

Nash and Kreider also completely disappeared for large parts of the PO's, so its a bit wishy washy.

I'm extactic that Nash is returning so soon, I honestly thought he'd be gone until 2014.

Like has been suggested before, replacing Callahan with Nash, and move Callahan down with Brassard and Boyle sounds like a good idea.

I'd even try Dorsett with Cally and Nash, the guy has been solid lately.

Which leaves Pouliot - Boyle - Moore on the 4th line

Bleed Ranger Blue · Nov 13, 2013

Bardof425 said:
Boyle on 4th line please. Miller, Pouliot or Dorsett is a better option for the 3rd line.

I reluctantly understand your reality-bending thoughts that Miller and Pouliot are better offensive options, but please explain why Dorsett is a better 3rd line option

Thirty One · Nov 13, 2013

Bleed Ranger Blue said:
I reluctantly understand your reality-bending thoughts that Miller and Pouliot are better offensive options, but please explain why Dorsett is a better 3rd line option

Physical play, bro. Were you even at the game?

Ail · Nov 13, 2013

Bleed Ranger Blue said:
Maybe its time to see if MZA has developed into an actual good NHL player.

If he has, he'd be able to lift some guys lower in the lineup.

No, this is a John Tortorella mentality. It's horrible. Not every good top-6 player in the NHL makes other players around them better. I do think Zucc, being a play-maker and hard on the forecheck, can make a line better, but he still needs decent players as linemates.

Clown Fiesta · Nov 13, 2013

-31- said:
Physical play, bro. Were you even at the game?

Do you even Rangers?

The Gloaming · Nov 13, 2013

Barbara Underhill said:
Do you even Rangers?

Do you even hockey?

Bleed Ranger Blue · Nov 13, 2013

Ailurophile said:
No, this is a John Tortorella mentality. It's horrible. Not every good top-6 player in the NHL makes other players around them better. I do think Zucc, being a play-maker and hard on the forecheck, can make a line better, but he still needs decent players as linemates.

OK OK, I won't take his bottle away. Sheesh.

Ail · Nov 13, 2013

Bleed Ranger Blue said:
OK OK, I won't take his bottle away. Sheesh.

I'm not opposed to trying new things, but let's wait until the old things don't work anymore.

Bleed Ranger Blue · Nov 13, 2013

When Nash returns, I like:

Kreider-Stepan-Zuccarello
Hagelin-Richards-Callahan
Boyle-Brassard-Nash
Dorsett-Moore-Whoever

Cant stand Pouliot or Mashinter - hope we find an upgrade there and the lineup might change.

Nash, at least to start, limits his minutes on the 3rd line and maybe gets Brassard going. If not, hes good enough to generate chances on his own. Do I like Boyle on the 3rd line? No. But I dont have a tin foil hat on and realize hes the best option.

Ail · Nov 13, 2013

Bardof425 said:
Boyle on 4th line please. Miller, Pouliot or Dorsett is a better option for the 3rd line.

I think Nash should play with Boyle.

Ail · Nov 13, 2013

Bleed Ranger Blue said:
When Nash returns, I like:

Kreider-Stepan-Zuccarello
Hagelin-Richards-Callahan
Boyle-Brassard-Nash
Dorsett-Moore-Whoever

Cant stand Pouliot or Mashinter - hope we find an upgrade there and the lineup might change.

Nash, at least to start, limits his minutes on the 3rd line and maybe gets Brassard going. If not, hes good enough to generate chances on his own. Do I like Boyle on the 3rd line? No. But I dont have a tin foil hat on and realize hes the best option.

Agree. Pou is a failed experiment, and while I don't dislike Mashinter, I think they can do better. Hopefully when Pyatt is healthy he rides pine.

SnowblindNYR · Nov 13, 2013

How's Fast doing? Any chance he comes up and we try him on the 3rd line instead of Pouliot (or Boyle or whoever)?

Ail · Nov 13, 2013

SnowblindNYR said:
How's Fast doing? Any chance he comes up and we try him on the 3rd line instead of Pouliot (or Boyle or whoever)?

He's hurt.

The Gloaming · Nov 13, 2013

I certainly wasn't expecting Poopoo to be good, in fact, I wasn't happy with the signing at all, but I certainly wasn't expecting him to be this terrible. Basically, he's like last year's beaver without the phantom points. Penalty quotas, giveaways, the whole nine yards.

SnowblindNYR · Nov 13, 2013

Ailurophile said:
He's hurt.

Still? Any timetable?

Idlerlee · Nov 13, 2013

Grind Jam Grind said:
I certainly wasn't expecting Poopoo to be good, in fact, I wasn't happy with the signing at all, but I certainly wasn't expecting him to be this terrible. Basically, he's like last year's beaver without the phantom points. Penalty quotas, giveaways, the whole nine yards.

He's making me miss Pyatt

Vitto79 · Nov 13, 2013

So with Moore back:

Kreider , Stepan, Zuccarello
Hagelin, Richards, Callahan
Brassard, Boyle, Dorsett( on faceoffs Boyle then switch)
Pouliott, Moore, Miller
Mashinter

then Nash back send Miller down for more time

Mashinter is really just a cheap spare and if Pyatt was healthy he would go down

Vitto79 · Nov 13, 2013

SnowblindNYR said:
How's Fast doing? Any chance he comes up and we try him on the 3rd line instead of Pouliot (or Boyle or whoever)?

in the CT thread they said something like 4-6 weeks hes out so don't even think about him for a long time. he needs to play in the minors for a bit anyways

SnowblindNYR · Nov 13, 2013

Vitto79 said:
in the CT thread they said something like 4-6 weeks hes out so don't even think about him for a long time. he needs to play in the minors for a bit anyways

But wasn't he injured a while ago?

He seems to have a decent skillset for this team, btw. If he plays with Brassard and Nash I think he'll get an opportunity to make an impact.

Ex Officer Friendly · Nov 13, 2013

SnowblindNYR said:
But wasn't he injured a while ago?

He seems to have a decent skillset for this team, btw. If he plays with Brassard and Nash I think he'll get an opportunity to make an impact.

Nov 3 he got hurt

Bardof425* · Nov 13, 2013

BB v2 Chiefs said:
Dorsett isn't a LW, and no, they're not.

Would rather not get into the same stupid argument with you about Boyle as always, so I'll leave it at that.

It is Stupid and you're wrong. I'd rather leave it at that.

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