GDT: #3 - 10/07/18 | RANGERS @ hurricanes | 5:00 - MSG

[Kakko Schmakko]

He hasnt' played well, just to help clarify it for you.

that is your opinion, to clarify it for you. Rangers' coaches clearly disagree.

 

[Fvital92]

We always win against Carolina. The KZB line will get 3 points and Chytil will score 2 goals. Staal will suck.

 

[Matz03]

you lost me at Pionk.

When he’s been on the ice pucks are ending up in our net. He’s has bad luck but also has made some obvious mistakes. On a back to back it would also make sense to put 3 fresh bodies in.

 

[I Eat Crow]

In Pionk's defense, he's been anchored to Staal. In critique of him, he's been a minus player since he's entered the league. He put up points in his stint last year. The points better come, or else he'll be in Hartford sooner rather than later.

Is it so hard to do this?

Skjei-DeAngelo
Smith-Pionk
Staal-Shattenkirk

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think some of you are being way too harsh about Pionk.

Staal sucks, McQuaid sucks, Smith sucks, but are Shattenkirk and Skjei actually playing any better?

What do some of you expect? We don't employ a top pairing defenseman. You aren't going to get great play from any of them. Pionk is not one of the biggest problems on the defense.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I'd like to see some line moves as well as maybe trying Claussen instead of Staal and DeAngelo instead of maybe Pionk(not that hes been terrible but Shattenkirk and McQuaid aren't coming out.)

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I think some of you are being way too harsh about Pionk.

Staal sucks, McQuaid sucks, Smith sucks, but are Shattenkirk and Skjei actually playing any better?

What do some of you expect? We don't employ a top pairing defenseman. You aren't going to get great play from any of them. Pionk is not one of the biggest problems on the defense.

Skjei for sure is and if we're being honest, so is McQuaid.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Skjei for sure is and if we're being honest, so is McQuaid.

The fact that maybe two are playing better than him proves the point.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The fact that maybe two are playing better than him proves the point.

Not maybe, Skjei has legit been awesome through 2 games.

I'd probably put Pionk at either 4 or 5 amongst the D. I havent loved Shattenkirk's game so far either.

Staal has been his own level of suck and maybe thats rubbing off on him, so either they need to sit Staal and pair him with someone else or they sit him and see if DeAngelo can perform better with the abomination that is Marc Staal.

 

[DanielBrassard]

I'd like to see DeAngelo and Namestnikov back in tonight. Not counting on it though. Wouldn't mind Claesson getting in there either. More mobility and couldn't be any worse with the puck than Staal. Which has been a big issue so far on defense.

 

[will1066]

I sense a dominant performance

12-0 NYR

Georgiev (4)
Buchnevich (3)
Zibanejad (3)
Chytil
And even Kravtsov will pot one tonight

LGR!!!

Spooner will have 12 assists tonight, some just by breathing on the puck as it lasers by.

 

[will1066]

Not maybe, Skjei has legit been awesome through 2 games

I'd probably put Pionk at either 4 or 5 amongst the D. I havent loved Shattenkirk's game so far either.

Staal has been his own level of suck and maybe thats rubbing off on him, so either they need to sit Staal and pair him with someone else or they sit him and see if DeAngelo can perform better with the abomination that is Marc Staal.

Staal was the first post-game locker room interview MSG did last night, and he lamented that the game is so fast nowadays. Enough said.

 

[Mike in Houston]

I listened to Giannone's podcast today and they mentioned that Hayes will start with 2nd line duties centering Vesey and Zuccarello. No other lineup mentions aside from what we already know about Georgiev. I guess we'll find out about any moves at Quinn's pregame presser.

 

[Rangerfans]

I am not going to play Nostradamus, because I do not know what will happen. If we get a similar performance of the last two games, I will be very happy. It’s been entertaining.

 

[Lays]

Kind of unacceptable for DeAngelo to not get into one of these first 3 games in 4 nights. Especially with the way Pionk has played.

I feel like I’m the only one who thinks this but Pionk has been really good. Let’s not forget this is his first full year, we overly criticize him.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

I sense a dominant performance

12-0 NYR

Georgiev (4)
Buchnevich (3)
Zibanejad (3)
Chytil
And even Kravtsov will pot one tonight

LGR!!!

I don’t see Georgiev getting a hatty or more in his first gane of the season. 2 on the PP would be Gucci.

 

[Levitate]

First 3 games have been at awkward times for me to watch, but...I think this is the stuff we're going to have to resign ourselves to this season. The team can play well, put up shots, push play, have a better overall structure, but I think they're going to struggle to score a bit and the PK seems to be an issue so far. If the talented guys on this team can't find a way to step up a bit and finish their chances then it's gonna be a long season scoring wise

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

I think some of you are being way too harsh about Pionk.

Staal sucks, McQuaid sucks, Smith sucks, but are Shattenkirk and Skjei actually playing any better?

What do some of you expect? We don't employ a top pairing defenseman. You aren't going to get great play from any of them. Pionk is not one of the biggest problems on the defense.

holy shit...i agree

 

[Webster]

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Going 7 D today

 

[Harbour Dog]

that is your opinion, to clarify it for you. Rangers' coaches clearly disagree.

Your name.
This post.
Irony.

 

[Lays]

Why is Vinni out? He’s played great

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Carolina's goaltending is so horrendous so they have a shot here but nothing would surprise me.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Hopefully they actually play deangelo instead of keeping him glued to the bench

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Why is Vinni out? He’s played great

Because they couldn't scratch one of the fine veteran defensemen we have.

And by that, I mean Staal.