Post-Game Talk: #49 - 1/31/20 | red wings @ RANGERS

[eco's bones]

Igor scores a goal and he does get the 1st star and the 2nd and the 3rd.

It was a good win--got a bit sloppy after Zibanejad's power play goal in the 3rd. I'm going to miss Kreider if we move him. He's playing really well. Panarin at 70 points already.

 

[Kupo]

Panarin with that sneaky filth...

Igor as cool as the other side of the pillow...

"The Rangers Wins" -NHL 95

Every time I see that leg kick, my hammy hurts a bit.

 

[Mac n Gs]

I’m also super happy for Buch now that he’s finally getting some bounces to go his way.

 

[GAGLine]

With Carolina and Philly losing tonight, we are now 9 points back from the last wild card with 2 games in hand. We're in Detroit tomorrow, then we've got 4 straight at home against Dallas, Toronto, LA and Buffalo.

It's not much of a chance, but those are all winnable games. Dallas can't score, Toronto can't defend, and the other three can't do either.

 

[Crease]

Panarin and Zibanejad continuing to do their thing. Kreider and Buch upping their trade values. Tony D being Tony D. Igor with a .900+ game. And Kakko with THREE shots.

Didn't see the game but the box score looks great.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

With Carolina and Philly losing tonight, we are now 9 points back from the last wild card with 2 games in hand. We're in Detroit tomorrow, then we've got 4 straight at home against Dallas, Toronto, LA and Buffalo.

It's not much of a chance, but those are all winnable games. Dallas can't score, Toronto can't defend, and the other three can't do either.

Yup. Their chance of making playoffs is slim but they could make up some ground in the next 5-6 games.

 

[Good Intentions]

With Carolina and Philly losing tonight, we are now 9 points back from the last wild card with 2 games in hand. We're in Detroit tomorrow, then we've got 4 straight at home against Dallas, Toronto, LA and Buffalo.

It's not much of a chance, but those are all winnable games. Dallas can't score, Toronto can't defend, and the other three can't do either.

 

[ThirdEye]

Can't wait till Kakko transforms himself over the offseason and has everyone the main boards eating a buffet of crow

 

[Heckler81]

Can't wait till Kakko transforms himself over the offseason and has everyone the main boards eating a buffet of crow

it is annoying to see.

 

[Rempe73]

Since we've started this rebuild he's the one guy I've been worried about trading.

For me it was Hayes. He was fire in the season we traded him. Unique skill set. And I guess Kreider was the other one.

 

[Kords]

If Chytil can work on his FO's he is gonna be a legit 2C with 1C potential. Needs to be a priority for him this summer.

 

[ElLeetch]

The freakin dodo had more hope than the Sabres

Eichel and McDavid are each gonna demand to get off the island soon.

 

[Machinehead]

Shesty handles the puck like Fatso

Nice to see after watching Hank attempt to play the puck his whole career

Shesty is as good at it as Hank is bad at it

 

[aufheben]

Can't wait till Kakko transforms himself over the offseason and has everyone the main boards eating a buffet of crow

I hope so. I’m not really concerned yet but it’d be so Rangers to finally win a draft lottery and have the kid bust.

 

[will1066]

Shesty is as good at it as Hank is bad at it

You get the Montefiore award for doing more.

 

[Riche16]

With Carolina and Philly losing tonight, we are now 9 points back from the last wild card with 2 games in hand. We're in Detroit tomorrow, then we've got 4 straight at home against Dallas, Toronto, LA and Buffalo.

It's not much of a chance, but those are all winnable games. Dallas can't score, Toronto can't defend, and the other three can't do either.

Dreaded middle here we come!

 

[Riche16]

I hope so. I’m not really concerned yet but it’d be so Rangers to finally win a draft lottery and have the kid bust.

Ok. I cry ‘uncle’
Just stop!

 

[aufheben]

Ok. I cry ‘uncle’
Just stop!

I’m just not old enough or knowledgeable about prospects to say how much of this is normal growing pains and how much is actual cause for worry.

 

[Levitate]

I think Kakko's looking a lot better and his main "problem" right now is being on the 3rd line and not getting a ton of icetime compared to the top 2. I could maybe see him being moved up when Kreider is eventually traded. had at least 2 great chances tonight that just didn't go for him unfortunately and when he gets the puck in the offensive zone he's making things happen now, he just needs some luck and some more zone time.

 

[aufheben]

I think Kakko's looking a lot better and his main "problem" right now is being on the 3rd line and not getting a ton of icetime compared to the top 2. I could maybe see him being moved up when Kreider is eventually traded. had at least 2 great chances tonight that just didn't go for him unfortunately and when he gets the puck in the offensive zone he's making things happen now, he just needs some luck and some more zone time.

I think he looks better. It’s the comparisons to other #2OAs that make me wonder.

 

[romba]

Kakko looked good today, first time in quite a while. A few prime chances, some nice moves to buy time, and no dumb decisions hanging on to the puck too long or forcing passes that aren't available.

Chytil is soo close. When he gets stronger on his skates he's going to be a force coming off the boards with the puck.

 

[Riche16]

I’m just not old enough or knowledgeable about prospects to say how much of this is normal growing pains and how much is actual cause for worry.

I’m plenty old enough and I don’t wanna hear it. Ur scaring me and driving me to drink (moar)

 

[Baby Punisher]

Im kind of Sad for Chytil, he creates so many chances but doesn't get any points. Shesterkin is the man.

His points will come.

 

[AntNYR]

I think he looks better. It’s the comparisons to other #2OAs that make me wonder.

I keep reminding myself that they are all individuals and have different development curves. Hopefully Kakko keeps improving and shows he belongs on that #2OA list.

 

[Whoot Whoot]

Its gonna be sad to see big Kreider go - he's so handy on those tip ins. We better get a good return