GDT: #65 - 3/1/20 | flyers @ RANGERS | 12:00 - NBC

[CasusBelli]

 

[CasusBelli]

Seems that Philly is just a step ahead of us right now... Lots of vets on that team whereas we're fresh as can be.

Hopefully these guys got some rest and are ready to go

Look at it this way: in a few years Giroux and Voracek will be useless, while Nolan Patrick is essentially a bust (if for health reasons), and JVR and Coutoutier are not first line players.

 

[CasusBelli]

Always needed a split this weekend. We have to have this one. Can’t believe how fortunate we’ve been on scoreboard watch this weekend but it’s fallen in our favor. Win today and we’re really in the middle of not just the wild card picture but even third place is in play.

NBC on a Sunday afternoon? I don’t like our chances. Can’t wait to hear them fish over the Flyers and make some snide remark about Fox being very good but still not Calder material. Or maybe they’ll say Mika is finally a number one center — but they’re not entirely sure yet.

 

[Rongomania]

NBC on a Sunday afternoon? I don’t like our chances. Can’t wait to hear them fish over the Flyers and make some snide remark about Fox being very good but still not Calder material. Or maybe they’ll say Mika is finally a number one center — but they’re not entirely sure yet.

Totally. There will be a segment on Q Hughes and Makar during pre game and then after busting nuts over those two they'll pan in on Fox doing an awkward looking stretch and say "And there's Adam Fox, hometown blah blah blah, bright future, blah blah blah."

 

[Fataldogg]

Any word on who is starting today?

I'd assume Georgiev. And if Georgiev lets up another 5 goals and loses, the next game I'd assume Georgiev.

 

[Ail]

The only good thing about afternoon games is the time of reflection after the pain and suffering so you aren't trying to sleep on it.

NEED TWO HERE

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Big game....time for someone to step up and grab a top 6 spot

 

[Kovalev27]

I’d say Georgiev continues to be what he is.

it’s like clockwork. In a 3 game sample first game is Very good but a little Shakey at times. Second game he’s lights out. Makes you say this kid is really good. Third game usually implodes on him. Over this last 3 game set hes 2-1 but a Gaa around 3.33 that’s basically where he evens out around 3 and change. He’s a quality back up. Plays well on the road but not a guy that’s going to go on a serious run and be a legit number one. At least not at this point in his career.

 

[Kovalev27]

If I’m the coach I go to Lundqvist today. When was the last time hank had to play a must win playoff or bust type game? I think he’d get up for it. Big time. I think he’s third on our depth chart for good reason and should retire this summer. But I’d trust him in a big spot here over Georgie.

 

[Ratelleitlikeitis]

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[Fitzy]

Hank's in, it's finally his chance to show us something again.

Hope the garden gives him a big round of applause with the announcement

 

[TheGortonConspiracy]

 

[NYSPORTS]

and so Hank returns

no pressure on him at all. Oh, boy - we’re here to support

Let’s Go

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

4th start in 2020 and first in just about a month, wish him the best!

 

[Kovalev27]

Hank has to be great he doesn’t have the benefit of the doubt because he’s been sitting even though it’s warranted. If he wants to be in the mix here down the stretch he needs to win this game and prove he’s still a go to guy otherwise he might as well retire this summer. This is his shot. I think he shows up and plays a big game frankly

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Howden on the third line negates that line.

 

[Kords]

I'm scared, please win

 

[Kovalev27]

I think DiGi is playing really well in the role he’s suited for and doing something like this immediately asks way to much of him.

Gauthier or Kakko are the guys that Quinn should be giving first crack too.

I mean it’s better than taking Chytil out of the middle and hurting your depth and a strength but it’s still not the best decision

 

[Leonardo87]

Hank got this!

 

[Crease]

I like the lines. I also like the Loffen GDT. Feels like a win to me.

 

[will1066]

Hank got this!

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Howden on the third line negates that line.

Woof

 

[NYR94]

The Return of the King.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I’d be pleasantly surprised if they win this one today