GDT: #9 - 02/01/21 | penguins @ RANGERS | 7:00 - MSG PLUS, NBCSN

[Mikos87]

Interesting to see Petersson injured. Not surprised by it, he took an absolute beating last year. If you remember how Hajek was getting clobbered left and right, that was Peterson for the whole season last year. You take too long to make a decision or move the puck out as a defeseman, you're going to get banged up.

 

[Joe Ranger Fan 1960]

Pols might shut it down if there were fans, but why would they shut this down?

Because the city has an "essential traffic only" policy in effect this morning. It takes a lot of folks to run MSG, even when it's "empty". If the pols want to send a message, which is what they seem to be doing about half the time, they may shut it down.

 

[Ms Maggie]

Are the refs there?

I don't really know how this works to be honest. But common sense says the NHL is heavily invested in getting games played and given this storm was predicted, they'd take steps to ensure refs and other personnel on site.

 

[eco's bones]

I'm expecting Bitetto in. He's a 30 year old with 183 NHL games. Good size and not afraid to play physical hockey. I think he gets the call over Hajek.

 

[Limeyjim]

I'm a Flyers supporter, but I really hope the Rangers kick the Penguins arse tonight!
I also hope you can get rid of that lunatic DeAngelo (however, I doubt any other team will be queueing up for his services)

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

I'm a Flyers supporter, but I really hope the Rangers kick the Penguins arse tonight!
I also hope you can get rid of that lunatic DeAngelo (however, I doubt any other team will be queueing up for his services)

DeAngelo at 50% retained for Frost. Or any viable NHL center.

 

[Brief Candle]

We're either going to see these guys come together as a result of everything that's gone on the last few days, or their going to entirely shit the bed... *if* they even play tonight.

I'm gonna side with hope for once: 4-1 Rongos.

 

[Limeyjim]

DeAngelo at 50% retained for Frost. Or any viable NHL center.

Absolutely not! Frosty will not be dealt, especially for a poisonous player like DeAngelo.

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

Absolutely not! Frosty will not be dealt, especially for a poisonous player like DeAngelo.

Any viable center then.

 

[Brief Candle]

I'm a Flyers supporter, but I really hope the Rangers kick the Penguins arse tonight!
I also hope you can get rid of that lunatic DeAngelo (however, I doubt any other team will be queueing up for his services)

It's a long story, but as a kid my neighbor tormented me every time the Penguins scored a goal on us, and to this day I hate no team more than the Pens. It's a beautiful day when I don't have to think about that little shit wearing my team's sweater.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Absolutely not! Frosty will not be dealt, especially for a poisonous player like DeAngelo.

DeAngelo for Sanheim and your Beret.

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

Whelp. I feel like the events of the last 48 hours will either galvanize the team and they will come out a lot better, or the opposite and quinn will probably be toast soon.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

When do we know if he cleared or not? 12?

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

When do we know if he cleared or not? 12?

Noon eastern, I believe.

 

[TominNC]

Then I guess the NHL is good to go and then only pols could shut it down.

Why are you so invested in having this game cancelled? Outside a COVID breakout this is as likely to be played as any other game.

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

Why are you so invested in having this game cancelled? Outside a COVID breakout this is as likely to be played as any other game.

If anything, given the NHLs reduction of travel due to covid, its very unlikely the game is postponed.

 

[Irishguy42]

When do we know if he cleared or not? 12?

Noon EST

 

[aufheben]

Why are the Pittsburgh Penguins a perpetual infirmary?

 

[Richard Banger]

With everything that has happened so far this is definitely a make it or break it game for us. Actually looking forward to it.

 

[Joe Ranger Fan 1960]

Why are you so invested in having this game cancelled? Outside a COVID breakout this is as likely to be played as any other game.

It wouldn't be the first time an NHL game was postponed due to snow, albeit it may have the distinction of being the first NHL game, without fans, to be postponed/cancelled. I'm certainly invested in seeing a few mental health days for the Rangers to let this blow over a bit. It's an emotional sport and this incident is a body-blow to a team, no matter the unknown circumstances. I few days off would be just what the doctor ordered. Then they come out firing on all cylinders, all on the same page.

 

[TominNC]

It wouldn't be the first time an NHL game was postponed due to snow, albeit it may have the distinction of being the first NHL game, without fans, to be postponed/cancelled. I'm certainly invested in seeing a few mental health days for the Rangers to let this blow over a bit. It's an emotional sport and this incident is a body-blow to a team, no matter the unknown circumstances. I few days off would be just what the doctor ordered. Then they come out firing on all cylinders, all on the same page.

No, what the players need is to play a game, do their job, NOT sit around listening to all this nonsense. The league is not cancelling a game where both teams and refs are already in the city.

 

[duhmetreE]

Aren't all the players and officials in a bubble hotel close to the Garden?

 

[TominNC]

Aren't all the players and officials in a bubble hotel close to the Garden?

Yep. They can walk to the Garden. The snow is a non-issue.

 

[Joe Ranger Fan 1960]

No, what the players need is to play a game, do their job, NOT sit around listening to all this nonsense. The league is not cancelling a game where both teams and refs are already in the city.

You may be correct, but I think there's a good chance the city cancels it. You may also be right that the best thing to do is play. I disagree. I think they need to reset without being forced to hear questions about TDA.

 

[AKrangerfan]

This is from an article by Dan Rosen on nhl.com yesterday:

"Quinn said Anthony Bitetto will replace DeAngelo in the lineup and make his Rangers debut when they play the Penguins at the Garden on Monday"

At least it is not Jack Johnson