Around the League 27: Why u do dis Dolan?

[HisIceness]

Is it worse then the Islanders Pittsburgh one ?

Not until this happens

 

[Unsustainable]

 

[Wolfpuck]

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It’s all a big joke to him.

 

[Derailed75]

It is important to note that while many say that “no one wants this kind of play”, this game is probably getting more viewership and engagement, and causing more people to talk than any game this year. I’m sure as hell tuning in after I put the kid down to bed. Definitely wouldn’t have otherwise.

True facts here. The game is not going to be a good game, however its going to brings eyes to the NHL and maybe some of those stay to see how its supposed to look

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Rangers 5v3 doesn’t look overly dangerous either

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

:: facepalm ::

Just goon it up all game then. wow

 

[HisIceness]

That Rangers power play was 2015 Hurricanes-esque bad

 

[Chrispy]

Damn, missed the first 3 rounds of “fun”.

Look upon your work, George Parros.

 

[HisIceness]

In other news Nashville up 1-0, they clinch with win and Stars regulation loss

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

It’s all a big joke to him.

guys like that never learn from slaps on the wrists.

his enablers are almost worse imo.

 

[Joe McGrath]

They managed to call a penalty on Buchnevich for high sticking chara while Chara was holding his stick. They got the right guys to police this one........

 

[To Be Determined]

this better keep up the entire game. make it as embarassing as possible.

i guess that is better for the game than going bobby clark on kharlamov, or full mcsorley.

 

[bleedgreen]

I guess I don’t understand what’s embarrassing. Two teams that don’t like each other scrapping it out. Might lead to an actual good hockey game.

 

[hockeynjune]

When players have to take over its a sign you have lost control of the league

 

[A Star is Burns]

I guess I don’t understand what’s embarrassing. Two teams that don’t like each other scrapping it out. Might lead to an actual good hockey game.

It sure hasn't been good so far to my eye, leaving aside the fights. The hate doesn't really feel that genuine to me either.

 

[hblueridgegal]

Pretty much

 

[bleedgreen]

It sure hasn't been good so far to my eye, leaving aside the fights. The hate doesn't really feel that genuine to be either.

That’s why I said it may lead to one. All the bravado was pretty faked. The only thing to do is go after Wilson, but the Rangers are ill prepared. Smith did it, move on and play a fiesty game.

Like they just said, Buch going after Wilson with a slash is just stupid and a way to get yourself hurt. Even Chara didn’t like it. Fight him, hit him in the context of the play or leave him alone. Acting like you’re going to get him back when you can’t is a waste of time.

It’s not embarrassing though, and I doubt anyone is upset there’s fights in this game.

 

[DaveG]

I guess I don’t understand what’s embarrassing. Two teams that don’t like each other scrapping it out. Might lead to an actual good hockey game.

It's been pretty ugly. And not in the violent intense way that playoff hockey can get. More a mediocre hockey vibe with a few fights which given where the Rangers are this season at least makes sense for them I guess. But it's not even like the Rangers are finishing their checks with a bit extra on it or something that I usually associate with REAL intensity.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I guess I don’t understand what’s embarrassing. Two teams that don’t like each other scrapping it out. Might lead to an actual good hockey game.

right or wrong, I wouldn’t be watching this game if not for the drama.

 

[bleedgreen]

It's been pretty ugly. And not in the violent intense way that playoff hockey can get. More a mediocre hockey vibe with a few fights which given where the Rangers are this season at least makes sense for them I guess. But it's not even like the Rangers are finishing their checks with a bit extra on it or something that I usually associate with REAL intensity.

They’re not a tough team. We generally aren’t either, though we’ve made some attempts at shoring that up.

Tough for the Rangers to act like they’re going to run a bigger, stronger team out of the rink.

right or wrong, I wouldn’t be watching this game if not for the drama.

I turned it on because I heard there was a ruckus.

It’ll be interesting when Wilson comes back. I suspect the refs just want this over with without another big incident - wouldn’t surprise me if they find a way kept him off the ice much of the game.

 

[Highest Boss]

I guess I don’t understand what’s embarrassing.

If players were still decent at fighting, the game would be much more embarrassing

 

[Navin R Slavin]

You know, the fight doesn't always go to the biggest or the strongest. Sometimes it goes to the guy who doesn't give a f*** if he lives or dies and is willing to take the other guy with him.

I guess I'm saying that the Rangers are the Viet Cong or something? Lol

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Also: tonight it's Mrs. Hank's birthday, so I'll just watch the highlights.

 

[A Star is Burns]

If they weren't pathetic staged fights, I'd get it. Only one of those fights, against Wilson, wasn't a show. And even it was to an extent

 

[DaveG]

Wilson's done for the night, probably the right call for Lavi to take him out of the game if he's not actually hurt. Don't need something exceedingly stupid to happen.