Around the NHL XL: Extra Large

[NYRFANMANI]

And now Hags is on the Pens roster ...

 

[we want cup]

That is what I hate. If there was one thing that to me identified the personality of the Rangers, it was that devestating forecheck where they just seemed to own the defenders. Mind you, they often did nothing because they couldn't put it in, but it was still fun to see.
Kreider came along, skated like the wind, then he turned his dial down from 11 to something like 6.5.
Boom...Pop...Flash... Rangers speedy no more

When the whole team was fast Kreider's inconsistency was less problematic. You can't rely on one player to provide team speed. I don't think he's doing anything very different, but now teams are more aware of him and there's no one to pick up the slack when he's being defended well.

 

[NYR]

That is what I hate. If there was one thing that to me identified the personality of the Rangers, it was that devestating forecheck where they just seemed to own the defenders. Mind you, they often did nothing because they couldn't put it in, but it was still fun to see.
Kreider came along, skated like the wind, then he turned his dial down from 11 to something like 6.5.
Boom...Pop...Flash... Rangers speedy no more

Also.. You can plug him in any line in a pinch and he succeeds. Excellent utility player!

 

[trilobyte]

somebody finally knocked Kessel down

 

[trilobyte]

You don't get much of a better look than that

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

This game's got buzz. So happy to be watching an elimination hockey game like this even if the Rangers aren't out there. If they were, I would be a basket case.

I have the opposite reaction watching this game. We were in the exact same position as Pittsburgh last year going into game 7.

It just makes me sad. I'd 100% accept being a basket case for us to still be in the playoffs.

 

[nevesis]

You don't get much of a better look than that

That was some snipe.

 

[bl02]

How can anyone like the pens. Even when they are leading they pull cheap shots. Nice dirty elbow

 

[mike14]

Hard to feel sorry for NHL players with the whole 'head trauma' thing, when so many keep throwing cheap shots at each other. Idiots

 

[nevesis]

Vasilevsky working magic right now. Tampa is on their heels.

 

[trilobyte]

I have the opposite reaction watching this game. We were in the exact same position as Pittsburgh last year going into game 7.

It just makes me sad. I'd 100% accept being a basket case for us to still be in the playoffs.

I am the same. I don't think I expressed myself well. Mainly, I was just saying that even though the Rangers are not here, which would make me a happy basket case, I still have so much love for intense hockey.

Plus: hatred of the Penguins

 

[aufheben]

How can anyone like the pens. Even when they are leading they pull cheap shots. Nice dirty elbow

The Lightning are dirty too.

 

[NYR Viper]

The year the Rangers selected Skjei, it was rumored they really wanted Vasilevsky. They were super high on him. Easy to see why.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I am the same. I don't think I expressed myself well. Mainly, I was just saying that even though the Rangers are not here, which would make me a happy basket case, I still have so much love for intense hockey.

Plus: hatred of the Penguins

Yeah, absolutely. I'm rooting for the Lightning to win the Cup, but if not, I'll root for the Sharks. I can't root for the Pens to win. When it was Pens and Caps, it's a little easier to root for the Pens, but not anymore.

 

[trilobyte]

The year the Rangers selected Skjei, it was rumored they really wanted Vasilevsky. They were super high on him. Easy to see why.

Watching him in the WJC, he caught my eye. I'm happy to see him doing well.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

This kid is so good.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Drouin is going to be a star. Give it a season or two.

 

[bl02]

Drouin is going to be a star. Give it a season or two.

I've watched most of their games this playoffs. He is already

 

[mike14]

Drouin can really pick his spots.

 

[LeetchisGod]

Terrible goal. Can't give that up in a game 7.

 

[trilobyte]

Crap
That is the ugliest goal of the series

 

[Megustaelhockey]

That second PIT goal simply cannot go in during a Game 7 in the third round. Not an NHL goal.

 

[LeetchisGod]

That second PIT goal simply cannot go in during a Game 7 in the third round. Not an NHL goal.

Bishop's injury was a huge turning point in this series. Vasilevsky isn't ready for the big time.

 

[Lundy HOF]

Great move by Drouin totally ruined that nonsense goal - how do you give that up in a game 7...such a Mo killer

 

[trilobyte]

TB simply has to find a way to generate offence more consistently. looking like a tall order now