Around the NHL XX: The Post-Season Looms Near

[Swept In Seven]

Haven't had the pleasure in starting one of these in quite some time.

Carry on.

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[The Gloaming]

Does Montreal remind anyone of the 11-12 Rangers? Great goalie and a defense that is primarily concerned with blocking shots instead of dictating play.

 

[AWall THE CLAW]

Does Montreal remind anyone of the 11-12 Rangers? Great goalie and a defense that is primarily concerned with blocking shots instead of dictating play.

Haven't seen a lot of them. They are certainly quicker, no?

 

[The Gloaming]

Haven't seen a lot of them. They are certainly quicker, no?

Aside from Subban, every other defenseman or their roster is really slow. Maybe the forwards are a little quicker, but they're not playing like it.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Montreal does a good job of forcing low percentage shots and clearing second chance opportunities but they don't score. They don't block shots to the extreme that the Rangers did 3 seasons ago, but those Rangers scored at a higher rate and were a much grittier group all around.

The 2011-12 Rangers would mop the floor with this years edition of the Habs. I don't expect Montreal to get out of the first round, most overrated team in the league IMO.

 

[The Gloaming]

Montreal does a good job of forcing low percentage shots and clearing second chance opportunities but they don't score. They don't block shots to the extreme that the Rangers did 3 seasons ago, but those Rangers scored at a higher rate and were a much grittier group all around.

The 2011-12 Rangers would mop the floor with this years edition of the Habs. I don't expect Montreal to get out of the first round, most overrated team in the league IMO.

Maybe Price can steal them a series, but I agree - they're not going far.

 

[McRanger]

The 11-12 team looked a lot slower than it actually was. That is pretty common with teams that do not have a transition game.

 

[The Gloaming]

The 11-12 team looked a lot slower than it actually was. That is pretty common with teams that do not have a transition game.

They really did. They were never given the OK to transition out of the defensive zone like a normal hockey team. That entire team's idea of a transition game was to either chip the puck to center ice and dump it in, or try a long stretch pass from behind their net. That roster, while not nearly as skilled as the one we currently have, certainly had a lot more skill than they showed most nights.

 

[Machinehead]

We have 24 games left. If we win 16 of them, we're looking at 110-113 points depending on OTL. That might not do it unless Nashville drops their pace a lot. If we win 18 of them, that's 114-117 depending on OTL. That should do it.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

We have 24 games left. If we win 16 of them, we're looking at 110-113 points depending on OTL. That might not do it unless Nashville drops their pace a lot. If we win 18 of them, that's 114-117 depending on OTL. That should do it.

Think about that for a sec. If we win 2/3 the rest of the way we're getting 110-113 points. 110-113 points! That's an amazing season! I think a lot of us don't realize how good of a season we're having. And that's with a terrible start/injuries.

 

[CaptainMcD]

I know i'm gonna get **** for this but I don't want the President's Trophy. It seems to put a monkey on the back of teams. It scares me. i'd like to finish first in the East but let Nashville win the President's Trophy.

 

[McRanger]

They really did. They were never given the OK to transition out of the defensive zone like a normal hockey team. That entire team's idea of a transition game was to either chip the puck to center ice and dump it in, or try a long stretch pass from behind their net. That roster, while not nearly as skilled as the one we currently have, certainly had a lot more skill than they showed most nights.

Yeah that about sums it up.

 

[Machinehead]

I know i'm gonna get **** for this but I don't want the President's Trophy. It seems to put a monkey on the back of teams. It scares me. i'd like to finish first in the East but let Nashville win the President's Trophy.

There's nothing scary about being the best team in the NHL. Whatever happens in the playoffs can't take that away. The Cup is great and all, but tournaments are a terrible measure of who the best team is. I'd love to win the Cup but that's a completely separate thing.

 

[Leetch66]

Habs won two games against us last year in the playoffs without Price . They have a decent club....never underestimate them in the post season .

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Habs won two games against us last year in the playoffs without Price . They have a decent club....never underestimate them in the post season .

If the refs correctly assess Prust a 5 minute major in game 3 they likely get swept.

Lets not forget the 16 posts the Bruins hit against them in a 7 game series. Price had the biggest horseshoe on the planet wedged up his ass until Kreider knocked it out.

 

[The Gloaming]

I don't see how being the Presidents Trophy team is a detriment to the playoffs. The Rangers went to the SCF last year: the pressure will be on them again this year, Presidents team or not.

 

[Leetch66]

If the refs correctly assess Prust a 5 minute major in game 3 they likely get swept.

Lets not forget the 16 posts the Bruins hit against them in a 7 game series. Price had the biggest horseshoe on the planet wedged up his ass until Kreider knocked it out.

I am not going to get into " if "....the facts are enough . We lost 2 games to an unknown goalie and just barely beat him in Game 6 . It was far from a walk in the Park....they have a good club and possibly better than last season . Respect the opponent.... Plus they beat us 2/3 so far this season .

 

[AWall THE CLAW]

There's nothing scary about being the best team in the NHL. Whatever happens in the playoffs can't take that away. The Cup is great and all, but tournaments are a terrible measure of who the best team is. I'd love to win the Cup but that's a completely separate thing.

The Cup is the only thing, man.

 

[Roo Returns]

Rangers are going to have to be pretty flawless to even talk about President's Trophy or Division. They still have one game left with the Islanders and what, three with the Caps?

As for the people who don't want the President's Trophy or Division. I'd love to see more banners go up in the Garden. I'm tired of all these teams like the Penguins and Devils having Division Titles during the Dark Years or even post lockout. It just looks cooler and makes the arena look fuller. Plus this team has never won back to back Divisions or gone to the SCF twice in a row. Closest was 89-90, 91-92, and 93-94. If they could pull that off and win all four rounds, this truly might be the most memorable era of Rangers hockey.

Plus T-Shirts

 

[Rick Nash 61]

Hart: Nash
Rockey: Nash
Conn Smythe: Nash

I'd prefer the last one to happen for sure

 

[NYR94]

 

[Oak]

Watching the Devils game right now. Seems like more than 50% of the seats are empty. HAHA

 

[The Gloaming]

What a terrible schedule for tonight. Two teams no one cares about or wants to watch and then only one game at 10pm. Wish the NHL had more Monday games.

 

[NYR89]

The reemergence of Scott Gomez.

 

[darko]

I think Habs are definitely a threat in the East. Never underestimate a team with an elite goaltender. Probably 3rd best team in the East behind Isles/Rangers. I'm not sold on Tampa. I also think Caps are much more dangerous than Tampa.