Post-Game Talk: Eastern Conference Finals Edition

[Wolfy*]

@AGrossRecord: Latest Bovada Stanley Cup odds: Rangers 2/1, Blackhawks 11/5, Ducks 12/5, Lightning 19/4

Wow...are we the favorites

 

[DudMan28]

Conference Finals! Enjoy!

Dude. Awesome ****ing video. What a roller coaster of a series. I was absolutely devastated when Glenncross scored. For this team to constantly battle back and win the series. Just wow. What a ride so far; half way home.

 

[BroadwayBlues]

I would put MSL back on the 3rd line. Maybe he can do something against their 3rd pairing.

Nash--Brassard--Miller
Kreider--Stepan--Fast
Hagelin--Hayes--MSL
Glass--Moore--Sheppard

Wonder would Cooper consider Stepan line the top line and try to match Hedman/Stralman against them.

 

[DudMan28]

I would put MSL back on the 3rd line. Maybe he can do something against their 3rd pairing.

Nash--Brassard--Miller
Kreider--Stepan--Fast
Hagelin--Hayes--MSL
Glass--Moore--Sheppard

Wonder would Cooper consider Stepan line the top line and try to match Hedman/Stralman against them.

Hags-Moore-Hayes were so good at cycling the puck those last few games that I would be hesitant to do that. They were instrumental in tiring out the top pair/line for the Caps. Put Marty on that line and it instantly loses that possession game.

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

Bishop is overrated and so is their depth both bottom six forwards and dmen. We can win this series don't let anyone else convince u otherwise

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

Hags-Moore-Hayes were so good at cycling the puck those last few games that I would be hesitant to do that. They were instrumental in tiring out the top pair/line for the Caps. Put Marty on that line and it instantly loses that possession game.

Put msl on the fourth line and use him as a PP specialist. He kills any line he's on and zucc is coming back so msl should be on the 4th line or the in the stands

 

[KOVALEV022473]

You are looking at odds to win the cup. The Rangers are surprisingly big favorites to win the conference, but would be underdogs in the finals. They only look like the favorite now because Vegas can't decide who is winning the other series.

We're underdogs? Says who?

 

[bobbop]

Think I read that Bishop had the worst 5X5 GAA of any of the 16 playoff starting goaltenders.

Stats aside, goaltending still Big Advantage Rangers

 

[rangers1314]

Put msl on the fourth line and use him as a PP specialist. He kills any line he's on and zucc is coming back so msl should be on the 4th line or the in the stands

Let's see him practice first before even entertaining this notion, but yes at this point I'd put MSL with Shep and Glass, who knows maybe something clicks.

 

[PromNite]

We're underdogs? Says who?

If we win this series and end up facing the Hawks, we will be massive underdogs. It will be even worse than last year with the "Kings will sweep" predictions.

Think I read that Bishop had the worst 5X5 GAA of any of the 16 playoff starting goaltenders.

Stats aside, goaltending still Big Advantage Rangers

It doesn't matter, Bishop will play amazing against us and have a .940+ sv%. Why? Because that's what always happens. Fleury looked amazing, Holtby looked like a demi-God... Bishop will look the same way and we will struggle mightily to score.

 

[The Gloaming]

They need to get Bishop and his pillow pads moving laterally. Also keep the dump ins far away from him. Great puck handler.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

If we win this series and end up facing the Hawks, we will be massive underdogs. It will be even worse than last year with the "Kings will sweep" predictions.



It doesn't matter, Bishop will play amazing against us and have a .940+ sv%. Why? Because that's what always happens. Fleury looked amazing, Holtby looked like a demi-God... Bishop will look the same way and we will struggle mightily to score.

Says who, you? We split with the Hawks and won the the God damn mother ****ing Presidents Trophy! I guess that counts for nothing, huh? Not To to mention, we beat every single flavor of the week this season! How many hot goalies and white hot offenses did we stymie?

 

[Xref]

Why are some of you getting upset about being labelled underdogs? You should be thrilled! Before they change their minds, go out and lay down major coin on the team to win, and make millions! You're welcome, no charge.....just write me into your will, k?

 

[KOVALEV022473]

Why are some of you getting upset about being labelled underdogs? You should be thrilled! Before they change their minds, go out and lay down major coin on the team to win, and make millions! You're welcome, no charge.....just write me into your will, k?

It's not that. I'm just sick of the lack of respect the Rangers get! They've been one of the best performing teams the past ten years!

 

[Xref]

It's not that. I'm just sick of the lack of respect the Rangers get! They've been one of the best performing teams the past ten years!

They gotta earn the respect by winning the ultimate trophy. We haven't won it in 20 years. And regular season accomplishments don't mean anything when it comes to odds makers. It's all about how they are performing here and now, injuries, trends, matchups, etc. And maybe they are looking at the 3-0 sweep stat from the regular season.

Relax, don't let what others say, or how Vegas ranks us bother you. Enjoy what this team is giving you. We'll have the last laugh.....

 

[Robs789]

Some highlights of the main series thread:

Garrison is better Girardi & Staal
Bishop is better Hank
The triplets line is the best line in hockey ever
Our D is mediocre compared to theirs
Their the fastest team in the league
Many said that Detroit would be their toughest opponent all playoffs

The overconfidence is high over there...

 

[Filip Chytil]

Conference Finals! Enjoy!

Fantastic video man. Awesome. Loved every second of it. That Stepan goal sends chills down my spine.

LGR!!!!!

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Some highlights of the main series thread:

Garrison is better Girardi & Staal
Bishop is better Hank
The triplets line is the best line in hockey ever
Our D is mediocre compared to theirs
Their the fastest team in the league
Many said that Detroit would be their toughest opponent all playoffs

The overconfidence is high over there...

Also according to them...

Stamkos sucks and should be traded.
Callahan has played well in the playoffs.


I'm convinced that 99% of their fan base has no idea what they're watching.

 

[Machinehead]

Some highlights of the main series thread:

Garrison is better Girardi & Staal
Bishop is better Hank
The triplets line is the best line in hockey ever
Our D is mediocre compared to theirs
Their the fastest team in the league
Many said that Detroit would be their toughest opponent all playoffs

The overconfidence is high over there...

Let them think it will be easy. They have no idea what they're up against. Bad news for us is, Tampa has tape and won't be as misinformed as their posters are.

 

[bl02]

Conference Finals! Enjoy!

My goodness what a video. Great job!!! Thanks. Love the transition from the depressing game 5 goal of Glencross to coming alive after Kreiders scored.

 

[n8]

Both broadcast feeds:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSCC3gwHhPU

Is that Samwise Gamgee at the end with Zucc?

 

[gmerger37]

I was watching the CBC feed last night, but I love doc's call on that goal. He went nuts!

 

[Unpredictable1]

Guys, is there a picture floating around the '94 greats that attended?

At one point they were shown on the jumbotron, Messier/Graves/Matteau/Richter etc....

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Some highlights of the main series thread:

Garrison is better Girardi & Staal
Bishop is better Hank
The triplets line is the best line in hockey ever
Our D is mediocre compared to theirs
Their the fastest team in the league
Many said that Detroit would be their toughest opponent all playoffs

The overconfidence is high over there...

I read two pages on the main board thread and had to leave. Its sickening.

 

[Rangers2319]

bishop isnt that great imo. Hes pretty inconsistent, the rise and fall of tb is solely on their offense.

If you look back on both the det & mtl series, bishop was lit up quite a few times (and mtl cant score & still put 6). He has good and bad games, very inconsistent which isn't sustainable in the playoffs. If we keep tb to under 2ga we should be able to put up 3+ a night