GDT: Game 79: Columbus vs. New York Rangers | 4/4 7PM EDT

[stevo61]

20 min+ for Kukan, nice having another D that can actually skate

 

[Halfboard]

Worse game.

Prout vs. Rimer, go.

nightmare scenario: Rimer describing Prout plays on a continuous loop......

 

[We Want Ten]

nightmare scenario: Rimer describing Prout plays on a continuous loop......

http://imgur.com/gallery/rmdSx

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Like clockwork

 

[KJ Dangler]

Murray deserves that . So tired of him not firing puck

 

[WannabeFinn]

6 on 4 and that's what we get?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Excellent lol

 

[Halfboard]

hilarious ending.......March With Us......

 

[Cyclones Rock]

ryan yakmurray

 

[We Want Ten]

More hustle from Nash there then he ever showed here.

 

[KJ Dangler]

Why does Murray always have to settle the puck every time ?

 

[major major]

Positives:
Good hard push at the end.
Foligno got it going- Rocked Staal, drew 2 penalties, 2 goals. Start him on the 4th line more often.
Kukan looked great.
Milano-Wennberg-Bjorkstrand made a brief appearance and looked special.
Zero points for the team.

Negatives:
Looked really slow and couldn't get pucks through. The Rangers played the game their way until the last ten minutes. It mostly sucked.

 

[WannabeFinn]

It's a shame that Kukan likely doesn't even make it as a 7th D next season. He's so much better than Prout and Tyutin.

I know I'm going to get quoted and ridiculed for even mentioning him as a 7th D because "ice time in Lake Erie". Yeah, I know he needs ice time rather than sit in the press box. But that's not the point I'm trying to make here

 

[We Want Ten]

It's a shame that Kukan likely doesn't even make it as a 7th D next season. He's so much better than Prout and Tyutin.

I know I'm going to get quoted and ridiculed for even mentioning him as a 7th D because "ice time in Lake Erie". Yeah, I know he needs ice time rather than sit in the press box. But that's not the point I'm trying to make here

I know its only been like 2 or 3 games, but i'd take him over Prout no doubt. Probably Tyutin too because as slow as Tyutin was this year, he will be even slower next year.

 

[WannabeFinn]

I know its only been like 2 or 3 games, but i'd take him over Prout no doubt. Probably Tyutin too because as slow as Tyutin was this year, he will be even slower next year.

He's a better skater and better passer than both of them. Sure he isn't as physical or whatever but those two assets are what will make him an effective bottom pairing D.

 

[KlichkoBro*]

I like how people complaining that the Jackets don't have enough right wingers and at the same time easily put all defensemen in the same bucket. Switching from one side to another is usually easier for forwards than for defensemen. Kukan and Prout are playing different positions basically.

The Jackets might trade Jack Johnson to free up a cap space and a roster spot for Kukan. He was good in every LE/Columbus game I've seen this season.

 

[JKinCLE]

Murray is overrated. He'd probably be the 5th-6th dman off the board in a redraft of 2012.

 

[CBJfan4evr]

Murray is overrated. He'd probably be the 5th-6th dman off the board in a redraft of 2012.

Both Murray and Jones have had their moments. I'll give them a pass as they are both young and will hopefully grow into their role. Entertaining game, keeps us in the mix for Matthews...

 

[KJ Dangler]

Both Murray and Jones have had their moments. I'll give them a pass as they are both young and will hopefully grow into their role. Entertaining game, keeps us in the mix for Matthews...

I think it's way too early to say Murray was overrated . His development has really been hampered by injuries , and glad to see him make it thru the whole season . I would have to think Hartsburg is sent packing this offseason , hopefully we bring in someone that can really help develop young defenseman

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Murray is overrated. He'd probably be the 5th-6th dman off the board in a redraft of 2012.

Lindholm...and?????

 

[WannabeFinn]

Lindholm...and?????

Reilly would be another

you could MAYBE argue Trouba/Maatta but they've both taken steps back

 

[major major]

Lindholm...and?????

Lindholm is the only one who is definitely ahead of Murray. Trouba was for a bit but has regressed.

 

[major major]

Reilly would be another

you could MAYBE argue Trouba/Maatta but they've both taken steps back

Okay maybe Reilly.

 

[We Want Ten]

I like how people complaining that the Jackets don't have enough right wingers and at the same time easily put all defensemen in the same bucket. Switching from one side to another is usually easier for forwards than for defensemen. Kukan and Prout are playing different positions basically.

The Jackets might trade Jack Johnson to free up a cap space and a roster spot for Kukan. He was good in every LE/Columbus game I've seen this season.

That's how bad Prout is IMO. I would take an out of position rookie over him.
Actually, maybe Prout is playing out of position and that's why he is so bad.

 

[JacketFanInFL]

Solid loss. 3 more to go.