Pre-Game Talk: Islanders @ Rangers 1/13 7:00 PM [Mod Warning p.#24 & 69]

[Gardner McKay]

It would be so nice if we could beat them in a very lopsided game. Just saying. Discuss.

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[silverfish]

Huge four-point swing game.

My fear is that my Facebook feed (and the main board here) is going to be absolutely unbearable if the Islanders win, yet silent if the Rangers win. I just think that Islanders fans care a lot more about beating the Rangers than vice versa. It's always game 7 of the SCF to them.

Problem is, the Rangers need to be able to match that intensity.

Should be a very fun game - but it's huge in terms of the standings.

Win in regulation and the Rangers are three points behind with three games in hand and one more ROW. That's HUGE.

LGR

 

[Beer League Sniper]

You know the Isles are going to be up for this game, with the little brother complex and all. We're going to need to match their intensity to start the game, then let our superior roster take over and grind them into dust.

Up and down, we have the better roster. No real reason not to win this game.

 

[Gardner McKay]

You know the Isles are going to be up for this game, with the little brother complex and all. We're going to need to match their intensity to start the game, then let our superior roster take over and grind them into dust.

Up and down, we have the better roster. No real reason not to win this game.

Huge four-point swing game.

My fear is that my Facebook feed (and the main board here) is going to be absolutely unbearable if the Islanders win, yet silent if the Rangers win. I just think that Islanders fans care a lot more about beating the Rangers than vice versa. It's always game 7 of the SCF to them.

Problem is, the Rangers need to be able to match that intensity.

Should be a very fun game - but it's huge in terms of the standings.

Win in regulation and the Rangers are three points behind with three games in hand and one more ROW. That's HUGE.

LGR

Tuesday night @ MSG and against the Islanders. I don't think they will have any problem getting up for this game.

 

[McDonagh]

I think now that finally this Rangers and Islanders game kinda means something we'll see the Rangers actually match the Islanders' intensity. I don't know though I'm too used to watching the Rangers come out the gate slow against those guys.

 

[silverfish]

 

[FLYLine27*]

Biggest game of the season thus far. This game could have HUGE implications on who will get home ice advantage if/when we meet up with them in the first round.

I will be in attendance.

 

[silverfish]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry reading the thread on the Metropolitan division on the main board.

 

[bl02]

Huge game tomorrow. A.) cause we lost to them at home already and B.) Just can't fathom going 0-7 with zero points against TB, NYI and TOR (I know its not relevant but just popped in my head lol)

 

[bl02]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry reading the thread on the Metropolitan division on the main board.

Or think about how ridiculous all of the fans of the Atlantic division sounded when they said the Metro division was not even close to being good as the Atlantic.

 

[pld459666]

The Rangers better be looking at the Islanders in the same manner that they were looking at the Ducks, Kings and Sharks.

While I get it that the Islanders are less proven over more than half a season, it's that very mindset that can burn you.

They are good. They beat good teams. They are deep up front, solid on D and I know there are more than a few here that do not believe in Halak, the dude's numbers everywhere he goes have been very very good. Career .917 svpct (Hank's is .920) Halak has won 55% of the games he's played (166 of 302) Hank has won 54%

I'm not saying that Halak is as good as Hank. I'm saying that Halak is a VERY under rated goalie in his own right.

The Islanders need to be looked at no differently than any other good team in the NHL this year. Failure to do that WILL result in a side-walk slam, followed by a curb stomp and finished off with a stunner.

No one wants that to happen.

 

[NYRangerFan*]

We need to come out focused, fast, and ferocious. I call it Triple F

 

[Kakko]

I don't think this game will matter too much in the long. I think we finish 2nd, behind the Pens regardless of the next few weeks.

That said, I don't know any Piles fans irl, but I'm sure I'll manage to find some unpleasant ones if they were to win. So... Don't let them win.?

 

[Doctyl]

I hope the Isles come in as cocky as their fans

 

[Gardner McKay]

The Rangers better be looking at the Islanders in the same manner that they were looking at the Ducks, Kings and Sharks.

While I get it that the Islanders are less proven over more than half a season, it's that very mindset that can burn you.

They are good. They beat good teams. They are deep up front, solid on D and I know there are more than a few here that do not believe in Halak, the dude's numbers everywhere he goes have been very very good. Career .917 svpct (Hank's is .920) Halak has won 55% of the games he's played (166 of 302) Hank has won 54%

I'm not saying that Halak is as good as Hank. I'm saying that Halak is a VERY under rated goalie in his own right.

The Islanders need to be looked at no differently than any other good team in the NHL this year. Failure to do that WILL result in a side-walk slam, followed by a curb stomp and finished off with a stunner.

No one wants that to happen.

The Rangers won't be underestimating the Islanders and vice-versa. Regardless of what some of the fans think about our current win streak I am sure that Capuano is preaching to the Islanders about how hot of a team we are and all the more reason to come out with intensity, blah blah blah.

 

[Blueshirt Special]

This **** gets real now

 

[Bullseyes]

Really want a win here, but in the end this game isn't going to make or break the Rangers.

 

[cwede]

The Rangers won't be underestimating the Islanders and vice-versa. Regardless of what some of the fans think about our current win streak I am sure that Capuano is preaching to the Islanders about how hot of a team we are and all the more reason to come out with intensity, blah blah blah.

NYR need to be ready from the start.
These 4 games (NYI, B's, CBJ, Pitt) to Sunday are huge, all East teams.
8 points would be amazing, 5+ would keep us climbing, 4 would disappoint, but less than 4 would really suck

 

[The Lunatic Fridge]

Really want a win here, but in the end this game isn't going to make or break the Rangers.

It may make or break the main boards, though.

 

[Kane One]

Biggest game of the season so far for sure. Get it done.

 

[Nash Money]

My fear is that my Facebook feed (and the main board here) is going to be absolutely unbearable if the Islanders win, yet silent if the Rangers win. I just think that Islanders fans care a lot more about beating the Rangers than vice versa. It's always game 7 of the SCF to them.

Who cares? Let's get 2 pts, keep on with our winning ways, and let the rest of the league/fans think whatever they want.

 

[NYRangerFan*]

Really want a win here, but in the end this game isn't going to make or break the Rangers.

I hope the team doesn't think that

 

[Bullseyes]

It may make or break the main boards, though.

That's why you avoid the main boards. The Rangers could win the Stanley Cup and they still wouldn't give them credit.

I hope the team doesn't think that

Well, I would hope they bring intensity to every game. But regardless of whether they lose or win this game, I still think they will finish ahead of the Islanders. Losing one game is not going to change my opinion on that.

 

[aufheben]

Discuss the teams, not the fans. If anyone from another board comes here to troll, you report the post; Do NOT respond.

Also, please don't do the same on other boards. Thanks all, enjoy the game.

 

[Doctyl]

That's why you avoid the main boards. The Rangers could win the Stanley Cup and they still wouldn't give them credit.

Yes but the Isles have practically won the cup and still no rispek