GDT: New York Rangers AT Vancouver Canucks 7:00pm START time Nov 2 -2021, GAME 10, 3-5-1 record

[Nucker101]

I really don't understand why Green likes Miller on the halfwall so much, why not put Boeser there so he can use his shot? It's Miller's off-side, so literally all he does is pass to the goal line, or do his behind the back drop pass to Hughes. He's zero threat in that position.

It's mind-boggling

 

[Nucker101]

I love it when they put the guy with back problems (Boeser) in front of the net.

not just that, but the chances of him getting slashed on his wrist is a lot higher as well. I thought the move was temporary at first to try to get Brock better at body positioning and puck battles, but the fact that they stuck with it all year long last season and now carried into this season is some dumbass shit I'd be annoyed if I were Brock.

 

[Diogenes92]

Pearson and Chiasson on PP2... It's just so bad right now.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Pearson will forever be in the top 6

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Can the PP stop standing still

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Yup. Or a good #4C.

He's just far too limited offensively to play as a #3C in the modern NHL.

Unfortunately we've overpaid him by $1 million under the assumption that he'd fill a role he's not capable of filling.

I got called out for trolling, and was given an infraction for suggesting the Canucks got absolutely fleeced in that deal for him. Giving up an asset (even a third rounder) for a guy who should be making 750k was ridiculous, but signing him to a term contract was just royally stupid. Even an anchor in Beagle was more of an offensive threat than Dickinson.

 

[MS]

I got called out for trolling, and was given an infraction for suggesting the Canucks got absolutely fleeced in that deal for him. Giving up an asset (even a third rounder) for a guy who should be making 750k was ridiculous, but signing him to a term contract was just royally stupid. Even an anchor in Beagle was more of an offensive threat than Dickinson.

At the time of the deal, I tried repeatedly to explain that this was a solid low-event bottom-6 winter/#4C worth in the $1.6-1.8 million range who had never really even played #3C minutes in the NHL ... but the majority of people were losing their minds that he was an elite defensive #3C and were lining up to throw nearly $3 million at him. It was one of the more bizarre instant overratings of a signing nobody had every really heard of before because his silly JFresh chart and defensive metrics looked good on a team where you could say that of literally everyone.

He's a useful enough low-event depth player, but spending a quality asset to overpay him by $1 million doesn't look like a terrific move right now.

 

[theguardianII]

3 - 5 - 1 is the positive and optimistic way to look at this season so far.

Less optimistic would be 2 regulation wins and 6 losses.
Two years ago they were - 7 - 3 - 1
Last year after 8 games- 3 - 5 only 2 regulation wins

Still early but the standings and stats are consistent

Rangers sent a letter out to their fans about blowing up the team, the fans embraced the idea and the Rangers very quickly rebuilt their on ice product through trades and drafting.
While still a work in progress ownership was not content to sit on their laurels they moved to improve the top end even though they had vastly improved.

They boast a blueline that are all under 30 yrs old and huge. Size matters.

Not all the Canucks look "into" the games, there does seem to be "let down" shifts, sort of like the player is gathering himself up to continue after a disappointment.
The AHL guys play hard but there are reasons other teams let them go.

Rangers are rested and have no pressure.
Canucks are winless at home, the saviour, Hamonic is playing.
Demko and the posts have kept the scores close.
Canuck players could be snipers, they are hitting center mass so often.

Rangers runaway with this one

5 - 2 and outshoot the Nucks 42 to 23

 

[Canuckle1970]

The last time we played the Rangers here at home, wasn't it a a surprisingly chippy (dirty) game? I remember Kreider charging down the ice and doing a spinorama/check along the end boards that resulted in him accidentally on purpose slamming his forearm into Petey's snout. There was blood, and I think Kreider got a major (?). We won the game.

LET'S GO BOYS !

 

[Peen]

I’ve been saying this a bunch recently but I don’t think there’s a chance we lose this game.

 

[Peen]

Nvm they’re starting Shesterkin so this isn’t guaranteed win night anymore

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Nvm they’re starting Shesterkin so this isn’t guaranteed win night anymore

Martin Jones made us look like a pop-gun offense. I don't think there's a guranteed win night for this team to be had right now, unless they get their act together.

 

[kylek023]

is Hamonic going to play tonight?

 

[Peen]

is Hamonic going to play tonight?

We don’t even know if he can get in the arena for tonight’s game

 

[likash]

Petey breaks the slump, canucks win and Green gets more time at the wheel.

 

[kylek023]

We don’t even know if he can get in the arena for tonight’s game

true

 

[geebaan]

Hamonic/Schenn is a worse pairing than Rathbone/Burroughs, change my mind

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

not just that, but the chances of him getting slashed on his wrist is a lot higher as well. I thought the move was temporary at first to try to get Brock better at body positioning and puck battles, but the fact that they stuck with it all year long last season and now carried into this season is some dumbass shit I'd be annoyed if I were Brock.

Its worth a try..but yeah..Boeser is prone to injury, and he would be 'that guy' that would sustain an injury,.... from a shot by his own teammate.

 

[Bojack Horvatman]

We don’t even know if he can get in the arena for tonight’s game

He shouldn't by BC health guidelines.
Proof of vaccination
You are supposed to be fully vaccinated to take part in indoor sports or indoor skating rinks. Although there may be a bs "essential service" exemption like how Benning wasn't required to quarantine after traveling to a covid Hotspot right after there was an outbreak for a place he worked for.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Far as i can tell Dickinson is Brandon Sutter with a different number. What's the difference? Sutter is better on the pk and faceoffs. About the same player offensively to my eyes. 1+ skill. Ok maybe not +. They both have an ok shot when they have the time and space to get it off from the right spot.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Can the PP stop standing still

Special teams are nowhere near good enough..Everyone knows that they are trying to feed to EP for the one-timer..easy to defend against.
Relative to the talent that they have , the static PP is very disappointing.

 

[Vector]

Schenn on his opposite side and a rusty Hamonic should get slaughtered.

 

[MS]

Far as i can tell Dickinson is Brandon Sutter with a different number. What's the difference? Sutter is better on the pk and faceoffs. About the same player offensively to my eyes. 1+ skill. Ok maybe not +. They both have an ok shot when they have the time and space to get it off from the right spot.

Offensively Sutter at least has a knack for sniping the odd goal from broken play even though he can't use his linemates to save his life.

That said, Dickinson has a much better motor defensively at this point and I'm not missing watching bent-over Sutter lagging to the bench 2 zones behind the play.

 

[DL44]

Martin Jones made us look like a pop-gun offense. I don't think there's a guranteed win night for this team to be had right now, unless they get their act together.

Bold prediction... when Motte returns to the lineup, we go on a run.

We don’t even know if he can get in the arena for tonight’s game

He stated he was vaccinated.

 

[Slapshot_11]

Fire green