Post-Game Talk: Penguins at Rangers - Game 2 - April 18 (Series tied 1-1)

[TheDirtyH]

Might have too many cooks in the kitchen as well. We have a lot of cerebral players...Hayes, Brassard, Stepan, Zucc, Boyle, Yandle,

Seems to me like the players just need a plan, and with that, they need roles.

 

[aufheben]

I don't think it's a huge issue, we're not going to be getting 6-7 Powerplays every night. Hopefully lol

More concerned about relying on the powerplay to win than having a mediocre one.

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

Hm, hopefully AV use his best players, but in my opinion T. Glass ain't this season.
6 pts in 66 games with -12.

- Sheppard have 2 goals in 14 games which is not great with -1, but he have some pts in last year playoffs.

It's all about putting the best possible lineup on the ice, isn't it? Then Sheppard > Glass.

Slats said specifically that he liked Sheppard's play in the playoffs and that's why he picked him up.

Would I prefer to have Sheppard in the lineup?.... for sure... the problem is that he is not in the lineup and I really dont think Sheppard alone would have made a difference last night to be honest. To many of the guys were just not into the game like they should be, Glass however was not one of those guys. I have been one of the harshest critics of Glass and his play but last night just wasnt one of those nights.

 

[Machinehead]

I'm more concerned about our PK being garbage so far than the PP.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I'm more concerned about our PK being garbage so far than the PP.

I don't think it's a concern, I think that's a fluke game.

 

[Riche16]

Well Montreal will be will rested *sourpuss*

 

[Machinehead]

Well Montreal will be will rested *sourpuss*

Yeah to get killed by Tampa

 

[I Eat Crow]

I'm ******** myself thinking about tomorrow.

This team can't have three subpar games in a row, right?

Right?

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I'm ******** myself thinking about tomorrow.

This team can't have three subpar games in a row, right?

Right?

Game 1 wasn't subpar. Wasn't anything amazing but wasn't subpar.

 

[Machinehead]

I thought we were good in game 1

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

I thought we were good in game 1

Heck, I was at the game last night, and I don't even think they were that bad. It's just the 2nd period where they got outplayed BADLY, and where they lost the game.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Would I prefer to have Sheppard in the lineup?.... for sure... the problem is that he is not in the lineup and I really dont think Sheppard alone would have made a difference last night to be honest. To many of the guys were just not into the game like they should be, Glass however was not one of those guys. I have been one of the harshest critics of Glass and his play but last night just wasnt one of those nights.

The problem is Glass in the lineup makes that line a defensive liability as opposed to last playoffs when theyd be intentionally matched with Crosby's/Malkin's lines.

Now instead of being able to throw a responsible 4th line out against them we have to waste Brass or Stepan's lines.

Basically including a player like Glass in the lineup who turns his line into a liability immediately makes the matching lines harder. We want Brass against their 3rd or 4th line not Crosby/Malkin.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

The problem is Glass in the lineup makes that line a defensive liability as opposed to last playoffs when theyd be intentionally matched with Crosby's/Malkin's lines.

Now instead of being able to throw a responsible 4th line out against them we have to waste Brass or Stepan's lines.

Basically including a player like Glass in the lineup who turns his line into a liability immediately makes the matching lines harder. We want Brass against their 3rd or 4th line not Crosby/Malkin.

I've never wanted to be in someone's mind before, but I'd really like to dive into AV's mind and see the real truth behind his obsession with Tanner Glass.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I've never wanted to be in someone's mind before, but I'd really like to dive into AV's mind and see the real truth behind his obsession with Tanner Glass.

It's frankly obvious. It's like when a manager hires his buddy that he's known for years over someone more qualified. NEPOTISM. There is no other way to explain it.

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

The problem is Glass in the lineup makes that line a defensive liability as opposed to last playoffs when theyd be intentionally matched with Crosby's/Malkin's lines.

Now instead of being able to throw a responsible 4th line out against them we have to waste Brass or Stepan's lines.

Basically including a player like Glass in the lineup who turns his line into a liability immediately makes the matching lines harder. We want Brass against their 3rd or 4th line not Crosby/Malkin.

That is true... but again like i said... Glass played well in comparison to others on the team last night. Again I'll repeat I do not want him in the lineup but I don't see any good situations when he comes out. If they lose tomorrow night then we might see him come out for game 4. My thoughts on him are based on last night and last night alone. I think he is a terrible hockey player but he was not the biggest problem last night.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Agree to disagree boys. The Rangers played one good period (3rd last night), two decent periods (both 1st periods), and the rest were rather bad.

To me, Pittsburgh has dumbed and slowed the game down. They played two expertly maneuvered road games. The Rangers need to push the play and dictate the play. Way too passive out there.

They're feeling the pressure. Gripping the sticks way too tightly out there. Hopefully they feel less pressure on the road.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

That is true... but again like i said... Glass played well in comparison to others on the team last night. Again I'll repeat I do not want him in the lineup but I don't see any good situations when he comes out. If they lose tomorrow night then we might see him come out for game 4. My thoughts on him are based on last night and last night alone. I think he is a terrible hockey player but he was not the biggest problem last night.

Agreed, but that still doesn't mean Shepp SHOULDN'T be in the lineup.

The only way Glass comes out of this lineup is via an injury.

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

Agreed, but that still doesn't mean Shepp SHOULDN'T be in the lineup.

The only way Glass comes out of this lineup is via an injury.

Yes
I said earlier, or in another thread I wanted Sheppard in the lineup

 

[Wolfy*]

We'll bounce back, better on the road. I'll feel pretty good if we blow those penguins out of their own building...5-1 win tomorrow

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Is MSL scratch-worthy at this point?

I almost had a stroke on that last PP yesterday.

 

[Ex Officer Friendly]

Is MSL scratch-worthy at this point?

I almost had a stroke on that last PP yesterday.

No....

The only lineup change I really want is Sheppard in for Glass.

 

[nevesis]

They're doin serious recovery tonight. We should see some nice jump in their step tomorrow night.

 

[GOAT AINEC]

I like it better when the Rangers don't have home ice advantage.. They seem to play much better on the road.

I expect the Rangers to be at their best for the next two games in Pitt, then get blown out in game 5 at MSG.

 

[aufheben]

They're doin serious recovery tonight. We should see some nice jump in their step tomorrow night.

Hayes

Looks like he's about to have a root canal lirl

Also, what the **** are those things?

 

[bl02]

They're doin serious recovery tonight. We should see some nice jump in their step tomorrow night.

What do they need to recover from? Lol (kidding...kind of)