Confirmed with Link: Playoffs Round 1: New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins - All series talk

[The Crypto Guy]

I would be 100 percent shocked if that line is a thing game 1 of the playoffs.

Where are they playing then with a full lineup?

 

[bl02]

Kreider-Zibby-Vatrano
Panarin- Strome- Copp (taking all faceoffs unfortunately won't play pp1 over Strome)
Lafreniere-Chytil-Goodrow (take faceoffs)
Hunt-Rooney-Brodz/Reaves (go with Brodz for his speed)

I honestly don't know where to put Kakko? I don't think the kid line is a great idea going into the playoffs but I guess if that happens than the 4th line is Hunt-Rooney-Goodrow which should be decent BUT expect in situational hockey for Goodrow to move up

 

[bl02]

Where are they playing then with a full lineup?

Just wrote out full lineup (no Motte) as you were typing this

 

[17futurecap]

The kid line will be a thing for the first two periods, and then when the game is close, they won’t play the third/ot.

 

[bl02]

The kid line will be a thing for the first two periods, and then when the game is close, they won’t play the third/ot.

Will be very interesting to see what GG decides. Could you imagine if Motte was healthy? I guess Rooney would be out. Hunt probably a bit more effective right now even if Rooney kills penalties well.

 

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

Ready for some good old fashioned hate! Beat these primadonnas and end the Cindy/Malkin era.

 

[tomobson]

I liked Hunt/Chytil/Kakko. Three very good guys along the boards. Move Laf into the fourth line that is actually the third line. Chytil's line will be the fourth.

 

[bbny]

I would be 100 percent shocked if that line is a thing game 1 of the playoffs.

Totally agree. Need veterans mixed in, and I don't see Goodrow's ice time going down. It'll only go up in the playoffs. It's the largest reason we got him. Playoff experience. He's going to play large chunks. He played 17-18 minutes a game for Tampa in the playoffs.

One of the kids drops down to skate with Rooney and Hunt (or Reaves), or potentially gets scratched completely if Gallant wants a grunt approach on the 4th line in Hunt/Rooney/Reaves to either muck it up more or change pace if needed.

 

[bl02]

Totally agree. Need veterans mixed in, and I don't see Goodrow's ice time going down. It'll only go up in the playoffs. It's the largest reason we got him. Playoff experience. He's going to play large chunks. He played 17-18 minutes a game for Tampa in the playoffs.

One of the kids drops down to skate with Rooney and Hunt (or Reaves), or potentially gets scratched completely if Gallant wants a grunt approach on the 4th line in Hunt/Rooney/Reaves to either muck it up more or change pace if needed.

Oh man can you imagine the reactions on here if Chytil or Kakko are scratched in favor of Reaves for game 1? lol.
If some want to admit it or not Goodrow is gonna be a huge factor in the playoffs and will certainly get his minutes.

 

[bl02]

I liked Hunt/Chytil/Kakko. Three very good guys along the boards. Move Laf into the fourth line that is actually the third line. Chytil's line will be the fourth.

it did look pretty good just wish we had a larger sample size.

 

[Rongomania]

You play the kid line. Pit has scored like 3 in 4 games against Igor at ES. LOL

 

[Leonardo87]

I just hope the negativity of this place can take a back seat, because it‘s been unbearable the last week. Rangers are back in the playoffs, enjoy it!!!!!!

 

[DanielBrassard]

Gonna be a close series. We will definitely have the edge in goal especially with Jarry out so that should push it in our favor. I am interested to see how the lines shake out, the kid line never seems to work well. Reaves has to be out too.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I'd rather see Jarry than DeSmith. Jarry sucks and is worn down. DeSmith is the type of guy who ends up catching lightning in a bottle for a round before reverting back to his usual self after.

Yes because it makes me super nervous that he has covid or something.

He doesn't.

This is the one thing that they're upfront about.

 

[bbny]

Oh man can you imagine the reactions on here if Chytil or Kakko are scratched in favor of Reaves for game 1? lol.
If some want to admit it or not Goodrow is gonna be a huge factor in the playoffs and will certainly get his minutes.

It would be fireworks, but I really think people should be ready for it as a possibility. If not in game 1, possibly game 2. Especially if game 1 is a loss and there's not enough "grit". The playoffs are a different animal physically, and Kakko and Chytil are, hate to say it, on the softer side and I have no idea how either will look.

 

[LoveGoons]

If we don’t show up physically it going to be a short series.. yes play reeves, the pens are going to try run Fox and our two Russians..

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

It would be fireworks, but I really think people should be ready for it as a possibility. If not in game 1, possibly game 2. Especially if game 1 is a loss and there's not enough "grit". The playoffs are a different animal physically, and Kakko and Chytil are, hate to say it, on the softer side and I have no idea how either will look.

I have no idea what you're watching lol.

Kakko's pretty f***ing effective in the corners at winning battles and more importantly, being able to keep possession in tight spaces.

Your boy Strome on the other hand...

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

If we don’t show up physically it going to be a short series.. yes play reeves, the pens are going to try run Fox and our two Russians..

Pens are the opposite of physical.

Whiny? Yes. Undercover dirty? Some of their guys sure (Especially Malkin) but they aren't very physical.

Like even sans Reaves, I'd still say we're by far the more physical team. Even if their game plan is to "run" certain guys, that isn't going to change with Reaves in the lineup and it certainly doesn't stop any of our guys from doing the same to theirs (that will be the Zebras, but that is what it is.)

 

[rangers1314]

I have no idea what you're watching lol.

Kakko's pretty f***ing effective in the corners at winning battles and more importantly, being able to keep possession in tight spaces.

Your boy Strome on the other hand...

Right, it's basically the only area of the game that he currently excels at. That's why I wouldn't mind playing him with 2 grinding type players, perhaps like Hunt-Goodrow.

 

[bl02]

If we don’t show up physically it going to be a short series.. yes play reeves, the pens are going to try run Fox and our two Russians..

Maybe against Wash...maybe. I think Reaves is a bit too slow. Motte would have been perfect fit for this series and he would have given the Pitt defenders some trouble. The Rangers have to be quick on the forecheck.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Thank God! I have a birthday party to attend Wednesday

Games 1 and 2 will be back to back

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Maybe against Wash...maybe. I think Reaves is a bit too slow. Motte would have been perfect fit for this series and he would have given the Pitt defenders some trouble. The Rangers have to be quick on the forecheck.

Dressing Reaves as a regular would be doing the Pens a massive favor.

Rooney too, but he's going to play so long as certain guys are out.

 

[Levitate]

The kid line will be a thing for the first two periods, and then when the game is close, they won’t play the third/ot.

yeah kinda what I'm thinking. Gallant will swap Goodrow up and down between the 3rd and 4th line depending on how the game is going/where the game is at. Whoever out of the three "kids" seems to be struggling more will slide to the 4th line

 

[bl02]

Dressing Reaves as a regular would be doing the Pens a massive favor.

Rooney too, but he's going to play so long as certain guys are out.

I think GG will hopefully realize that and sit him to start the series.
I know people wanna hate on Rooney and that's fine but he still is decent on the pk, a center and until Motte is back he's gonna be in. I know Motte didn't have any points with us but having a motor under control Kamikaze type would have been awesome to have on that 4th line.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Games 1 and 2 will be back to back

Seriously?