Confirmed with Link: Playoffs Round 1: New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins - All series talk
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- Jul 6, 2017
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It really doesn't matter who plays or not tomorrow night for Pittsburgh. As the infamous Steve Sommers would say all the time.... "The Rangers in 7"!
I’m all for Crosby starting the game. As a person who has had multiple concussions I know from experience that just jarring my shoulder hard causes episodes.
The Rangers can be hard on Sid without crossing the line. Then Pittsburgh will have to play with 11 forwards for the rest of the game.
We also get the benefits of Penguin players running around taking penalties to get at the guy who knocked out Crosby.
The Rangers can be hard on Sid without crossing the line. Then Pittsburgh will have to play with 11 forwards for the rest of the game.
We also get the benefits of Penguin players running around taking penalties to get at the guy who knocked out Crosby.
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The mental aspect as well. Fear of getting hit or gettin into the middle of the ice
Happened to Rick Nash unfortunately. Was a beast when we first got him.... then concussions changed everything
bmoak
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I think it's time to go with Motte-Rooney-Hunt as the fourth line. Reavo's lack of speed and stamina counteract whatever benefits he brings against the Pens. Let him rest up in case the team has to face Boston.
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i’m not sure they can be any better defensively tbh
the 4th line (until now i guess) and the bottom pair are au-to-matic goals against. coupled with obvious injuries to panarin and copp, and Miller slowing down a lot (this is the most hockey he’s ever played in his life) i’m just not sure they can do much more lol besides not being bad at fundaméntals
the 4th line (until now i guess) and the bottom pair are au-to-matic goals against. coupled with obvious injuries to panarin and copp, and Miller slowing down a lot (this is the most hockey he’s ever played in his life) i’m just not sure they can do much more lol besides not being bad at fundaméntals
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They just needs to knock people on their asses if there's a scramble in front and the Centers/defensemen need to communicate better. I'd have the wingers collapse even further to help out.
Every game, Zibs, Strome and Chytil have their 'wtf moments' down low. Rooney is also not as good as Gallant thinks he is. We don't have much down the middle when it comes to defense. Mika being the 'best 2way Center' on the team doesn't mean much.
The Crypto Guy
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You don’t take Reeves out now after he played the 1st six, especially at home.
This Pens collapsing Defensive system reminds me of Tort's era rangers. Everyone clogs up the middle of the ice and blocks shots/ cross ice passes. We've been getting killed 5 on 5. Cute cross ice passes getting turned over 9/10 . Weak wrist shots that never get through. One and done. Maybe it'd make more sense to to give em what they're asking for. Just shoot the puck as hard as possible right up their ass. From what i remember that used to work against us. Make them earn it.
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I remember when other teams wisened up and just shot as hard as possible. It almost became a dare to block the shot.
FultonReed
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if there is anything I'm 100% certain of, is the fact that they're gonna score more goals in this game 7 than the last game 7, back in 2015.
Bacon Artemi Bravo
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Certainly a very winnable hockey game today, but also very losable. We've literally seen it all this series. The one thing we can at least anchor on is every game at home has at least been close. Our one home loss this series was in 3OT and we should have won that game. For better or for worse, LFG boys. If we do end up losing, fight like hell and us fans in the garden will love you for it.
Rangers are -145 on Draft Kings, up from -140 yesterday. Tough to square that with the betting money thinking Crosby is going to play.
RangerBoy
Dolan sucks!!!
Jarry hasn't played since April 14. Practice is different than actual games. Jarry was awful against the Islanders last season in the playoffs.
Pittsburgh was the better team except in net in the first round last season.
The Rangers should play these highlights during the 1st commercial stoppage in the first period after the 14 minute mark.
PuckLuck3043
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I havent said this often this year but I think Sully has outcoached Gallant this series. He is compensating big time for the weaknesses on his team and we for the most part have not been exploiting those weaknesses.
I also believe Shesty is playing dinged up since that spill. To my eyes his movement is not as explosive and quick since that spill.
A lot of things have went against the Rangers this series but if we ride game 6s momentum I think we finally pull together in this game and win this one. I don't know if it will be 'easy' but I think we play with a lot of heart and fire tonight.
I also believe Shesty is playing dinged up since that spill. To my eyes his movement is not as explosive and quick since that spill.
A lot of things have went against the Rangers this series but if we ride game 6s momentum I think we finally pull together in this game and win this one. I don't know if it will be 'easy' but I think we play with a lot of heart and fire tonight.
Sully is one of the best coaches in the league.
I like gallant, but there’s a significant difference between them.
Bacon Artemi Bravo
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Wouldn’t know that if you went to the pens board. They all want him canned lol
I was hoping they were gonna fire him last season before we got gallant.
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