Post-Game Talk: Rangers @ Devils: PRESIDENTS' TROPHY

[OnlyTruth]

I was impressed by the refs yesterday and how they didn't allow the Devils to hurt us in their meaningless game. NJ was trying to f... us up for the playoffs instead of just trying to win as a normal team and get some respect.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Well, in 2011-12 we had a 7-point lead in the conference. Apart from playing for the PT, we had nothing to play for.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I was impressed by the refs yesterday and how they didn't allow the Devils to hurt us in their meaningless game. NJ was trying to f... us up for the playoffs instead of just trying to win as a normal team and get some respect.

Well, I was disappointed. That sequence with Tootoo cross-checking everyone (5 in 1 shift) we should have gotten a 5-on-3 but Tootoo only got a warning. Why don't refs ever give multiple penalties at once, when it's so obvious?

 

[Ail]

GOAT of GOAT nights in NHL history for Rangers fans.

 

[Tawnos]

Well, I was disappointed. That sequence with Tootoo cross-checking everyone (5 in 1 shift) we should have gotten a 5-on-3 but Tootoo only got a warning. Why don't refs ever give multiple penalties at once, when it's so obvious?

Agreed

Also, you get the sense that Lou laid into them pretty hard in the 2nd intermission. It was a different team in the 3rd.

 

[OnlyTruth]

Well, I was disappointed. That sequence with Tootoo cross-checking everyone (5 in 1 shift) we should have gotten a 5-on-3 but Tootoo only got a warning. Why don't refs ever give multiple penalties at once, when it's so obvious?

Given the history with Rangers and the refs, this was a big improvement in any case. I mean of the refs even went to talk to NJ banch to tell them to calm down. For me to go into the playoffs healthy is more important than getting the presidets trophy.

 

[Larrybiv]

I'd like to thank the schedule makers (remember ALL those days off?) allowing me to build my outdoor Rangers man cave.

 

[SavedByLundqvist]

So how did they do with all those back to backs that were going to exhaust the team and cost us points? Didn't they sweep every one?

 

[Larrybiv]

Well, in 2011-12 we had a 7-point lead in the conference. Apart from playing for the PT, we had nothing to play for.

Sarcasm....I guess they felt they had no chance to play for cup, therfore why?
Reality.......I think they were nearly spent for that style of play throughout season. Overacheivers?

 

[Larrybiv]

GOAT of GOAT nights in NHL history for Rangers fans.

Sounds good, but I think not, and hope not.

 

[TheTakedown]

Underrated aspect of tonight's game - Nash with the blow by / power move.

Even though he got stoned, that looked a lot more like good Nash.

Really encouraging.

LITERALLY THIS.... He slammed into high gear and just raced to the net... that moment was legitimate, I think he got over his fear that second

 

[TheTakedown]

Haha yes. The day that thread appeared was the day we started killing it.

Its safe to say NYR is still reading HFBoards. Thanks Dubinsky!

 

[nyr2k2]

Thanks to all the Rangers fans in attendance for booing the Devils on their home ice. That was a nice touch.

 

[varanger94]

back page, boys

I get both the Post and the News delivered. Absolutely no respect from the Daily News. Canceling my subscription. Bill Price is the Sports Editor. They actually jammed the Rangers and the Islanders on the same page in the Sunday edition 2 weeks ago and edited the Ranger article mid sentence to squeeze it in. There was a big two page article on some Women's High school Basketball team.

 

[Beacon]

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1806387

fun poll there

I knew.

(just voted now)

Gotta love how the Presidents Trophy answer was just a joke at the time.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Gotta love how the Presidents Trophy answer was just a joke at the time.

Understandable though

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

back page, boys

Way to go Glass!

 

[nevesis]

Good morning all....FEELS GOOD!!!

 

[darko]

We have two games left and neither of them mean anything. That's just weird.

Rest players. Nash and maybe give Staal/McD a night off.

 

[TheTakedown]

Devils fans are SO salty on facebook. Made a comment that this particular 14-15 devils team is a bunch of classless goons and all I'm hearing is that a) I'm classless for mentioning this, b) Rangers will be eliminated soon enough, c) "Rags only have 1 cup every 23 years"....

Ignoring the fact that we've had one of the most successful "teams" especially since the lockout, also ignoring the fact that the Devils have made the playoffs only 1 season out of the last 5, and have only made it out of the 1st round of the playoffs 3 times in the last 11 seasons (including their magical Cinderella run)

 

[Beacon]

Im trying to remember the last time the final 2 games (of a season they made the playoffs) had no standings consequences for the Rangers

2003-04, but for a different reason.

 

[Tawnos]

2003-04, but for a different reason.

The qualifier was playoff seasons

 

[Levitate]

Well, I still want them to win at least 1, to have the highest point total in franchise history

and 30 wins for Lundqvist.

I'd hope the team still plays hard for him and because honestly you're probably more likely to get injured playing lazy and soft because there's nothing to play for

 

[Miamipuck]

and 30 wins for Lundqvist.

I'd hope the team still plays hard for him and because honestly you're probably more likely to get injured playing lazy and soft because there's nothing to play for

That's my one worry because what you said is 100% correct.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Devils fans are SO salty on facebook. Made a comment that this particular 14-15 devils team is a bunch of classless goons and all I'm hearing is that a) I'm classless for mentioning this, b) Rangers will be eliminated soon enough, c) "Rags only have 1 cup every 23 years"....

Ignoring the fact that we've had one of the most successful "teams" especially since the lockout, also ignoring the fact that the Devils have made the playoffs only 1 season out of the last 5, and have only made it out of the 1st round of the playoffs 3 times in the last 11 seasons (including their magical Cinderella run)

Why were they mad?