Post-Game Talk: Rangers @ Predators -- 10/21/21

[Doctyl]

Tempting to start Shesty again.... hate day games but you have to ride him no?

He thrives once he’s in a rhythm. He’s a top 10 goalie, hopefully Gallant realizes there’s no 1a/1b situation here and that Quinn and the talking heads are brain damaged. I don’t want to see Geo at all until a back to back.

 

[LokiDog]

I once randomly sat next to a Dutch Igor and considering that's my name, it's one of the cooler stories I have (I don't have many cool stories).

Drop the I and go with Gor. As in Cor and bGORa.
Gor Macpherson, has a ring to it.

My last name is Craine. Maybe I’ll (ruin his life in the process, and) go with Chester Craine. Chestercraine. Shesterkin.

 

[xsniper11x]

What’s most exciting is not only does this look like a team with PO potential, but they’re winning playing a style that could allow them to actually do some damage if they make it.

 

[Doctyl]

Steve loves Blais as much as the rest of us

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Tempting to start Shesty again.... hate day games but you have to ride him no?

Have to ride the hot hand until he struggles or there’s a B2B

 

[SnowblindNYR]

This is how early in the season this is for the chicken littles. This is our best start since 2009-2010, the season they missed they playoffs. They had worse starts in the season they were #1 in the east and went to the ECF, went to the SCF, and won the presidents' trophy and went to the ECF.

 

[Kupo]

I recognize Panarin led the team in xGF% but he doesn’t look ANYTHING like the player we’ve watched the last two years. It is likely at least in part a team issue...but if this is the new normal for him it is a bit terrifying.

He’s obviously upset about Buch & Kravtsov

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

Steve loves Blais as much as the rest of us

He needs to cut down on the bonehead penalties though

 

[SnowblindNYR]

My last name is Craine. Maybe I’ll (ruin his life in the process, and) go with Chester Craine. Chestercraine. Shesterkin.

I recommend Frasier or Niles.

 

[bl02]

Vally is 100 percent right! Why are they realizing this now. Keep Laf away from Mika. He belongs with Fil. Or if Panarin sits out move to play with Strome.

 

[Doctyl]

This is how early in the season this is for the chicken littles. This is our best start since 2009-2010, the season they missed they playoffs. They had worse starts in the season they were #1 in the east and went to the ECF, went to the SCF, and won the presidents' trophy and went to the ECF.

Tom Wilson hit their heads harder than Panarin’s. I’ve never seen the board this hysterical, and that’s saying something.

 

[Kaapo Cabana]

Goodrow is going to become our new Carl Hagelin with ENGs.

Somebody has to put them in

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

They really need to do something about that PP

 

[Clark Kellogg]

MSG Post Game for all you Roadies.

 

[DialUp]

Somebody has to put them in

That's what my cheating ex said.

*I kid, it didn't happen*

 

[Tob]

Sad to say but the top 6 is in shambles without Strome.

 

[Captain Lindy]

I recognize Panarin led the team in xGF% but he doesn’t look ANYTHING like the player we’ve watched the last two years. It is likely at least in part a team issue...but if this is the new normal for him it is a bit terrifying.

Yeah, I agree. He hasn't looked good at all.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

BTW, Goodrow showed why we payed him the money. Shitty game until he needed to help close it out in the end.

 

[bl02]

They really need to do something about that PP

Winning a faceoff would help so instead of a 1:10 pp you would actually have a 2 min pp.

 

[Captain Lindy]

Sad to say but the top 6 is in shambles without Strome.

It hurts to lose a center when your center depth is questionable.

 

[Doctyl]

Sad to say but the top 6 is in shambles without Strome.

I think it’s more Kakko missing than Strome. Also weakens the 3rd line. 3-0 without Strome in the lineup though

 

[will1066]

Gallant's going to stick with Panarin-Zib-Kreider. He liked the way they generated chances. He won't spilt up Laf-Blais-Chytil after this, there's something there. So is it going to be Kakko-Strome-Goat? next week or after?

Hunt-Kakko-Strome is seriously intriguing. Kakko could use someone like Hunt to up his board play and possession style.

 

[bl02]

Reaves plays a sneaky solid game. Not afraid to have him on the ice in a tie game in third. He makes the simple play and is a bull.

 

[Captain Lindy]

Steve loves Blais as much as the rest of us

He does take penalties but I love the way he plays. Risky player but worth it.

 

[smoneil]

Goodrow is going to become our new Carl Hagelin with ENGs.

Loved it though. He didn't try to force the shot on the empty net earlier in the shift. He just put it deep in the zone to kill off more time. Then Nashville had to rush a bit, made the bad pass, and Goodrow had it right back with no one in front of him. Played the whole thing perfectly (which helped to make up for that awful blind drop pass earlier in the period, haha).