Pre-Game Talk: Rangers @ Red Wings 3/12 2pm

[silverfish]

I'm beyond excited to see that third line

It's not exactly what I wanted. I truly wish they went with someone better offensively than Stalberg there, but as long as Nash and Staal are together, I'll try not to complain too much

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Kind of implies to me that if Brassard is ready to go tomorrow, Hayes will be the scratch. Hope that's just me being a pessimist and wrong.

Love that Staal and Nash are together.

Hmm, I actually looked at this and took Glass being moved to the RW on the 4th line as a sign that when all healthy he will be the scratch.

If he were going to stick in the lineup, would've AV have Glass stay as 4LW and move Lindberg out of position to 4RW?

 

[aufheben]

I love being so deep at forward.

 

[Irishguy42]

Hmm, I actually looked at this and took Glass being moved to the RW on the 4th line as a sign that when all healthy he will be the scratch.

If he were going to stick in the lineup, would've AV have Glass stay as 4LW and move Lindberg out of position to 4RW?

Not sure. What other situations has Glass played at RW? He does play LW at least 98% of the time, if not 100%

Without Brassard...hard to tell.

Goddammit Rangers, stay healthy for once!!!!!

I love being so deep at forward.

It's a good problem to have.

 

[Ail]

I love being so deep at forward.

They're not deep enough to force Tanny out of the line-up. We must go deeper.

 

[The Undertaker]

Holy crap they're actually going to play Glass instead of Hayes.

 

[TheDirtyH]

It's not exactly what I wanted. I truly wish they went with someone better offensively than Stalberg there, but as long as Nash and Staal are together, I'll try not to complain too much

I'd rather see Hayes in that spot and Stalberg with Moore, but I'm very high on Stalberg, I think he's a better even strength player than Hagelin in a similar role. He will only help that line generate off the cycle, he's a puck hound, can be the first man in, big body. With that line, he basically forces you to give time and space with the puck in the offensive zone either to Staal or Nash which is perfect.

 

[silverfish]

Really want to see what AV does if Brass is ready to go. Seems like he's doubtful, but really, really want to see.

I bet AV is silently praying for someone to get injured so he doesn't have to pull Tanny out.

 

[Igor Shestyorkin]

Brass..

 

[Player big P]

Really want to see what AV does if Brass is ready to go. Seems like he's doubtful, but really, really want to see.

I bet AV is silently praying for someone to get injured so he doesn't have to pull Tanny out.

Maybe he gave Brassard ricin

 

[Placid]

They're not deep enough to force Tanny out of the line-up. We must go deeper.

Even if the Rangers added the Sedin brothers, Crosby and Malkin without having to give anyone up, im sure that Glass would still have had a role on the team

 

[bl02]

Hope the flu works it's way out of the team soon. I guess some "forced" rest isn't such a bad thing if it helps clear up some nagging injuries (if any are present). I think the flu would very much benefit Boyle and girardi
Get them some rest if they are gonna be the rhd we rely on in the playoffs

 

[bl02]

I dont see how lindberg isn't forced out of lineup once everyone is healthy. No way glass is coming out . I so hope I'm wrong

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Holy crap they're actually going to play Glass instead of Hayes.

I don't read that from this AT ALL.

Hayes is at 2C because if Brass can't go, Hayes SHOULD be playing center.

 

[nevesis]

Nash and Hank back tomorrow. Good ****.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

We have the best third line in the league. Nash-Staal-Stalberg. Lirl R.I.P match ups

 

[bl02]

I don't read that from this AT ALL.

Hayes is at 2C because if Brass can't go, Hayes SHOULD be playing center.

Agreed Hayes should be at center. Looks like av is set with staal being his number 3 center so make Hayes our fourth line center with Moore and lindberg flanking him. That wouldn't be so bad of a 4th line would it? I mean neither Moore or lindberg are snipers but that's a line I could see being skilled enough to have some good shifts with puck possession.
Also hope that third line maintains it's blue collar board play with Nash being put on it.

 

[ZuccsManBun]

Geeze, this is the second time in about a month that Brassard has gotten the flu...quarantine!

 

[Loff]

Gotta hope Nash returns with some better puck luck. Would be huge.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Holy crap they're actually going to play Glass instead of Hayes.

His goal last week was his ticket to the play offs.

 

[McDonagh27]

Gotta hope Nash returns with some better puck luck. Would be huge.

I'm curious... what does Nash look like when it comes to advanced stats? It seems like a pairing of him and Staal will just be dynamite.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

I'm curious... what does Nash look like when it comes to advanced stats? It seems like a pairing of him and Staal will just be dynamite.

Nash throughout his career has been an extremely good possession player.


Ideally for Nash, he starts to round into form with about 10 games left in the season and from there starts to get some bounces and his confidence will be high going into the playoffs.

I think the best care scenario is for him to have a monster game 1 of the playoffs. I think if that happens he will have a very productive playoffs.

 

[Uglybstrd]

Even if the Rangers added the Sedin brothers, Crosby and Malkin without having to give anyone up, im sure that Glass would still have had a role on the team

Of course he would. Need tuffness!!

 

[Vitto79]

Going to the game ! Nice seat too. Pumped Nash and hank are in

 

[Vitto79]

Holy crap they're actually going to play Glass instead of Hayes.

Hope not . Someone had to sub at C in practice . Wings have no tough guys play Hayes