Pre-Game Talk: Training Camp '13 (Starts Sunday 1/13)

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

Richie is back on the ice.

This shooutout happened "earlier in the week"

 

[Jabroni]

This shooutout happened "earlier in the week"

Should've payed more attention to the post.

 

[wolfgaze]

This MSG coverage of practice has been excellent, I would love to watch this every season. I like how they have kept a running commentary going and touched on a lot of different topics.

- Girardi looks like a fun guy to be around on the ice during practice drills.

- I enjoyed Boyle's reaction when he scored on Biron.

- Sam had his first missed call of the season on the McDonagh goal but he gets the benefit of the doubt since there's no numbers or names on the back of the jerseys.

- Awesome that MSG has a full film crew there and are even showing replays of goals from practice.

 

[Jim Morrison]

Hopefully we'll at least get some highlights. Couldn't find a stream

 

[wolfgaze]

- Henke looked like he was smiling behind his mask after Eminger ripped that wrist shot by him.

- Boyle got razzed pretty good for losing the puck on his shootout attempt hahah.

 

[PromNite]

Lines in practice:

Hagelin-Richards-Nash
Gaborik-Stepan-Callahan

I really don't like Gabby on the left side, I think he's going to struggle there. I want to be upset about it, but then I remember that the lines will be switched up 34 seconds into the first game anyway.

 

[Cmox]

Sam mentioned talking about the KHL with Mcdonagh. He said something to the effect that the team(KHL) spent more time in the sauna then practicing. I thought that was pretty funny.

 

[Samuel Culper III]

I really don't like Gabby on the left side, I think he's going to struggle there. I want to be upset about it, but then I remember that the lines will be switched up 34 seconds into the first game anyway.

He's played on the left for us several times already.

 

[PromNite]

He's played on the left for us several times already.

A few times here and there, yeah. But I'm always a fan of keeping a player in their natural position. Gabby at his age is set in his ways, I'm sure.

I hope he embraces this new role and really gives it his best. I love me some Gabby.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

A few times here and there, yeah. But I'm always a fan of keeping a player in their natural position. Gabby at his age is set in his ways, I'm sure.

I hope he embraces this new role and really gives it his best. I love me some Gabby.

Eh, it doesnt really bother me. I think if you're going to make any position switch in hockey, moving the left to right (or vice versa) on the wing is easiest.

 

[Trxjw]

I don't think the move for Gaborik is a huge deal. Makes it easier for Stepan to feed him and for Gaborik to take the passes on his forehand. Not like he's out there looking for one-timers or anything.

Though there's always the possibility that this is more about getting Hags, Cally and Nash comfortable in their spots because Gaborik will be out after this season anyway.

 

[Clowes Line]

DVR'd it and watching now. My God, Nash is huge.

 

[Staxgod90]

its being replayed at 9pm too on MSG

 

[BBKers]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
Not a comprehensive list but choose your Calder favorite from the following list. Here you go:
Rakell (ANA), Hamilton (BOS), Foligno, Grigorenko (BUF), Baertschi (CGY), Schultz, Yakupov (EDM), Huberdeau (FLA), Granlund (MIN), Galchenyuk (MTL), Schwartz, Tarasenko (STL), Conacher (TB), Silfverberg (OTT), Kreider (NYR)

Our boy is on the list

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

its being replayed at 9pm too on MSG

Thanks!

 

[Clown Fiesta]

They are airing it again at 9pm anyone wanna stream it??

 

[Fitzy]

Yes, every time I watched Nash play I was shocked at how well he moved for a guy that size. But then again, much as I like my stars, I remember Richards and Gaborik both looking much better when they played against us. Same with Drury and Gomez.

 

[RangersFan]

nash looked fatter then he looked after the trade. gabby will be fine on left side, he played LW many times in Minny and was very productive.

 

[PromNite]

I don't think the move for Gaborik is a huge deal. Makes it easier for Stepan to feed him and for Gaborik to take the passes on his forehand. Not like he's out there looking for one-timers or anything.

Though there's always the possibility that this is more about getting Hags, Cally and Nash comfortable in their spots because Gaborik will be out after this season anyway.

I sincerely hope not. I hope he signs here on the cheap to finish out his career as long as he's still productive. He'll likely get more money on the open market though.

That's one reason why I think this season is so important. When we lose Gabby, who steps into a top 6 winger role that is even close to as good as Gaborik?

 

[Samuel Culper III]

Our boy is on the list

Is it definite that Buffalo is going to let Grigorenko play?

 

[BBKers]

Anyone remember Todd White ?
Things sure change...

 

[BBKers]

Is it definite that Buffalo is going to let Grigorenko play?

Bob McKenzie tweeted this. I have no idea myself.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

How about that snipe by Kreider on Hank to end the broadcast?

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

Anyone remember Todd White ?
Things sure change...

he did have a decent NHL career. nothing special but he played more games than some players have.. sadly when Rangers got him, he was half way retired.

 

[JCrusher*]

Kreider looks much more comfortable on defense blocking shots and breaking up plays. I know some fans were worried because of the AHL stats but i dont read much into that i think he is gonna be good for us