Post-Game Talk: UFC 172: Rangers @ Jackets

[Idlerlee]

4) Physicality. Rangers better be prepared to take a beating. I cringed anytime MSL and Zucc were on the ice. Everyone else better do what the majority of the team did tonight. Stick up for each other. Means there needs to be unsung hero's in this department. Tonight it was Poo and Nash. Other nights it will have to be other people. This is a necessity, not a luxury, heading into the playoffs.

MSL is supposedly a hard forechecker, and Zucc doesnt exactly shy away from a scrimmage if there is one to be had, I dont understand whats there is to cringe about ? Didnt Zucc get into it right there in the first period ?

This was probably the most intense hard fought game we've had all season, and I can literally find nothing wrong with what the team did in terms of pure guts and determination

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

I think signing him was a big mistake
Especially for $1.150.000
Both a waste of roster space, cap and Dolans money
Trade him for a 7th at the draft

Give him 1/2 mil for every inch above 5 ft. Incentive to grow and if he shrinks, clawback.

 

[nevesis]

@AGrossRecord: Lundqvist says he would have skated down to confront The Bob if scrum became six on five. It didn't. "Lucky him," Hank says.

 

[Fitzy]

Imagine... if we make the playoffs in a seeded position we're going to have a full series against either Columbus or Philly... should be entertaining.

 

[yrrebbor]

Did you see how Kreider manhandled Anisimov? The Jacket was tossed like a rag doll.

Lack of physical play...yeah, we have Kreider. Too bad he almost never shows it.

He's really cooled off after a fiery playoff run and hot streak early this season. I know he's a rookie, but that kid should be scoring and hitting a lot more!

 

[fredrikstad]

Nash
Brass
Zucc

Two more assists for Zuccarello, then he's one of my 3 stars

He is by the way team leading in points by now. And that with five games lesser played.
Yes, I'm a proud Norwegian.
http://rangers.nhl.com/club/stats.htm

 

[Hunter Gathers]

@AGrossRecord: Lundqvist says he would have skated down to confront The Bob if scrum became six on five. It didn't. "Lucky him," Hank says.

BAMF.

Nice.

 

[Thirty One]

Imagine... if we make the playoffs in a seeded position we're going to have a full series against either Columbus or Philly... should be entertaining.

Looking very likely.

 

[slipknottin]

Looking very likely.

we all know it will be the capitals.

 

[mti79]

What a game! Loved the emotion. Loved the immediate response after they scored. Loved Hank's play. Loved Danny's save at the end.

Voted for:
1. Nash (obvious reasons)
2. Hank (was an absolute wall when we needed him to be)
3. Taco (continues to play well and beat McKenzie. Also loved that he pointed to his visor to say "I can't start this but let's go")

 

[Oak]

I didn't get to watch the game bc I had to work last night, but I'm still lolling that one of the poll options is Beaver Richards.

I'd like to request next PGT poll you name Boyle - Tin foil Boyle.

 

[Oak]

He's really cooled off after a fiery playoff run and hot streak early this season. I know he's a rookie, but that kid should be scoring and hitting a lot more!

He cooled off because he was getting 1 to 2 penalties a game from his rough play. He hasn't found the line just yet but he'll get there imo.

 

[Pizza]

The guy I'm most impressed with this year is Zuccarello. Easily.

Up till this year, my impression was that he could be decent NHL player but not much more. He's really changed my mind on that.

He's continued to get better and make everyone he plays with better. Still remains to be seen if he can do that with MSL, but we're early days there.

And it's not so much his skill, which though impressive is not the only thing it takes to be a success in New York. Watching Zuccarello you have to be impressed with the rapport he has with his mates. There is no doubt how much they like and respect him. He's a leader on that team now. Someone counted on to deliver results in pressure situations. And like any great NY athlete he seems to thrive on the pressure.

That is a singularly rare quality in New York. Being a successful athlete in New York.....is just different. It's tougher. I know many of you don't think that but there is a whole lot of precedent and current performance which bears out this fact.

In any case Zuccarello has proven that he is special. He belongs. Lock him up. Long term.

 

[nyrage]

The guy I'm most impressed with this year is Zuccarello. Easily.

Up till this year, my impression was that he could be decent NHL player but not much more. He's really changed my mind on that.

He's continued to get better and make everyone he plays with better. Still remains to be seen if he can do that with MSL, but we're early days there.

And it's not so much his skill, which though impressive is not the only thing it takes to be a success in New York. Watching Zuccarello you have to be impressed with the rapport he has with his mates. There is no doubt how much they like and respect him. He's a leader on that team now. Someone counted on to deliver results in pressure situations. And like any great NY athlete he seems to thrive on the pressure.

That is a singularly rare quality in New York. Being a successful athlete in New York.....is just different. It's tougher. I know many of you don't think that but there is a whole lot of precedent and current performance which bears out this fact.

In any case Zuccarello has proven that he is special. He belongs. Lock him up. Long term.

What has impressed me the most is how he has shown a physical side I never knew existed. Size won't hold him back. He goes into high traffic areas and won't back down from anyone. He's all heart.

 

[PromNite]

The guy I'm most impressed with this year is Zuccarello. Easily.

Up till this year, my impression was that he could be decent NHL player but not much more. He's really changed my mind on that.

He's continued to get better and make everyone he plays with better. Still remains to be seen if he can do that with MSL, but we're early days there.

And it's not so much his skill, which though impressive is not the only thing it takes to be a success in New York. Watching Zuccarello you have to be impressed with the rapport he has with his mates. There is no doubt how much they like and respect him. He's a leader on that team now. Someone counted on to deliver results in pressure situations. And like any great NY athlete he seems to thrive on the pressure.

That is a singularly rare quality in New York. Being a successful athlete in New York.....is just different. It's tougher. I know many of you don't think that but there is a whole lot of precedent and current performance which bears out this fact.

In any case Zuccarello has proven that he is special. He belongs. Lock him up. Long term.

Word for word, exactly how I feel. He's a special player who finally 'figured it out' this year. Let's make him a career Ranger.

 

[Dagoon44]

Was Dave Maloney fired for pointing out Lundqvist was to deep in the net on that bad goal?

 

[Pizza]

Yeah. I agree rage.. An excellent quality. But he's going to need to back it up...and he'll need some help there. Hopefully last night sets a marker for how well this team stands together. Guy's like Kreider, Boyle, Dorsett, and Girardi need to be ready. It's coming.

 

[Wolfy*]

I don't think Nash is a hero in Columbus anymore...

https://vine.co/v/MMeaVpYpg1Z

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Was Dave Maloney fired for pointing out Lundqvist was to deep in the net on that bad goal?

I guess after a game where we have 2 players initiate fights, many scrums and had a lot of physical pushback, you still needed to find something to complain about. Onto the MSG brass. Really graspin at straws.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

I don't think Nash is a hero in Columbus anymore...

https://vine.co/v/MMeaVpYpg1Z

That's actually pretty awesome

 

[fredrikstad]

The power play was excellent tonight moving the puck against a very aggressive PK.

They played a perfect game tonight in a hostile arena where the BJ's always play well.

I like the BJ's. I like their style and they have some players who don't mess around.

The only turd is Comeau. Once a turd, always a turd.

Ahh, you mean just like Daniel Carsillio?

 

[Wolfy*]

How was this not a goal? That's beyond me..

But I loved Nash in this game, wish he could always play like this.

 

[*Bob Richards*]

Does anyone have a gif of Nash celebrating Hags' empty netter? Pls?

 

[Hunter Gathers]

How was this not a goal? That's beyond me..

But I loved Nash in this game, wish he could always play like this.

Because it was a Ranger who did it. It would have been a goal if it were the other way.

 

[slipknottin]

Too bad Kreids didnt take on someone a bit stronger than that whimp