FWIW, Maloney thought he was making a”yapping” movement. He’d been commenting on the amount of yapping.
Admiral Akbar
BW-that’s exactly what Maloney called it.
He was commenting on the inordinate amount of yapping done by the Penguins (and Washington) during games, and in particular singled out Friedman for yapping throughout the game. Friedman seemed to yap whenever a linesman was nearby, or yapped from the safety of his bench, or after the game yapped as he was skating away. “Boys will be boys” Maloney said.
tomk19
Didn’t have to be a genius to predict there was a cheap-shot coming and it came with a blind sixe hit to Motte who was flying and frustrating the Pens.
tomk19
Wishusin-Boucher-Malesko couldn’t kept saying how frustrated the Rangers were in the 1st period. Great analysis. Maybe try just calling the game and not putting some idiotic spin on it.
With that said, even with 3 wins on 2 weeks vs. Pittsburgh, we know the playoffs will be much tougher.
James G
Boy oh boy if the rivalries against NYI and NJ are dead this one is certainly alive and well.
Law of averages on their side. Rangers have the Pens’ number right now. Back in the pre-letter era they did well against them, letter season through last year they got slapped around a bunch by them and now here we are again.
Simple facts: Pens are fast but Rangers faster. The hooking and holding (that wasn’t called most the night) was for that exact reason.
Secondly, Igor may be in their heads. 4 goals in 4 games against NYR this season and well below their average shot totals per game. Think they had thirty last night though.
Either way that may be a result of defaulting to the extra pass to try to get one by him.
Finally, Crosby didn’t miss the whole season series. So making it sound like the Rangers “squeaked out” a 3-0 win in his absence is a real joke.. ESPN coverage was pathetic last night.
James G
Tom,
Thankfully Motte didn’t hit his head. Hopefully it’s nothing that will cause him to miss time once the playoffs start. Guessing he’s done for the remainder of the season. Shame too because he’s been great.
Gravy
I don’t think the Motte hit was particularly dirty. Could have and probably should have been avoided by Anthony not D Angello. Trouba has made a few of those this year where you “theoretically” hold up. Not illegal though.
NYR were upset at a late hit with 1-2 seconds left in the game that I don’t think we got a replay on. Then the scrum, THE tackled and a bloody lip, etc.
SN
Thought the hit on Motte (shoulder?) was clean, but the hit by Boyle on Hunt right afterwards was interference. Boil dropped the gloves and was third man in when Miller lite was slow dancing; he and Miller should have been sent to the bin.
Refs really didn’t manage that game last night which culminating with the Dirty Birds whining at the red line afterwards. Guentzel is their tough guy…
Copp’s pass to Bread was sweet.
SN
Rangers twitter talking about Miller as NYR best Dman over last 3 months. Oh my, oh my.
SN
Really sad how Azzdancers, Derbils, and the Filth will all miss playoffs.
Damn shame…
Did Skidknees play last night?
wrhkeeper
Good morning everyone! Is it just me or anyone else just want the season to be over and get to the playoffs? With the exception of hoping Kreider breaks Jagr’s record, I am ready for playoff hockey. Don’t want any injuries in the last however many games are left.
Pens are cheap b*stards. Loved Igor waving or motioning to them at the end.
tomk19
Gravy-I just looked at it again. Motte’s head was down. I didn’t realize the puck was right there. He was in a vulnerable position. Angelo tried to avoid the head. He cut it really close, but agree it looks pretty clean. Hope Motte’s OK.
Beezle
James – for a leg MRI, sure no problem. But until you’ve had that cage thing on your head and then get crammed into the tiny tube for 45-60 minutes….
Beezle
The hit on Motte was at worst a split second late (puck away) but not something I would have cried about if no call. Was really annoyed the refs did not give an second man in on Angello.
Sad state NHL officiating is in and well, the league too. Filthy friend said Marchrat had another non-call head shot that knocked a guy out?
Beezle
“We’ve played with a depleted lineup almost every time against them,” Jarry said. “We will have some guys coming back who will add to our lineup and help us. I think it will be a good matchup.”
Yes, one game you were missing Cindy and another you were missing Lurch. And we were missing Strome for one and Kakko for all. Get over it whiner!
tomk19
It’s a tough play. There’s a lot going on there, but Motte has to keep his head up.
Beezle
Dwayne the Handyman got a PK shift last night. He got picked a couple of times by Malkin but otherwise seemed pretty solid.
Beezle
Ms. Gretzky featured in da Post today “supporting her fiance” Lol. Surprised its not on page 3
simonkimbrell
Its frustrating that every article from a “neutral” site goes with a “Crosby-less Pens” theme. We’ve beaten them with and without him!
First period was a dull affair, almost made me switch off and go to sleep. Glad we ramped it up in the 2nd and shut them out. Love the yapping from Igor, he’s definitely in their heads!
James G
Quite honestly, I hadn’t even considered whether the hit on Motte was clean/dirty. Only problem I have with it is how it sidelines someone who has been really good for the Rangers since the deadline. Nothing controversial just sucks. Plus I think I jinxed him a bit calling for a shorty..
St Pete Eli
James
Definitely your fault.
tomk19
James has been called for an in-person hearing for jinxing Motte.
Bdl
Was checking man power games lost. To see if Pitt missed a lot, and I discovered that the Islanders are in the top 5 least games lost. With all their excuses I thought for sure they would be close to the most games lost. That, by the way, is Montreal by a large margin.
St Pete Eli
I stayed up late and watched it on espn+ On Demand. There is nothing in hockey I enjoy more than watching the Rangers beat the pens.
Losing Motte sux he added that tenacity and speed to line 4. He was giving the pens fits. The Angelo hit may not have been illegal, but it certainly was retributive.
Friedman needs a beat down.
I know it’s been mentioned here that Chytil has made improvements. My opinion, he adds very little to the 3rd line. If Laffo-Busto is going to be more productive he needs a pivot that can distribute the puck. The Minx has Spoken!
Scottsdale Oh da Painger
What part of Motte’s body got hurt? Head? Shoulder?
And James, you don’t know that he’s going to be out long-term…
cooscoos
Grab Paulina’s new book, “My Two Decade Journey as a Golf Groupie Fiance.”
cooscoos
Both Miler and Chytil married to Caesar. Figure THAT one out.
St Pete Eli
Last night Crosby…Crosby…Crosby…Crosby…Crosby! One of many reasons why I hate the pens!
St Pete Eli
Scottsdale
Shoulder looked separated the way it was hanging when he skated off.
CraigWeather
Well….. not good- Motte with no timetable for a return for a “significant upper body injury” (shoulder id imagine).
…..and just when Chytiljuice was playing like a man, he gets hurt and is now day-to-day (we know how “day-to-day” goes). Ugggh. As if we’re not thin down the middle as is….
At least Rooney and KK come back at some point soon (skating with the team).
Old Met right fielder when axed if he would promote a sports career for his son, replied, “Sure. When he’s the right age, I’ll let him decide. I will put a football helmet, a hockey stick and a baseball on the lawn in front of him. If he picks up anything other than the baseball, I’ll hit him over the head with the helmet and the hockey stick.”
He was referring to injury and probable length of money-earning career.
Beezle
In Wrath of Khan, Spock reports that “by the book, hours would seem like days” and that main power will be not be available for two days (two hours).
However, In Wrath of Motte, Gallant reports that “by the book, months would seem like days” and that the player’s availability is day to day (one to two months).
Scottsdale Oh da Painger
Da pain! DA PAIN!
Season’s over.
St Pete Eli
Alex
Love the Prucha line!
ilb2001
Not an insignificant loss if Motte can’t play during playoffs.
ilb2001
Looks like Reaves’ presence won’t hurt in a couple of playoff games against these clowns anyway…
Calhob
Looking at those practice lines now that Kappo and Rooney are in the lineup, shows how deep the team is with Mott out hurt. Solid line up.
bobbyo2019
Need Motte back for playoffs
ZzZz GL
First Motte gets nailed along the boards and I thought it was rough , then to hit the same player (Motte) on the same shift like that!!!?? These Penguins need some real seal clubbing. Run the same player same shift twice!!?
Now it’s on!!
St Pete Eli
bobbyo
He may not be back significant injury means serious IMO.
cregg7
Thank goodness Drury was active at the deadline and we have actual depth
Motte and Blais injuries derailing some serious grit before having to chance to really get started. Ugh 😩
St Pete Eli
bobbyo
The worse case scenario is a torn rotator cuff if it’s a mild tear he could return. If severe he’s not coming back for the playoffs. I have had 2 both needed surgery.
St Pete Eli
Motte really changed the dynamic of the 4th line. I would not be a bit surprised if Angelo’s hit was an attempt to injury. But I really hate the pens so I’m a bit cynical.
CraigWeather
You guys are forgetting that Motte brings that “dorsett” quality, Rooney provides plenty of grit/forecheck/penalty killing ability as well. I think we’ll be okay.
CraigWeather
Correction to above post: forgetting that *even though* Motte brings that “Dorsett” quality
cooscoos
I now and then miss that little spunky hateball, Dorsett.
Beezle
Chytil (upper-body) isn’t expected to be out long, the coach said.
Making the playoffs could be in question now…. 😉
Beezle
I said, hey now, hey now,
Kaapo Kakko will play,
jockomo feeno na na nay, jockomo feena nay.
St Pete Eli
Beezle
We need Chytil and his soft hands in the line up.
Pete
ideally don’t want a 4th line with hunt or Reaves on it in the playoffs
St Pete, think it would be great if Laf had a better (playmaking) center to play with, but in my opinion much of the current weaknesses in his game are individual things to work on in my opinion, be it making plays with the puck, skating and defensive play.
cregg7
Chytil has a big frame but does not appear to be durable
He’s been going to the hard areas with speed and taking some bumps
Being out AGaIN is a pattern
Laffy takes the bumps and keeps on tickin’
Jeff
Watching isle vs canes.half of carolina defensemen are ex rangers. How can they be so good? Love thier coach. Brindamour has a great face for hockey. Kinf of face that gives little kids nightmares.
tomk19
Panerin, Zibanajad, Kreider, Goodrow are all locked up.
Hunt and Reaves have another year on their deals.
Lafreniere and Chytil have another year before becoming RFA’s,(I think Chytil will be gone.)
Kakko, Blais and Gauthier are pending RFA’s. (I think Gauthier is gone)
Strome, Copp, Vatrano, Rooney, Motte and McKegg are all pending UFA’s.
Strome and Copp have understandibly been the focus of speculation for next year, but Vatrano, Motte and Rooney will be interesting. Would love to keep all 3 and have Blais back, but doubt that’s even remotely possible. Their playoff performances,(the healthy onces), will figure into the cost to resign them.
tomk19
Micheletti’s doing the Islanders game. Guessing Goring’s not feeling well. Would love to see Maloney slide into Joe’s spot. That job should belong to someone who has a connection to this team.
Admiral Akbar
Former Future Ranger Now Assdancers Kyle Palmeri just pushed aside Brady Skeij to take a 2-1 lead with 14 seconds to go!
Admiral Akbar
Assdancers defeat Carolina, netting the GWG 40 seconds after Carolina had tied it.
Carolina announcers making all sorts of excuses.
Carolina remains just 2 points ahead of the Rangers, both have played 72 games.
CraigWeather
Isles win…. Still alive.
Let’s tank tomorrow’s game and be the ones to take the fishtanks out. How awesome would that be…..
Admiral Akbar
Beat Wide — beaten again, and costs Carolina valuable points.
Carolina announcers sounded like they wanted to have a baby with Tony DeAngelo! Lmao
At this point, if we take first, we’re playing the lightning. I’d rather face the pens
Admiral Akbar
I hope the Rangers get into the playoffs as healthy as possible and playing well.
Whomever they get to play, they will be fine.
St Pete Eli
Beat Wide true to form!
Jeff
Beside shea butter was watching all the ex rangefs tonight. Deangelo made a great defensive play which eould have put isle up 2 and was good on tying goal.one player who interested me a lot was Fast. Remember when he left there were some who thought we got rid of a great player. Did not notice him at all tonight.i think so of us value our players way too much.
For the playoffs,no matter who we play the games will be tough.like a lot of you have said.got to stay healthy.
Admiral Akbar
I thought the narrative on DeAngelo was he sucked in his own zone?
Looked pretty good to me tonight.
St Pete Eli
If but chance the Rangers take the top spot in the Metro they may end up playing Tampa. My only concern is the 1st round games would be blacked out locally. That would be tragic I would lose what’s left of my mind!
Beezle
The Bisons lost another one very late. Perhaps drinking too much Lake Erie water?
Beezle
On the fence about TB or Pens. TB is not the same team they were the past two seasons but we all know how they seem to get magic pixie dust in the playoffs.
I worry perhaps a bit more about the Minxmares especially if they get a bit more healthy. The games were mostly tight and there is a little more familiarity and nastiness. And if we were to win the series, think we would come out more banged up.
Alex
Boston is very much in play as 1st opponent if we pass Carolina
St Pete Eli
Alex
Yes Boston is a possibility, but my money is on it being the bolts. If we play the dirty birds I will need serious conseling and xanax!
ilb2001
Good morning, Boneheads!
One of the reasons I’d worry about playing Tampa is Big Cat, the guy who’s been the best goaltender on the planet for 4-5 years, and now has 2 SC rings and one Conn Smythe. Shesterkin has been better this year, but Vasilevskiy can heat up any moment with that experience and still being only 27.
TYM
I prefer to finish first and take on whatever wild card team they would draw. The Rangers will beat Boston and can beat Tampa. The absolute worst outcome would be a first round loss to Pittsburgh. Finishing first and hosting the first 2 rounds would help them get to the conference finals. For a change, they have an advantage at home.
ilb2001
Our boys can officially clinch today with 2 points in any manner. But they still won’t eliminate the Fishsticks.
Admiral Akbar
The Fishsticks did us a solid yesterday by “beating wide” Brady Skeij with 14 seconds left.
The fact our kids are getting a great chance to fight for first place on Tuesday with 8 games to go is incredible. And shows just how far this team has come from this time last season.
James G
Vasi has been the deciding factor for Tampa more often than Hank was for the Rangers teams of yester-year. He was the difference in the last two ECF and he’s been a major reason that they’ve won back to back Cups. In my opinion, when we start looking at this Rangers team and contemplating what they can do in a playoff type setting the first thing I ask is which of these teams in the East could very likely take 4 out of 7 games from them?
The other question is which goaltender could outplay Shesterkin in a 7 games series?
From that persepctive I personally think Tampa is least preferable as a first round match up.
James G
AA,
It’s game 6 of the ECF, Rangers are killing off a penalty with a 3-2 lead and 4 minutes to go in a road game. You can have either Tony D or Schneider out there for the PK. Which one do you want in our end?
Tonight’s game will speak volumes of whether this team is ready to best the Canes and claim the top spot. Let’s hope they don’t think the Sens are a pushover.
Admiral Akbar
James G
Schneider, if it’s a choice between those two. Tony D, however, didn’t look out of place defensively. Pairing Tony D with Schneider would’ve made a more than formidable 3rd pair (if not necessarily a “woke” 3rd pair 😉
St Pete Eli
I am having Minxmares over the loss of Motte. He brought just what was need most to the 4th line. I hate the dirty rotten pens!
James G
Which of them are you putting to their left side for the first time in their career to make the pair work?
Would you want Tony D out there over Trouba? Over Fox?
Not trying to be snarky I’m just saying that in the grand scheme of things yeah Tony was a defensive liability as compared to the other RHD options this team had. And while he’s on a bargain deal this season he’s eventaully going to have quite a price tag that wasn’t going to get paid no matter who our GM (or back up goalie) was at the time.
Rangers have the second ranked PP in the league this year so the fans that claimed they needed him for the PP don’t have that angle anymore. Seems like some (not you) but some are upset with the trade because of things that don’t pertain to his hockey capabilities. Which is no better than wanting him traded because of things that don’t pertain to his hockey capabilities IMO.
St Pete Eli
James
Doesn’t matter what the reasons were over the D’Angelo issues, attitude or ability. It was still a major organizational blunder, just saying!
St Pete Eli
Fir me it’s time to move on he’s no longer a Blueshirt.
tomk19
Rangers were paying DeAngelo $4.8 AAV. (Carolina currently paying him $1 M) Schneider’s cureently at $925,000.
It’s going to be interesting to see what Carolina does with DeAngelo who’s a pending RFA with arb rights. Carolina has a reputation for being cheap. You also wonder how much term he gets. Whether he gets signed a long-term or 1 year deal; whether he signs for $1 M again(he won’t) or $7 M, stays in Carolina or gets traded for a King’s ransom, the drama will explode here. With Trouba, Fox and Schneider on the right side, DeAngelo was never going to be here long-term. Gorton made a mess of the whole thing and he deserved to be slammed for over-playing his hand. I’ll be interested to see what happens, but Gorton and JD are gone. Quinn is gone. This summer, Georgiev will be gone. Agree with St. Pete, time to move-on.
Alex
if Tony stayed till now be some interesting developments. maybe.
Fox might have had less pp time. so no Norris trophy and he might have been bridged instead of his mega deal. would give more room for our 2c and 3c
kreider would have had less goals by quite a bit.
ilb2001
Four point game between Pittsburgh and Washington at 3 pm. If Washington wins, they’ll be four points behind with two games in hand.
CCCP
By the way, did you know that Auston Matthews was a pupil of the Ukrainian coach Boris Dorozhenko (he even lived in his family for two years), and at the age of 12, Auston himself played 3 matches at some tournament for the Kharkov team Druzhba-78?
Beezle
wow Dwayne Haskins dead. Hit by car
Admiral Akbar
It would be nice to see Austin Matthews play a game for the US Olympic team someday.
CraigWeather
I can’t believe I’m about to say this, but…. I kind of don’t care who they play in the first round.
To be the best, you have to beat the best…. So, bring whoever it’s going to be on.
cooscoos
Ales – Patently ridiculous, idle speculation.
St Pete Eli
CraigWeather
My thoughts exactly!
James G
Yeah there’s a laundry list of them minx
tomk19
Feel the same way Craig. Keep thinking be careful what we wish for. Every team they could face in the first round will have guys who have won, guys who will agitate and plenty of talent. As ILB said, Vasilesky is the only goalie I fear in the first round. He’s looked pretty average lately, but I’m sure he’ll be ready. I’m still open to whoever. Got to be playing well and hopefully healthy.
cooscoos
James, ditto. We got nada back for Tiny – that is the nutshell problem.
cooscoos
Tiny Tony
St Pete Eli
Tiny Tony Tim!
Admiral Akbar
That’s exactly the problem, coos.
For whatever problems Tony allegedly caused, and for whatever lack of ability he has defensively, he is still a legit scoring threat and power play quarterback very few teams have.
The fact he was simply given away for nothing is what’s bothersome.
Admiral Akbar
I think we nearly unanimously agree we are better off now without Tony, but he represents a brutally wasted asset.
St Pete Eli
Hedgehog Horrors!
Beezle
Let’s not relitigate D’Anger
Gravy
I think just about any team could come out of the East. Toronto, Washington, and Boston are the least likely. The only goalie equal to Igor is Vasilevskiy (based on history, which admittedly Igor has little of as well).
I’d prefer not to have to go through TB and Carolina, though they’d have to go through 3 tough teams no matter which way you slice it.
“Both Miler and Chytil married to Caesar…” Right, they both must be above suspicion. (However, remember, that Caesar used this phrase to divorce Pompeia…). Hence, if KAM will probably survive, hanging by Trouba pants, Chytil is as good as gone. It’s shame – both are talented, though are not a real PO material. *Will be happy proven wrong.
CraigWeather
Soooooo it looks like defense is “optional” in this Pens/Caps game. Already 1-1 only 1:01 into the game….
St Pete Eli
I think Chytil’s problem is in his head, all the tools are there. I’m not suggesting he will some day put it all together, but he probably won’t be doing on the Rangers.
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I’m beginning to think that this team may make the playoffs.
Igor waves buh-bye to the losers hahaha
FWIW, Maloney thought he was making a”yapping” movement. He’d been commenting on the amount of yapping.
BW-that’s exactly what Maloney called it.
He was commenting on the inordinate amount of yapping done by the Penguins (and Washington) during games, and in particular singled out Friedman for yapping throughout the game. Friedman seemed to yap whenever a linesman was nearby, or yapped from the safety of his bench, or after the game yapped as he was skating away. “Boys will be boys” Maloney said.
Didn’t have to be a genius to predict there was a cheap-shot coming and it came with a blind sixe hit to Motte who was flying and frustrating the Pens.
Wishusin-Boucher-Malesko couldn’t kept saying how frustrated the Rangers were in the 1st period. Great analysis. Maybe try just calling the game and not putting some idiotic spin on it.
With that said, even with 3 wins on 2 weeks vs. Pittsburgh, we know the playoffs will be much tougher.
Boy oh boy if the rivalries against NYI and NJ are dead this one is certainly alive and well.
Law of averages on their side. Rangers have the Pens’ number right now. Back in the pre-letter era they did well against them, letter season through last year they got slapped around a bunch by them and now here we are again.
Simple facts: Pens are fast but Rangers faster. The hooking and holding (that wasn’t called most the night) was for that exact reason.
Secondly, Igor may be in their heads. 4 goals in 4 games against NYR this season and well below their average shot totals per game. Think they had thirty last night though.
Either way that may be a result of defaulting to the extra pass to try to get one by him.
Finally, Crosby didn’t miss the whole season series. So making it sound like the Rangers “squeaked out” a 3-0 win in his absence is a real joke.. ESPN coverage was pathetic last night.
Tom,
Thankfully Motte didn’t hit his head. Hopefully it’s nothing that will cause him to miss time once the playoffs start. Guessing he’s done for the remainder of the season. Shame too because he’s been great.
I don’t think the Motte hit was particularly dirty. Could have and probably should have been avoided by Anthony not D Angello. Trouba has made a few of those this year where you “theoretically” hold up. Not illegal though.
NYR were upset at a late hit with 1-2 seconds left in the game that I don’t think we got a replay on. Then the scrum, THE tackled and a bloody lip, etc.
Thought the hit on Motte (shoulder?) was clean, but the hit by Boyle on Hunt right afterwards was interference. Boil dropped the gloves and was third man in when Miller lite was slow dancing; he and Miller should have been sent to the bin.
Refs really didn’t manage that game last night which culminating with the Dirty Birds whining at the red line afterwards. Guentzel is their tough guy…
Copp’s pass to Bread was sweet.
Rangers twitter talking about Miller as NYR best Dman over last 3 months. Oh my, oh my.
Really sad how Azzdancers, Derbils, and the Filth will all miss playoffs.
Damn shame…
Did Skidknees play last night?
Good morning everyone! Is it just me or anyone else just want the season to be over and get to the playoffs? With the exception of hoping Kreider breaks Jagr’s record, I am ready for playoff hockey. Don’t want any injuries in the last however many games are left.
Pens are cheap b*stards. Loved Igor waving or motioning to them at the end.
Gravy-I just looked at it again. Motte’s head was down. I didn’t realize the puck was right there. He was in a vulnerable position. Angelo tried to avoid the head. He cut it really close, but agree it looks pretty clean. Hope Motte’s OK.
James – for a leg MRI, sure no problem. But until you’ve had that cage thing on your head and then get crammed into the tiny tube for 45-60 minutes….
The hit on Motte was at worst a split second late (puck away) but not something I would have cried about if no call. Was really annoyed the refs did not give an second man in on Angello.
Sad state NHL officiating is in and well, the league too. Filthy friend said Marchrat had another non-call head shot that knocked a guy out?
Yes, one game you were missing Cindy and another you were missing Lurch. And we were missing Strome for one and Kakko for all. Get over it whiner!
It’s a tough play. There’s a lot going on there, but Motte has to keep his head up.
Dwayne the Handyman got a PK shift last night. He got picked a couple of times by Malkin but otherwise seemed pretty solid.
Ms. Gretzky featured in da Post today “supporting her fiance” Lol. Surprised its not on page 3
Its frustrating that every article from a “neutral” site goes with a “Crosby-less Pens” theme. We’ve beaten them with and without him!
First period was a dull affair, almost made me switch off and go to sleep. Glad we ramped it up in the 2nd and shut them out. Love the yapping from Igor, he’s definitely in their heads!
Quite honestly, I hadn’t even considered whether the hit on Motte was clean/dirty. Only problem I have with it is how it sidelines someone who has been really good for the Rangers since the deadline. Nothing controversial just sucks. Plus I think I jinxed him a bit calling for a shorty..
James
Definitely your fault.
James has been called for an in-person hearing for jinxing Motte.
Was checking man power games lost. To see if Pitt missed a lot, and I discovered that the Islanders are in the top 5 least games lost. With all their excuses I thought for sure they would be close to the most games lost. That, by the way, is Montreal by a large margin.
I stayed up late and watched it on espn+ On Demand. There is nothing in hockey I enjoy more than watching the Rangers beat the pens.
Losing Motte sux he added that tenacity and speed to line 4. He was giving the pens fits. The Angelo hit may not have been illegal, but it certainly was retributive.
Friedman needs a beat down.
I know it’s been mentioned here that Chytil has made improvements. My opinion, he adds very little to the 3rd line. If Laffo-Busto is going to be more productive he needs a pivot that can distribute the puck. The Minx has Spoken!
What part of Motte’s body got hurt? Head? Shoulder?
And James, you don’t know that he’s going to be out long-term…
Grab Paulina’s new book, “My Two Decade Journey as a Golf Groupie Fiance.”
Both Miler and Chytil married to Caesar. Figure THAT one out.
Last night Crosby…Crosby…Crosby…Crosby…Crosby! One of many reasons why I hate the pens!
Scottsdale
Shoulder looked separated the way it was hanging when he skated off.
Well….. not good- Motte with no timetable for a return for a “significant upper body injury” (shoulder id imagine).
…..and just when Chytiljuice was playing like a man, he gets hurt and is now day-to-day (we know how “day-to-day” goes). Ugggh. As if we’re not thin down the middle as is….
At least Rooney and KK come back at some point soon (skating with the team).
“significant” BOO!
Vince Z. Mercogliano
@vzmercogliano
#NYR practice lines:
Kreider – Zib – Vatrano
Panarin – Strome – Copp
Laf – Goodrow – Kakko
Hunt – Rooney – Reaves
McKegg – Brodzinski – Gauthier
Old Met right fielder when axed if he would promote a sports career for his son, replied, “Sure. When he’s the right age, I’ll let him decide. I will put a football helmet, a hockey stick and a baseball on the lawn in front of him. If he picks up anything other than the baseball, I’ll hit him over the head with the helmet and the hockey stick.”
He was referring to injury and probable length of money-earning career.
In Wrath of Khan, Spock reports that “by the book, hours would seem like days” and that main power will be not be available for two days (two hours).
However, In Wrath of Motte, Gallant reports that “by the book, months would seem like days” and that the player’s availability is day to day (one to two months).
Da pain! DA PAIN!
Season’s over.
Alex
Love the Prucha line!
Not an insignificant loss if Motte can’t play during playoffs.
Looks like Reaves’ presence won’t hurt in a couple of playoff games against these clowns anyway…
Looking at those practice lines now that Kappo and Rooney are in the lineup, shows how deep the team is with Mott out hurt. Solid line up.
Need Motte back for playoffs
First Motte gets nailed along the boards and I thought it was rough , then to hit the same player (Motte) on the same shift like that!!!?? These Penguins need some real seal clubbing. Run the same player same shift twice!!?
Now it’s on!!
bobbyo
He may not be back significant injury means serious IMO.
Thank goodness Drury was active at the deadline and we have actual depth
Motte and Blais injuries derailing some serious grit before having to chance to really get started. Ugh 😩
bobbyo
The worse case scenario is a torn rotator cuff if it’s a mild tear he could return. If severe he’s not coming back for the playoffs. I have had 2 both needed surgery.
Motte really changed the dynamic of the 4th line. I would not be a bit surprised if Angelo’s hit was an attempt to injury. But I really hate the pens so I’m a bit cynical.
You guys are forgetting that Motte brings that “dorsett” quality, Rooney provides plenty of grit/forecheck/penalty killing ability as well. I think we’ll be okay.
Correction to above post: forgetting that *even though* Motte brings that “Dorsett” quality
I now and then miss that little spunky hateball, Dorsett.
Making the playoffs could be in question now…. 😉
I said, hey now, hey now,
Kaapo Kakko will play,
jockomo feeno na na nay, jockomo feena nay.
Beezle
We need Chytil and his soft hands in the line up.
ideally don’t want a 4th line with hunt or Reaves on it in the playoffs
St Pete, think it would be great if Laf had a better (playmaking) center to play with, but in my opinion much of the current weaknesses in his game are individual things to work on in my opinion, be it making plays with the puck, skating and defensive play.
Chytil has a big frame but does not appear to be durable
He’s been going to the hard areas with speed and taking some bumps
Being out AGaIN is a pattern
Laffy takes the bumps and keeps on tickin’
Watching isle vs canes.half of carolina defensemen are ex rangers. How can they be so good? Love thier coach. Brindamour has a great face for hockey. Kinf of face that gives little kids nightmares.
Panerin, Zibanajad, Kreider, Goodrow are all locked up.
Hunt and Reaves have another year on their deals.
Lafreniere and Chytil have another year before becoming RFA’s,(I think Chytil will be gone.)
Kakko, Blais and Gauthier are pending RFA’s. (I think Gauthier is gone)
Strome, Copp, Vatrano, Rooney, Motte and McKegg are all pending UFA’s.
Strome and Copp have understandibly been the focus of speculation for next year, but Vatrano, Motte and Rooney will be interesting. Would love to keep all 3 and have Blais back, but doubt that’s even remotely possible. Their playoff performances,(the healthy onces), will figure into the cost to resign them.
Micheletti’s doing the Islanders game. Guessing Goring’s not feeling well. Would love to see Maloney slide into Joe’s spot. That job should belong to someone who has a connection to this team.
Former Future Ranger Now Assdancers Kyle Palmeri just pushed aside Brady Skeij to take a 2-1 lead with 14 seconds to go!
Assdancers defeat Carolina, netting the GWG 40 seconds after Carolina had tied it.
Carolina announcers making all sorts of excuses.
Carolina remains just 2 points ahead of the Rangers, both have played 72 games.
Isles win…. Still alive.
Let’s tank tomorrow’s game and be the ones to take the fishtanks out. How awesome would that be…..
Beat Wide — beaten again, and costs Carolina valuable points.
Carolina announcers sounded like they wanted to have a baby with Tony DeAngelo! Lmao
Time to go for first place. It is do-able.
At this point, if we take first, we’re playing the lightning. I’d rather face the pens
I hope the Rangers get into the playoffs as healthy as possible and playing well.
Whomever they get to play, they will be fine.
Beat Wide true to form!
Beside shea butter was watching all the ex rangefs tonight. Deangelo made a great defensive play which eould have put isle up 2 and was good on tying goal.one player who interested me a lot was Fast. Remember when he left there were some who thought we got rid of a great player. Did not notice him at all tonight.i think so of us value our players way too much.
For the playoffs,no matter who we play the games will be tough.like a lot of you have said.got to stay healthy.
I thought the narrative on DeAngelo was he sucked in his own zone?
Looked pretty good to me tonight.
If but chance the Rangers take the top spot in the Metro they may end up playing Tampa. My only concern is the 1st round games would be blacked out locally. That would be tragic I would lose what’s left of my mind!
The Bisons lost another one very late. Perhaps drinking too much Lake Erie water?
On the fence about TB or Pens. TB is not the same team they were the past two seasons but we all know how they seem to get magic pixie dust in the playoffs.
I worry perhaps a bit more about the Minxmares especially if they get a bit more healthy. The games were mostly tight and there is a little more familiarity and nastiness. And if we were to win the series, think we would come out more banged up.
Boston is very much in play as 1st opponent if we pass Carolina
Alex
Yes Boston is a possibility, but my money is on it being the bolts. If we play the dirty birds I will need serious conseling and xanax!
Good morning, Boneheads!
One of the reasons I’d worry about playing Tampa is Big Cat, the guy who’s been the best goaltender on the planet for 4-5 years, and now has 2 SC rings and one Conn Smythe. Shesterkin has been better this year, but Vasilevskiy can heat up any moment with that experience and still being only 27.
I prefer to finish first and take on whatever wild card team they would draw. The Rangers will beat Boston and can beat Tampa. The absolute worst outcome would be a first round loss to Pittsburgh. Finishing first and hosting the first 2 rounds would help them get to the conference finals. For a change, they have an advantage at home.
Our boys can officially clinch today with 2 points in any manner. But they still won’t eliminate the Fishsticks.
The Fishsticks did us a solid yesterday by “beating wide” Brady Skeij with 14 seconds left.
The fact our kids are getting a great chance to fight for first place on Tuesday with 8 games to go is incredible. And shows just how far this team has come from this time last season.
Vasi has been the deciding factor for Tampa more often than Hank was for the Rangers teams of yester-year. He was the difference in the last two ECF and he’s been a major reason that they’ve won back to back Cups. In my opinion, when we start looking at this Rangers team and contemplating what they can do in a playoff type setting the first thing I ask is which of these teams in the East could very likely take 4 out of 7 games from them?
The other question is which goaltender could outplay Shesterkin in a 7 games series?
From that persepctive I personally think Tampa is least preferable as a first round match up.
AA,
It’s game 6 of the ECF, Rangers are killing off a penalty with a 3-2 lead and 4 minutes to go in a road game. You can have either Tony D or Schneider out there for the PK. Which one do you want in our end?
https://twitter.com/Ginohard_/status/1512247329763454979?s=20&t=z4hg39IVKUWWc1h-avmY_g
He wasn’t waving – he was doing the “yapping” hand motion, imo.
Tonight’s game will speak volumes of whether this team is ready to best the Canes and claim the top spot. Let’s hope they don’t think the Sens are a pushover.
James G
Schneider, if it’s a choice between those two. Tony D, however, didn’t look out of place defensively. Pairing Tony D with Schneider would’ve made a more than formidable 3rd pair (if not necessarily a “woke” 3rd pair 😉
I am having Minxmares over the loss of Motte. He brought just what was need most to the 4th line. I hate the dirty rotten pens!
Which of them are you putting to their left side for the first time in their career to make the pair work?
Would you want Tony D out there over Trouba? Over Fox?
Not trying to be snarky I’m just saying that in the grand scheme of things yeah Tony was a defensive liability as compared to the other RHD options this team had. And while he’s on a bargain deal this season he’s eventaully going to have quite a price tag that wasn’t going to get paid no matter who our GM (or back up goalie) was at the time.
Rangers have the second ranked PP in the league this year so the fans that claimed they needed him for the PP don’t have that angle anymore. Seems like some (not you) but some are upset with the trade because of things that don’t pertain to his hockey capabilities. Which is no better than wanting him traded because of things that don’t pertain to his hockey capabilities IMO.
James
Doesn’t matter what the reasons were over the D’Angelo issues, attitude or ability. It was still a major organizational blunder, just saying!
Fir me it’s time to move on he’s no longer a Blueshirt.
Rangers were paying DeAngelo $4.8 AAV. (Carolina currently paying him $1 M) Schneider’s cureently at $925,000.
It’s going to be interesting to see what Carolina does with DeAngelo who’s a pending RFA with arb rights. Carolina has a reputation for being cheap. You also wonder how much term he gets. Whether he gets signed a long-term or 1 year deal; whether he signs for $1 M again(he won’t) or $7 M, stays in Carolina or gets traded for a King’s ransom, the drama will explode here. With Trouba, Fox and Schneider on the right side, DeAngelo was never going to be here long-term. Gorton made a mess of the whole thing and he deserved to be slammed for over-playing his hand. I’ll be interested to see what happens, but Gorton and JD are gone. Quinn is gone. This summer, Georgiev will be gone. Agree with St. Pete, time to move-on.
if Tony stayed till now be some interesting developments. maybe.
Fox might have had less pp time. so no Norris trophy and he might have been bridged instead of his mega deal. would give more room for our 2c and 3c
kreider would have had less goals by quite a bit.
Four point game between Pittsburgh and Washington at 3 pm. If Washington wins, they’ll be four points behind with two games in hand.
By the way, did you know that Auston Matthews was a pupil of the Ukrainian coach Boris Dorozhenko (he even lived in his family for two years), and at the age of 12, Auston himself played 3 matches at some tournament for the Kharkov team Druzhba-78?
wow Dwayne Haskins dead. Hit by car
It would be nice to see Austin Matthews play a game for the US Olympic team someday.
I can’t believe I’m about to say this, but…. I kind of don’t care who they play in the first round.
To be the best, you have to beat the best…. So, bring whoever it’s going to be on.
Ales – Patently ridiculous, idle speculation.
CraigWeather
My thoughts exactly!
Yeah there’s a laundry list of them minx
Feel the same way Craig. Keep thinking be careful what we wish for. Every team they could face in the first round will have guys who have won, guys who will agitate and plenty of talent. As ILB said, Vasilesky is the only goalie I fear in the first round. He’s looked pretty average lately, but I’m sure he’ll be ready. I’m still open to whoever. Got to be playing well and hopefully healthy.
James, ditto. We got nada back for Tiny – that is the nutshell problem.
Tiny Tony
Tiny Tony Tim!
That’s exactly the problem, coos.
For whatever problems Tony allegedly caused, and for whatever lack of ability he has defensively, he is still a legit scoring threat and power play quarterback very few teams have.
The fact he was simply given away for nothing is what’s bothersome.
I think we nearly unanimously agree we are better off now without Tony, but he represents a brutally wasted asset.
Hedgehog Horrors!
Let’s not relitigate D’Anger
I think just about any team could come out of the East. Toronto, Washington, and Boston are the least likely. The only goalie equal to Igor is Vasilevskiy (based on history, which admittedly Igor has little of as well).
I’d prefer not to have to go through TB and Carolina, though they’d have to go through 3 tough teams no matter which way you slice it.
“Both Miler and Chytil married to Caesar…” Right, they both must be above suspicion. (However, remember, that Caesar used this phrase to divorce Pompeia…). Hence, if KAM will probably survive, hanging by Trouba pants, Chytil is as good as gone. It’s shame – both are talented, though are not a real PO material. *Will be happy proven wrong.
Soooooo it looks like defense is “optional” in this Pens/Caps game. Already 1-1 only 1:01 into the game….
I think Chytil’s problem is in his head, all the tools are there. I’m not suggesting he will some day put it all together, but he probably won’t be doing on the Rangers.
kakko and rooney in today
pens lose!
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