Big Blue Huddle

Thomas has a "Knee", to what extent is this new injury?
I guess we should be happy his "hamstring" is no longer listed...
DL Dexter has a hammy and LB Okereke has a hip/rib all three listed DNP.
Thinkin' WR Slayton has a neck and left the game in the 2nd Quarter and didn't return. Sounds fairly serious?
But what is the status of Thomas, Dexter, and Okereke?

Quick pitches his 60th Shut Out
Hank and Valley broke down Quick's game and how it has evolved for the 37 year old Netminder. Great stuff! Basically they marveled over how compact he stays, and his ability to play the exactly correct angle to the shooter.
Well, I'll be having a big slice of Humble Pie, again. Five mins. into the Game, Laffy takes a pass and gets a step on the last Pitt defender.
He pulls the Puck to his backhand, and throws the Puck over the shoulder of the Goalie. Yes, it was the same shot he used in the Shoot Out previously.
Pitt owned the first five mins until then.  Who knew that Laffy's Goal would be the Game Winner...

Tight checking ensued, with both Teams having quality chances. Trouba with some open ice bombs.  Pitt went 0-5 on the PP.
Quick made saves that I couldn't track the Puck on, but he did. We blocked alot of shots for Quick. Our 4th Line C and former Pitt player Bonino leads all F's in the NHL for Blocked Shots. Pitt did score, but Laviolette challenged on an Offside call and the Pitt Goal was disallowed.
Sid the Kid & Malkin had a few quality looks, but Quick stood tall in Net.
Heck of a W at the Igloo!!!

Giving Tommy Reps will only help him. Designing Game Plans that fit his skill-set will allow him to flourish.
There's been mention made that Washington has the worst Pass D in the NFL. An attempt to temper Tommy's success.
If he continues to hit those tight windows, thinking he'll remain the Starter as he hones his game.
His pocket awareness will improve with experience, as will his internal clock for releasing the Pigskin.
Just let Tommy do his thing and avoid over-coaching him.

As for Dimes, his contract has him guarenteed next season's salary. I don't believe he'll be ready to start the season due to rehab . Hence, who exactly would be interested in paying the crazy salary of an injury prone QB. To off-load Dimes we would likely have to subsidize his contract.  I see Dimes no more than a Backup next season. Then we let him walk after the 2024 season.

I would start Quick at the Igloo. Give Shesty some time to work on his game with Benny (the Goaltending whisperer).

Also, during Pre-season(?) I commented that both Kakko and Laffy wouldn't measure up to being promoted by Lavolette to #1 RW Kakko and #2 RW Laffy. Well, I missed badly on my Laffy prognostication, he's been an effective  Player. Thus far, his game is light years beyond what we have ever seen from him. He's playing his Off- Wing being centered by Marchand who's really thrived in Chityl's absence. Bread is the 2nd Line LW and is off to a MVP season.
Chytil may have another concussion, the latest in a series of similar injuries. The fear here is this concussion could be career threating.
However, I've been spot on With Kakko's struggles. He's been demoted to the 3rd Line, replaced by (I think) Blake Wheeler. Unfortunately, Wheeler doesn't look to be a long term answer for #1 RW. So, as I previously mentioned, Drury will have to work his magic and find us a legit #1 RW.

We sure put up a stinker
We're up 2 -0 middle of the 2nd. We're playing a strong road game.
Krides takes a perfect pass that has him all alone in front of the Goalie and he gets stuffed with a leg save.
Then we give up five unanswered Goals. The 5th was an empty netter that we gave up on a PP thanks to a stupid ass no-look pass between his legs by Gustufsan (sp?). Maybe the worst game Shesty has had as the Rangers Netminder. The first two he gave up were legit. the 2nd two he gave up were similar. He was on top of the Puck both times. #3 he pushed into the Goal, the other, he let a Player poke the Puck from underneath him into the Goal.

A tragic challange by Lavolette that was easily defeated, now we have tp kill off a PP.
I sure hope we got that tragic game out of our system.   Next we're at the Igloo Weds. We then start three games in four days, with Boston being the 3rd game

Methinks DeVito will be our Starter until he's overtaken by the QB we draft

For some unkown reason the MSG feed wasn't avail tonite
I had to listen to some squeaky voiced play by play guy, and Ken Dynako ( who I respect for his playing style and his no-frills broadcasting).
In a nutshell 2-2 in the 1st, Shesty visibly rusty.  He shook that off. Plenty of  hard hitting 2nd with both Goalies standing on their head. No scoring.
enter 3rd tied, Devs score 5 mins in. More end to end hockey, with big hits and big stops. Then (been watching NHL for 55 years and never saw this) a Faceoff to the left of their Goalie. Typical scrum, the Puck moves two feet and lays there, nobody touches the Puck.  Then Bread swoops in and buries a forehand wrist shot on the short side over the Goalie's glove hand.  Oh baby!!!

A few mins. later a scramble in front of the Devs Goal, a weird rebound Has Jimy Vesey collect a rebound, spin around and throw a lazy backhand into an open Net for the Game Winner. Two mins remained, Devs pull their Goalie, oops. An empty netter seals the deal.  We score three unanswered Goals in the 3rd. With the Devils feed, I got to watch our former Assistant Coach Lindy Ruff's presser. He was really a bit emotionally shook up, and after a couple of questions, he said thankyou, and abruptly walked away from the podium.. Our come from behind Win, sure took the wind out of his sails. We play the Devs three more times this season.

Bread deserves his own paragraph for this highlight. Two goals and a helper has allowed him to break Rod Gilbert's record that has stood since 1973, for the most games in a row with  Points  to start the Season.

I'm in the camp that wants Daboll gone!!!
He fails to motivate Players, in game adjustments suck, he fails to prepare the Team to play, who exactly is he developing?
And who exactly is he developing? Lately Daboll has been seen losing it on the Sidelines. It will be telling if we endure a couple more blowout losses.
Daboll is in way over his head. Remember, Daboll has exactly 1 1/2 seasons of NFL Head Coach experience.

The deciding key for allowing a disputed Goal is when did the whistle blow and is there clear visual evidence that the Puck crossed the Goal Line prior the Whistle sounding. In both cases, I thought there was clear evidence that the whistle had not blown and the Puck had crossed the Goal Line.
I too thought the reasoning for "NO Goal" was unacceptable by the Referee.

Huge Tilt on tap tonite at the Rock in Newark, NJ. Devils superstar Hughes has already played this week and should be rounding into form.
Was thinking Shesty and Chytil might return to the LIneup. During Chytil's absence, Marchand was superb scoring Goals, throwing the body (as well as his fists), he was superior on the Dot,  clocked at 63%. Our Former Norris Trophy winner,  Adam Fox suffered a strained MCL  knee ligament (and just guessing) Fox has at least another week - ten days before returning to the Lineup.

HUGE PASS  NO

Dave, I like the NY Rangers intermission interviews with Players, especially with those who just scored. They break down how the play evolved and who assisted. Basically, how did the scoring play happen. Also, they have Rookies explaining their experience of how they became a NY Rangers Player. Many diverse stories there.
I like hearing how Free Agents are fitting in and what they think of our HC and Staff

As for the eye candy on the sidelines, real time injury Intel has a value, and can be significant re; the Player and the extent of the injury. But other than that, it's just boring boiler plate content. Their wardrobe is key as well. Smart looking outfits can make a huge impact. Conversely, mundane outfits have the opposite appeal to smart looking wardrobe. 

Ronnie Barns is here until either he dies, or The Mara's die

Cruz, how does a naked Bootleg strike you

bong, The Shoot Out winner by Laffy topped his tying Goal in Regulation
It was a soft Backhander over the shoulder of the Goalie!!!
Quick back in Net after a minor injury was SUPERB! His save on the Blue Jackets on the last shot gave us our 2nd Point!!!!

Bread has tied Rod Gilbert by scoring in the 1st 14 Games of the Season!!!
Bummer re; Lindgren leaving the game after taking a BRUTAL Boarding hit. Originally a Major Five Minute Penalty which would have been a Game Ejection, that was reduced to a Minor Penalty. We played the remainder of the game with five D. We had a 5 on 3 for a Minute with a minute of PP following that, but no dice and the Game remained with us down a goal at 2-3.
That remained the score until Laffy banged in his 2nd with 10 seconds remaining!!!

Three years of full time duty.
Then you'll know if you have a Starter, a Backup, or a Bust.