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NFT: NY Rangers 2023 - 2024 Season

Started by Jaime, August 25, 2023, 12:58:39 AM

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kartanoman

#390
February 10, 2024, 09:09:07 AM
Quote from: files58 on February 09, 2024, 11:45:14 PMOnce upon a time in the NHL when you would have two teams on the opposite end of the standings the team on top early on would "run" a couple of the opposition, take the heart out, and pass the puck around for a 4-1 ho hum win. That's the missing piece, some may call it aggressiveness, I call it a mean streak.

This team may have the "ho," but they sure aren't humming along with her, er, um, I mean, it.

They generally don't play well in Chicago. They lost the last time they visited so I'm grateful they walked away with two points.

So, did Laviolette monkey around with the third and fourth lines enough to make a difference for the long term? I love watching guys like Jonny Brodzinski and Jimmy Vesey hit the net. I've also been impressed with Laffy's game, as of late, and it would be something if he could be coming on for the final stretch. Nice goal by the Z-man to close out the game last night but Breadman looks like he's avoiding shooting on goal.

It's one game, and we'll know more after the Calgary game on Monday, but do the Rangers play differently for Igor than for Quickie? Yesterday's inauspicious start could have been another "here we go again" moment; however, the team bounced back in short order which was a good sign. Of course, it was Chicago. Had it been Colorado on the road, it may have turned out differently.

I guess you can't curse a four game winning streak, especially with two quality wins, and Calgary coming up will be no pushover as they are playing much better than when they faced them in the Saddledome early on. Speaking of that early road trip, what did you all think of that Edmonton Oiler 16-game winning streak that almost bested the Penguins' 17 in a row back in their heyday? I think that may have started with the Rangers game at the Garden, but I'm not sure from memory. Just an awesome run!

Tough game against the Flames at the G Monday night!

Enjoy your weekend and the Super Bowl in the meantime!

Peace!


"Dave Jennings was one of the all-time great Giants. He was a valued member of the Giants family for more than 30 years as a player and a broadcaster, and we were thrilled to include him in our Ring of Honor. We will miss him dearly." (John Mara)

kartanoman

#391
February 13, 2024, 09:27:23 AM
Well, hardly a Mona Lisa but an Igor-led 2-0 shutout over a traditionally difficult Calgary Flames team, with the second goal an empty netter from Jimmy Vesey, you tip your hats to both goalies who ruled the roost last night. The spotlight went to Igor as the #1 star, and rightly so, for pitching the shutout, but Jacob Markstrom was no less spectacular for the Flames in denying one dangerous chance after another. It took a Will Cuylle rebound turned dirty goal for the Rangers to hit the scoreboard, and it stayed that way until the empty net goal at the end. Markstrom, deservedly, earned the #3 star of the game.

That makes five in a row. Not pretty but it does make for the current longest active winning streak in the league, at the moment. Six points ahead of Carolina with two more games played.

The pesky Canadiens visit the Garden Thursday before the battle of the Sardine Can with the Isles commences on Sunday. Two important conference games that should be scrappy, high energy affairs.

Peace!



"Dave Jennings was one of the all-time great Giants. He was a valued member of the Giants family for more than 30 years as a player and a broadcaster, and we were thrilled to include him in our Ring of Honor. We will miss him dearly." (John Mara)

kartanoman

#392
February 16, 2024, 08:28:36 AM
Canadiens were scrappy as Kreider was rained with hats and Quickie kept 'em in the game early at 0-1 when it could have gotten ugly. Midway, second period, the Blueshirts turned the switch and put them on the heels of their blades with four unanswered Goals.

7-4 was entertaining but still the defense is getting outworked. Suzuki is a powder keg for Montreal and those kids have the potential to be a problem once they fill that team out.

For a while, the Rangers were about to yield first place to Carolina. Now, it's Carolina who has cooled off a bit while the Rangers hold the League's longest active winning streak at six (6).

Any of you going to that battle of the Sardine Can tomorrow?

Peace!


"Dave Jennings was one of the all-time great Giants. He was a valued member of the Giants family for more than 30 years as a player and a broadcaster, and we were thrilled to include him in our Ring of Honor. We will miss him dearly." (John Mara)

Gmo11

#393
February 16, 2024, 10:37:42 AM
Blake Wheeler's injury looked bad.  Hopefully it's not as bad as it seemed but losing another top 6 forward isn't great. 

The game was fun though!  The last 2 periods anyway.  Looked like they were asleep for a period and a half and then exploded for 4 goals in 4 mins to completely swing the game.  Love Kreider getting a hatty.  Quick was excellent when they needed him to be.  Perhaps a bit of a let down after they scored so many times in front of him but overall solid win.  Team is still rolling.  Not much to complain about during a 6 game winning streak.

EDjohnst1981

#394
February 16, 2024, 04:20:17 PM
Wheeler is out for the rest of the season: https://nypost.com/2024/02/16/sports/blake-wheeler-out-for-season-with-leg-injury-in-major-rangers-blow/

He might be back for the playoffs.

Gmo11

#395
February 16, 2024, 04:33:46 PM
Daaaaamn that sucks for Wheeler.  It looked nasty when it happened and turns out it's just as bad as it seems.  That's rough.

kartanoman

#396
February 16, 2024, 04:48:51 PM
Quote from: Gmo11 on February 16, 2024, 04:33:46 PMDaaaaamn that sucks for Wheeler.  It looked nasty when it happened and turns out it's just as bad as it seems.  That's rough.

I agree. So does it mean a promotion for Will Cuylle who seems to be picking up his scoring prowess?

Peace!


"Dave Jennings was one of the all-time great Giants. He was a valued member of the Giants family for more than 30 years as a player and a broadcaster, and we were thrilled to include him in our Ring of Honor. We will miss him dearly." (John Mara)

jgrangers2

#397
February 16, 2024, 07:14:19 PM
Quote from: kartanoman on February 16, 2024, 04:48:51 PMI agree. So does it mean a promotion for Will Cuylle who seems to be picking up his scoring prowess?

Peace!

I'd put Vesey up there until we can make a move for a replacement. Really don't want to break up that 3rd line right now.

kartanoman

#398
February 17, 2024, 09:47:15 AM
Quote from: jgrangers2 on February 16, 2024, 07:14:19 PMI'd put Vesey up there until we can make a move for a replacement. Really don't want to break up that 3rd line right now.

The other thing is that theory brought up the young and tall Edstrom and he should start seeing some playing time. He's definitely not ready for the big league yet, but he's coming along and it would be something else if he can make himself known as the Rangers get ready to go face to face with their division rivals in the coming weeks.

Peace!


"Dave Jennings was one of the all-time great Giants. He was a valued member of the Giants family for more than 30 years as a player and a broadcaster, and we were thrilled to include him in our Ring of Honor. We will miss him dearly." (John Mara)

kartanoman

#399
February 18, 2024, 04:08:34 PM
Stadium Series underway!

Rangers scored first, then Isles tie, then Igor and the Rangers go to sleep and, you guessed it, give up two in 30 seconds!

Enough of this, already! If Benoit couldn't straighten him out, he needs to sit. Let Quickie play until further notice.

At least the Rangers have finally woken up.

More to come.


"Dave Jennings was one of the all-time great Giants. He was a valued member of the Giants family for more than 30 years as a player and a broadcaster, and we were thrilled to include him in our Ring of Honor. We will miss him dearly." (John Mara)

GIANTS1

#400
February 18, 2024, 04:36:10 PM
they said the rangers are 4-0 in outdoor games. is that counting the one in Mystery Alaska

kartanoman

#401
February 18, 2024, 05:26:27 PM
At least they had a lead in Mystery. The first shot in this game doesn't count.

2-4 now in the 2nd.


"Dave Jennings was one of the all-time great Giants. He was a valued member of the Giants family for more than 30 years as a player and a broadcaster, and we were thrilled to include him in our Ring of Honor. We will miss him dearly." (John Mara)

kartanoman

#402
February 18, 2024, 05:45:51 PM
Damn! I'm screaming "SHOOT THE DAMN PUCK" at these guys, they finally start shooting and Trocheck gets his second with under two left in the second.

3-4

Take THAT, Mystery, Alaska!


"Dave Jennings was one of the all-time great Giants. He was a valued member of the Giants family for more than 30 years as a player and a broadcaster, and we were thrilled to include him in our Ring of Honor. We will miss him dearly." (John Mara)

kartanoman

#403
February 18, 2024, 06:21:15 PM
Mystery giveth and now Mystery taketh away.

3-5 and Lindgren with a gash to his face is out.


"Dave Jennings was one of the all-time great Giants. He was a valued member of the Giants family for more than 30 years as a player and a broadcaster, and we were thrilled to include him in our Ring of Honor. We will miss him dearly." (John Mara)

nb587

#404
February 18, 2024, 06:46:49 PM
What a win by the Rangers.  3 goals in 4 minutes to tie and win the game in overtime
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