Big Blue Huddle

Quote from: coggs on December 28, 2023, 01:32:47 PMThe PP2 unit generally only gets about :40 per every 2 mins and that is if they actually get on before the PP1 scores.

I get it, but he was getting basically zero last year. And he was also paired with significantly inferior linemates last year versus this year, now that he is on the top line with Bread and Vinny Tro, who is having a big year. Laf's situation is dramatically better this year than last year.

Not too shabby:

https://twitter.com/StevenPappasTV/status/1740214497829425378

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on December 28, 2023, 06:07:44 PMNot too shabby:

https://twitter.com/StevenPappasTV/status/1740214497829425378

He's been a difference maker on the ice for the Rangers. Whatever was bothering him before, the soreness issue, appears he's past it now and settling into a groove. Given some of the opponents he'll be facing over the next few weeks, it's good timing for him to start showing his good form.

Which goalie gets Florida tomorrow?

Peace!

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on December 28, 2023, 03:27:59 PMI get it, but he was getting basically zero last year. And he was also paired with significantly inferior linemates last year versus this year, now that he is on the top line with Bread and Vinny Tro, who is having a big year. Laf's situation is dramatically better this year than last year.

I am aware, but he is still not getting significant PP time. 

Quote from: kartanoman on December 28, 2023, 07:32:04 AMThe two Florida teams, in their respective rinks, are part of that row. It continues through their west coast road trip and culminates with the reigning Champs in Sin City. Let's chat about it more then. For now, so far, so good.

Peace!

West Coast trip? What schedule are you using?  That is not for 3 weeks and it starts in Vegas.

Didn't there used to be an Icelander or Devil thread on our board ??

Did it die of loneliness ??

Quote from: coggs on December 28, 2023, 08:01:19 PMWest Coast trip? What schedule are you using?  That is not for 3 weeks and it starts in Vegas.

Thank you for correcting my mistake. The West Coast road trip begins in Vegas on 01/18, LA Kings on the 20th, Mighty Quackers on the 21st and the Sharks on the 23rd. Then they come home to host Vegas on the 26th. That officially ends the gauntlet I was speaking of; however, I'm keeping my eye on the Colorado Avs game at the Garden on 02/25 as another huge game.

But tonight's and tomorrow's games are gauntlet material with the Canes coming to the Garden next Tuesday.

Trouba is out for a while with the big guy, Edstrom, called up and may play tonight.

Peace!

Quote from: kartanoman on December 29, 2023, 10:05:14 AMTrouba is out for a while with the big guy, Edstrom, called up and may play tonight.

Peace!

Where did you see that Truba is out tonight? NY Post says he's OK and practiced fully. Edstrom is a wing. Jones is the 7th defenseman, I don't think they have an extra forward.

Quote from: Giant Jim on December 29, 2023, 10:48:07 AMWhere did you see that Truba is out tonight? NY Post says he's OK and practiced fully. Edstrom is a wing. Jones is the 7th defenseman, I don't think they have an extra forward.

See below:

Rangers Recall Edstroem

Edit to add:

Trouba traveled with the team to Florida. It appeared he was tested for concussion but was cleared so there's a good chance he'll play. Edstrom is with the team as well but he's a healthy scratch for tonight.

Quote from: kartanoman on December 29, 2023, 10:05:14 AMTrouba is out for a while with the big guy, Edstrom, called up and may play tonight.

Peace!

Quote from: Giant Jim on December 29, 2023, 10:48:07 AMWhere did you see that Truba is out tonight? NY Post says he's OK and practiced fully. Edstrom is a wing. Jones is the 7th defenseman, I don't think they have an extra forward.

Quote from: kartanoman on December 29, 2023, 11:06:29 AMSee below:

Rangers Recall Edstroem

Yes, I knew Edstroem was called up, but as a back-up forward, not defense. They need an extra forward on the trip to FL in case one goes down. They already have an extra defenseman with Jones, but I thought Truba is going to play, so Jones sits out again.

Quote from: Giant Jim on December 29, 2023, 11:17:00 AMYes, I knew Edstroem was called up, but as a back-up forward, not defense. They need an extra forward on the trip to FL in case one goes down. They already have an extra defenseman with Jones, but I thought Truba is going to play, so Jones sits out again.

Rangers Jacob Trouba Feeling Good

Looks like he passed concussion protocol and is a good chance to play tonight so I retract my previous statement. I was reading some news blips from yesterday before getting word this morning.

Peace!

Quote from: kartanoman on December 29, 2023, 10:05:14 AMThank you for correcting my mistake. The West Coast road trip begins in Vegas on 01/18, LA Kings on the 20th, Mighty Quackers on the 21st and the Sharks on the 23rd. Then they come home to host Vegas on the 26th. That officially ends the gauntlet I was speaking of; however, I'm keeping my eye on the Colorado Avs game at the Garden on 02/25 as another huge game.

But tonight's and tomorrow's games are gauntlet material with the Canes coming to the Garden next Tuesday.

Trouba is out for a while with the big guy, Edstrom, called up and may play tonight.

Peace!

So, you are worried about games 3 weeks and 2 months away, got it.

Tough loss, 4-3, but one hell of a Hockey game where both teams played hard and both goalies (NOTE: Quickie played tonight) had outstanding performances.

Foe every answer the Rangers had for Florida's goals, the Panthers had a response to keep the visitors at arm's length.

Quickie did his very best to keep the Rangers in the game. His reverse scorpion save stood out as save of the game, and will undoubtedly be under consideration for save of the year with its magic awe inspiring.

If you watched the game, you saw the Rangers miss several breakaway opportunities. But Panarin and the Z-man scored beauties to pump life into the team. But after the Z-man tied the game at three each, the Panthers scored the winner almost immediately and then held on for dear life to the end.

Very much a gauntlet-like game for the Rangers who held their own but came up short.

Igor starts in goal tomorrow against Tampa. Hopefully they'll bounce back as they have all season.

Peace!

Quote from: Giant Obsession on December 29, 2023, 09:55:13 AMDidn't there used to be an Icelander or Devil thread on our board ??

Did it die of loneliness ??

There is no team called the Icelanders.

There are plenty of Islanders/Giants fans. Just not on this forum. I have plenty of other places to discuss my team so no need to create a thread here.

Rangers suck.

The Rangers have an outstanding bounce back performance after losing the first game of a back to back schedule. Tonight's game was no different as they came out attacking and put two goals on Tampa's Andrei Vasilevskiy right away. Even after Tampa tried to play their aggressive forechecking game, the Rangers were up to the task and shut down many attacks and kept Stemko and company in check.

Meanwhile, Panarin stole the show by delivering a hat trick while Trocheck delivered four points. Igor was a wall in goal tonight and he has completely shaken off his funk to behin looking like the Igor we are used to seeing.

The Canes visit the Garden on January 3rd.

Peace!