NFT: NY Rangers 2023 - 2024 Season

[kartanoman]

Rempe got all of 4 minutes TOI.  I understand benches get shorter in the playoffs and in fact, Carolina had 2 with 6+ minutes of TOI. Tough to mess with a winning formula but would PL contemplate swapping Brodzinski for Rempe?

Lots of bantering in the NY Post comment section about that today. It's hard to make a change when you have a winning formula (6-0 in the playoffs). Sometimes it's important for a kid like Rempe, who literally AND figuratively tilts the ice, who has both the opponent's AND the referee's heads' all jumbled up in knots, to do something as simple as "snow" Andersen, following Igor's getting tripped and flipped, to deliver an unspoken message that gets across clearly in a manner that no other way would prove effective. Johnny Brodz won't give you that.

In general, Laviolette knows how to make it to the top of the Everest of this sport. His tracks are there at the peak from '06. He knows what he's doing with his Rangers' team AND with keeping Rempe out there, even if for a handful of minutes.

The dynamics of this series change with the scenery now shifting to Research Triangle, NC. Will Rempe still be a role player remains to be seen. But the evidence is undeniable that the refs are whistle-happy when he's on the ice. That they scolded him yesterday was laughable. If he is in the ref's heads, in the opponent's heads, none of them are primarily focused as they should be on what they're supposed to be doing and that just benefits the Rangers.

Laviolette is brilliant!

Peace!

[coggs]

Rempe playing 4 minutes in a 2OT game is a lot different than when Stu Bickell only played 6 in a 3OT game in 2012 as Bickell was a dman.  Their first series in 2012 went 7 games and that series was tied 1-1.  Having your 12th forward hardly play is fine, especially when the opponent is pretty much running with only 3 lines.

[coggs]

Lots of bantering in the NY Post comment section about that today. It's hard to make a change when you have a winning formula (6-0 in the playoffs). Sometimes it's important for a kid like Rempe, who literally AND figuratively tilts the ice, who has both the opponent's AND the referee's heads' all jumbled up in knots, to do something as simple as "snow" Andersen, following Igor's getting tripped and flipped, to deliver an unspoken message that gets across clearly in a manner that no other way would prove effective. Johnny Brodz won't give you that.

In general, Laviolette knows how to make it to the top of the Everest of this sport. His tracks are there at the peak from '06. He knows what he's doing with his Rangers' team AND with keeping Rempe out there, even if for a handful of minutes.

The dynamics of this series change with the scenery now shifting to Research Triangle, NC. Will Rempe still be a role player remains to be seen. But the evidence is undeniable that the refs are whistle-happy when he's on the ice. That they scolded him yesterday was laughable. If he is in the ref's heads, in the opponent's heads, none of them are primarily focused as they should be on what they're supposed to be doing and that just benefits the Rangers.

Laviolette is brilliant!

Peace!

I was a bouncer for a few years when I was in college and right out of college.  I see Rempe presence as the same.  If I wasn't working the front door checking ID's, I was standing against a wall observing what was going on.  Ready to pounce if needed, but most nights I was just looking around and didnt have to do anything.  Not saying mine and my co-workers presence prevented things from ever happening, but our presence did make people think twice and we were able to take care of a situation when needed.  DeAngelo starts running his mouth or playing like an XXXXXXX, Laviolette can put Rempe out there.  Yes, may result in a minor or even misconduct, but the message will be sent. 

Secondly, you are not sitting Artemi Panarin or Mika for Rempe.  I like Brodzinski, but he is a 4th liner. How many minutes do people really think he is going to play if put in the line-up and Carolina is only rolling 3 lines?  Chytil, yes talent wise there is a huge difference.  But, he hasn't played in over 6 months.  Yes, he is apparently practicing without a non-contact jersey, but we have no idea how he feels or how he looks in practice.  If they win tonight, maybe you give Chytil a look in game 4.  But again, I doubt if he decided to go with Chytil he is being inserted to anything higher than the 3rd line and is also going to have his ice-time limited.  He is not going to re-unite the Kid Line. 

[jgrangers2]

WHAT A WIN!!! End this on Saturday and give yourself some time off while Florida and Boston eat each other alive.

[coggs]

BAM MUDDA FUKKAS!

[DaveBrown74]

Huge!!

When Panarin took a penalty to break up a Ranger power play and turn it into 4 on 4, I texted a friend with the comment "first time I've heard Panarin's name tonight." It was as if he saw that text, resented it, and wanted to show me up. And show me up he most certainly did. What a sensational play by him to set up the Laffy goal and then obviously to also get it done in OT. Great stuff!

I want this wrapped up on Saturday so badly. Back to back sweeps would be immense. If they win in five I'm obviously fine with that but I really think they should be looking to end this this weekend. The Canes have to be totally deflated at this point.

[kartanoman]

1:43 in overtime ...

Breadman!

Breadman!!

Breadman!!!

Style points back-handed tip-in off a gorgeous pass from Trocheck in the right corner for the winner, 3-2.

I don't want to analyze tonight's game. As I stated before, the Rangers, since winning Game Seven of the 2022 Playoffs against Carolina in Raleigh, they've played well in that building and weren't impacted by the home crowd that, despite attempts to keep Ranger fans out, the Blueshirts fans found their way into the building.

Special teams was won by the Rangers again. Carolina was 0 for 5 on the power play. The Rangers were 0 for 4 on the power play; however, 5 for 5 penalty kills PLUS one short-handed goal which shut down the Carolina fans for a good portion of the game.

Igor did his hls job well in keeping Carolina in check for most of the game. The game tying goal was unfortunate; but the building pressure and chaos by Carolina was effective in their endeavor to score. Fortunately, he wasn't needed in overtime to repeat Tuesday's magical performance.

Panarin's game-winning goal, his fourth game-winner in this year's playoffs, should finally quiet the critics who have castigated him for his past playoff disappearances.

Also, Laffy getting his third goal of this series, which almost turned out to be the winner, continues to validate his growth.

But Vinny Trocheck continues to be a thorn in his former team's side. Whether he's baiting his ex-teammates into penalties, or making plays that result in scores. His impact was felt today from start to finish.

The Rangers' defense bent but never broke. They held the Canes to one score for 58 and a half minutes and two for the entire game.

After the Rangers scored in overtime, I spent time observing the Canes and their fans. Both looked broken. It's not over until it's over, but they looked broken. I think maybe they are starting to realize what files58 and I have been seeing and saying on here with conviction, not that the rest of you aren't, or don't believe it, but the Rangers have a sense of purpose now that goes beyond the President's Trophy. It's retribution for that embarrassment last year when they self-destructed against the Devils. This team is the antithesis of that group.

So, the Canes came to play and their fans arrived to cheer them on to victory. In the end, neither was enough to defeat a Ranger team who is now a game away from sweeping the third best team in this season's play.

With all my love to the Vegas prognosticators, and all Canes bandwagoners, it gives me great pleasure to say ...

Rangers: 3 - Your Paper Champions: Goose Egg, Zero, Zilch, Nil, Nada, You get nothing and like it, Nyet!

Oh, and I almost forgot ...



Let's Go Rangers!

Peace!

[Giant Obsession]

Hands down....the MOST resilient Ranger team of my lifetime.

18 guys with backbone suited up every night and a goalie who almost defies description.

Mr Laviolette is Joe Torre of 1996.  A solid "ugh" when he was hired admit it.  Well, pass me some crow and cranberry sauce.

Don't wake me up....please.

[coggs]

Hands down....the MOST resilient Ranger team of my lifetime.

18 guys with backbone suited up every night and a goalie who almost defies description.

Mr Laviolette is Joe Torre of 1996.  A solid "ugh" when he was hired admit it.  Well, pass me some crow and cranberry sauce.

Don't wake me up....please.

A "rangers fan during the play-offs only fan because it gives him an excuse to go out during the week" co-worker asked me what is this year that is different.  I have said for months, it is Laviolette, Peca, and Housley.

[kartanoman]

Hands down....the MOST resilient Ranger team of my lifetime.

18 guys with backbone suited up every night and a goalie who almost defies description.

Mr Laviolette is Joe Torre of 1996.  A solid "ugh" when he was hired admit it.  Well, pass me some crow and cranberry sauce.

Don't wake me up....please.

They have to conquer all foe, en route to the top, and reach the Everest before comparisons to Torre can even be considered.

But I'll yell you the truth. Throughout this season, that's exactly what came to my mind as well.

Peace!

[Rosehill Jimmy]

I speculated after game 2 if PL would sit Rempe and somewhat surprisingly he did. But I thought Brodzinski might be suited up and didn't see Chytil as the choice.  Might we see Wheeler before it's all over?

BTW, these end of period goals are giving me heart failure!!

[files58]

We haven't won anything yet. As a lifelong Ranger fan I've experienced enough disappointment to fill the Grand Canyon. Our heros have won 3 one goal games(2 in OT) that could have had different results. Carolina is very capable of winning the next few which would tighten our throats considerably. However so far this playoff run is a reflection of the regular season. This Ranger team is a consistent, and resilient(like the Knicks) bunch. What are they putting in The Garden water? This series is actually very close, and is playing out again like the regular season. 114 pts to 111 pts. I/m/o the division clincher was the 1-0 gem on 3/12. Another 1 goal game. As I've mentioned Carolina plays with one style, one level, pressure pressure in the o zone. Balls to the wall. That's Brind'a'mor's modus. Unless RB pulls a rabbit out of a hat it's not going to change, hasn't for as long as he's been w/the Canes. They did make an adjustment on their PP, getting shots from the deep slot. Something the Rangers will need to react to. Really pleasant surprise to see Chytl in the lineup. He gives the Rangers more SPEED, and talent flying off the wing. He also gives the opposition something they haven't scouted since previously he predominately played Center. We are in the best position possible currently in these playoffs. That's all. I look at all the seven other teams left and know the Rangers can beat all of them, they can also lose to any of them. While the latter has been true before, I don't recall if the former has, maybe in 94'. Every winning team in the Cup playoffs has a defining moment where they overcome adversity(Matteau, Matteau, Matteau). Our's is coming. We should look forward to it. All I know is this, like on 6/14/94 I want to be bent over three feet in front of my TV screen when the second period buzzer goes off and thinking "O xxxx, we're twenty minutes away" LET'S GO RANGERS.
P.S. I love how Ranger fans despite the attempted ticket lockout by Cane management managed to get in the building anyway. Don't F#CK with New York fans.

[EDjohnst1981]

Love these post.

Yes, nothing is won yet but crumbs, what a position to be.

If they don't close it out tomorrow, which I think they will. They will back at MSG.

Canes threw everything at the Rangers and ultimately, they have no answer.

What a run this is turning into. They are special, very, very special.

LGR!

9 to go.

[kartanoman]

The one thing nobody here is doing is taking Carolina for granted. Now, with that having been said, it is fact that the Rangers have the stranglehold on them and must continue to focus on playing THEIR brand of hockey which has yielded their 55 regular season wins, a President's Trophy, a big broom-sweep of their first round playoff divisional nemeis in the Nation's Capital and, here we are, on the throes of having the opportunity to do the same to a heated divisional rival AND, as if it hasn't been mentioned enough, our bestest of friends in Vegas at Bet MGM Sportsbook have anointed them as the champions before the season's first puck drop. "Paper Champions" they have been, to date, and Brind'Amour must come up with a new formula quickly before the bizarre occurrence of the Rangers going 8-0 in this post-season while Carolina would have been swept in their last two playoff matchups (NOTE: lest we forget what Florida did to them in the Eastern Conference Finals last year).

But it is very true that this entire series can turn on a dime if the Canes can break the code that debunks their poor special teams' play as well as Igor's apparent invincibility.

But Laviolette is in the driver's seat right now and is playing his cards masterfully. The Chytil for Rempe switch ultimately paid off last night with the extra attacker adding more pressure on their defense and young goalie. Will Lavs stick to this formula or switch it around and bring back the big kid in case things get out of hand tomorrow night? We hinted, during Game Four of the Washington series that it might have but, alas, it really did not. So, I venture to guess that Chytil will stay in the lineup, for now.

I could not stop laughing when I started hearing "Let's Go Rangers" and "I-gor" chants competing with "Let's Go Canes." Let's face facts. This country IS Rangers' Nation. I witnessed it with my own eyes here in Phoenix when they came to town. Sam and Joe have commented on every road trip that Ranger fans have represented the team well on the road. Laviolette and the entire team have taken note of that and I have no doubt it gives them all a great sense of pride. In truth, it gives us Rangers fans nationwide great pride to take over an opponent's building. The looks on the home team's fans are absolutely priceless!

Next game up; can the Rangers pull off what many believe would have been unthinkable at the start of this series?

Stay tuned!

Peace!

[EDjohnst1981]

I also think the Rangers have been royally disrespected throughout the post season. The Atheltic, who I liked reading, gave them a 34% of winning the series - are you kidding me?

Sky Bet in England had them as 5th favs, priced at 8.50 in decimals (now down to 4.0). And now the favs, owing to the series score.

I'm sure this doesn't go unnoticed to this group (not the England market but the general disrespect).