Rangers News and Notes: GameDay Edition

by Joe Fortunato on Oct 14, 2009 2:05 PM EDT in New York Rangers News

Here is your news and notes for the day, sorry that it's a little light.

Steve Zipay is reporting that the Kings will start backup goalie Erik Ersberg tonight:

Reports from L.A. media say backup G Erik Ersberg is expected to start against Rangers 2nite. It would be his season debut. He was 8-11-5 , 2.64 GAA last year....

I don't think this changes the game plan at all.

Steve Zipay is also saying that Henrik Lundqvist will be getting the start tonight seeing as how his most recent blog post title says "Lundqvist in." He also says that Donal Brashear might take a seat to Aaron Voros:

Rangers lineup looks the same as Monday's against the Leafs, with possible switch of Aaron Voros for Donald Brashear on fourth line. Brashear skated briefly, but is sore, according to coach John Tortorella. IMO, why not give Brash a breather?

Again curious to see Voros getting some time, but apparently John Tortorella likes what he sees from them.

Click after the jump for more news and notes.

Our good friend Andrew Gross has given us some line combinations for tonight:

Vinny Prospal-Brandon Dubinsky-Marian Gaborik
Christopher Higgins-Chris Drury-Ryan Callahan
Sean Avery-Artem Anisimov-Enver Lisin
Donald Brashear/Aaron Voros-Brian Boyle-Ales Kotalik
Wade Redden-Matt Gilroy
Michael Del Zotto-Michal Rozsival
Marc Staal-Dan Girardi

No surprises here, if it ain't broke don't fix it. I still like Sean Avery on the third line although it is a little interesting to see Ales Kotalik on the fourth line. I guess he will see a lot of power play time, but John Tortorella is still looking for a spot for him to stick.

Also check out this story here about Wade Redden in the New York Post. It's good stuff.

The Kings will be a tough team to beat tonight. Should be a good one. Remember to come to the live thread at 7 and remember no sites where you can access the game! Thanks guys and see you soon.

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Now we definitely have the most expensive 4th line in the league, though to be fair, Kotalik will still contribute a lot on the PP.

by XLII on Oct 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

LMAO!

combined what, 3 mil fro kotalik, .5 for boyle and 1.4 for brash.

who woouldnt pay 5 mil for a 4th line.

but yeah, kotalik will make up mins on the PP. hell be out there 90% of the time at that point.

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Oct 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I read that Redden article in the post this morning, very true. Just based on how he scored that goal the other night shows he’s got the skill set to put up some points. Watching him last year you knew he was a liability on defense and somewhat of a careless slob. Looks of it so far; Torts has him playing to the best of his ability, may not be worth 6.5 million but if I remember correctly, I believe the Leafs wanted to throw a 4 year 24 Mil deal at him. It’s not like we were the only ones who were going to overpay if there was a silver lining in that contract at all.

by John Mjr on Oct 14, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

Kings lines:

Smyth-Kopitar-Williams
Frolov-Handzus-Simmonds
Purcell-Stoll-Brown
Ivanans-Richardson-Harrold

Johnson-Scuderi
O’Donnell-Doughty
Drewiske-Greene

Ersberg

Fro-Handzus-Simmonds will play against your top line. I hope no one gets hurt, except for maybe Sean Avery.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Oct 14, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

lmao he just wished avery gets injured so he doesnt make ersberg look like a fool. poor rudy

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Oct 14, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

i wouldnt worry about avery, rudy. what i would worry about if i were u is your team starting a backup goalie against the hottest team in the league. tsk tsk my friend.

by louielounz1 on Oct 14, 2009 5:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

… is Staalsy and Girardi our number 3 pairing this game?

I say, with emphasis, NO!

"Jaromir Jagr.... it's a POWER PLAY GOAL!"
- Sam Rosen

by rmc235 on Oct 14, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

lmao no their the first pair haha. its just they way the listed it. dont worry haha

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Oct 14, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions

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