Rangers Recap: Rangers pummel Blue Jackets 7-4 behind Gaborik and Avery
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 23, 2009 11:04 PM EST
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PrintIf the Rangers find a way to build on their victory tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets, we may look back at the timeout Head Coach John Tortorella called at the 9:31 mark of the first period as the turning point.
With the Rangers down 2-0, Tortorella summoned his team to the bench, but unlike the tongue-lashing they got against the Devils early in the season, he spoke very calmly and directly to his team. The result was the biggest offensive outburst of the season for the Rangers.
Of course, it was Marian Gaborik leading the charge, with two goals and and two assists, but tonight some of the other players on the team who've been in a drought also found the back of the net.
Sean Avery scored two goals in 51 seconds apart in the second period, part of a three goals in 1:11 outburst in the second period that was capped off by Gaborik twenty seconds after Avery's goal. Artem Anisimov also had a three point night, with a goal and an assist.
Ranger Hall of Famer Brian Leetch was in attendance, and the Rangers two new young guns on the blue line paid a fitting tribute to him. First, Michael Del Zotto split the defense and scored to put the Rangers ahead 3-2 in the first period, then Matt Gilroy got a beautiful pass from P.A. Parenteau and scored on a breakaway to give the Rangers a 7-2 lead.
On a night full of many positives, I'll give you one more: the Rangers may have finally found a suitable linemate for Vinny Prospal and Gaborik in Chris Higgins. Higgins played a terrific game, and notched two assists. Only his continued hard luck kept him from getting a goal.
Columbus superstar Rick Nash was held off the scoresheet, and was a miserable minus four on the evening.
The Rangers will now leave on a week-long road trip to Florida and Pittsburgh, and if they play well, it may have all gotten started with a simple timeout.
Notes and Quotes after the jump........
NEW YORK RANGERS POST-GAME NOTES AND QUOTES
November 23, 2009 - New York Rangers 7, Columbus Blue Jackets 4 (Game #23, Home #12)
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- The Rangers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 7-4, in front of a sold-out crowd (18,200) at Madison Square Garden; New York had five players register multiple points in the contest (M. Gaborik, A. Anisimov, S. Avery, C. Higgins, and P. Parenteau).
- After allowing the game's first two goals, New York tallied seven straight from 11:29 of the first period to 12:47 of the second, marking the first time the Rangers tallied seven unanswered goals since a 7-0 victory against Boston on Mar. 7, 2009; the Blueshirts tallied three goals in a 71-second span in the second period.
- New York have sold out 168 consecutive regular season games, dating back to Nov. 5, 2005 against New Jersey; the last regular season non-sellout was Oct. 31, 2005 vs. Montreal (17,697); including the playoffs, the Rangers sellout streak is now at 182 games.
- The Rangers are now 12-10-1 (25 pts.) on the season and 7-5-0 at home; in their last 21 regular season games at MSG, New York are 15-6-0, and have out-scored their opponents, 74-47, during the stretch; the Blueshirts also improved to a league-best 10-0-0 when leading after the second period.
- Marian Gaborik led all skaters with four points (two goals and two assists) to extend his point streak to seven games (seven goals and 13 points); he also tied for the game-high with a plus-three rating.
- Sean Avery notched two goals in 51 seconds, including one power play tally and the game-winning goal; it was his second multi-goal effort on the season and 10th of his career.
- Rookie Artem Anisimov notched one goal, added two assists, and finished with a plus-three rating; his three points and plus-three rating were both career-highs.
- Rangers defensemen Michael Del Zotto and Matt Gilroy recorded one goal apiece, giving the New York defense corps a combined 15 goals on the season.
- Christopher Higgins and P.A. Parenteau each collected two assists in the contest; Parenteau's two assists marks his first NHL multi-point game.
- Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves to record his 10th win of the season; Enver Lisin skated in his 100th NHL game.
- The Rangers practice schedule for tomorrow, Nov. 24, is 11:00 a.m. at the MSG Training Center.
- The Rangers return to action on Wednesday, Nov. 25, when they will face-off against the Florida Panthers at BankAtlantic Center (7:30 p.m.), to begin a three-game road trip; the game will be televised live on MSG Network and can be heard on 1050 ESPN Radio.
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POST-GAME QUOTES
John Tortorella on the timeout...
"I just told them to take a deep breath because we weren't playing that badly. We just made a couple of mistakes and it ends up in the net. I just told them to take a deep breath (because) there is a lot of hockey left. They deserve a little bit of the credit of staying within themselves."
Marian Gaborik on the team's play...
"We had a good forecheck and we kept playing in their zone which was important. Our defensive side of the game was good. We're talking about having the third guy coming back and being responsible defensively and I think we did that. It has to carry over on the road. We haven't had a long trip in a while so we have to build on this and just go from here."
Henrik Lundqvist on Coach Tortorella's early timeout...
"It was good to have a break, that is for sure. I think the first goal was huge. To get that in the first period and not go in here trailing 3-0. We needed some positive energy and we got that from #10 (Marian Gaborik). After that, you could see how we got confidence."
Sean Avery on tonight's game...
"The biggest thing was coming back from a two goal deficit. I think regardless of what the score was, coming back and winning a game after you're losing 2-0 is big for a team that has been struggling. I hope it puts everybody around here in a good mood and the guys can go to Florida just feeling good and be able to not clench the stick as hard and just make some plays."
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What else can you say about Gaborik. I know we got production from a lot of people today, but it all started with #10. This offense goes as he goes.
Also, SBNation needs to update Gabb’s picture.
not to be a downer, but callahan is still a non factor this late into the season. he is a player we as ranger fans and the organization was counting on developing and contributing in a major way this season. His number arent good at all, and in a 7 goal game he was basically invisible.
The team revolves around marian gaborik… as long as he is going, the team will put points on the board. Sadly, this is one sport that a single player doenst make a team, and we need to see more consistant contribution from secondary players like avery callahan higgins and maybe average play from some overpaid defensemen on this team.
hopefully tonight give the boys some confidence and we roll for 7 wins again. shut up these devils and islander fans.
also…. watching rangers in 60 when the team scores 7 goals is pretty awesome. Every 2 seconds there is ranger goal being scored
If I said it once
I’ll say it every game for the next 30. AA needs more playing time.
He was 8th in ES ice time out of the top 9 forwards, and oh yeah…still produced 3 points.
I haven’t watched yet…TiVo’d the 6am replay, but nice to see an offensive explosion. Now they need to find some momentum, they’ve had outbursts during this streak and then gone right back in a hole.
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yeeah well he might have
earned it tonight
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by Joe Fortunato on Nov 24, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
Another positive I forgot to mention.....
ONE penalty kill last night for the Rangers.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 8:56 AM EST reply actions
This is a biggie
Since no PK means no PK roles to fill without D & D.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 9:23 AM EST up reply actions
great win but...
Last night was great to see the influx of scoring from the Rangers. However, did everyone see when the Blue Jackets scored their 3rd goal who was on the D..yes Rozy…just horrible…Sather will not make a move and it is clearly hurting the overall team. He needs to find a way to move Rozy bring up Sangs from Hartford and make a deal for a physical defenese closer to the deadline. Also, Brasher has to go, I was for moving Voros, but Voros seems to be holding his own when it comes to sticking up for teamates and having some pretty good fights. get Rid of Rozy, brasher, bring up Sangs, Locke and make one move for a defenseman…
No buts today Gene
We have to enjoy the win, its been awhile. Let’s see if they can keep it going tomorrow night.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
you know what, i need to stand up for rozi here.
he has played two games in a row.
and in both games he was better than redden and gilroy and delzotto. (on the defensive end)
hes playing good hockey right now
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
uhh I'll have to disagree with you there Mosh
I was there last night and Rozsival was pretty awful. His bonehead play in the neutural zone let the Jackets score their third goal promting a text from me to Jim that said: “Jesus Christ even during a 7-2 rout Rozsival still manages to suck.”
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by Joe Fortunato on Nov 24, 2009 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
i would say that gilroy and reddens defensive play over the last 2 games has been much worse.
the game saturday i was at redden and gilroy were god awful. much worse than rozi.
didnt mean to say hes playing good hockey. but better than some other defensemen on our team.
either way.
gaborik = mvp = god
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After watching the game time shifted (I caught up to live at the start of the 3rd period), and then watching portions again, some thoughts.
Yesterday in a post I said “….the scoring will come, leaving only that gaping hole in the defense…” (or something close to that). Could almost be the post-game wrapup….
Now, it’s only one game – we’ll need to see if this is the start of a consistent mode of play – but – the scoring did come. This looked like one of the early season games when they were 7-1-0.
- The forecheck was strong and consistent by all 4 lines, and kept the BJs deep in their zone for extended periods.
- Avery continued to be involved and was rewarded.
- Higgins looked very good on the top line – and may have earned that spot for a while. He’s still snake-bit – slamming one off the post yet again.
- I disagree that Callahan was invisible – he contributed on the forecheck, and he too is snake-bit, also catching solid iron on a good shot. For both he and Higgins, the goals will come.
- Anisimov needs to spend more time in the slot and in front of the net. Proof = his goal.
- Parenteau needs to stay up – he was physically involved, played smart, and the pass to spring Gilroy was a veteran type play.
- Brashear actually looked OK – skating pretty good and stickhandling, and was involved physically – as were his linemates. He must be giving Voros boxing lessons – because Voros actually looked like a fighter against Boll. That scrap also kept momentum going at a point where it could have swung back to Columbus.
Overall – the forwards looked good and played the kind of game Tortorella wants.
Defensively – well – a different story. Not taking anything away from the goals by MDZ and Gilroy – both were highlight reel material. MDZ was also notable for some of his checks – he really is the most physically involved d-man right now.
For whatever reason they seem to completely forget about players in front of the net/in the slot. There’s that ‘gaping hole’ I’ve talked about….. I have a funny feeling it’s about the system Torts/Sullivan employ. Under Renney (correct me if I’m wrong, please) the center or a rotating forward would collapse down the slot to “pack it in” in front of the goal, and in effect would cover that slot area – while the d-men would look to the sides and behind the net. Now, the center is up higher – looking for the breakout and opportunity to push up ice (or attack in the neutral zone if the other team retains possession) – leaving the d-men to cover more ice area. They haven’t adjusted to this change yet – and it may also be that the forwards are staying up too high. I’m not sure exactly which it is – and it could be a combination – but that’s the thing they have to fix.
Overall – the d was pretty good – even Rozsival – although after the 1st ten minutes I wouldn’t have said that….
DB On your defensive statment
Not only did the center cover the slot but usually one (or sometimes even both) of the winger would go down low by the corner boards which allowed the D-men to pick up the slot as well.
But I don’t think MDZ or Gilroy are forgetting the slot because of the Torts/Sullivan employer because they never worked under Renney. I think they are just still in a learning process because MDZ never played defense in the OHL he was always trying to break out and Gilroy was a little better.
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by Joe Fortunato on Nov 24, 2009 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
Well – on at least 2 of the goals, my impressions were wrong.
On the first one – it was Gilroy/Redden as the D-pair – and they actually played it properly. Avery/Anisimov were in the slot, but reacted both poorly and slowly.
Similar situation on what I think was the 3rd goal – Avery again – just a tick behind in his response/reaction.
About the only goal you can really blame purely on the d – and only partially, was the shot by Euselius on the rush. Hank was partially screened by MDZ (who “sort of” went down – but not all the way). In many ways that goal was reminiscent (watch the replays!) of the goal that took the Rangers out of the playoffs last spring…..Goaltending coach needs to work with Hank on that “glove-side high” shot – or adjust his style to stay up more – he’s a big guy and there’s really no excuse for those types of goals other than he’s down too fast and the opposition has a book on that tendency.
Honestly
For 5 years Henrik has been vulnerable high-glove. His glove is pretty weak for an elite goalie, he struggles even catching pucks. I know he switched gloves this year but he’s still been dropping pucks that should be caught. He can work on it sure, but he’s so lethal covering the bottom of the net I’d be ok with him allowing those goals rather than changing/adjusting styles.
What I tend to think he should do is adjust his angle slightly when facing the shooter and take away more of the glove side and bait the shooters away from that shot, but again, if I’m him I don’t tinker too much, he’s among the best in the league, everyone gets beat from time to time.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
That’s a good point – and I’m certainly not advocating wholesale changes – more like the tweaks you’re suggesting. The problem is that if everyone knows he’s weak there, we’ll be seeing more and more goals-against until the adjustments happen….
Well as I said
This isn’t a new thing…he’s always been weak there, and he’s still been quite fine. as an NHL goalie. If this were suddenly an epidemic this year I’d advocate what you’re saying.
The other thing is that it’s tough to get shots high glove….you need open space and a shooting lane…with a good D you can close down both effectively. I mean, snipers like Gabby can hit it from anywhere, but your average NHL forward needs time and space to be that accurate.
LIke I also said though, I haven’t seen the game yet so maybe there was something to the shot last night that is cause for concern, so you could certainly be correct.
My guess though based on Hank’s history…he was too deep in the crease and gave Huselius too much room to shoot to that side. That is one of the reasons Hank tends to be weaker on high shots, he occasionally plays too deep, so the shooter has more room to shoot and I don’t care how good you are, it’s really tough to get your hands up fast enough on a 85-95mph shot.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
Just watched it…Henrik is wayyyyy too deep in the crease, he’s practically on the goal line when Huselius releases.
Rozsival basically watched Huselius go around him of course, and MDZ probably screened him (couldn’t see with the msg angles), but Henrik should be at least at the top of the crease to challenge that.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
seems like u watched the game 12 times ;)
i agree with what you say. and with torts style of play were going to let up goals. as long as we keep scoring we’ll be alright
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
That’s playing with fire!
Even if you manage to keep the “O” firing on all cylinders – if you run into a hot keeper (how many times in the last month has that happened?), you’re not going to win.
No – even Torts keeps harping on the “our zone assignments” issues – he knows it has to be fixed. He doesn’t mind giving up the odd-man rush goal here or there – but those “slot shots” don’t make him happy.
Last night indicated that – at least for one game – they ‘get’ the offensive side of his system. But on 3 of 4 Columbus goals – they still don’t get the defensive side.
db I was thinking about when you said Higgins hit the post again, if the net was six inches wider, he’d probably have 8 goals by now, lol
I really liked what I saw from him last night.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 10:28 AM EST reply actions
I hope torts keeps these lines together at least until Drury is back.
by CTrangerfan on Nov 24, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
I had this made for the game tomorrow night
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 11:15 AM EST reply actions
Sweet!
Florida fans (that is, fans of the Panthers) have a sense of humor? I imagine there are plenty of displaced New Yawkers / slash / Rangers’ fans down there…..
There will be many many many many Ranger fans there tomorrow
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
Jim, let me borrow that for my trip to Buffalo next weekend!
by stonecoldcory on Nov 24, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
i like
higgins prospal gaborik and
avery anisimov parenteau
when drury comes back they can do.
callahan drury lisin
and i guess put kotalik on the 4th line with boyle and voros/brashear
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
And when Dubi comes back
It’s gonna be interesting. PA is sure playing his way into a roster spot.
Hopefully the return of the centers means the end of the reign of terror known as Brashear/Voros. Nothing like 2.5m in healthy scratches.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
PA has playED his way into a roster spot.
I would say sit Voros but he has actually been effective thus far. But PA is too good to throw into the minors which is exactly why I think Locke should be called up he has been just as good in Hartford.
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by Joe Fortunato on Nov 24, 2009 12:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Once Drury and Dubinsky are both back….how do you make room for them and keep PA? The only way is to give Brashear and Voros the permanent pine-treatment.
Calling up Locke would work for now but there’s no place for him once Drury is back, let alone both of them.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
maybe
Lisin will get some time off to heal his foot?
Rangers FTW!
by BleedsRangerBlue on Nov 24, 2009 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
That’s exactly what I would do – give Lisin a couple games off. He was pretty effective last night, though – so he’s not far away from 100% – and they were reporting that for the first time in a couple weeks he was walking without a limp.
I like what I’ve seen out of Parenteau – not just alone but in combination with Avery and Anisimov – and agree that his play warrants him staying here – but unless Torts has a change of heart/style about the 4th line, he won’t get much playing time….
Didn't Torts say in camp
That he didn’t want PA here unless he was gonna be a top 6 (or top 9) forward?
I doubt he’d jam him down, especially if A-AA-P keeps clicking.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
ill be honest
That really doesn’t excite me.
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by Joe Fortunato on Nov 24, 2009 1:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’m just hoping that Brashear sits, and not Voros. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Voros has earned his spot.
by Dave Shapiro on Nov 24, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
No one has been harder than me on Drury, but even I have to admit they are missing him on face-offs if nothing else
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
It should.
If only for one reason.
Face-offs.
As I watched the game, I was horribly disappointed in face-offs. I couldn’t really remember any face-off wins. So I just went and checked the stats – and I was somewhat surprised.
Higgins only took 2, but was perfect at 2 for 2.
Prospal continued his season pace winning at 52% – 12 for 23, but was an impressive 4 for 5 in the defensive zone.
Callahan did well – at 4 for 7.
Parenteau was 1 for 1.
That’s the good news.
Not so good (and the ones I must have remembered) –
Anisimov was a dreadful 4 for 14 (29%) – and worst of all 1 for 6 in the defensive zone.
Boyle was a shade better, but hardly stellar – at 3 for 8, also 1 for 6 in the defensive zone.
Defensive zone face-offs – I’ll take Drury, thank you.
Look at me posting the same thought as “the voice of reason”
I’m learning
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
He is at 44%
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Boyle is the worst on face-offs, 34%
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
Safe to assume that 4 for 14 lowered the percentage a tad.
by Dave Shapiro on Nov 24, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
He was something like 4 for 14 the other night as well, maybe the Atlanta game?
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Washington game
Take out those two games and he’s 46.7%, which is not great but then again, he’s a rookie.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
It’s something that can be taught, so I’m not worried yet.
by Dave Shapiro on Nov 24, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
And...
he’s actually 50.5% on the road thus far.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
LOL, the percentage leader on face-offs?
Ready?
Aaron Voros, I shet you not
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:21 PM EST reply actions
Yeah – but in fairness we really ought to limit it to those taking > 10 faceoffs YTD…..
When the sample size is 3, random error and JPDL* take over
(just plain dumb luck)
I know, I just thought it was funny to see his name as a leader in any statistical category
Because what the percentage doesn’t tell is that Voros took those 3 face-offs against two goalies and a blind nun
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
lmfao why does she have to be blind haha
by louielounz1 on Nov 24, 2009 1:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
thank you db, glad to see you understand
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
You know, it’s nice having some time to breathe at work. I can post more on BSB, I can contribute to the conversations here. I like this.
Yeah this is traditionally the slowest week of the year in my field (Buyer)
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 24, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
I’m an IT consultant, so my busy season is from August-January. I just happened to luck out that one of my clients is easy and I have more time to myself. Before I was on three banks and I had zero time to do anything. If it wasn’t for Jeremy, BSB wouldn’t have had any posts for about 3 months lol.
by Dave Shapiro on Nov 24, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
Shoot me an email: dave[at]blueseatblogs[dot]com
Sorry for the cryptics, I get enough spam as it is.
by Dave Shapiro on Nov 24, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Also, I’m at work, so I can’t check until I get back.
by Dave Shapiro on Nov 24, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
i say if drury is back keep the top line. second line of anisimov, avery and cally would be good. A third line of drury, pa, and lisin should be okay until drury is at full strength to get more minutes. btw how was cally at center last night i only caught 5 minutes of the game.
by louielounz1 on Nov 24, 2009 1:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Played like Cally, did ok with the faceoffs.
by Dave Shapiro on Nov 24, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Cally
Honestly hasn’t deserved to move up.
Wednesday I want to see:
Higgins-Prospal-Gaborik
Avery-Anisimov-Parenteau
Lisin-Drury-Callahan
Voros-Boyle-Kotalik
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Agree
I believe if Drury can get back to his Buffalo days and perfect his lil chip passes over sticks when crowded in front Lisin and Cally would be perfect line mates as both have the speed and want to get to pucks that are free. If Drury is anything like his Buffalo days we wud rise in the standings just off that because with what Gaborik can do they wouldn’t have enough bodies to keep up. But hey this is fantasy Drury has to step up first as he is the key piece for us to be a team that you can’t sleep against night in and night out. If Gaborik stays healthy I think we are looking at 60 goals, and I could see Del Zotto at 70 points which as a defenseman is pretty unheard of these days especially at 19, I think the Rangers have a lot of promise, but so does Obama and he is slacking along with our whole government as well, so promise only goes so far, sorry had to rant a little, don’t blog too much so always got a lot on my mind
by FiveStarCannon on Nov 25, 2009 1:04 AM EST up reply actions
They scored a boat load but in the end they still let up four goals. what fi we couldn’t find the back of the net?
Save by Richter!
And they've won 1-0 and 2-1 (SO) games
and lost 4-1, and lost 7-3, and won 5-2…..I mean you can’t really play “what if” games.
If it happens, they lose. It didn’t, they got a win. Enjoy it, they needed it.
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by George E. Ays on Nov 24, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
gabby the great ..
this guy when healthy is a m.v.p. candidate he is on pace right now to at least have 45 goals barring injury . another player i like and is playing good is parenteau he gets to loose pucks he creates plays that pass to gilroy was great like i said before on this blog he reminds me of pierre larouche i hope torts keeps him with the team heck even voros is playing better at least he is winning some fights now lol lol lol …
Hey lohaus..............
actually at this pace Gaborik is on pace to crack 60!!!! or in that area. F-ing amazing!!
by giantsNYrangers on Nov 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
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56 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 56 |
(updated 2.15.2012 at 8:59 AM EST)
Rangers Schedule
Next 5 Games
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Chicago
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Thu 02/16 | 7:00 PM EST |
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Columbus
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Sun 02/19 | 8:00 PM EST |
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Pittsburgh
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Tue 02/21 | 7:00 PM EST |
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New York Islanders
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Fri 02/24 | 7:00 PM EST |
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Buffalo
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Sat 02/25 | 7:00 PM EST |
Last 5 Games
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Boston
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Tue 02/14 | W 3 - 0 |
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Washington
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Sun 02/12 | W 3 - 2 |
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Philadelphia
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Sat 02/11 | W 5 - 2 |
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Tampa Bay
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Thu 02/09 | OT - W 4 - 3 |
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New Jersey
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Tue 02/07 | L 0 - 1 |
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