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Rangers Game Thread: Rangers at Avalanche

The Rangers will be looking for retribution tonight when they take on the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center, since the last time these two teams met the Avs came in and defeated the Blueshirts at Madison Square Garden. Since then, the two clubs have been through similar trends; the Rangers have a 10-8-1 record on the season, while Colorado has a 10-7-1 record. As far as points go, both teams currently have 21. Needless to say, tonight's game should be evenly played based on statistics. '

Rangers Lineup: Frolov - Stepan - Gaborik Dubinsky - Anisimov - Callahan Fedotenko - Boyle - Prust Avery - Christensen -Boogaard Staal - Girardi Del Zotto - Eminger Sauer - Gilroy Lundqvist Biron

Scratches: Todd White, Michal Rozsival (shoulder strain), Chris Drury (broken finger)

Henrik Lundqvist was not happy with his performance on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, and basically took responsibility for the loss. While it was not necessarily his fault, there is no doubt he should have stopped Mark Recchi's soft shot in the third period. I fully expect Lundqvist, as a direct result of this, to come out and stand on his head this evening. Hank is not just "satisfied" with losing, he always rebounds after a disappointing game. Derek Stepan will play between Marian Gaborik and Alexander Frolov on the first line in this game. This is his chance to show what he's got and that he deserves to receive more than fourth line minutes.

My prediction? A goal and two assists tonight for the rookie. More on Stepan and his increasing role in this morning's article if you missed it. Brandon Dubinsky has been one of the club's best players this past week, and it would be greatly beneficial to the offense if he can keep his streak going against the Avalanche. It seems like goals are just coming easy to Dubi this year, but you have to remember how hard he works and how much effort he puts into his game. Him and Ryan Callahan both have been great so far this season, and both because of the same reason: hard work. Scouting the Avalanche: The Avalanche are 6-3-1 in their last ten and have won back-to-back games entering this one. Their strongest asset is speed, and if the Rangers want to grab two points in this tilt, they will have to find a way to contain it. They would also be wise to keep an eye on forwards Matt Duchene, Paul Stastny and Milan Hejduk among others. The Avs are very skilled up front and could be a serious contender this season.With Craig Anderson returning from injury tonight, that makes them strong in goal as well.

Projected Goaltender Match-Up: Craig Anderson (COL) vs. Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)

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Nick you didnt pick a winner, lol

I had Stepan, Gaborik and Anisimov scoring in a 4-3 loss in my pregame. The speed of Colorado is tough but the strength of Stewart killed us last time, interesting to see if we can contain that potent offense. Should get plenty of chances of our own. Interested to see how rusty Anderson is going to be after missing 3 1/2 weeks.

by Michael Gleich on Nov 19, 2010 5:24 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, Stewart destroyed us last game. They have a few young guys that are amazing.

by WalkerNYRanger on Nov 19, 2010 7:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Yahoo is stating that Budaj is going to start.

They’re going to ride the win streak before putting Anderson back in. Hopefully it ends tonight.

by GaboriksGroin on Nov 19, 2010 5:39 PM EST reply actions  

Most of twitter has said it will be Anderson

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 6:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

NHL.com says its Anderson as well I believe

by CrazyRangerFan on Nov 19, 2010 6:34 PM EST up reply actions  

off topic fantasy hockey note

still can’t believe that guy in my fantasy league gave me Stamkos for Seguin and Koivu (MIkko) on oct 27th The kicker is? he dropped Koivu the next morning for Patrice Bergeron.

I’m sitting in first…he’s down in like 8th.

Rangers FTW!

by BleedsRangerBlue on Nov 19, 2010 6:49 PM EST reply actions  

Let's go boys!

Finally was able to vote for the All-Star game. Dubi-Avery-Gaborik, Staal-Girardi, Lundqvist.

Hope it’s Budaj between the pipes.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 7:53 PM EST reply actions  

ive heard both anderson and budaj..

if its anderson hopefully hell be rusty..

im going to my schools hockey game so i wont be able to watch.. LETS GO RANGERS!!

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Nov 19, 2010 8:14 PM EST reply actions  

NHL Network

Reported Anderson just a few moments ago.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm making a little something for us

I’ll post it in the game thread if it comes out like I am picturing it will come out.

.. I’ll post it even if it sucks.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

im hoping this is going to go our way, its already 2am here and i really dont wanna see us getting owned

by bludgeon213uk on Nov 19, 2010 8:47 PM EST reply actions  

avery making the all star game:

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

Quick question when are you guys going to fix the Rangers record? Obviously they are 10-8-1 not 10-7-2.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:02 PM EST reply actions  

They've answered that already

It is an SBNation error, not a BSB error. They sent an email to get it fixed.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Good evening boys and girls. I have a good feeling the Rangers will play a great game tonight and get revenge from that loss in the Garden by this Avs side.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

i love how they make frolov look awesome there...

4 pts in 3 game…..

yet if i recall all 4 of those pts were in the edmonton game.

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

I see it’s official now. Pat Burns has died at age 58

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

how did chris stewart come out of no where joe? I knew he was going to be a beast for 2 seasons now

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 9:05 PM EST reply actions  

Anderson is in net. 1st game back.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:08 PM EST reply actions  

Avalanche wearing their third jerseys.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

when is rozi back?

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

wow...

ive certainly gotten happier about eminger….and im sure i was one of the biggest haters when it comes to him….

but on the first pair?

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

or girardi and dz play the top line

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I will take staal and em

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah...

im not saying its not a good pair…

just couldnt imagine him getting first pair time…
hopefully he continues the good play.

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I was just thinking that

He really has impressed me with steady, unremarkable play. I like his physicality. I’d like to see him shoot more but I don’t mind his game.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Hejduk

Ageless…

Not as ageless as Selanne, but still ageless.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

Todd White was a scratch? Sounds like he is playing tonight.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:12 PM EST reply actions  

cmon garbage

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 9:14 PM EST reply actions  

Good play by Anisimov to defend his man without taking a penalty. Bad call. Girardi’s stick was held by the Avalanche player.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:14 PM EST reply actions  

Bring on th

Bring on the conspiracy theories.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Don’t wory. It’s coming.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice save by Lundqvist.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:14 PM EST reply actions  

Great read by Cally. Clears the zone.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

give it a few years and stephan makes that play towards the net

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

Stepan made a nice read as well and tried to create a S.H. chance. Just was out numbered, but wasted some good PP clock on the Avs.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

Saving Boogaard for Minnesota tomorrow night.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

lol...

who do they even have left to fight now that hes gone?

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Stephan has just looked really strong on this lone so far

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

GREAT SAVE BY LUNDQVIST STACKING THE PADS!

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

sam

really loves the double-team

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

Swing and a miss by McCloud. Strike one.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

INTERFERENCE BY THE AVS! Rangers on the PP.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

mleetch: I think the Rangers got lucky on that original Jokinen deal. Let Olli go, keep Brandon.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:28 PM EST reply actions  

Only good thing Higgins and Kotalik ever did.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

DAMN! GREAT SAVE BY ANDERSON! Frolov got robbed.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

Come on Foote. That wasn’t necessary.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

foote stop and go drink your ensure

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

That was one hell of a pass by Stepan.

by Stewapet on Nov 19, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Yep. Stepan served a beauty on the tape.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

that's sure to become a common refrain in the next dozen years or so

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

No reason to do that. They heard the whistle. Never touched Anderson.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

Stepan has looked great tonight so far.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

Stepan is going to be a great 1st line center for years to come.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

+1 No need to get Richards.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I like to call them

The Ledgers.

After every loss they are ready to jump off the edge.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

If Stepan

and Artie continue to develop at this rate it would be a (very costly) mistake to pick up Brad Richards, especially because his market price is probably going to be a Gaborik-esque contract. 7 mill cap hit without a doubt.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Great chance by Staal. Tried to cause a pinball deflection off Anderson to go in. Anderson made the juggling save.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

tough to score when a goaltender is on his A game

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

Well, it’s only the first period right now. So let’s just relax and see how this game ends up.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

Wow. I thought Anderson gloved that. The Rangers are really buzzing around the net.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

The ice is strangley not good tonight. Nuggets games must’ve ruined it.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:37 PM EST reply actions  

Damn

Gilroy jumping in almost got it.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 9:37 PM EST reply actions  

Prust with a strong play

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 9:37 PM EST reply actions  

Wow great play by Fed to fight through a couple defenders to get the shot.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

The Rangers are going to have a tough time defending and scoring on that side of the rink tonight.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

well score in the second then

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

wow this ice will cost us a few more scoring chances 2night

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

chances against

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

worst ice ive seen this year

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah it’s been pretty ridiculous. I don’t think I’ve seen a puck flop around that much too many times before.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Rangers should be used to playing on bad ice

MSG, Nassau, they play in a lot of multi-use arenas. I would have to imagine the NW division has some of the best ice in the game given that a lot of teams play in arenas where hockey is predominant sport.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

Avs play in the same arena as the Nuggets so it’s likely they have the same problem as MSG.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, they’re probably the straggler in that division. But the Canadian teams and Minny I think all have good ice. Whenever the Rangers play the dreaded Western Canada swing they look like they’re not used to the speed of the puck.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

fucking shit...

i get blacked out on NHLN way too often…i gotta call about that shit…

anyone else that has cablevision in the North Jersey area have this prob??

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Thank god I forgot to put Holtby in the lineup when I heard Budaj wasn’t starting.

Phew.

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

so neuvirth...

is on the bench then?

in that case im happy….

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Neuvirth came in after Holtby allowed 3 goals in 5 shots, middle of the 1st period.

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

Holtby 2 saves on 5 shots and then yanked. Disaster for fantasy hockey.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

joining you late guys (veetle died and i actually just paid 14.99 for NHL Center ICE for the first time ever – for 2 periods of hockey).

HOW WAS THE 1st?

by #17ToTheRafters on Nov 19, 2010 9:44 PM EST reply actions  

A strong 1st for the Rangers. Had plenty of chances. Anderson is back in net for the 1st time since the injury. Frolov had a goal, but Anderson saved it.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

i’m actually pleased that anderson’s in goal. i watched budaj play a strong game against the sharks.

what do you mean by frolov had a goal? another disallowed one?!

by #17ToTheRafters on Nov 19, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

No he had a wide open net on a beauty of a pass from Stepan but Anderson just robbed him.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Pretty even first half Rangers took over in the second half. Unfortunately Anderson was insane. So it’s still 0-0. Also the ice is pretty poor and the puck is hopping around like crazy.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

bad ice? home ice advantage rangers….

by #17ToTheRafters on Nov 19, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

they’re resting Nik for tomorrow aren’t they?

by #17ToTheRafters on Nov 19, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

crap

Backstrom’s been a monster this season.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

having both him and hank on my fantasy team is a blessing ;)

by #17ToTheRafters on Nov 19, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

On my other team

(not BSB league)

8 team league. I have Tim Thomas, Backstrom, and Ryan Miller.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Only way it could be better is if you had Carey Price.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

that’s insane. miller is the weakest of the 3 this year!

by #17ToTheRafters on Nov 19, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I know

he was my first round pick. I got Thomas on waivers and I drafted Backstrom as my third goalie. I had Rask in the draft but dropped him for Thomas.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

they better not start marty tomorrow, i’m dying for this huge goalie matchup

by #17ToTheRafters on Nov 19, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m kind of hoping to watch Clutterbuck and Callahan crash into each other all game long.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

i know…i was hoping for biron tonight, but maybe its they’re trying to send the right message to hank about that recchi goal – “we still trust you hank, wa always will”

by #17ToTheRafters on Nov 19, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn. Don’t worry about that Hank. You will make up for it.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 9:59 PM EST reply actions  

Crap

Colorado goal. David Jones, rebound on a heavy Stewart shot.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 9:59 PM EST reply actions  

Ugh Stewart is insane.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

Just a hard shot that Henrik couldn’t control. Gave up a rebound & it’s in.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

Got burned their slightly by Girardi trying to block the shot and taking himself out of the play, probably wouldn’t matter, but hate to see a defenseman just sliding on through.

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

there even.

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

the whole thing came off del zotto's missed hit that broke it out for colorado

don’t they have a coach for the d-men?

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah he put Girardi in the position and then was too late getting back.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes..the break started from MDZ, absolutely, not blaming Girardi, just saying he needs to stay on his feet there.

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

yep, which is why i'm asking who coaches the d-men

two breakdowns on one play and it’s a habit at this point

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah crap MDZ

What was that?

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

o sauer

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

o tank my bad

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

was that dirty?

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:03 PM EST reply actions  

F-tank

cross check to the neck(?) Yikes.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

WOW! What the hell happened to never mind. Fedotenko got Duchsene in the head.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

Wow WTF Fed? Why are you doing that?

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:05 PM EST reply actions  

F-tank

Bit of a knee on knee and then the shot to Duchene’s head/neck. Nasty play by Ruslan.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:05 PM EST reply actions  

I think Fedotenko got away with that on the ice. Campbell will get him later.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 10:05 PM EST reply actions  

not that bad… stick road up his shoulder into the head…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:06 PM EST reply actions  

not bad in it wasn’t that dirty…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ll agree that it wasn’t a hard cross check by Fedotenko.

by NYR #35 Richter on Nov 19, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

i kind of agree...

thought it was kind of a slip…doubt he was intentionally gonna cross check someone in the neck….

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Looking sloppy right now

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 10:07 PM EST reply actions  

Awful start, not just because of the goal

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:07 PM EST reply actions  

Best shift of the period but they need to take puck inside more. Colorado is block everything from outside and from the point.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:09 PM EST reply actions  

nice...

i bet $.12 dollars on that game…

btw…fuck!

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

MDZ

Again? Damn it.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:11 PM EST reply actions  

Wow MDZ is horrible on D.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:12 PM EST reply actions  

mdz is making an art out of getting burned

example:

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:12 PM EST reply actions  

This night just keeps getting worse

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:13 PM EST reply actions  

that’s terrible

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

i don’t wish him being hurt… but he’s worthless

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

no worries todd white will probably step up in his place

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:14 PM EST up reply actions  

we’ll get the same out put from him as we would christensen

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

They really need this PP to click.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:14 PM EST reply actions  

wasn't ryan o'reilly the name of one of the inmates on oz?

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:15 PM EST reply actions  

and his

half brain damaged – retarted brother was cyrill?

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

YES

he does the all state commercials now

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

the actor who played ryan not cyril

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

y yes, yes it was

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions  

they are a disgrace when they play this stupid franchise

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

can someone please tell me what happened with the 2nd goal?

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

del zotto stepped on the ice and colorado was given an automatic goal

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

pretty clsoe the the same thing that happened on the first goal

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

dz misses a hit… play drives in 2nd d-man slides towards the man with the puck… back hander deflected in this time

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

we are doing really well passing this power play

by NewburghHockey on Nov 19, 2010 10:17 PM EST reply actions  

I was the last Rangers-Avs game at MSG, the Avs have another gear that the Rangers can’t match.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Alright time to get this first line clicking again and get a couple chances and hopefully a goal.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Judging my commercials they play during Ranger games

- Ranger fans all need Hover-round scooters.
- Ranger fans all have diabetes.
- Ranger fans all need car insurance.
- Ranger fans all need to know about Boomer and F-cking Carton

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Tons of spare scrap metal, diabetic, elderly or morbidly obese, and in need of car insurance (also big fans of Boomer and Carton).

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

“Vicki…what do I do with all my spare Hover-rounds?”

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Why

Use them for scrap metal of course.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

the Pitt game will be the highlight of the year. Fuck this team

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

fuck a duck

well my fantasy team is doing well

duchense
stewart

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mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

mines not Dubi, Cally, DZ and Lundi

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

i have dubi too

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Ugh. I was just going to say that Matt Duchene looks like he’ll be a lot better than Tavares.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

Hank you should be pulled period

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

well...

this has become laughable…im sorry to say it…but there are def a few of those a year…okay good thing i bought this beer/bourbon…

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

Fucking shit. What the fuck? Duchene is killing us.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

just out of curiosity

how does a broken finger lead to drury not skating for two months? i sprained an elbow once and was able to skate at wollman rink

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

Everyone knows

He skates on his fingers.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

well he likes to dig in his nose while he skates.

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

The joke is he couldn’t tie his skates.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

he re-broke it first game in buffalo right?

six weeks, closing in on two months

regardless i get the feeling he’s not rushing back , which is a great quality to see in the captain

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

there goes my awesome fantasy week

by #17ToTheRafters on Nov 19, 2010 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

were looking beyond flat

by bludgeon213uk on Nov 19, 2010 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

so what’s the deal with not scoring in the first period?

by NewburghHockey on Nov 19, 2010 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

tonight anderson was on fire in the first…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:24 PM EST reply actions  

Need some puck possession

And some time in their zone for a change. Ugly game to watch.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:24 PM EST reply actions  

I have Bobrovsky and Lundqvist in one of my leagues. My team just exploded like the Hindenburg

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

Ok

That’s about it for tonight

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

Are you fucking serious?

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

Seriously. When Rozy comes back I think we need to need sit DZ for a couple games.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:26 PM EST up reply actions  

no way… he’s still young and needs to play through these things… his game isn’t solely defense… his offensive prowess is a risk, and leads to a lot of goals for the rangers… he will probably be a liability in some form defensively for his entire career unless he molds into a solid two way defenseman, sitting him could seriously damage his confidence… and on a team like this which is going young and has accepted the fate of it’s young players why sit him down?

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions  

no shit dude...

i was wondering what you were thinking….i prob would have suffered through not watching this if i couldnt see the game…or at least get the full season of center ice….

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

it’s ok… Christensen will lead us to victory…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

maybe

gabby will have another 5 goal game…in the third.

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions  

lol thats the only way EC gets points…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

i got lucky this week im killing the guy im playing but this is by far my worst night this year

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

tortorella should have them skating herbies out on the ice as soon as the game is over

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

rangers playing with no soul

by bludgeon213uk on Nov 19, 2010 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

Just walked away to get a drink

They scored again… didn’t they?

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

hope you spiked your egg nog

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

im a plus-9 for tonight

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

MDZ sucks and Hank doesn’t look much better. Going down way too early on everything. Every team knows to shoot high on him. This is ridiculous. Trade MDZ and Gilroy to get somebody who can actually play defense. They both suck.

by BeukeBOOM! on Nov 19, 2010 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

MDZ -4, he’s horrendous! He had a great start to his year last year and has really done nothing since then. IMO OVERRATED!!!

by Will to Win on Nov 19, 2010 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

of course because a player’s career is decided on a nightly basis

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

haha 20 years old and overrated… how was tyler myers doing at the beginning of this year…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

z

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:28 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

-4 for mdz

get some blue tape and put a horizontal piece on the back of his jersey to the left of his number

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:28 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

lol thats kind of funny

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Ride the pine MDZ

You deserve it buddy. Bounce back tomorrow.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

rangers

It’s very depressing. Lunquist should been pulled when it was 2-0. We need drury back to help pp. Since game over lets get some goals heading in to minnesota tomorrow with some confidence.

by stuartwilkes on Nov 19, 2010 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

Biron

Saved by a skate. That was scary close. Stewart is a beaaaaaast.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, a save. i forgot what that looked like

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

i'm hoping by next year the rangers are where colorado is now

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

i also hope they learn to hit the fucking net when they break in

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

ABSOLUTELY! They miss the net more than the Knicks and Nets combined!

by BeukeBOOM! on Nov 19, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Well the 3 goals against in most of the games aren’t usually his fault. They are usually the direct result of poor defense in front leading to a great scoring chance.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Guys, MDZ is 20 years old, this one is one for him to forget. it happens. dont go killing the kid for one bad game

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 10:30 PM EST reply actions  

fine now killing

how about a flesh wound?

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

If it were only one bad game, ok, but he’s had one good one that I can remember. No defense whatsoever, clueless with the puck in his own zone. A liability.

by BeukeBOOM! on Nov 19, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

*no*

my typing is as crappy as the rangers tonight

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

girardi is a more a veteran, and dz and girardi have completely opposite skill sets… Rozi is what he is…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

nobody’s excusing it, but what are you going to do… bench him and send him down to the minors? Growing players is about having them play through adversity, not avoiding it…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

well there is -he needs to be benched for playing like shit and there is he sucks trade him for a 12th round pick.

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

i’ve played sports for most of my life, and if everytime i had a terrible game i was benched my confidence would be in the shitter more notably my belief of the confidence the coach had in me would be gone… when you are 20 years old and you are not playing for a team that is a cup contender you play through these things…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

well there is that side and there is he keepsd doing the same thing so where is the line. At some point tough love might be more effective then excuses IDK he has a lot of upside but he needs a kick in the panys or something

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

its not as if he’s not working on his game… he wouldn’t be here… last year the rangers kind of coddled him… he wasn’t playing top 4 pairing, he was being using sparingly, and this year he’s being exposed to better competition…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree with you, but Rozi and Girardi are vets who are defensive defenseman. MDZ’s having a bad game because hes made some bad pinching decisions. Hell corerct those in time. relax

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

what can be done though?

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

no I think he should be scratched 2morrow, because this kind of meltdown has already happened

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

im all for benching him this game, but for people to be giving up on him and asking for him to be traded is a little much

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions  

This is why NY teams dont want to go with youth. These guys make mistakes and the fans overract. Yes, this might not be his only bad game, but you cant give up on him. This guy will be a great player for this team for years to come, just have to endure the growing pains

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

to be honest it seems the more he trys to step up his D his offense suffer, not as explosive with the puck or the lame first pass he does everytime. You are prob right he may just be overloaded

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah send a meassage but saying he is a bust is not accurate imo.

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions  

so what do u suggest the Rangers do with him?

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

let him sit the game, but he should be right back out there tomorrow… you cannot bench a player that young in the situation the rangers are in… we are not a cup contender… a playoff contender maybe… it’s too early to tell… the devils are going to get their game together, the penguins are going to solve their goaltending issues, and that puts us at 4th best in the atlantic

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

we have to take the bumps in the road as they come, you can’t go back to the new york win now mentality…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

if we want to win now… why stop with DZ… trade kreider werek horak stepan anisimov dubinsky callahan sauer get some older players who are on rental deals who will sqeak into the playoffs and drown out in the first round…

It aggrevates me when DZ is treated as though he’s Lidstrom and he’s a minus 4 every night… He’s not a vet, he’s 20 years old playing against guys who are top talent in a Men’s league… he’s not going to be a norris trophy winner after one season…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Obviously not. But we’re not even expecting to be a Norris Trophy contender anytime soon at all. We just want him to stop making so many mental mistakes and play solid defensively.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I think the Pens will be better, but they did blow a late lead only to redeem themselves in the S/O. The Devils I think are an utter mess and I think this might be the season we’ve been waiting for.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

i’m just not convinced yet that they are down and out… brodeur has still been playing well… and kovalchuk is going to start scoring again… volchenkov will be back and then things will get interesting…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I think everyone should be held accountable for their actions. At this point I’ve given MDZ enough chances he’s just getting impossible to watch lately. Sit him down a couple games when Rozi comes back to let him know he has to stop making such poor decisions. Also I think I tend to be more forgiving of Girardi and Rozi lately just because they have been so much better than MDZ so one bad game isn’t the end of the world.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions  

can we please go back to having no pp’s please

by bludgeon213uk on Nov 19, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

the added sucky part is I was defendng DZs defense today,how he is trying really hasrd to improv that part of his game, I will never hear the end of this.

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

well....no reason we can't better the leafs...

of the other night….with 4 PPGs in the near future….

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

MDZ

not on the powerplay

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

MDZ off the PP here, Girardi-Staal instead

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 10:32 PM EST reply actions  

the way it should be after laying a room clearing stinker like this

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

This powerplay

Looks god-awful.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:33 PM EST reply actions  

o back on the ice

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:33 PM EST reply actions  

okay...

so it’s about time for a 6 goal 3rd period…..

but yeah…its like colorado is our new western nemesis…

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:34 PM EST reply actions  

Double hat trick by Gaborik this year

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

a look at my mood when the game started and now

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mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:34 PM EST reply actions  

+1

but this also made me a little less sad…that and the jim beam/beer

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

have to regroup and at least save face in the third

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 10:35 PM EST reply actions  

shatinkirk....

(sp?)…what a shitty name…regardless…

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:36 PM EST reply actions  

the only way shattenkirk's name would be cooler

is if it was shatnerkirk

rimshot

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:36 PM EST reply actions  

is anybody else a plus -10 in there fantasy league????

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 10:37 PM EST reply actions  

I am in first place by 12 pts at 15. Of course I have stamkos, crosby, dubi, erickson, kane, gabi and a bunch of other studs. +/ is overrated in fantasy.

by BeukeBOOM! on Nov 19, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions  

that still didnt tell me...

what league you’re in….

assuming you’re in one of the BSB leagues.

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

not in a BSB league

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

i'm 4g 5a 9 pts +3 on the night

non-bsb h2h league

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

That sounds like a horrible idea/ Do you really want to see him and Gilroy together?

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah but I’d rather see him with Sauer the whole time and not have Gilroy and MDZ together.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

This picture makes me laugh.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

at first...

before looking further down…

it looked like he was hitting a really big bong….

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I like to imagine him making a funny sound while talking into it. Much like a small child.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

he looks like adam sandberg

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by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

He’s gone from suck to blow.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

 he blows alright…

by BeukeBOOM! on Nov 19, 2010 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

i get it…

BeukeBOOM! is secretly Wade Redden in disguise trying to rile up fan hatred on MDZ, so he won’t feel so alone anymore.

by I.LikeMittens on Nov 19, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Darn, you blew my cover

by BeukeBOOM! on Nov 19, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Highlights of the second period? There are no highlights. Just garbage.

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:44 PM EST reply actions  

I am +13 in fantasy so far. Nice.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:44 PM EST reply actions  

how wonderful, I am getting killed.

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I refuse to get excited about Manning til he actually signs.

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

I like MDZ, the coaches and organization seems to believe he’s a big part of the future of the team. He’s had some especially bad plays this year, let alone this game but you have to hope he learns. He was never going to be a defensive whizkid, so this is part of his risk/reward profile.

This game is a throwaway game for the entire team, the offense has done next to nothing, especially in the 2nd. The entire team looks like they’re a step slower than Colorado.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

What sucks is I ahve to watch this with an Avs fan

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I got no problems with the Avs. They had some great teams in the past and have built a pretty exciting team.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

If the fans seriously want a youth movement, they have to learn how to deal with a young kid having a game like this

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

didn’t the team play piss poor last time when we played the avs?

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by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Not as bad

But they honestly don’t have the wheels to keep up with them. Their best bet is grinding them down in their own end but they didn’t bring their work boots with them to this game.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions  

yep

you don’t trade 20 year old puck moving d-men because of a bad stretch culminating in a -4 night

the imbeciles calling for him to be dealt aren’t happy unless the team goes 82-0-0

peaks and valleys, people…..peaks and valleys

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mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

i have no problem with the people saying to bench him for the rest of this game, but people calling for him to be traded need to get their head’s checked

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions  

I wasn’t one of the people calling for him to be traded because I feel he is clearly going to be a huge part of our future but I do think it’s time we hold him responsible for his mistakes and let him ride the bench for a while. Maybe healthy scratch him one game when Rozi gets back.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

The only puck moving MDZ ever seems to do is to the other team in front of Hank. No way you trade him yet. Wait until the deadline. Seriously, he is flat out bad and the good games have been few and far between. Honestly, I think tonight did it for me. I’ve seen enough to know that they brought him along too soon and expected too much of him. He’s just not that good.

by BeukeBOOM! on Nov 19, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

… and in his second season, making the same mistakes look even worse this year. Send him down and bring up Valentenko. At least the other team wont start drooling when he gets the puck. Valentenko is a defensive d man with a mean streak. MDZ is a pushover who can’t handle the puck.

by BeukeBOOM! on Nov 19, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

he’ll be back out there if the rangers score a couple… which says a lot considering he’s a vital part of our offense… he carries the puck very well makes very good passes… his strength is offense… I wonder what the thoughts of rangers fans would be on Mike Green if he was in DZ shoes right now…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Mike Green’s a stud. I’ll trade MDZ for him tomorrow.

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Green would easily be a minus player on this team.

by I.LikeMittens on Nov 19, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I disagree completely, obviously.

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by George E. Ays on Nov 19, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

i agree… but everybody gets on him for his defensive mistakes… is what i’m saying… and i’m in no way comparing him to DZ… Green is one hell of a hockey player, but i think everybody makes such a big deal of his defensive lapses …

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

i agree with george… lol

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

green has played some pretty bad defensive games… but when he puts up more points than most teams top scorers as a defenseman you can’t hate on him…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions  

what pairing did DZ play on last year… if i’m not mistaken he was a 3rd pairing primarily, and most of his minutes were logged on the pp asside from that… and this year he was playing top minutes and 2nd pair minutes meaning better competition…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

hell i’ve seen a lot of gonchar’s games when he was with the penguins and he made A LOT of mistakes in the defensive zone, but without him the pp was dead

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

 Mike Green hasn’t been as bad defensively as you seem to think.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

I’ve been hoping DZ would be just as good as Green.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

In games like this

Don’t they typically activate Avery at this point? he is always good for a goal in these types of situations.

by NewburghHockey on Nov 19, 2010 10:49 PM EST reply actions  

Torts needs to release him from his leesh right now and have him go to town on this team

by Zesta02 on Nov 19, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions  

i have a mancrush on dean winter

just throwing that out there since talking about the rangers tonight is sucky

"You can be a lion maybe once in your life. If you don't make this deal, you're a
mouse forever….Wouldn't you rather be a lion for one day than a mouse for life?"

by joereiter on Nov 19, 2010 10:50 PM EST reply actions  

we will forget 2003 but remember him well…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Lets get a dignity goal here boys

Remember dignity? We had it before the game started.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:53 PM EST reply actions  

I'd like to see Stepan

Score, just to break that drought. Prust would be nice too.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:55 PM EST reply actions  

I'd take anyone scoring right about now

But I’d like to see Steps get on the board again too

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Torts said that EC is the best passer on the team. I think by year’s end Stepan will assume that honor.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:58 PM EST reply actions  

I think he has my vote right now.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

lol i heard Wade Redden is the best first passer… EC has tons of skill and 95% of the team he uses none of it…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Goal

Colorado

Girardi missed the dive. Mistakes killing us. The D-men are drunk.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 10:58 PM EST reply actions  

they ate...

a little too much all you can eat calamari tonight.

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

done… DZ’s washed up… Girardi’s washed up… trade gaborik too… haha

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Avs score a goal

When MDZ isn’t one the ice? Unpossible :)

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 10:59 PM EST reply actions  

Who the fuck are these assholes that are murdering every Ranger

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 10:59 PM EST reply actions  

Whatever, it means nothing

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 11:00 PM EST reply actions  

Big goal for Derek

Gives him some confidence, something he needs if he is going to center Fro and Gabby

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Other than sparking some confidence for a young player

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Stepan

Good determination goal.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 11:00 PM EST reply actions  

Trade Stepan… oh wait he scored… he can stay…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 11:01 PM EST reply actions  

oh god i had the biggest arguments with my friends about that whole thing

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions  

A-Rod generally gets 8 RBI’s to pad his stats when the yankees are already winning 9-0…

by Clalicata17 on Nov 19, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Not always. He gets his fair share of big hits too.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Prust...

Hurting. Crap.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 11:01 PM EST reply actions  

This night gets worse and worse and worse. Can’t wait to see what MIN does to us tomorrow

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 11:02 PM EST reply actions  

yup, tonight’s game has everything to do with tomorrow night’s game. Rangers will start the game down 3-0 because of tonight

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Ugly collision

Hope you’re alright Prusty

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 11:03 PM EST reply actions  

yeah love him

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions  

OMG!

MDZ AND GILROY OUT THERE TOGETHER!!! I predict another 2 or 3 goals if that continues.

by BeukeBOOM! on Nov 19, 2010 11:08 PM EST reply actions  

OMG I thought they were talking about gabby aty first because the camera was on him…

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

well we can be on the PP for the rest of the game....

i don’t think there will be anything coming positive out of this game

by Master Ov Brutality on Nov 19, 2010 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

shoot quicker EC

In an Ideal world I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching./ Free Free

by BL3ACH on Nov 19, 2010 11:10 PM EST reply actions  

Ever find yourself

humming the hover-round song?

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 11:15 PM EST reply actions  

Only 6 miserable minutes left

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 11:15 PM EST reply actions  

who starts in goal tomorrow and monday?

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 11:16 PM EST reply actions  

Maybe they can get Valiquette back in…

by NYR in Chi-town on Nov 19, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Think Steve is in Russia

We can offer his hockey club a dowry of 2 handsome goats for him.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m guessing Hank goes tomorrow since he was pulled so early today.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I think that since the 2 of them played similar minutes tonight they would go with Lundqvist tomorrow. If he had played out the whole game no way he plays tomorrow for sure but since he didn’t I say he gets the nod again.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions  

General thought

So much of this season has been a pleasure because of the team’s attitude and work ethic to stay in games, even if they don’t win. The team has been able to compete and do what needs to be done to hang around in a game. We haven’t seen any of that tonight.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 11:18 PM EST reply actions  

every team has clunkers like this. just have to pick up the pieces and bounce back and not make it a habit

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Yup

But it happens to every team. I can imagine hearing Pens fans scream about their up and down season with a lot of late game collapses.

Then again it could be worse, they could be playing an entire season like the Devils.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Stepan scored

MDZ and the defense made a couple awful mistakes. Hank pulled when the game was 3-0. I don’t have the heart to describe what happened beyond that.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions  

MDZ is a -4. He made some very poor defensive plays in the 2nd. Oh and he will be traded if it’s up to some of the fans here tonight.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions  

dammit

i was confident going into this one cuz i think we’ve been playing great lately…

damn well at least stepan logged in some solid first line time if he scored

so it was more defense than hank tonight?

and man if it was up to the fans how this team was run, wade redden would’ve made his hartford debut A LOT earlier lol

by BombersGmenBlueshirts25 on Nov 19, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah defense let him down big time tonight. Only positive of the night was that Stepan looked very good playing Fro and Gaby.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions  

well gotta take all the positives you can get from any loss i guess

hopefully torts has step centering that line more frequently now

by BombersGmenBlueshirts25 on Nov 19, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions  

One minute left guys

It was a pleasure to suffer through this with all of you.

In Hank we trust.

by Dig Deep on Nov 19, 2010 11:25 PM EST reply actions  

Avery

Is padding his PIM stats for fantasy league purposes.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 11:26 PM EST reply actions  

Of course Avery was the one in the middle of it all.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 11:26 PM EST reply actions  

the music they play at MSG right when the other team scores makes me want to ram my head through a wall

by nyrangerfan521 on Nov 19, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions  

amen

it makes me want to tackle the nearest person in an opposing jersey…

by BombersGmenBlueshirts25 on Nov 19, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Boyle’s line didn’t seem to do much either

by NewburghHockey on Nov 19, 2010 11:29 PM EST reply actions  

Nobody did much tonight.

by EricBrat20 on Nov 19, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Boyle’s line will have a hard time against faster skating teams. Otherwise they did no worse than the rest of the team.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Nov 19, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions  

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