Rangers Win 3-2 In Overtime: Ryan McDonagh Ends Game With 1.8 Seconds Left

by Bryan Winters on Oct 21, 2011 1:03 AM EDT in New York Rangers Recaps

The Rangers come out of Calgary with another two points, and improve to 2-1-2 on the season. Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan McDonagh both had great games once again, and the Rangers brought home two points.

The Rangers finally notched their first powerplay goal of the season, coming from none other than Marian Gaborik. Gaborik has been finding the open ice, and tallied his fourth (leading the rangers) goal of the season. Not to mention, the execution of the play was nothing short of pretty.

Just about a minute later, Jarome Iginla capitalized off a turnover in the Rangers defensive end. The pairing of Dan Girardi and Ryan McDonagh was solid again tonight, and wound up getting the job done in overtime. Brandon Prust was able to get the job done shorthanded, and scored his second of the year.

Follow after the jump for more.

The Flames defensemen drifted to the corner, which left Prust wide open, and I mean wide open in front. Boyle got the puck to the slot, and Prust buried it. Just so everyone knows, this all took place in the first period.

Kris Newbury made his presence known tonight, and dropped the mitts with Cory Sarich. Sarich hit McDonagh from behind, and Newbury came to his aid, and stepped in. Shortly after, Mike Giordano tied the game up once again for the Flames, and both teams went into the locker room, knotted at 2-2.

Henrik Lundqvist stood tall in the final two periods of regulation, and made some spectacular saves to keep the Rangers in the game. Each team was held scoreless in the second and third period, and we headed to overtime to decide a winner. Both teams had their fair share of chances in overtime, but the Rangers capitalized with less than ten seconds remaining.

Ryan McDonagh started a breakout, and sent Brandon Dubinsky on the rush. Dubinsky fought off two Flames players, and dropped the puck back to Dan Girardi, who made a last ditch effort to get the puck on net. Whether it was intended or not, the puck rebounded off the back boards, and landed right on Ryan McDonagh's stick.

McDonagh made it count, and buried the puck with 1.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Rangers win! Overall, I think it was definitely a more complete game, as opposed to the game in Vancouver. The Rangers took less offensive zone penalties, but still took their share of penalties, included two delay of game penalties.

The lucky recipient of the "victory hat" tonight was Brandon Prust, who battled, and had a great game tonight. Although, I'm torn between him and Ryan McDonagh, both players deserved it tonight. The Rangers travel to Edmonton tomorrow, where they will take on the Oilers this Saturday at 10:00 PM.

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Victory Hat

I think the reason McDonagh was denied the hat was because Hank was still annoyed at him for that screen on the Calgary goal in the first period and chose to pass it on to Prust instead.

by jetrangermetfan on Oct 21, 2011 1:15 AM EDT reply actions

I thought Sarich hit Richards from behind. Other than that nice summary.

by EricBrat20 on Oct 21, 2011 1:32 AM EDT reply actions

yep

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 6:15 AM EDT up reply actions

It was obvious last year that the Rangers found another rock-solid defenseman, but I wasn’t expecting McDon-Orr’s two-way game to develop so quickly. And for those of you keeping score, McDonagh has 4 points on the year compared to Gomez’s 1.

Also, props to Erixon who played a good game, especially considering the circumstances. He’s definitely making his case for sticking around when Staal and Sauer get back.

by XLII on Oct 21, 2011 1:32 AM EDT reply actions

Can’t forget Gaborik has 4 goals and Prust has 2 goals and 2 assists. That’s 12 points in 5 games for Gomez.

by EricBrat20 on Oct 21, 2011 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions

It’s going to be interesting. Tortorella likes to have his vets around, so if Erixon continues to progress, MDZ vs Eminger is going to be quite the decision.

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by George E. Ays on Oct 21, 2011 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions

it sure will….
MDZ made a couple of real bad pinches last night, but beyond that I thought he was solid in the d-zone. I thought Eminger really stepped up last night, especially on the PK.
All in all though, Woywitka was the only d-man last night, who really stood out as being awful to me. The others all look pretty decent.

by j-red on Oct 21, 2011 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Hmm

Tortorella still favors MDZ and Eminger for ice time over Erixon

by dar9898 on Oct 21, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

No contest!

Eminger has been absolutely outstanding as a 3rd pair Dman. Meanwhile MDZ is leaving it up to McD to produce O on defense, while #4 gave the puck away with an ill-advised pass PLUS pinched badly leading to a 2 on 1 last night. If MDZ does not contribute to the O like Ryan is and is also a liability on D, Stevie Em is the man, without question, who stays. :)

by mgweissman on Oct 21, 2011 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

McD failed too

Didn’t pick up Iginla on the first goal.

(Thankfully Ignlina had a horrible night backchecking also – directly responsible for Prust and McD goals)

Let me know how that works out for you . . .

by SimpleManiac on Oct 21, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Again not pretty, but what a feeling!

I was pissed at Dubi the whole game for not doing anything but he was crucial to the winning goal. If that second line can get off its ass, we’ll be in business.

No letdown for these last two road games – both should be won.

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by Joe1969 on Oct 21, 2011 1:32 AM EDT reply actions

Gaborik was a beast tonight. 14 scoring chances for the team, and he had 7 of them, plus an assist on another.

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by George E. Ays on Oct 21, 2011 1:37 AM EDT reply actions

he's baaaack

I was hoping last year was just a bad year and its beginning to look that way
not too sound too homerific but he may be one of the leading scorers this year in the NHL

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by Archie Barberio on Oct 21, 2011 7:25 AM EDT up reply actions

gaby

could have easily had a hatty last night—he is playing like a man possessed

by Town on Oct 21, 2011 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t want to put too much hype on McDonagh. Meaning the game at Vancouer was Brian Leetch like. But him being at the right place at the right time to stuff the OT Winner is sort of Leetch like.

Meaning I will try to keep the comparisons down to a minimum. But seeing him doing well is fantastic and Gaborik with 4 goals in 5 games is a fantastic start and Brad Richards looks good with him too. A slow start with two points in three games, now 2 for 2 on their Western Canada road trip.

I’m feeling good about this team right now.

by NYR #35 Richter on Oct 21, 2011 2:27 AM EDT reply actions

Absolutely agree. He’s so slick with the puck and takes everything in stride, not too cocky when doing good but not too hard on himself when average. Very leetch-like. Maybe more than staal. Staal is a very good D, our cornerstone, but McD is the real deal no kidding

by polishBLUE on Oct 21, 2011 2:48 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Staal is the defensive rock we need back there to absolutely shut down top players. McD while he may never be that good defensively (but I wouldn’t put it pass him to develop into it either) will certainly be way more involved offensively which is great when we sorely lack that offensive defenseman. Staal, Sauer and Girardi are all very good defensemen but let’s be honest we’re not gonna get much out any of them offensively. That is why McD will certainly be a great 2 way defenseman for a long time on this team.

by EricBrat20 on Oct 21, 2011 4:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Staal, Sauer and Girardi are all very good defensemen but let’s be honest we’re not gonna get much out any of them offensively.

Girardi and Staal both finished top 50 in the NHL last year in defensemen points last season. That’s plenty of offense.

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by George E. Ays on Oct 21, 2011 7:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed, I think that most people (including rangers fans) perceive our d-men as offensively inept or at least below average. But I think we could be really good in that category when you consider that we could potentially have five guys scoring 30+ pts a year on the back end (Staal, Girardi, MDZ, McD, Erixon). However realistic this potential is very debatable but there is no denying that it is a very real possibility those guys consistently put up those numbers throughout their career.

by Zuppa Di Pesce on Oct 21, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Good point plus

Marc had 2 key SHGs as I recall, Dan chipped in a lot of critical PP points and who can forget Sauer’s GWG agst Timmy and the B’s when it mattered most.

Sure it’d be great to have a Norris caliber guy back there w.r.t. offense, but I am very happy with our D as long as line #1 keeps producing as they are and should.

And speaking of Norris, if Danny G keeps playing the minutes he has been, he will be worthy of All Start consideration like Staal was last year,

Hopefully, it continues. :)

by mgweissman on Oct 21, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Unbelievably, we could come home from this godforsaken road trip with 10 out of a possible 14 points.

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by Joe1969 on Oct 21, 2011 2:49 AM EDT reply actions

Let’s not get cocky now. It’s only been 2 wins. Always remember never let the highs be too high or the lows be too low. (unless of course the high is winning the Stanley Cup in which be as high as you want). It’s always good to have the cautious optimism because you never know what may happen.

by EricBrat20 on Oct 21, 2011 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah for real what is up with this f'n road trip from hell

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by Archie Barberio on Oct 21, 2011 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions

MSG renovations

by topher0302 on Oct 21, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I love the caption

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by bluecheese999 on Oct 21, 2011 3:33 AM EDT reply actions

I think he’s already been known as that to the entire NHL, NHL media, and NHL fan base (aside from NYR) until this year. With Staal out, all of the sudden the Versus people (during Europe games) were all over Girardi like he was a shiny new toy. It’s like they saw no Staal, but realized ‘Another Player’ was playing over half the game and doing everything for the Rangers, and suddenly like ‘Another Player’?! Who is that?!

by Randomness25 on Oct 21, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

so true

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by Scratch and Snif on Oct 21, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

The versus guys, were all over Girardi during the playoffs last year as well

by CrazyRangerFan on Oct 21, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Gaby is back. Forget even the scoring, his explosive skating is back. Great to see as they need him big time. Prust/Boyle are monsters so far. McD will be an allstar very soon.

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 6:17 AM EDT reply actions

great game

Henrik may be in for his best season yet, amazing

Gaborik is back, that is very good news and he is going to have a huge year

Erixon is just solid, amazing for a guy his age and experience

McD is money this guy is boss, never thought he would be a scorer but damn that dude can score

I think Girardi intended that play honestly, what a perfect feed off the back board, I have seen us try that a lot and its starting to work

feeling really good about this team this year guys

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by Archie Barberio on Oct 21, 2011 7:24 AM EDT reply actions

In Prust I trust

this guy is just becoming an all around great player, he might be my favorite player on the team, I f’n love this guy, thanks Calgary, you can have Oli Crapinken back, speaking of Crapinken, why was he jawing with Henrik? I would just be like “Oli, your a scrub”

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by Archie Barberio on Oct 21, 2011 7:27 AM EDT reply actions

prust was great tonight

But Oli was the Flames best Player IMO. it seemed like every time they were having a bad power play, Oli would come out flying and start their forecheck for them. didnt exactly make me regret him leaving haha, but hes been nothing but solid for them to start the season.

by nhl21 on Oct 21, 2011 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions

what was up with Joke-inan- he looked really strong and fast last night. Nothing like the lazy ass he was when he played with us???

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by RangerFanInChicago on Oct 21, 2011 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions

He wasn’t that bad for us. He just sucked in the shootout and everyone hates him because of it.

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by Moshe52792 on Oct 22, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

great game

Prust did look good and Gabby looks like a new man compared to last year. Nice to see Rupp and Newberry drop the gloves and the penalties were kept down. It’s exciting to see the Rangers getting better with every game.

by The Richards-Gaborik Connection on Oct 21, 2011 8:10 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Rest Hank.

I know it is early and I know he looks phenomenal, but what do you guys think? Keep playing him until he has a questionable game? Or give him a rest in at least one of the coming games? The team has been leaning on him pretty heavily since the season started. He may not even need it just yet, but I think he should be given a break against either edmonton or winnipeg (or both).

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by NYRGrady on Oct 21, 2011 8:15 AM EDT reply actions

Yea he should def get a break next game.

by The Richards-Gaborik Connection on Oct 21, 2011 8:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Absolutely

Biron is a very capable guy. I was actually surprised he didnt start last night given Kiprisoff was not in goal for CAL, but maybe that wasn’t known before hand.

Regardless, Hank needs a break. Frequently and often.

by mgweissman on Oct 21, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Give him a break in one of the next two games for sure.

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by Moshe52792 on Oct 22, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Top 4 D Pairing

Mcdonough is sure making it tough to take him off of that first pairing. You see torts splitting up Staal and Girardi and going McD-Girardi and Staal Sauer? Give them both a 20-25 minutes, and essentially make them line 1a and 1b. Not sure if this makes sense or not, but McD sure is thirving with Girardi…

by Peter North Stars on Oct 21, 2011 8:49 AM EDT reply actions

Haha no

definitely not. Staal is a 1st pairing defenseman as soon as he’s healthy

by dar9898 on Oct 21, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

He said that he would still essentially be a first pair defenseman…

by Zuppa Di Pesce on Oct 21, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Totally agree

It is SO worthy of consideration. Granted not in the same league, but it’s in the same vain of Leetch/Beuke and Zubi/Lowe. A guy more skilled on O and a stay at home for each pairing.

I think it’s definitely worth trying.

If need be agst an Ovie-type line, then you put 18 and 5 together as a wall when you need it.

by mgweissman on Oct 21, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Who is the skilled offensive guy on the Staal/Sauer line? I would consider both defensive defensemen while I consider both Girardi and McD two way defensemen. McD with the higher upside offensively of course.

by EricBrat20 on Oct 21, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

As a fan base we like to consider Staal a defensive defensemen, even though he was in the top 50 in points last year. He’s honestly a two-way guy, that just happens to be shutdown as well.

Once Staal is healthy, he joins Girardi on the first pair. I could easily see those two playing 25 minutes a night, and McD and Sauer playing another 22, leaving the bottom pair to pick up the rest.

Keeps our top 4 fresh.

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by Moshe52792 on Oct 22, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

i asked a few threads ago...

when do we move mcD up to the first pair with staal and Georgy said it didn’t make sense because they both shoot with the same hand.

so my next question is: What do we do when mcD forces our hand into getting him first line minutes? Do we put staal on the second pair dare I say?

by Town on Oct 21, 2011 9:10 AM EDT reply actions

Remember that even when Staal returns he's going to be handled

with caution. He won’t be playing 20 minutes a night (I would assume) the first week or so he’s back. No need to rush him at all.

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by Joe Fortunato on Oct 21, 2011 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions

i mean not necessarily this season

but possibly as early as next season with Staal being presumably healthy and able to play his usual 20—should be interesting.

by Town on Oct 21, 2011 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions

It’s a fantastic problem to have.

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by George E. Ays on Oct 21, 2011 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions

As I re-think this, Girardi and Sauer are the only current RH D-men on the team, so some pair would have to be LD-LD. I’ve been thinking 3rd pair, but I suppose it’s possible to move Sauer down, and go with:

Staal-McD
Erixon-Girardi
Del Zotto/Eminger – Sauer

In some ways, that might make more sense than having Erixon-Del Zotto together.

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by George E. Ays on Oct 21, 2011 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Erixon looked pretty comfortable on the RD last night. I wouldn’t mind seeing McD-Erixon as a pair either.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Oct 21, 2011 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

if del zotto can EVER get it together and starts producing

while not causing me to bite my nails every time he’s in transition, he could be a good player with Girardi on the second pair and have erixon with sauer on the third pair—this would really allow us to not overwork any one pair and have a decent amount of offense on each.

by Town on Oct 21, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Speaking of hands??

Anyone else notice how many RW we have that shoot left.? Last night, there were many rushes other than Dubi’s in OT where guys had open lanes on the right side but were on their backhand. Frustrated the heck out of me as they flipped it harmlessly towards little henrik. :(

by mgweissman on Oct 21, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Cally is basically our only right-handed RW.

by EricBrat20 on Oct 21, 2011 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Exaclty,..

And I think it’s a problem in many cases….any ideas?

by mgweissman on Oct 22, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Our oldest D man is 28

For anyone bitching about drafting and development in the Rangers organization – suck on that.

Let me know how that works out for you . . .

by SimpleManiac on Oct 21, 2011 9:53 AM EDT reply actions

I think Fedotenko is the oldest Rangers player who played last night at 32. Richards and Rupp are 31.

by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Oct 21, 2011 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

ahhhh, 2 were not drafted. while the jury is out on the recent drafts I do see a big improvement. face it, the reason for their mediocrity since the last Cup is because of terrible drafting. there’s no getting around hat fact. MDZ is not a #1 pick at all right now and in my opinion never will be.

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

to be more precise

only two defensemen in the lineup was drafted by the Rangers, Sauer and Del Zotto

by dar9898 on Oct 21, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Girardi was signed undrafted so he counts as home grown. you count Staal for assessing the drafting in the past even though he’s not in the line-up now.

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Girardi was essentially drafted, being completely homegrown. As is Staal, who when he is healthy will definitely be in the lineup.

Thats 4 of 6.

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by Moshe52792 on Oct 22, 2011 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Drafting?

McDonagh came in a trade by a GM who was then fired! Let’s also restrain the enthusiasm about drafting since the Ranger "lametrust"passed on both Fowler and Giroux in recent years.

by comnsnse on Oct 21, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Yea half the league passed on fowler, we need 2 MDZs?

by teknics on Oct 21, 2011 11:26 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I'll be as excited as I damn well please

I said drafting and DEVELOPMENT. Discounting Girardi because he wasn’t drafted is a complete logic failure. Making brilliant trades for prospects is as good as drafting IMHO – because you have to have it thru draft / trade to get what we’ve got. Rangers drafted a ton of guys who turned out to be terrific – in other places.

The result is an under 29, top 10, NHL-grade D corps.

Let me know how that works out for you . . .

by SimpleManiac on Oct 21, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions

who said you can’t be excited about the future? I am as well but that doesn’t change what’s happened in the past (drafting) and the future is not guaranteed either. let’s see how it all works out first before we proclaim drafting success. I agree that Staal, Girardi, and Sauer are winners.

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions

We have a great D corp. We’ve done well enough in the draft and development department in this respect to rightfully be pretty encouraged.

Do the Rangers have a great draft history? Hell no
Do they have a bad draft history? Hell no.

Let me know how that works out for you . . .

by SimpleManiac on Oct 21, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

don’t get me wrong, I am VERY excited about: Kreider, Thomas, McIlrath, Fasth, Fogarty, Hagelin, Bourque, McColgan, etc. But they’re all not going to make it. HOPEFULLY one or two will become elite and some others serviceable. If you get one “winner” in a given year then it’s a successful draft. 2 in one year is a home run. I agree with you on the D, we do have to temper it a little due to Staal’s health issues, but we could have a D corps that rivals any team from top to bottom. can you imagine Staal-Girardi, McD-Sauer, Erixon-McIlrath in their primes? wow, lol.

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

forgot Miller.

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

You don’t see MDZ in any future plans? He’s improving game by game, just like Erixon and McDonag… or are you predicting MDZ gets moved in a trade?

by Kritikal on Oct 22, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

McDonagh

by Kritikal on Oct 22, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Well, if Erixon continues to improve at this pace, and another guy like VTank or Mcilrath step up and surpass MDZ, than yes he will probably be packaged in a trade.

Just my thoughts.

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by Moshe52792 on Oct 22, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions

no I don’t and yes he should be traded now while they can.

by Richter1994 on Oct 22, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha well

half of them didn’t come from the Rangers draft. And, the three best healthy defenseman on the Rangers right now were not drafted by the Rangers.

We can’t really claim development of Erixon, McDonagh or Girardi

by dar9898 on Oct 21, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions

who develops them then?

Erixon, McDonagh, and Girardi are Ranger property….please explain how a player like McDonagh, who never played for the Canadiens, has been developed by any other NHL organization….and when you’re done with that, please explain how Erixon and Girardi have been developed by other NHL teams.

Lastly, why does any of this even matter to you? The only important thing about any of this is that all 3 players are Rangers now, playing well for the Rangers.

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by greifi griffie on Oct 21, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

VERY well said

by Zuppa Di Pesce on Oct 21, 2011 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Ranger drafts

With respect to a prior discussion re: Ranger drafts. 2008-DelZotto before Carlson of the Caps,but dramatically improved by picking Stepan at #2. 2006-Sanguenetti and Anisimov before Vishnevskiy and Lucic in rounds 1&2. 04-Korpikoski before Zajac and Mike Green. And of course the all time worst draft in NHL history for Sather’s “experts”. 03,Jessiman before Parise,Dustin Brown,Getzlaf,R. Kesler,Brett Burns and Cory Perry!

by comnsnse on Oct 21, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions

Anisimov was drafted after Lucic. And I dunno how Vishnevsky is anything to care about, Giroux was the prize there.

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by George E. Ays on Oct 21, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Drafts

George,before rendering an opinion I’d suggest you check any reliable source to determine if Vishnevskiy of the Stars is more highly rated and farther along in an NHL career than DelZotto. technics, are you now the site admin? You do not decide when a topic is off the table for discussion. Draft failures,free agent disasters and many trades are always on the table when discussing Ranger fortunes.

by comnsnse on Oct 21, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Before you go ahead and argue more, I’d suggest you go lookup what team currently owns Vishnevskiy’s rights (hint: it’s not the Stars) and where he currently resides (hint: it’s not the NHL)

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by George E. Ays on Oct 21, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 8 recs

Nice one, George…..rec’d.

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by greifi griffie on Oct 21, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Just curious what does rec a post or comment do?

by Zuppa Di Pesce on Oct 21, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

rec is short for recommend I believe

just recommending posts for others to read

by Town on Oct 21, 2011 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s correct, and after a number of recs (here it’s five), the comment turns green, making it easier to identify good comments w/in a post.

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by George E. Ays on Oct 21, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Yay for constantly rehashing the past even when it’s dramatically off topic.

It’s over, move on.

Or are you gonna bring up the leech trade next?

by teknics on Oct 21, 2011 11:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Leetch, damn auto correct

by teknics on Oct 21, 2011 11:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

the Rangers’ drafting has effected Ranger teams for the last 10 years including this current team so the topic is relevant. it is the single-most reason why we haven’t won a Cup since 1994. bad FA signings were made because of bad drafting and has shaped the team towards mediocrity since 1994. it’s relevant.

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Relevant to rangers fortunes, yes.

Relevant to a game recap thread?

by teknics on Oct 21, 2011 12:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

if you’re talking about the players currently playing, maybe. I think stating Girardi, as an undrafted player, being an absolute stud this year so far is relevant. it’s a good story too.

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Girardi is not mentioned anywhere in the post I replied to…

by teknics on Oct 21, 2011 2:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

just commenting on the relevance of drafting on this game as to your point above.

by Richter1994 on Oct 21, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Pointing out something as off topic is off topic

Let me know how that works out for you . . .

by SimpleManiac on Oct 21, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

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