Rangers Notes: Avery Out, Staal as well?
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Mar 22, 2011 2:31 PM EDT
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PrintA few quick notes before tonight's game:
Sean Avery will be a healthy scratch again tonight. (Ranger Rants) Said it once I'll say it again: I see no reason for Sean Avery to be in the lineup at this point.
One last thing on Avery, which has been talked about here already, but I'll mention it again. People who don't follow the Rangers who have been comparing Sean Avery to Matt Cooke, I can only say this: Stop watching Twitter and start watching games. The comparison is stupid.
No definitive word on Marc Staal, but it looks like he isn't playing. The organization and head coach are on "information lockdown" on this one (from yesterday's Blueshirts Blog):
Marc Staal did not practice today, and that is all anyone knows right now about the Rangers’ All-Star defenseman. Anyone, that is, outside the Rangers organization – and they’re not saying. Leading the way in the not saying department is John Tortorella, who revised his stretch run disclosure policy today, removing the "body" from the "body injury" he said Staal was dealing with yesterday.
Now, Staal is just "injured," and it does not appear that he will be ready to play tomorrow night against the Florida Panthers. Nor is there the slightest hint of when he might be able to return.
From the Rangers:
The Rangers will face-off against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden (7:00 p.m.), to begin a two-game homestand. The Blueshirts currently rank third in the Atlantic Division standings, and seventh in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 39-30-4 (82 pts). The Rangers enter the contest having defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-2, on Sunday at CONSOL Energy Center to extend their season-high winning streak to four games, and are now 6-1-0 in their last seven contests. The Panthers enter the contest with a 29-33-10 (68 pts) record to rank 13th in the Eastern Conference, and have registered at least one point in four of their last six games (3-2-1). Following the contest, the Rangers will face-off against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Mar. 24, at Madison Square Garden (7:00 p.m.), to close out their two-game homestand.
A nice story on Melissa DiMataris, who will kick things off tonight by singing the National Anthem. She's a 20 year old girl undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A Blueshirt Banter stick salute for Melissa, we wish her all the best, both tonight and in her recovery.
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I see no reason for Sean Avery to be in the lineup at this point.
I agree completely, but I think he finds his way into the lineup against the Devils, and probably the Flyers as well.
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I see no reaso
For Avery, Drury and Boogard to play another game in a Rangers uniform after the season is over
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
*Reason
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
The only reason is the cap
They’ve all got at least a year left on their contracts. The debate will be over a buyout of Drury.
Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York!
For the empty net, Mark Messier... do you believe it?! Do you believe it?! He said we will win game 6 - he has just picked up the hat trick!
Yeah I just read a state of the rangers article from today and they even mentioned a buyout of drury..I hadn’t heard that outside of us in here up til this point…I dont get around much tho lol
by Mr. Avery to you on Mar 22, 2011 4:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
But who sits then? EC and Prospal are on a pretty good roll lately and I don’t think sitting Wolski again will help his confidence.
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For the empty net, Mark Messier... do you believe it?! Do you believe it?! He said we will win game 6 - he has just picked up the hat trick!
Sit EC if you have to.
I don’t think he played very well the other day in Pittsburgh. He made a terrible play allowing that SH goal in the 3rd period.
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by stonecoldcory on Mar 22, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Either Wolski or Zuccarello most likely. Depending on if the game is needed (probably will be), it could be Prust against NJD to give him a health day.
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by George E. Ays on Mar 22, 2011 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Prust?
You blaspheme! In who would we trust? What would we do about pain?
That guy sure could use a day off though. Hopefully it won’t be needed and he can stay in bed that day.
Manning lobs it, Burress alone, touchdown New York!
For the empty net, Mark Messier... do you believe it?! Do you believe it?! He said we will win game 6 - he has just picked up the hat trick!
Cooke and Avery?
Avery is no angel and is obviously one of the most hated players in the league, but he is not a cheapshot artist.
What happenend to Staal, anyway? He’s one of the most important players on our team and I just can’t bare to lose to a team like the Florida Panthers because Staal is not in the lineup
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
as always
rangers need scoring, and EC has been scoring. defensively he’s lacking at times, but they need goals (which they’ve been getting). i thought that SH goal was off of the Zuke turnover at the red line, or am i thinking of the other goal?
way to go melissa, belt it out for the home crowd.
Yes, Zuke’s turnover led to the SH goal, though there were a couple of fails before that which led to the situation being chaotic in the first place.
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by George E. Ays on Mar 22, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Staal has been a warrior for us
I am sure if the games were against Buff or Carolina, he’d be in probably being precautionary for a nagging injury hes had, imo. As long as he is ready in ten games, im sure our other guys can step it up in his place.
by louielounz1 on Mar 22, 2011 3:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Staal and McD
Have the skill and drive to become the next great defense pairing in Rangers history and there have been some good ones in the last 20 years
Leetch and Zubov
Leetch and Beukeboom
Leetch and Driver
Leetch and Samuelsson
and the list goes on
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you left out Leetch lol
by Mr. Avery to you on Mar 22, 2011 4:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You can't help but love Leetch
Personally, I think he can still play in the NHL. He looks to be in great shape and is not that much older then Lidstrom and is much younger then Chris Chelios was when he last played in the NHL. He’s the greatest Ranger of all time and damn it, I want to see him play for the Rangers again.
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I totally agree with all of that.
"So Say Goodnight To The Bad Guy"..............Antonio Montana 1983
and that whole 1st American to win the Conn Smythe thing is also really cool.
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And still the ONLY American to have ever won the Conn Smythe…and dont confuse my tomfoolery I do LOVE Leetch!
by Mr. Avery to you on Mar 22, 2011 5:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"I'm a peacock sarge you got to let me fly !!!!!!"
We don’t need either something about these guys when a main player is down they all jump for the chance to be number 1…
by XxC17xX on Mar 22, 2011 4:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You think Hank play's the rest of the season
Or is Ochocinco going to get a start?
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
I say unless hank is hurt as long as we still need every single point he will be in there…
by Mr. Avery to you on Mar 22, 2011 4:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's what I think too
Unless we clinch before the last game, I don’t see Ochocinco getting in. That’s what sucks about Biron getting injured, he was a very reliable backup and one of the best in league in my opinion, and with him out Lundqvist is going to have to break his back each and every night because we have a backup that we just can not trust.
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If he gets one it should be against Ottawa on Thursday IMO
by CrazyRangerFan on Mar 22, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s what I was gonna say but I’d still be nervous I put money on hank starting the rest of the season…don’t know about the back to back tho I think we’ve got one more of those…
by Mr. Avery to you on Mar 22, 2011 5:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wouldn’t it be great to see the “Real” Ochocinco sitting on the bench as a goof.
by It may HAVE to Last a Lifetime on Mar 22, 2011 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be awesome..in full gear too lol
by Mr. Avery to you on Mar 22, 2011 5:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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Torts finally labels Staal “day-to-day.” Same lineup for #NYR as Sunday’s game.
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A lot of smoke and desperate clawing at the door. It wouldn’t work. It would just be a big, hot mess." -Dig Deep
How exactly did our beloved Staal get injured?
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
its a body injury…face facts they wont tell us because they dont want the other team to know…its strategy, just deal with it. We’ll find out after the season
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If you read enough articles , a couple of writers speculate the same injury.
by nathansfamous on Mar 22, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m a big Avery fan. Unless there are some injuries I don’t think we see him this year. I think it is a shame but I agree 100% with the decision.
I don’t know what next year will bring. I doubt any team would want him. I don’t understand because I think he’d bring attention, and fill seats to a struggling team.
If he ends up on the Whale Pack it’ll insane.
by CTrangerfan on Mar 22, 2011 5:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Avery always seems to get under Marty, Kovalchuk and Chico's skin
For that, I hope we see him one more time against the Devils.
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
for some reason
Marty,Kovalchuk and Chico ALWAYS get on my nerves!
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Same goes for all Rangers fans
But Chico is head and shoulders above the rest as far as stupidity, poor announcing and overall creepiness goes
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by The Last Shall Become First on Mar 22, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
and the most hardcore homer ever in broadcasting history.
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Have you heard the guys from Buffalo?
Chico’s bad but he’s not in their league.
by It may HAVE to Last a Lifetime on Mar 22, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitt is HORRID they sound just like their fans see a guy bloody on the ice and they prolly would explain why it shouldn’t be a penalty..
by Mr. Avery to you on Mar 22, 2011 5:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m a big Avery fan too. I like his energy and pesty-ness. But Torts looks like he’s had it with the stupid penalties. He’s sitting for the same reason he sat in game 6 against the Caps two years ago.
Really will miss him when we play Fatso.
by It may HAVE to Last a Lifetime on Mar 22, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Sometime between now and the end of the season is all the Rangers will say :)
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Mar 22, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
day to day
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"Kovalev would work with Tortorella like a kitty would work in a microwave.
A lot of smoke and desperate clawing at the door. It wouldn’t work. It would just be a big, hot mess." -Dig Deep
So what so do you guys think of the Matt Cocke incident?
About Avery, he is still part of the team. We have a tough stretch here to go to be 9-0 with 100 points for the season. Lets make it happen. So it is written, so it shall be done.
Why are we worrying about who is playing, scratched(healthy), who will be here next year, who won’t? The Rangers are about to surprise a lot of people in the playoffs, and that is what we should be looking forward to. Avery, take him or leave him, but he is still part of the team. Besides the dumb infractions he committed the other day, he still offers something to the team.
Furthermore, comparing Matt Cocke to anyone, is just deflecting attention away from the a-hole that deserves the negative attention. Every man is responsible for his own actions. Avery is and has paid for his actions, and is a man about it.
My subject line was ‘sarcasm’. Lets put this to rest and concentrate on our 13 game winning streak that is in progress. Only 9 to go.
by nathansfamous on Mar 22, 2011 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
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