Rangers Vs. Sabres: Ryan Callahan's Dazzling Move Gives Rangers 3-2 OT Win Over The Sabres
by Bryan Winters on Feb 25, 2012 10:05 PM EST
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The New York Rangers came away with a very exciting, 3-2 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres, courtesy of Ryan Callahan. The Rangers found themselves down in this game for the entire game, but fought back to tie it up. It was a very defensive battle from both teams, but the Rangers got it done in the end.
Just eight second into the game, we had our first fight of the evening between Brandon Prust, and Paul Gaustad. Even with the visor on Gaustad, Prust still managed to get some solid punches in during the right. After was all said and done, Gaustad went directly to the locker room, and seemed to be favoring his right shoulder.
At the 13:29 mark of the first period, the Sabres opened up the scoring with a goal coming from Drew Stafford. Marc Staal made two great efforts to try and prevent the odd-man rush, but was unable to beat Tyler Ennis to the puck in time. Ennis slipped it out in front to Stafford, who banged home the puck.
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After trailing by a goal for the rest of the first period, the Rangers finally cashed in with a goal coming at 7:38 of the second period. Carl Hagelin was credited with the goal, after he came around the net and deflected it off of Ryan Miller's stick and into the net.
The Rangers and the crowd came alive for a short time, as the Rangers began to apply some late period pressure, following the goal. However, they were unable to convert, despite putting some great shots against Miller. This time, we headed into the intermission with a deadlock, tied at 1-1.
That tie didn't last long as Drew Stafford scored his second goal of the evening on the power play, just 44 seconds into the third period. The power play came from a late delay of game penalty that was called against Artem Anisimov in the second period.
Just give minutes later, the Rangers found a way to get back into the game with an amazing backhand goal coming from Marian Gaborik. Michael Del Zotto made an incredible pass under one of the Sabres' sticks, and allowed Gaborik to break in on a partial breakaway. Gaborik slipped it to his backhand and went top shelf, over the shoulder of Ryan Miller to tie up the game at 2-2.
With about four minutes remaining in the game, the Rangers were given a late power play with a penalty coming from Tyler Ennis. Ennis took a similar penalty to that of Michael Del Zotto last night, as he played a loose stick and attempted to move it away from the crease. However, the power play failed, once again and we headed to overtime for the second straight game.
It only took Ryan Callahan 2:59 into the overtime to come away with his 100th career goal, to win the game for the Rangers. Ryan McDonagh showed some great patience on this play as he fed the puck over to Callahan, who kicked to puck to his stick, slid it under the sprawling Patrick Katela, and finally fired it under the arm of Ryan Miller. The move was just pure excellence from Ryan Callahan, and gave the Rangers a much needed two point victory.
The Rangers will be back in action on Monday night, following the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline, which will conclude at 3:00 that day, as well. We may see some new faces for the Rangers, as well as seeing some depart. But we shall see what is in store for the next couple of days.
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Congrats to cally! And great game by the rangers to hang tough and fight back for the victory. LGR!
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by Papa T on Feb 25, 2012 10:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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by Scratch and Snif on Feb 25, 2012 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
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Elliotte Friedman suggests Columbus might not move Nash by Monday. Apparently they’ve shifted to forwards for Nash.
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by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 25, 2012 10:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hockey Night in Canada reporters said “Columbus is trying to make up for a decade of bad drafting with one trade”. And also said Nash was advised that he most likely wouldn’t be traded.
No trade for Nash!!
BTW Friedman is great.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
He’s going on a 20p in 25gm bender, it’s a lock.
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by George E. Ays on Feb 25, 2012 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
He seems to turn it on right after he is traded. Did that here and in PHO. Part of the reason I felt he had some value for a team in the Playoff hunt. Already paid dividends for FLA, good for him.
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by Blueshirt in Paris on Feb 26, 2012 5:29 AM EST up reply actions
he didn’t really turn it on here… he played decent.
by CrazyRangerFan on Feb 26, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Flyers down 0-2 after 2 minutes of play hahahha
damn Bryzgalov is really sucking lately.
Get the feeling
Sather may leave Howson at the alter, and try to blow away someone else for more scoring and another defenseman.
"Punch the bottom of the visor, the helmet pops off. Yeah, there’s a little strategy," Brandon Prust to Al Trautwig, Feb. 25, 2012.
During the Kings highlights on NYR Postgame
Al Trautwig, talking about how Brown was on fire, says:
Just give the puck to Dustin Brown tonight
Dave Maloney chimes in saying:
or send the rumor out that you’re gonna trade him…what are you retarded?
by Eastern Impact on Feb 25, 2012 10:23 PM EST reply actions
Haaa
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by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 25, 2012 10:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
And I know Brandon C. will see this, so I just want to point out I’m not advocating the use of the word in that way. However, it was pretty fucking funny. He’s gotta end up getting in a little trouble for that.
by Eastern Impact on Feb 25, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Maloney just apologized for “retarded”.
PC is really getting ridiculous.
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I knew it was coming. Can’t get away with that on live tv.
by Eastern Impact on Feb 25, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Lost respect for Maloney
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Depends, was it a general statement or was he calling Al a retard?
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Was he calling Al a retard, or was he just saying it in general, or towards LA?
If it was the latter I have no problem with it, at all.
"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!!!
No, he wasn’t calling Al a retard. He was referring to the Kings organization for considering trading Brown.
by Eastern Impact on Feb 26, 2012 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
I honestly have no problem with that.
Just me.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
I do, just me. I don’t care who he’s talking about, it’s offensive.
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Not trying to pick a fight here but I never understood why people consider it offensive. can you explain your rationale. just seems to me that the only people who should be offended is the Kings organization because Maloney basically called them stupid
by Zuppa Di Pesce on Feb 26, 2012 1:35 AM EST up reply actions
just seems to me that the only people who should be offended is the Kings organization because Maloney basically called them stupid
I’m going to try to hold back here, because I’ve had this argument a million times and it never gets anywhere.
The usage of the word in the manner like that is offensive to those that are actually mentally impaired and cannot choose to be or not to be. The idea that “retarded” has become synonymous with a slang term for “stupid” angers me to an extent that nothing else ever will.
How would people like it if Maloney calls the Kings a bunch of “mentally impaired” guys? Here’s another question, what if he called the Kings “gay?” Would no one be offended then? Just asking for questions sake.
The usage of the word “retarded” like that or like “ya retard” or “that’s so retarded” is offensive to me on a personal note because I spend tons of time with the mentally impaired, and they would never hurt a fly. They would never call anyone a slang name, insult anyone, anything, yet a slang term for them is being tossed around like it’s no big deal.
For example, one time at the gym one of my “buddies” we like to call them in this group, came up to me and said “this guy called his friend a retard and took his ball away from him, is he in our group?”
Anyway, I’m rambling again about something that’s not about to change. Maybe this clears things up a bit, maybe I just sound a little bit more insane.
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by Brandon C. on Feb 26, 2012 1:52 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
You're not insane
I actually used to use the term a lot until my girlfriend started working with mentally impaired adults and I realized how offensive it is. I’ve been trying to get all my friends to stop using it, and i’ve gotten about half of them. Some people just won’t get it. Keep fighting it, but know who’s actually willing to listen. You can usually tell right away.
by NYR-BD-RC-HL-MS on Feb 26, 2012 2:15 AM EST up reply actions
rec'd
has no business being said. making fun of people for things they can’t control is the lowest of low.
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Feb 26, 2012 2:24 AM EST up reply actions
I'm glad Dave apologized
He seemed very sincere about it, and I think it’s something that just slipped out. I think he’ll stop using that word but it’s sad he had to say it on live TV to learn his lesson.
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by RichieToGabbySCORE on Feb 26, 2012 3:05 AM EST up reply actions
Brandon, being a volunteer of an organization where young people die and basically have a disability, I commend you for your stance on this. It is easy for people to say things that are not meant to be malicious but are hurtful to people who have not been dealt a fair hand in life. Stay strong and committed in your stance. I applaud you.
Well this received more support than I expected
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For me, calling people “gay” or a “retard” doesn’t offend me. I have family members that are both, friends that are both, and I work with both so it’s not that I’m being insensitive.
If it offends you, I can understand that, but that doesn’t mean all people will and that doesn’t mean you should expect all people too.
Maybe the usage of the word is wrong, I won’t argue that, but if it’s being used in the context of someone being stupid it personally doesn’t offend me.
Now, since you are a regular commentator here (disregard the fact that you are an editor), people who know your stance on the subject should be more sensitive.
"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!!!
Now, since you are a regular commentator here (disregard the fact that you are an editor), people who know your stance on the subject should be more sensitive.
That’s all I ask. Too bad Maloney doesn’t read the site!
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People who have family members, peers, or friends who are mentally impaired or challenged have very strong feelings about the word “retard” being used as an insult.
Just one of those words that should be used very, very gently.
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That’s fair, but you have to be aware that just because you find it offensive not everyone will.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
ugh no nashhhhhh
RT @FriedgeHNIC: Rangers prospect Tim Erixon mildly injured during AHL game tonight: day-to-day, neck strain.
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by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 25, 2012 10:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
dropping like flies....coincidence i think not
Rangers spokesman says Del Zotto’s hip, injured when Kaleta slammed him into post, is fine
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by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 25, 2012 10:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Next Dubinsky will “fall” down a flight of stairs on his way out of the arena.
by Eastern Impact on Feb 25, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Yeppp
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by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 25, 2012 10:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i dont get why a little injury would prevent a nash trade from happening. if a guy like erixon or dubi was out a couple weeks would it really hold up a deal? CBJ isnt playing for this year and they arent playing for next year either. unless somebody goes down with a torn ACL or bad concussion a little injury wont stop anything from happening
by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 25, 2012 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
I think you gotta be able to pass a physical so you can’t trade an injured player.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
hmm. is that an NHL rule or do teams request physicals be done themselves. if its an NHL rule can teams waive their right? idk how that works actually but i didnt even think about that
by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 26, 2012 2:31 AM EST up reply actions
Nashville traded Matt Lombardi
when he was concussed
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by RichieToGabbySCORE on Feb 26, 2012 2:45 AM EST up reply actions
yeah so then a little injury wont hold up anything
by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 26, 2012 3:27 AM EST up reply actions
The rule stipulates that a team receiving a player can decline the player in the event that they are suffering from an injury that was undisclosed to them at the time of the trade, like the Brule saga earlier this season (I think it was Brule).
Ahh okay. But they can still accept it.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Am i the only one who is going to be sad we aren't getting Nash
after all this, ha i kind of really want him.
and am ready to give up Dubinsky
No I’m totally with u man.
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by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 25, 2012 10:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I will be sad especially come playoff time. Winning in OT against a non playoff team is one thing. Beating Pitt Boston and maybe NJ are another
by DieselCane22 on Feb 25, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure Nash makes us better than Pitt or Bos anyway. We’re capable of beating all three of those teams in a 7 game series as is.
Not to mention I’ll be shocked if they stand completely put by Monday. Maybe not Nash, but they’re going to bring someone in.
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by George E. Ays on Feb 25, 2012 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
I think we’re more likely to have sustained success with a scorer than without. Doesn’t have to be Nash but options seem to be limited. Would love Nash. Would settle for Whitney or Doan or Hejduk someone like that. We may beat one of them but we won’t beat all plus Van/Detroit as presently constituted.
by DieselCane22 on Feb 25, 2012 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Well, if the season ended today (which is always silly, but bear with me), you have:
NYR vs WPG, BOS v OTT, FLA vs PHI, PIT v NJ
You could very well see us get WPG, then PHI, while BOS/PIT/NJ beat each other up. While there’s no such thing as an ‘easy path’ in the playoffs, we should be pretty big favorites for at least the Conf. Finals, which to be honest, would be a huge step given the last 15 years or so.
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by George E. Ays on Feb 25, 2012 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
I get what your saying but there’s a lot of time left. If Crosby comes back for the playoffs(I think he will) the whole game changes. Then you may have beat Pitt Boston then Detroit even if you get lucky enough to draw the Jets. A lot will happen. I would feel much better with a scorer. I’m
Not scared of Boston or NJ per se but I’m am scared of Pitt even without 87 because they’ve owned us. And obviously scared of Det/Van they roll 4 lines and come in waves but with possible shaky goaltending.
by DieselCane22 on Feb 25, 2012 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
Says who?
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by Kevin Power on Feb 25, 2012 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Says me
I may be wrong. If we don’t get him we will see. I’m on record saying our scoring isn’t deep enough to go where we want to in the playoffs. We will see.
by DieselCane22 on Feb 25, 2012 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
I meant
who says we’re not getting nash?
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by Kevin Power on Feb 25, 2012 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
Ohhhhhh LOL
Sorry dunno just saying if we don’t. Miscommunication there
by DieselCane22 on Feb 25, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Nice win :)
Outplayed them most of the game, battled back, and came through when we needed to.
Now they’re getting back to being my Rangers.
Oh, and if the price is right, I’d fucking love Brown.
AA Step Gabby
Hags Richie Cally
Dubi Mitchell Brown
Feds Boyle Prust
That’s fucking Rangers hockey right there.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Agreed they played well except they were down 2-1 in the third with only giving up 12 shots. They are offensively challenged. I’m
Not pissing on the win just stating fact.
by DieselCane22 on Feb 25, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
It’s an issue recently, but were what, 12th in the league in goals for? I think we will be fine. I’d like a guy who can score to take Rupp’s spot, but I don’t want a big name.
Miller made some great saves as well, and we hit some posts.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Brown was pulled of the block he’s not being traded, especially after putting up a hat trick tonight
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by Kevin Power on Feb 25, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for the update.
That’s why I come here. Well, back to my shrine of Dubinsky, praying for no trade lmao.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
just for fun
switch mitchell and AA…if mitchell can find some chemistry with step and gaby that could be a ridiculous 3rd line
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I'd tend to agree
but that line runs off of Anisimov’s two way play, as much as it seems otherwise sometimes..I like Mitchell for what he is, a third line grinder with some skill; I don’t see the love affair with the guy other than he is one of the better checkers in that he has puck possession talent and can put it in the net on occasion
If he could find chemistry it would work, but I just don’t know if he’s good enough defensively.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Still points.
We lose 2 games in a row (one in overtime) and people start flipping….
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
I understand my friend, but OT against the CBJs, shutout against the Pens, SO loss to Isles, and OT win against the Sabres. It’s pts as you say but for some reason I’m not giddy over it. Teams like Buff are playing desperate right now (they looked pretty good last night) and add that the Rangers’ opponents are gunning for them and you have a very tenuous last 30 or so games.
I know you’re against Nash but if my package goes (Dubi, Thomas, Erixon, and a #1) then there is nothing that isn’t replaceable here and we would get a monster t play along side BR and Cally (I would think). I hope you get to see him here and be convinced. And I love Dubi and I think Erixon is a potential top pair D. You have to give to get.
I understand you have to give to get, but no one is really looking at WHAT we’re getting, just at the name and basing it off of like 5 Olympic games.
I’m not happy with what we are playing, that’s not what I’m saying at all. But we are getting points, and that’s what matters here. Better to work out the kinds before the playoffs than during the playoffs.
Also, look for Cally’s goal production and Hagelin’s overall production to plummet if Nash is thrown on his line. That’s why I rather go for a Brown-type player (someone like that) to take Rupp’s spot. That improvement would be the same amount as the Dubi —> Nash upgrade, and would cost a lot less.
If he does come here (Nash), he better fucking dominate. If he sticks as a 30-30-60 player I’m going to be an angry camper.
Also, shootouts suck.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
and the question is: do you think the rangers have what it takes to win the Cup this year? I’ll answer: no. next question: does Nash put them over the top with what I want to give? no guarantee but I think the chances go up enough to make a difference. or else I wouldn’t want him here for anyone. you cannot just say “the future” when you have a chance to win now.
Philly's terrible D let up a shorthanded goal
Flames up 3-0 now, hahahaha
Thank you. Ends my night on a good note after a big ranger win. Flyers fading like I knew they would. Maybe they’ll get nabokov or rolonson. Lol.
by Richter1994 on Feb 25, 2012 11:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
roloson gave up 8 tonight. hes having a worse year than bryz
by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 25, 2012 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
flyers scored 2 in the last two minutes of the 2nd
lamesies 3-2 now
by rain-g-errs on Feb 25, 2012 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
Flyers ended up winning, damn it. It just ruined my morning, lol. Maybe getting news that Rick is coming will help that, lol.
yeah i watched it to the end
effing ridiculous. i hate the flyers. Their Offensive is soooo stacked.
by rain-g-errs on Feb 26, 2012 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
I couldn’t believe it when I saw the score this morning. I share your hatred of the Flyers. There were some Buffalo fans sitting in front of me who went to a Philly/Buffalo playoff game and they were doused with beer. Horrendous fans and team.
by Richter1994 on Feb 26, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
They play a very aggressive style, and none of their forwards get back. Their D pinches a lot, and gives up a lot of odd-man rushes.
No wonder every goalie is good elsewhere and sucks there.
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
rolololololson
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LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
No I wouldn’t say that. I mean he got him last year when they were in the same situation and he played pretty well for them and got them to game 7 of the eastern conference finals. Now I think he’s just too old.
I have a man-crush on Anisimov
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I was at the Garden for the game tonight. Stupid Buffalo fans who visit are shouting stupid stuff. So annoying, I swear I wanted to shut him up. But the best way of doing that was for the Rangers to score those tying goals and then Cally with the winner.
It’s always nice to see a Rochester boy taking care of business at the front of the yard, meaning Buffalo is their big city and Rochester is a suburb.
by NYR #35 Richter on Feb 25, 2012 11:58 PM EST reply actions
Could be it for Dubinsky
He’s been one our biggest dissapointments this year and quite frankly deserves to be traded. I’ll miss him, but this Nash-Dubinsky trade needs to happen
by Guess Who's Back? on Feb 26, 2012 1:07 AM EST reply actions
he’s our best defensive forward. please.
Shoot the puck Barry!!!
Kick save AND A BEAUTY by Giacomin!
I’m with this :)
Both are great though.
"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!!!
How can you even call anyone a disappointment?
by NYR-BD-RC-HL-MS on Feb 26, 2012 2:17 AM EST up reply actions
When Callahan did his move through the Sabre I said to myself “Callahan finish that. you won’t!”. Sure enough he did. He looked like Evgeni fuckin Malkin out there. Awesome win!
HENRIK LUNDQVIST OILS LIKE HE'S GETTING A HIMMER. DO YOU?
by RichieToGabbySCORE on Feb 26, 2012 2:16 AM EST reply actions
If you noticed, both Gaby’s and Cally’s goals were on the backhand skating in with speed. Must be a Miller weakness? Whatever, at least we won, lol.
sorry, I was wrong, Cally’s was a forehand but high glove side like Gaby’s goal. but shots were in same spot.
Actually, Cally shot the puck underneath the left arm of Miller and scored. But same place as Gabby.
by NYR #35 Richter on Feb 26, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Think that’s the toughest for all goalies in general. Thats how Gina scored on Hank too, backhand top shelf from in close.
Gina? Stafford scored both goals last night.
by Richter1994 on Feb 26, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
MDZ redeemed himself with that brilliant pass to Gaby last night. But if his fans are going to emphasize that one play vs. the multiple gaffes he committed on the defensive end that led Torts to finally drop him down to the 3rd pair for a spell then I’m done arguing with you as there is a “blindness factor.”
And don’t say that it was one game. MDZ does similar gaffes on a regular basis defensively that some people just don’t want to see (including Sam and Joe in the booth). So as George points out and I have said repeatedly, when you hear things like he’s “untouchable” or “if we trade him then we can’t win the Cup” then I just shake my head in amazement.
BTW, Nash would have been a monster last night. I turned to my friends in my section last night and said “uh-oh, Ian Walsh is reffing tonight. That spells trouble.” Mr. Walsh you recall was the knucklehead that reffed the WC. Sure enough, he let the Buffs get away with murder as it related to clutching and grabbing. Nash is big enough not to be effected by such treatment by the opponents.
MDZ was basically caught out of position on the first Buffalo goal when he pinched in deep on a 4 on 4 (???) creating a 2 on 1 breakout for the Sabres. If you watch a replay of the goal, he did not skate full speed on the backcheck. The play slowed down and he might have caught up with the play. This is a textbook example of Del Zotto’s play on defense. Plays like this often go unnoticed because of Hank making a spectacular save but last night he was burned. Made a nice pass on Rangers goal but again I see little growth as a defender since last season. He gets caught out of position too often, he cannot move players out of the crease, he is not strong in the corners. These were the same reasons he was sent down to Hartford last year. If he can’t play defense, he will not last under Tortorella as a defenseman.
you’re also forgetting the down low 2 on 1 MDZ created because he was clueless on who to take. I think it was Gerbe that took the shot that the King made a great save on.
See that’s the problem as you say (and the Hockey Rodent says): it’s the same mistakes over and over again. The cross ice passes, the being caught out of position, the wrongful pinching, etc. MDZ is the poster child for why +/- is almost a useless stat. McD’s +12 or whatever is much more impressive. He and Girardi are against the top lines over and over again. Think Blysma is not a smart coach? Guess who he had Malkin against whenever he could. Thing is that Torts at least can change D on the fly.
I never played organized hockey like I think you said you do or did. But I played enough street hockey and watched enough hockey since 1967 to know a little about positioning. And with MDZ it’s all related to his (bad) skating. Everything he does has to make up for that and causes him to make mistakes.
On the good side, he finally realizes he’s not Leetch and has played more aggressive to make up for his lack of skating. Now his fans are going to say “what do you mean? he’s a great skater.” No he’s not. He’s a terrible skater for a D. Torts puts up with it for now but if MDZ does some of these things in the playoffs that he does now then his butt will be meeting pine, as in on the bench.
by Richter1994 on Feb 26, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
you know, that’s not as bad idea. someone told me a while ago that he basically played forward up until juniors so your idea has a lot of merit. I could see it.
by Richter1994 on Feb 26, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
so thats why
the calls were absolutely terrible, we had a flyer fan reffing the game.
Thanks hahha makes a lot of sense.
by rain-g-errs on Feb 26, 2012 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
oh when I saw his name on the scoreboard I was rolling my eyes for what was to come.
by Richter1994 on Feb 26, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Same, the second the said he was the ref at the start of the game I knew it was coming.
"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!!!
i don’t mind having a back and forth (and I agree about MDZ to an extent), but your comment about Nash is completely speculation and literally has zero backing in any single tangible way.
Frankly, it’s bullshit.
"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!!!
oh come on, have a little fun with it. you’re just anti-Nash, which is ok, I respect your opinion. but to say that my opinion is “bullshit” does not allow for what could have been. doesn’t make me right or you right. just happy we can talk about it here. again, if nash comes here and bombs then I will be the first to admit it was a mistake.
Why is there no news at all on Nash
its so frustrating
by Prustyballs94 on Feb 26, 2012 10:30 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Sather is always quiet before a move.
Or. Preferably. He realized the cost was insane and told Howson to STFU.
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