CrazyCarl40 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Good call yo. Considering I was correct all points, I'd say it was a good call. The Rangers won 4 2-1 games. Two in overtime. They didn't dominate. They won a tough played series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I am disappointed that the rest of the Rangers' games wont be on MSG. Sam Rosen is a great play by play announcer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 do rangers fans want the islanders ? I am neutral to this debate just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 You're right. If they weren't missing their top four puck moving defensemen and playing AHL players they definitely wouldn't have been able to score. Letang is a Norris candidate. Stop.I know. That's why Pens have lost 7 of the last 8 playoff games against the Rangers and essentially got swept during the regular season. The Rangers were a bad match up for Pens. Deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 do rangers fans want the islanders ? I am neutral to this debate just curious Yes, it will be a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Man I wish the pens were healthy. Good luck Rangers. You're going to need it.Malkin was clearly not himself, but Fleury played very well and Crosby wasn't hurt. Says in today's paper Letang's career may be over from concussions which is very sad. Problem they have under the cap is that it's hard to have Crosby and Malkin and anything else(as an aside I hate caps. Otherwise smart businesspeople cannnot be trusted with their checkbooks when running sports franchise so they supress salaries instead is BS; but that's a reality). Obviously they will never trade Crosby, but who is signing up to pay Malkin almost $10 million in cap space and giving up comparable value? Only a really crappy team does that. Edmonton maybe? But is Malkin going there or would he "retire" to the KHL instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I know. That's why Pens have lost 7 of the last 8 playoff games against the Rangers and essentially got swept during the regular season. The Rangers were a bad match up for Pens. Deal with it. Yes, sir, that's spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Fleury played better than I thought he would- kept the Pens close in this series. Next round has to start Wed or Thursday. Clapton is at the Garden Friday and Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I know. That's why Pens have lost 7 of the last 8 playoff games against the Rangers and essentially got swept during the regular season. The Rangers were a bad match up for Pens. Deal with it. I didn't say they weren't. But a Letang, Erhoff or Maatta would have made a world of difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I didn't say they weren't. But a Letang, Erhoff or Maatta would have made a world of difference.It didn't make a difference last year or in the regular season. Pens may have beaten another team in the first round but they have a hard time against the Rangers. Think about it. In the last 12 games against the Rangers, the Pens are 2-9-1 with one of their wins being a SO victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 It didn't make a difference last year or in the regular season. Pens may have beaten another team in the first round but they have a hard time against the Rangers. Think about it. In the last 12 games against the Rangers, the Pens are 2-9-1 with one of their wins being a SO victory. When did the Rangers and the Penguins play each other when the Penguins had their full compliment of players? I'll be waiting for your answer a while because there hasn't been a time. Enjoy your victory and move on to the next series, which you'll probably lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Carl's gone crazy. He's been trolling, whining and eating sour grapes. Rangers won, fair and square. Deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombdirt Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 do rangers fans want the islanders ? I am neutral to this debate just curious I was thinking about this today. I don't want to see either team; there's not a good matchup in the whole conference. Maybe the Isles I guess since it would take away some of the home-team advantage at the away games, and an all-NY series would be pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Carl's gone crazy. He's been trolling, whining and eating sour grapes. Rangers won, fair and square. Deal with it. I have not trolled. I have not whined. I'm not eating sour grapes. The Rangers did win fair and square. When did I say anything different? Get over yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 When did the Rangers and the Penguins play each other when the Penguins had their full compliment of players? I'll be waiting for your answer a while because there hasn't been a time. Enjoy your victory and move on to the next series, which you'll probably lose.LOL, and the last sentence isn't trolling? Oh, I'm sorry, I thought the Pens had their full compliment last year when they blew a 3-1 lead to Rangers, who themselves did not have their full complement of players. Both the Rangers and Pen players missed games against each other this year. That's hockey. What's comical is your belief that at even strength the Pens would be better. There is no substantive evidence to support that belief so we can equate it to believing in the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 LOL, and the last sentence isn't trolling? Oh, I'm sorry, I thought the Pens had their full compliment last year when they blew a 3-1 lead to Rangers, who themselves did not have their full complement of players. Both the Rangers and Pen players missed games against each other this year. That's hockey. What's comical is your belief that at even strength the Pens would be better. There is no substantive evidence to support that belief so we can equate it to believing in the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy. The last sentence is an opinion. I think the Rangers will lose the next series they play. I wasn't impressed with them and now there is a blueprint on how to beat them. Since 2009-2010, the Penguins have had the most man games lost in the NHL. I wonder how the Rangers would have done in the first round if they were missing 4 top defensemen, a top 6 forward, and having the second best player in the world playing through an injury. It's not an excuse, it's a fact. But you're right, it's hockey, and given all of that the Penguins played 5 tight games with a Rangers team that many said would blow through them. It didn't happen. And yes, if the Pens and Rangers both had been 100% healthy, the Penguins team would have won the series. Period. Through December they were one of, if not the best, teams in hockey. Then the injuries started to pile up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Next round has to start Wed or Thursday. Clapton is at the Garden Friday and Saturday They will have to do some creative scheduling. Probably a day game Saturday if the first game is Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I was thinking about this today. I don't want to see either team; there's not a good matchup in the whole conference. Maybe the Isles I guess since it would take away some of the home-team advantage at the away games, and an all-NY series would be pretty cool. Yep, there's no easy matchup here on out, but Isles-Rangers will be a lot of fun as a NY hockey fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Yep, there's no easy matchup here on out, but Isles-Rangers will be a lot of fun as a NY hockey fan. Agreed. Btw, just heard on Q104 that they may move the Clapton shows to accommodate the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Tampa forces Game 7. Islanders still alive tied 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Crap, Islanders lose. How the hell you only get 11 shots on goal in a game 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombdirt Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Looks like a Thursday start and an early Saturday Game 2. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 You keep on doing you, Carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 The bad news: New York Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello is out indefinitely with what the team calls an upper body injury. Yandle sat out practice yesterday. The good news: Kevin Klein looks ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Yeah, Zuke might miss the series which sucks, but I think Yandle will be fine. AV's been giving players maintenance days in practice. St. Louis needs to step up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Well, Tampa beat the Wings, even though Detroit outshot them for most of the game. Next up for the Lightning is Montreal. I think we'll see a Rangers-Canadiens Eastern Conference Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Tampa has owned Montreal this year. I like the Rangers over the Caps in 7. Just think all the games Holtby has played this year will catch up with him here. Tampa over Montreal in 6. I think it is destined that the Rangers go up against Callahan, Boyle and Stralman for all the marbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I see another grind it out series with the Caps rangers in 6 or 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Tampa has owned Montreal this year. I like the Rangers over the Caps in 7. Just think all the games Holtby has played this year will catch up with him here. Tampa over Montreal in 6. I think it is destined that the Rangers go up against Callahan, Boyle and Stralman for all the marbles. That would be a fun series. Montreal was deprived of the Finals by the Rangers last year. You know they'll be looking for payback if they can get a re-match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 They played like sh*t, but ughh what a kick in the dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Whew! Game 2 they played much better and get the W. Couldn't afford to go down 0-2; and give the Rangers credit for a strong effort after a stunning loss in first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombdirt Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Some great goaltending going on in this series already, on both sides. Lundy made a few downright crazy saves today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Rangers are an odd top seed that plays better on road so leaving MSG with at least a split was key. Hank was unbelievable down stretch. What's also encouraging is that NYR have kept Caps to 2 gg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetcane Redux Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hank has been Hank, but Holtby has been spectacular. It was good to see Nash step it up after he played so soft in game one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Expects this series to be a grind and that is what is happening- our big players have to step up- Nash, Kreider. etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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