as Larry Brooks points out, this team was rebuilt for Rick Nash in the offseason.

Without him, it's really difficult to blame this mediocrity on Torts, and he definitely shouldn't be fired.

If this team was healthy and performing like this, then I can see blaming the coach.

http://www.nypost.com/p/s...ze_0Q1voQq3BNmu8AGAt5CsPO
- jimbro83

2 points tonight will begin the healing.

The next 4 are at home so hopefully we can get on a roll. Then at the Moz for a usual doozy w the Isles, so its kinda like the next 5 are at home.

2 points tonight will begin the healing.

The next 4 are at home so hopefully we can get on a roll. Then at the Moz for a usual doozy w the Isles, so its kinda like the next 5 are at home.
- B2B76

yeah, these next 5 games are a make or break, this needs to be a good run or else yo

yeah, these next 5 games are a make or break, this needs to be a good run or else yo
- jimbro83

we can be the LAKings of 2013...late season trade triggers a run...

we can be the LAKings of 2013...late season trade triggers a run...
- Blueshirts4ever

I tell you right now, if Chris Kreider wants to play, he needs to shoot the frigging puck.

I didn't realize it until checked this morning. He has played 10 games, 5 shots on goal.

FIVE.

C'mon, what happened to that kid who took the puck in the playoffs and just blasted past Holtby?

as Larry Brooks points out, this team was rebuilt for Rick Nash in the offseason.

Without him, it's really difficult to blame this mediocrity on Torts, and he definitely shouldn't be fired.

If this team was healthy and performing like this, then I can see blaming the coach.

http://www.nypost.com/p/s...ze_0Q1voQq3BNmu8AGAt5CsPO
- jimbro83

I agree with that. I also think, however, that he needs to loosen up a little. Much like Tom Coughlin supposedly did. If he could never use the words "process" and "right way" again that would be good to. Only because I am sick of hearing him say those things. I am sure he will understand and stop saying them.

Awesome hockey. Claude Le-douche sent Kris Draper into the glass partition & gave him a wicked scaaar for the rest of his life. Nasty!

And yea, Detroit used to get killed for flaming out every playoffs until they brought in Shanahan, that helped them finally get over the top.
- B2B76

Didn't Darren Mccartty beat the piss out of Lemeuix after he did that?

I tell you right now, if Chris Kreider wants to play, he needs to shoot the frigging puck.

I didn't realize it until checked this morning. He has played 10 games, 5 shots on goal.

FIVE.

C'mon, what happened to that kid who took the puck in the playoffs and just blasted past Holtby?
- jimbro83

He needs to use his speed and size to get on the forecheck and punish defenders. If he does those things, I think he will creat some better shooting opportunities. Torts is right, he really should watch Carl Hagelin, because he has Hagelin type speed, and he should use it in the same way.

Didn't Darren Mccartty beat the piss out of Lemeuix after he did that?
- tomburton99

It was the next year in a regular season game. Lemieux turtled, while McCarty pounded on him. Also, a goalie fight in that same game.

I tell you right now, if Chris Kreider wants to play, he needs to shoot the frigging puck.

I didn't realize it until checked this morning. He has played 10 games, 5 shots on goal.

FIVE.

C'mon, what happened to that kid who took the puck in the playoffs and just blasted past Holtby?
- jimbro83

I hear ya...just a product of a lack of confidence, don't forget the snipe he had vs NJ...

It was the next year in a regular season game. Lemieux turtled, while McCarty pounded on him. Also, a goalie fight in that same game.
- Pete V

That was as nasty a rivalry as there ever was in sports...period

I hear ya...just a product of a lack of confidence, don't forget the snipe he had vs NJ...
- Blueshirts4ever

Erik Christensen could snipe as well. Just not often enough. Actually right now, that is who Kreider reminds me of.

Erik Christensen could snipe as well. Just not often enough. Actually right now, that is who Kreider reminds me of.
- Pete V

I think we just need to be more patient with this kid, the one gift he and Hags has is their skating ability, Hags has already learned how to use it, Kreider will figure it out...

Erik Christensen could snipe as well. Just not often enough. Actually right now, that is who Kreider reminds me of.
- Pete V

No way not even close, that's a disservice to Kreider

I agree with that. I also think, however, that he needs to loosen up a little. Much like Tom Coughlin supposedly did. If he could never use the words "process" and "right way" again that would be good to. Only because I am sick of hearing him say those things. I am sure he will understand and stop saying them.
- Pete V

And " we'll be ready to play " That one kills me...because it means they're not. Happened in alot of playoff games last year. After he says it the other team would spend the first two minutes of the game passing the puck around the Rangers zone. That's not being ready to play.

MCdonagh not on the ice at practice, as expected.

Steve Zipay ‏@stevezipay
Nash on ice in regular jersey first time in nine days

Nash at practice and is taking part in contact drills, per the NYDN.

edit: Should have known Jimmy would beat me to it.

No way not even close, that's a disservice to Kreider
- HankdaTank

Kreider's play is a disservice to himself. Start banging and playing with a little snarl with his size. Right now he's a ghost on the ice, and the comparison is 100% apt. 5 shots in 10 games.

Rick Nash on the ice for very full #NYR morning optional

per rangers beat guys

Thought I had the scoop! Damn but do I speak for all of us when i say Halle-(frank)ing luliah!!!

Steve Zipay ‏@stevezipay
Nash on ice in regular jersey first time in nine days
- jimbro83

Fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed.
- B2B76

and toes

Steve Zipay ‏@stevezipay
Nash on ice in regular jersey first time in nine days
- jimbro83

Steve Zipay ‏@stevezipay
Nash on ice in regular jersey first time in nine days
- jimbro83

We will find out shortly when the players talk to the media...

- HankdaTank

Dudes...the fact that he is on the ice, even if they give him one more day to recover is good news...I just got a shot of adrenaline...this has to lift these guys, now to get Mac Back and healthy, MDZ also skating this am...

Rick Nash on the ice for very full #NYR morning optional

per rangers beat guys

Thought I had the scoop! Damn but do I speak for all of us when i say Halle-(frank)ing luliah!!!
- Blueshirts4ever

Staal isn't practicing, I only say this cause he racticed saturday before the game even though he had the flu.