Jan Levine: Game 51: NYR 4 MIN 2, Miller/McDonagh/Brassard Lead the Way Rangers rally from 2-0 down

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Jan Levine: Game 51: NYR 4 MIN 2, Miller/McDonagh/Brassard Lead the Way
Rangers rally from 2-0 down
- airjan23

Good blog Jan, although I'm not sure where you saw a "fairly solid" 1st period.

Other than the 3rd line of Lindeberg/Hayes/Stalberg, that 1st was one of the worst I have seen in awhile. And I usually get accused of being to positive.

Good blog Jan, although I'm not sure where you saw a "fairly solid" 1st period.

Other than the 3rd line of Lindeberg/Hayes/Stalberg, that 1st was one of the worst I have seen in awhile. And I usually get accused of being to positive.
- mdw7413

Look at the numbers after the two goals, NY dominated action. Plus, those two shots were the main real chances that Minnesota got. They trailed 2-0 but their play was better than the score showed. But they took it up another notch or 10 in the second period.

Look at the numbers after the two goals, NY dominated action. Plus, those two shots were the main real chances that Minnesota got. They trailed 2-0 but their play was better than the score showed. But they took it up another notch or 10 in the second period.
- airjan23

Fair enough. I thought the 3rd line was the only thing useful that 1st period.

I thought you autocorrected from, fairly soiled to fairly solid.

Good blog Jan, although I'm not sure where you saw a "fairly solid" 1st period.

Other than the 3rd line of Lindeberg/Hayes/Stalberg, that 1st was one of the worst I have seen in awhile. And I usually get accused of being to positive.
- mdw7413

Marc Staal's awfulness ruined the first period for me and is the reason i was negative last night. Blame him for me leaving you that period

I didn't understand why it took the Yankees so long to diagnose Teixeira with a fracture, so I certainly won't understand it being determined Nash has one when this happened two weeks ago.

X rays, Zwanger-Peisiri, get it figured out

Pierre McGuire thinks Vancouver could get a first rounder for Radim Vrbata

Pierre McGuire thinks Vancouver could get a first rounder for Radim Vrbata
- jimbro83

What does he say about Yandle

What does he say about Yandle
- TPC

I am listening to an interview with him and he hasn't mentioned Yandle

He also said he knows that Wideman didn't respect that particular linesman, for whatever it's worth

Pierre McGuire thinks Vancouver could get a first rounder for Radim Vrbata
- jimbro83

Unless you have a center and winger the likes of the Sedin twins, that may be a gross overpayment and risky move. That said, I think he would benefit from a change of scenery.

Marc Staal's awfulness ruined the first period for me and is the reason i was negative last night. Blame him for me leaving you that period
- TPC

Thats why I asked if Staal signed a 1 day contract with the wild.

That Johnny Manziel seems to have some slight issues, huh.

That Johnny Manziel seems to have some slight issues, huh.
- mdw7413

List of potential nicknames in his next profession:

Johnny Toilet-Cleaner
Johnny Grave-Digger (although he seems to be currently employed doing that)
John Fluffer

List of potential nicknames in his next profession:

Johnny Toilet-Cleaner
Johnny Grave-Digger (although he seems to be currently employed doing that)
John Fluffer
- eichiefs9

Johnny not to Hottie
Johnny Cut Corners
Johnny Be Smooth

PP units at Friday practice: 93-16-10-13-24 (Yandle-Brassard-Miller-Hayes-Lindberg), 27-22-21-20-36 (McDonagh-Boyle-Stepan-Kreider-Zucc).

Happy to see Miller on the first unit, surprised at Hayes and Lindberg. Hayes may be used in front of the net and I would swap Zucc and Lindberg.

The goal scored by Brassard was amazing. But it was made amazing by Fast and Miller. Happy to be wrong. I was just so mad aft the first period. Thought for sure they'd mail in the last 40 of that game.

List of potential nicknames in his next profession:

Johnny Toilet-Cleaner
Johnny Grave-Digger (although he seems to be currently employed doing that)
John Fluffer
- eichiefs9

His dad saying publicly now that if he doesn't hit rehab he wouldn't expect him to live much longer.

Then the whole allegedly beating and threatening to kill your ex.

this is why we could get a bundle for Yandle. Low cap hit, defenseman and demand definitely not up with supply:

Five reasons NHL trade deadline could be uneventful

Kevin Allen, USA TODAY Sports 12:08 p.m. EST February 5, 2016


Trades are going to be completed before the Feb. 29 (3 p.m. ET) deadline because contending general managers can’t resist the temptation to improve their teams before the playoffs.

But here are five reasons why we may not see as many deals this trade season:

Too many teams in contention

Several teams that were supposed to out of contention, including the New Jersey Devils, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers, are still in the playoff hunt. If the Devils are competing for a playoff spot, how can they move Lee Stempniak, who is tied for the team lead in points? The Hurricanes might have to keep Kris Versteeg, their highest-scoring forward.

Impending unrestricted free agents Mikkel Boedker and Boyd Gordon would seem like prime rental players if not for the fact that the Arizona Coyotes can still make the playoffs in the forgiving Pacific Division. The Coyotes need Boedker, the team’s top point producer, up front. The Vancouver Canucks may not move Dan Hamhuis, an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The point: There could be fewer players available.


Teams have limited cap space

According to generalfanager.com, 10 teams in the playoff race have fewer than $4 million in cap space. The Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers are among those teams. All of them are looking to improve, but it will be challenging to pull off a major deal.

Trades have long-term consequences

Top rental players can cost a first-round pick and a prized prospect. Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is expected to fetch that return if he doesn't re-sign with the Winnipeg Jets. Rentals provide immediate help, but the loss of first-round picks and prospects can be destructive over a lengthy period in a parity league.

The Rangers haven't had a first-round pick since 2012, and they don't own another one until 2017. That will catch up to them. GMs have become more reluctant to part with first-rounders.



No-trade clauses and cap hits

Hurricanes captain Eric Staal will be coveted, but he has a no-trade clause. If does OK a trade, his list could be short. Plus, his $8.25 million cap hit will be problematic. Most teams would be forced to send salary back to Carolina. Byfuglien has a limited no-trade, allowing him to provide a list of five teams he wouldn't approve a trade to.

Supply and demand issue

Team wants the same assets. Several are looking for scorers, and there aren't many available. Defensemen are also in short supply. After Byfuglien, there aren't many impact blueliners available.

this is why we could get a bundle for Yandle. Low cap hit, defenseman and demand definitely not up with supply:

Five reasons NHL trade deadline could be uneventful

Kevin Allen, USA TODAY Sports 12:08 p.m. EST February 5, 2016


Trades are going to be completed before the Feb. 29 (3 p.m. ET) deadline because contending general managers can’t resist the temptation to improve their teams before the playoffs.

But here are five reasons why we may not see as many deals this trade season:

Too many teams in contention

Several teams that were supposed to out of contention, including the New Jersey Devils, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers, are still in the playoff hunt. If the Devils are competing for a playoff spot, how can they move Lee Stempniak, who is tied for the team lead in points? The Hurricanes might have to keep Kris Versteeg, their highest-scoring forward.

Impending unrestricted free agents Mikkel Boedker and Boyd Gordon would seem like prime rental players if not for the fact that the Arizona Coyotes can still make the playoffs in the forgiving Pacific Division. The Coyotes need Boedker, the team’s top point producer, up front. The Vancouver Canucks may not move Dan Hamhuis, an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The point: There could be fewer players available.


Teams have limited cap space

According to generalfanager.com, 10 teams in the playoff race have fewer than $4 million in cap space. The Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers are among those teams. All of them are looking to improve, but it will be challenging to pull off a major deal.

Trades have long-term consequences

Top rental players can cost a first-round pick and a prized prospect. Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is expected to fetch that return if he doesn't re-sign with the Winnipeg Jets. Rentals provide immediate help, but the loss of first-round picks and prospects can be destructive over a lengthy period in a parity league.

The Rangers haven't had a first-round pick since 2012, and they don't own another one until 2017. That will catch up to them. GMs have become more reluctant to part with first-rounders.



No-trade clauses and cap hits

Hurricanes captain Eric Staal will be coveted, but he has a no-trade clause. If does OK a trade, his list could be short. Plus, his $8.25 million cap hit will be problematic. Most teams would be forced to send salary back to Carolina. Byfuglien has a limited no-trade, allowing him to provide a list of five teams he wouldn't approve a trade to.

Supply and demand issue

Team wants the same assets. Several are looking for scorers, and there aren't many available. Defensemen are also in short supply. After Byfuglien, there aren't many impact blueliners available.
- jimbro83

Love his little jab at the Rangers about draft picks

Love his little jab at the Rangers about draft picks
- TPC

You know who's had a bunch of first round picks. The Oilers. That's the way to go.

You know who's had a bunch of first round picks. The Oilers. That's the way to go.
- tomburton99

stealing ^

http://www.blueshirtsunit...ect-blog-buchnevich-blast
Buchnevich slapper looks good

stealing ^
- jimbro83

Huh?

Huh?
- tomburton99

Might be the reason why the Rangers trade one of Hayes or Kreider.