I guess I could look it up on HockeyFights but I have to imagine that's Semins only fight, I haven't seen anyone take that kind of fight strategy since 5th grade on the playground.
- smellmyfinger

It was his 2nd. Only other one was in the playoffs in the AHL.

I guess I could look it up on HockeyFights but I have to imagine that's Semins only fight, I haven't seen anyone take that kind of fight strategy since 5th grade on the playground.
- smellmyfinger

Did he get a fighting major or a 4 minute roughing?

That would be the icing on the cake.

I guess I could look it up on HockeyFights but I have to imagine that's Semins only fight, I haven't seen anyone take that kind of fight strategy since 5th grade on the playground.
- smellmyfinger

Did he get a fighting major or a 4 minute roughing?

That would be the icing on the cake.
- mdw7413

He got 2 minutes for unsportsmanlike

Torts was like that...probably rubbed off on Sully. Say what you will about Torts, but he did not let others take runs at his players.
- mames11

As much as I hated him I respected him for that. He has Columbus playing tough now too and he knows how to play the Pens. Tonights game will get ugly.

tanner glass is great

It was his 2nd. Only other one was in the playoffs in the AHL.
- BINGO!

After reading that I went to youtube and hockeyfights to see if there was video. Too bad that there's not I'm sure it would have been hilarious.

He got 2 minutes for unsportsmanlike
- eichiefs9

Question from an outsider... how much of the Rangers' "passivity" comes from AV? I seem to remember Vancouver sort of playing this way too - and catching some flak for it. I'm not saying NYR should change coaches, but if an "average" someone else were their bench boss, maybe they'd be a bit more feisty?

Seth Rothman ‏@SethDRothman 16s16 seconds ago

Rangers' issues have nothing to do with lack of "toughness." No team in the league is going to succeed with 3 of its top 6 forwards injured.

Seth Rothman ‏@SethDRothman 16s16 seconds ago

Rangers' issues have nothing to do with lack of "toughness." No team in the league is going to succeed with 3 of its top 6 forwards injured.
- jimbro83

And the rest not giving any effort.

Question from an outsider... how much of the Rangers' "passivity" comes from AV? I seem to remember Vancouver sort of playing this way too - and catching some flak for it. I'm not saying NYR should change coaches, but if an "average" someone else were their bench boss, maybe they'd be a bit more feisty?
- copelal

Think its AV's style. Its why I think even bringing in a guy or two doesn't change anything. I don't want to change coaches and don't want to screw up the top 6-9 when healthy. Just wish the guys we already have would show some team toughness once in a while.

he's got a new girlfriend, tending to her "needs"
- jimbro83

Like Nick our old friend "evitagen" . Got a GF & has posted here maybe 5 times in the last yr.

He's a good dude, still see him on FB all the time

Question from an outsider... how much of the Rangers' "passivity" comes from AV? I seem to remember Vancouver sort of playing this way too - and catching some flak for it. I'm not saying NYR should change coaches, but if an "average" someone else were their bench boss, maybe they'd be a bit more feisty?
- copelal

The Rangers should absolutely change coaches. Not only is AV instilling a passive, non-passionate identity in the team, he's also a pretty bad coach. He doesn't make any in-game adjustments besides juggling forward lines, he doesn't know how to deploy the correct players for his system, and he throws certain players under the bus while others (cough Girardi cough) have never gotten any criticism. AV is perceived as great because he has a good system and has always had exceptional goaltending. He would make a great assistant, but he's an incredibly mediocre bench boss who's pretty easy to outcoach.

Like Nick our old friend "evitagen" . Got a GF & has posted here maybe 5 times in the last yr.

He's a good dude, still see him on FB all the time
- B2B76

Once the girlfriend turns into a wife, and you've been married for a few years, then you start posting more.

Seth Rothman ‏@SethDRothman 16s16 seconds ago

Rangers' issues have nothing to do with lack of "toughness." No team in the league is going to succeed with 3 of its top 6 forwards injured.
- jimbro83

Pretty much agree with this, but when something does happen would be nice to see the team give a poop once in awhile.

How many times a game do the opponents crash the net and jam away at the puck till the whistle blows even after the whistle in some cases. I don't think the Rangers have done that more than 5 times this season. Hell, Stepan hugs everyone in front of the net. I just wish our players would show a little more snarl. Not dirty, not fighting just be a pain in the ass during the game.

Once the girlfriend turns into a wife, and you've been married for a few years, then you start posting more.

- Pete V

Just get a gf who is a die hard rangers fan. Solves all problems.

Pretty much agree with this, but when something does happen would be nice to see the team give a poop once in awhile.

How many times a game do the opponents crash the net and jam away at the puck till the whistle blows even after the whistle in some cases. I don't think the Rangers have done that more than 5 times this season. Hell, Stepan hugs everyone in front of the net. I just wish our players would show a little more snarl. Not dirty, not fighting just be a pain in the ass during the game.
- mdw7413

Any Ranger that does this gets traded to Florida

Any Ranger that does this gets traded to Florida
- mames11

and then healthy scratched

I don't know if people realize how little McIlrath has played for the Panthers

the last 3 games they suited him up for he played 6 minutes each time

Any Ranger that does this gets traded to Florida
- mames11

I liked McIlrath as much as the next guy, but if we are all honest the only time he looked somewhat good was playing with Yandle for that short time last year.

I do hope he succeeds somewhere because he seems like a really good guy from all the interviews I watched with him.

Once the girlfriend turns into a wife, and you've been married for a few years, then you start posting more.

- Pete V

My wife knows I'm on here. She has HB radar, she always seems to know maybe by my face or just plain ESP when I'm posting on here. "Hockeybuzz again? "

My wife knows I'm on here. She has HB radar, she always seems to know maybe by my face or just plain ESP when I'm posting on here. "Hockeybuzz again? "
- B2B76

my wife always asks me if I got banned today

Seth Rothman ‏@SethDRothman 16s16 seconds ago

Rangers' issues have nothing to do with lack of "toughness." No team in the league is going to succeed with 3 of its top 6 forwards injured.
- jimbro83

this is what it all boils down to (up front)

once everyone is back (pray for no other big injuries) its time to look at an upgrade using those draft picks that are burning a hole in NYR's pocket

I liked McIlrath as much as the next guy, but if we are all honest the only time he looked somewhat good was playing with Yandle for that short time last year.

I do hope he succeeds somewhere because he seems like a really good guy from all the interviews I watched with him.
- mdw7413

He just needs to play. He was shaky last season ,but got better the more he played. At least he has as many goals as McD this season.

He just needs to play. He was shaky last season ,but got better the more he played. At least he has as many goals as McD this season.
- mames11

he's an AHL player

Florida is learning that quickly