Jan Levine: Rangers fall 5-3 to Blue Jackets as 3rd pair D-men struggle w/ Lindgren out Cuylle nets his first NHL goal

Columbus was a much more physical opponent than Buffalo and it seemed to rattle our entire defense. Jones really disappointed tonite.

Cuylle looks GREAT.

That first offside was a result of LaFranchise doing that silly curl ( yet again ) when he crosses the blue line. Its a TERRIBLE habit and it cost us a goal.

Slightly disagree with your assessment Jan on Vesey. I thought he really played well in his limited minutes and even got credited with an assist on our first goal.

Game 2 of a long season ---- on to our HOME OPENER!!!

Columbus was a much more physical opponent than Buffalo and it seemed to rattle our entire defense. Jones really disappointed tonite.

Cuylle looks GREAT.

That first offside was a result of LaFranchise doing that silly curl ( yet again ) when he crosses the blue line. Its a TERRIBLE habit and it cost us a goal.

Slightly disagree with your assessment Jan on Vesey. I thought he really played well in his limited minutes and even got credited with an assist on our first goal.

Game 2 of a long season ---- on to our HOME OPENER!!!
- TommyGTrain

I absolutely have to disagree about Laf, Tommy.
He did not curl back. Panarin's pass was behind him and he had to twist back to get his stick on it. Laffy's pass across was a bang-bang play and he simply thought he could hold the puck over the line as he released it, same as a defenseman gaining the red line to dump it in. Unfortunate, but I wouldn't fault the kid for such a close play.

Columbus was a much more physical opponent than Buffalo and it seemed to rattle our entire defense. Jones really disappointed tonite.

Cuylle looks GREAT.

That first offside was a result of LaFranchise doing that silly curl ( yet again ) when he crosses the blue line. Its a TERRIBLE habit and it cost us a goal.

Slightly disagree with your assessment Jan on Vesey. I thought he really played well in his limited minutes and even got credited with an assist on our first goal.

Game 2 of a long season ---- on to our HOME OPENER!!!
- TommyGTrain

Laf had to stop to get the pass that was behind him, he didn’t curl back

Edit: yea what Tony said lol

I absolutely have to disagree about Laf, Tommy.
He did not curl back. Panarin's pass was behind him and he had to twist back to get his stick on it. Laffy's pass across was a bang-bang play and he simply thought he could hold the puck over the line as he released it, same as a defenseman gaining the red line to dump it in. Unfortunate, but I wouldn't fault the kid for such a close play.
- Tonybere

After re-watching the replay, I agree with you Tony ---- the pass was behind him. Good catch!

This game seemed like the fall back game demonstrating that it will take time for the new system to be second nature. I did see moments where some Rangers reverted to irresponsible passing in their own zone resulting in turnovers due to Columbus' physical forecheck.
Overall. I didn't see a lack of care or try in most of the players. Which is different from last season where they lost these games AND looked like they could care less on the ice.
Soo...that's good.

PS: I hope those linesman saw the optometrist today.

- tomburton99

Felt that way too, weird game start to finish. Optimistic about tonight.

Cuylle the 4th most impactful forward in the game. Guy is the exact type of player the Rangers have been needing for a decade+.

Felt that way too, weird game start to finish. Optimistic about tonight.

Cuylle the 4th most impactful forward in the game. Guy is the exact type of player the Rangers have been needing for a decade+.
- TC88

Idk about that. His game is very simplistic, and I mean that in the best way possible. He's always around the net or keeping pucks alive along the boards.

If he can be s hybrid of Kreider and Goodrow, that would be the ideal player.

Idk about that. His game is very simplistic, and I mean that in the best way possible. He's always around the net or keeping pucks alive along the boards.

If he can be s hybrid of Kreider and Goodrow, that would be the ideal player.
- tomburton99

What does goodrow do

Weird game. Came out flying again and after the 2 goals got called back, seemed to get the team down.

What does goodrow do
- picklerick

I mean he blocks shots and hits people. Be a better version of that, and the result is productive NHL player. Never said Goodrow was good.

I mean he blocks shots and hits people. Be a better version of that, and the result is productive NHL player. Never said Goodrow was good.
- tomburton99

No. You certainly never said that.

No. You certainly never said that.
- Tonybere

Idk about that. His game is very simplistic, and I mean that in the best way possible. He's always around the net or keeping pucks alive along the boards.

If he can be s hybrid of Kreider and Goodrow, that would be the ideal player.
- tomburton99

He hustles, has size/plays physical, good hands and shot, goes to the dirty areas… Think part of my comment is based on his reputation as an enforcer which we haven’t seen yet. That part may take another year or 2 to develop, but still don’t think we’ve had a home grown player like him that I can remember. Maybe like a better version or Trent Frederic? Idk.

Goodrow had a great first season but has been pretty average since.

He hustles, has size/plays physical, good hands and shot, goes to the dirty areas… Think part of my comment is based on his reputation as an enforcer which we haven’t seen yet. That part may take another year or 2 to develop, but still don’t think we’ve had a home grown player like him that I can remember. Maybe like a better version or Trent Frederic? Idk.

Goodrow had a great first season but has been pretty average since.
- TC88

That too. He's always moving. Which is good.

Edit: Trent Frederic is a good comp. Be half the player Travis Koenecny is. I'll take that too.

Lindgren on ice this am. Vesey and Jones skating as extras.

That too. He's always moving. Which is good.

Edit: Trent Frederic is a good comp. Be half the player Travis Koenecny is. I'll take that too.
- tomburton99

We still talking cuylle? He’s got an almost elite wrist shot and he uses it. Can’t really think of a comparable player in the league tbh (in terms of non elite players). Size, grit, effort, all the tools to be tough in front of the net but then also can and does rip it from further out.

We still talking cuylle? He’s got an almost elite wrist shot and he uses it. Can’t really think of a comparable player in the league tbh (in terms of non elite players). Size, grit, effort, all the tools to be tough in front of the net but then also can and does rip it from further out.
- picklerick

Would you rather me harp on every aspect of the bad loss to columbus?

Would you rather me harp on every aspect of the bad loss to columbus?
- tomburton99

I was just too lazy to figure out if that’s what was happening. I’m happy to talk cuylle

Separately, I got a membership to Andy and rono’s site if you or anyone wants me to post anything from it I will. Just need to figure out how to do that from my phone

I was just too lazy to figure out if that’s what was happening. I’m happy to talk cuylle
- picklerick

Oh ok. I was like "What is wrong with trying compliment Will Cuylle?" But he's good, perfect fit for that 3rd line LW right now.

Oh ok. I was like "What is wrong with trying compliment Will Cuylle?" But he's good, perfect fit for that 3rd line LW right now.
- tomburton99

I added something to my last post that may interest you

Lindgren on ice this am. Vesey and Jones skating as extras.
- airjan23

Jones blew his opportunity last game

That too. He's always moving. Which is good.

Edit: Trent Frederic is a good comp. Be half the player Travis Koenecny is. I'll take that too.
- tomburton99

Could see Frederick being one of his first bouts too. Think there’s a good chance we see one before they play in 5 weeks.

Big sports night for me, rangers home opener, Phillies game one of the NLCS, cowboys Monday night football. Gonna need 3 TVs