Jan Levine: Game 33: NYR 3 ANA 1, big third period carries Blueshirts to victory Win comes wearing the white jerseys at home...

Yeah that wasn’t the Rangers team I had watched recently... good breakouts and hounded the puck all night. Ducks didn’t have any time to make plays.
And Hayes line was impressive.
You could see by the 3rd Ducks were toast.

Yeah that wasn’t the Rangers team I had watched recently... good breakouts and hounded the puck all night. Ducks didn’t have any time to make plays.
And Hayes line was impressive.
You could see by the 3rd Ducks were toast.
- dozerD10

Thought both teams played good defensively and limited each other to scoring chances. One of those games that could have gone either way. Thankfully it went ours since the last 2 games the Rangers played were frustrating as hell.

Thought both teams played good defensively and limited each other to scoring chances. One of those games that could have gone either way. Thankfully it went ours since the last 2 games the Rangers played were frustrating as hell.
- mdw7413

if Colorado offered Cale Makar for Kevin Hayes...

would you do it?

if Colorado offered Cale Makar for Kevin Hayes...

would you do it?
- jimbro83

I would have think long and hard about it. If I knew Hayes would come back and sign, obviously a no brainer. In lieu of that, don’t know, I would say 70-30 yes.

if Colorado offered Cale Makar for Kevin Hayes...

would you do it?
- jimbro83

Matt would probably due it after one last shared joint and lengthy makeout session.

So much was made about scratching Claesson. But just like Herb Brooks in Miracle, it's not about playing the best players, it's about playing the right players. Hands down, Claesson has been the individual bright spot on D over the past few weeks. But it's hard to argue results. Only allowing 15 shots is never a bad thing.
I'm not blaming Claesson for any of this. Rather just pointing out that sometimes, just sometimes, the coach might now how to shake things up in the right way and we don't need to over-react about lineups.

So much was made about scratching Claesson. But just like Herb Brooks in Miracle, it's not about playing the best players, it's about playing the right players. Hands down, Claesson has been the individual bright spot on D over the past few weeks. But it's hard to argue results. Only allowing 15 shots is never a bad thing.
I'm not blaming Claesson for any of this. Rather just pointing out that sometimes, just sometimes, the coach might now how to shake things up in the right way and we don't need to over-react about lineups.
- gravey914

I think Claesson ends up trade bait too

he's played well enough to gain some value

if Colorado offered Cale Makar for Kevin Hayes...

would you do it?
- jimbro83

Depends. Why are you doing this to me after a win......

Matt would probably due it after one last shared joint and lengthy makeout session.
- Pete V

Break up sex

Depends. Why are you doing this to me after a win......
- mdw7413

Of the older (not really that old) guys, I want to keep Hayes and Kreider through this rebuild (barring some can't refuse type offer). I think the team needs continuity while incorporating younger players, and I think those two are the best choices to stick around. I like Zibby, but I would rather move him if given the choice between him and Hayes.

Of the older (not really that old) guys, I want to keep Hayes and Kreider through this rebuild (barring some can't refuse type offer). I think the team needs continuity while incorporating younger players, and I think those two are the best choices to stick around. I like Zibby, but I would rather move him if given the choice between him and Hayes.
- Pete V

Pete welcome to team TPC/MDW

So, kind of looking for something to do this weekend, so checked out the price of Maple Leafs/Rangers tickets. Holy poop, you think they were playing Game 7 of the Cup final up there with the price of those tickets.

Not to interested in dropping a poop ton of money to watch the Rangers get smashed.

if Colorado offered Cale Makar for Kevin Hayes...

would you do it?
- jimbro83

You are going to get Tom all excited posting stuff like this

You are going to get Tom all excited posting stuff like this
- TPC

I was spanking myself as I typed it

Pete welcome to team TPC/MDW
- TPC

I am on board. Kreider is turning into a leader with the way he interacts with the team and to a lesser extent the fans. He deserves the C, IMO, and he should be here long term. And I like Hayes' game. Always have, but it's getting even better. I think the next three/four years are going to be Hayes' peak years.

Of the older (not really that old) guys, I want to keep Hayes and Kreider through this rebuild (barring some can't refuse type offer). I think the team needs continuity while incorporating younger players, and I think those two are the best choices to stick around. I like Zibby, but I would rather move him if given the choice between him and Hayes.
- Pete V

Yup, my thoughts exactly. I always joke around with Tom about Zib, but he is a decent player, and I would hope they are exploring trading him and re-signing Hayes

I am on board. Kreider is turning into a leader with the way he interacts with the team and to a lesser extent the fans. He deserves the C, IMO, and he should be here long term. And I like Hayes' game. Always have, but it's getting even better. I think the next three/four years are going to be Hayes' peak years.
- Pete V

Not sure if your feed had it, but when Chytil bumped the ducks goalie, Kreider leaned over to John Giannone between the benches and said "That wasn't goalie interference. I know what goalie interference is."

Not sure if your feed had it, but when Chytil bumped the ducks goalie, Kreider leaned over to John Giannone between the benches and said "That wasn't goalie interference. I know what goalie interference is."
- mdw7413

Yeah, I got the Garden feed.

Kind of fun how this team is still is right in the thick of it. The standings are strange a win or losing streak either way could put you in solid playoff position or in bottom five position.

Yeah, I got the Garden feed.

Kind of fun how this team is still is right in the thick of it. The standings are strange a win or losing streak either way could put you in solid playoff position or in bottom five position.

- Pete V

Yup. I don't expect them to be in it, but it does make the season a bit more fun to watch. If they were losing every game and out of a month ago, be pretty bad to watch.


As for Kreider. He has really stepped up. I don't know if he did it himself after the trades, or Quinn talked to him, but being a leader has kept him more engaged in the games this year. I'm not seeing the disappearing Kreider. Being paired with Hayes is helping too.

Yup. I don't expect them to be in it, but it does make the season a bit more fun to watch. If they were losing every game and out of a month ago, be pretty bad to watch.


As for Kreider. He has really stepped up. I don't know if he did it himself after the trades, or Quinn talked to him, but being a leader has kept him more engaged in the games this year. I'm not seeing the disappearing Kreider. Being paired with Hayes is helping too.
- mdw7413

Or you could say being paired with Kreider is finally helping Hayes reach his potential

Or you could say being paired with Kreider is finally helping Hayes reach his potential
- TPC

Lets just say 50/50 they are like a kit-kat

I think Claesson ends up trade bait too

he's played well enough to gain some value
- jimbro83

Maybe but he is so cheap and worthwhile to keep.

Thank you for beating the filthy (frank)ing Ducks last night. Much appreciated.

Depends. Why are you doing this to me after a win......
- mdw7413

The answer is yes MDW.