No Dump, they have a spot locked up. They're just going through the motions. They don't need to play defense, they might get hurt trying to make a pass Comon man, they're afraid they'll get hurt if they attempt to match the Bruins. Tempo
I don't think it has anything to do with Hank being back. I think it is simply a team that has clinched a playoff spot, and 98% clinched a division, coming out flat as a pancake against a team DESPERATE for points to make the playoffs. Don't like it, but it will be reality in a couple of these games down the stretch. Is what it is IMO.
Don't agree Chuck, it's just speculation on your half but this is just the message board so I guess you're entitled to your opinion Mess stop using the 82-0 card as your defense. I don't care if they win or not today, I'm just disagreeing with you and Chuck about them playing passive because they're afraid they're going to get hurt
Who the FU*K said they were playing passive to avoid getting hurt. When you play passive sometimes you have a greater chance of getting hurt actually. I don't think that has ANYTHING to do with this. AGAIN, the Rangers came out flat and with no emotion, and the Bruins took it to them. That's it. Not sure what else you need to see man. Hockey is a game of emotion and passion, and I know that in your world we should have the same emotion and passion in every game despite the circumstances, but that isn't reality man. The Bruins wanted it WAY more in the 1st. Period.
We've seen this for 8 years. The team takes games off when Hank is in net thinking he will win the game by himself. Jesus. I get it's a regular season game but don't fucking embarass your starter in his first game back.
Exactly Mess. This has less than nothing to do with Hank today. Team was flat and Boston wanted it more. That simple to me.
For sure not over. Knowing the Rangers I would be surprised if they don't play MUCH better in the 2nd.
At least it is a team (lack of) effort. The injury angle is pure BS. They just need to play their game. And let's hope those jerks in Toronto are done......cannot stand NHL way of doing things.
As I've stated in a different thread. The two teams that worry me are LA and Boston because they have good size and always give us trouble.
Doesn't bother me much 94. We beat the Bruins this season. We beat the Kings this season. Klein clearly would help against teams like this though, so keep that in mind as well. To me the Bruins and Kings both were desperate for points and it showed...and we are not...and it showed. With that said, sign me up to play the Kings again please, means we are in the SCF, which works for me.
My concern is like I said. Big teams. Very sound. Great centers. Great at faceoffs. Great at forechecking and making us play a game we don't like...short in zone passes and working cycle as opposed to using speed with long stretch passes.
Is what it is. I am not too concerned about it. The Rangers are a very good team. The SC is not easy to win. The most difficult trophy to win in sports IMO. I think we would beat Boston in the playoffs. I think we can beat the Kings in the playoffs (I would sign on to play them right now as I said). With that said, the Rangers could lose in round 1. That's the NHL playoffs. If I told you we lose round 1 to the Caps would I be shocked...no. How it works in the NHL playoffs man.
