Rangers recent play your thoughts?

I hate to admit it but the Rangers playoff chances are looking pretty good.Let's face it their not much worse on paper than we are and can be going into the postseason on a high alot different than last year.

eh. Probably not.

I'll pass judgment when Lundqvist wins a game in the playoffs.

I'll pass judgment when Lundqvist wins a game in the playoffs.

Yeah considering many were injured, Lundqvist just won Sweden a gold medal. Sorry we couldn't win one last year.

Although I have to say it's quite an honor to get some praise. =P

Yeah considering many were injured, Lundqvist just won Sweden a gold medal. Sorry we couldn't win one last year.

Okk....................I'll consider that when the RANGERS will make the Playoffs.

I'm not that impressed, they did us a favor and thats nice, but I'm still confident we can take 'em in a seven game series.

Thanks for the win tonight and if we can fend the pens off from second...I hope the rags can stumble into 7th, it would certainly make for a great series, although their "meathead"(the dishonest one) I fear would seriously take run after run at Marty

I'm not that impressed, they did us a favor and thats nice, but I'm still confident we can take 'em in a seven game series.

What worries me is they will have a HUGE chip on their shoulder and our groins.

if a series betweent the devils and rags started tommorrow rangers would have a great chance at winning...just a fact

if a series betweent the devils and rags started tommorrow rangers would have a great chance at winning...just a fact
Yeah thats whats got me concerned but we do have the intangable "Marty."

Yeah thats whats got me concerned but we do have the intangable "Marty."

for sure but the rangers are playing much much better than the devils right now, and i garuntee they will make the playoffs i have been watching them lately they are on a roll and they may be the last team we want to face in first round for many reasons.

Thanks for the win tonight and if we can fend the pens off from second...I hope the rags can stumble into 7th, it would certainly make for a great series, although their "meathead"(the dishonest one) I fear would seriously take run after run at Marty

rangers is not who i would want to face first round to be honost, you want to play the team who is playing the worst at the time ie: buffalo or us

The Rangers currently are still a team that If you stop Jagr your likelihood of winning increases dramatically.

If they get a healthy Shanny back for the playoffs things can be a little different in my opinion.

if a series betweent the devils and rags started tommorrow rangers would have a great chance at winning...just a fact

The only thing concerning me about a matchup with the Rags would be the Devs getting in and out in 4 straight. Tee times for the Rags over the last few years have been pretty consistent, and we would not like to mess up your schedule.

:yo:

gimme the rangers any day of the week

gimme the rangers any day of the week

I agree regardless of our play of late, it brings out the best in us. A win for us in the first round againset them, could really get the ball rolling(in spite of last season, which I reall believe was a feat for most players).

lets face it the way Marty(for that matter madden, pando, white, parise...) comes to preform against the Rangers is one thing we can count on, I think we could shut down jagr and co. and get our game set for later rounds.

Rangers suck.

Gotta throw that in on any thread discussing the Rags across the river. :)

Rangers suck.

Gotta throw that in on any thread discussing the Rags across the river. :)

well sayd:yo:

Rangers suck.

Gotta throw that in on any thread discussing the Rags across the river. :)

Welcome to hell :yo:

Rangers are forced to play playoff hockey in March.

They're playing excellent hockey and working their butts off. And Lundqvist is playing some of the best goaltending in the league. Right now, I'm with Larry Brooks, let them go seven with Pittsburgh.

NYR are playing like a playoff team, above & beyond a sense of urgency. Now is the time for a team to peak, like we did last year at this time in winning 11 straight to win the division and enter the postseason on a roll.

But then again, we couldn't ride that same winning streak very deep into the playoffs :sarcasm:

Wish we could be playing the same way as the NYR, despite the excuse of injuries.

Aside from their 7-0 win over a bad Boston team, the Rags have played "boring" low-scoring hockey. I'll bet they don't even average much more than 2 goals per game over the last month. It seems their strategy is to trap and somehow get to OT, then waste the 5 minutes to get to the shootout.
Rags fans are happy because they are winning, but if another team, let's just say the Devs, play that style they would be complaining.

Thanks for the win tonight and if we can fend the pens off from second...I hope the rags can stumble into 7th, it would certainly make for a great series, although their "meathead"(the dishonest one) I fear would seriously take run after run at Marty

I've been rooting for a Devils-Rangers series again for a few weeks now, and I still hope it's the case even though the Rags have been on a tear lately. Lundqvist can probably steal a series on his own, but I really like the Devils chances of knocking out the Rangers in a 7 game series. My biggest concern would be Avery cheapshotting Marty though.

if a series betweent the devils and rags started tommorrow rangers would have a great chance at winning...just a fact

No really, that's an opinion.

The Rangers currently are still a team that If you stop Jagr your likelihood of winning increases dramatically.

If they get a healthy Shanny back for the playoffs things can be a little different in my opinion.

Agreed...though I wonder what kind of affect getting Shanny back will have on the team. Obviously he's a great player, but the team didn't go on this streak until after he was out. It'll be interesting to see if his return changes the way the team plays.

The Rangers currently are still a team that If you stop Jagr your likelihood of winning increases dramatically.

If they get a healthy Shanny back for the playoffs things can be a little different in my opinion.

Regardless of how the teams are playing the Devils would be clear favorites. But Jagr scored his first goal in like ten games last night, and the Rangers came out of those ten games pretty well. :)

Aside from their 7-0 win over a bad Boston team, the Rags have played "boring" low-scoring hockey. I'll bet they don't even average much more than 2 goals per game over the last month. It seems their strategy is to trap and somehow get to OT, then waste the 5 minutes to get to the shootout.
Rags fans are happy because they are winning, but if another team, let's just say the Devs, play that style they would be complaining.

I could careless if paint dried faster than the style of play that a team has. It is all about winning and getting that cup. Maybe I'm one of the few who feel this way, but when you guys used and perfected the trap, the masses put down the system. Any fan in this league would have killed to see their team win 3 cups in 9 years.

I could careless if paint dried faster than the style of play that a team has. It is all about winning and getting that cup. Maybe I'm one of the few who feel this way, but when you guys used and perfected the trap, the masses put down the system. Any fan in this league would have killed to see their team win 3 cups in 9 years.

Oh dude you just fell right into their 'TRAP'. :D

That's what they WANTED you to say!

I could careless if paint dried faster than the style of play that a team has. It is all about winning and getting that cup. Maybe I'm one of the few who feel this way, but when you guys used and perfected the trap, the masses put down the system. Any fan in this league would have killed to see their team win 3 cups in 9 years.

You are right...the Rangers are playing the trap and winning..Good for them..I'm sure that 99% of Ranger fans agree with you (except JR#9)...If the Rangers can rely on good goaltending and play the trap with success..they should fair well in the playoffs..But as of right now, the Rangers can no longer rip on the Devils style of play! You have fallen under the spell of the Devils! i'm so happy to hold this over your heads..Innall seriousness, it's nice to see the Rangers playing a disciplined trapping system and succeeding..

You are right...the Rangers are playing the trap and winning..Good for them..I'm sure that 99% of Ranger fans agree with you (except JR#9)...If the Rangers can rely on good goaltending and play the trap with success..they should fair well in the playoffs..But as of right now, the Rangers can no longer rip on the Devils style of play! You have fallen under the spell of the Devils! i'm so happy to hold this over your heads..Innall seriousness, it's nice to see the Rangers playing a disciplined trapping system and succeeding..

First time the Rangers had 39 shots in a game for three games in a row in like 20 years. They're still playing puck pursuit, they're just being responsible in their own end for a change.

First time the Rangers had 39 shots in a game for three games in a row in like 20 years. They're still playing puck pursuit, they're just being responsible in their own end for a change.

Seriously..I like the way the Rangers are playing. The trap does not stop you from playing offense..the Rangers are absolutely playing well and aggressively. But anyone who has watched the games knows it's the EXACT same style that we play..For the last time, trap does not mean boring or lack of offense..just slows the other teams rush and capitalizes on turnovers..I hope all three teams from the area make the playoffs and play well..great for hockey coverage around here..

Seriously..I like the way the Rangers are playing. The trap does not stop you from playing offense..the Rangers are absolutely playing well and aggressively. But anyone who has watched the games knows it's the EXACT same style that we play..For the last time, trap does not mean boring or lack of offense..just slows the other teams rush and capitalizes on turnovers..I hope all three teams from the area make the playoffs and play well..great for hockey coverage around here..

Something tells me the Devils will be the only team from the area to make the playoffs, unfortunately.

The difference with the Rangers is they still send people into the offensive zone, they don't hang out in the neutral zone. Ryan Hollweg's body checks are rarely done in the neutral zone.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing the Rangers OR the Devils for their style of play, but the difference between the Rangers of October - December and the Rangers of the last two months is more that Lundqvist has returned to form more than a system change.

But I have a feeling the Garden is going to turn into a pumpkin in early April!

You are right...the Rangers are playing the trap and winning..Good for them..I'm sure that 99% of Ranger fans agree with you (except JR#9)...If the Rangers can rely on good goaltending and play the trap with success..they should fair well in the playoffs..But as of right now, the Rangers can no longer rip on the Devils style of play! You have fallen under the spell of the Devils! i'm so happy to hold this over your heads..Innall seriousness, it's nice to see the Rangers playing a disciplined trapping system and succeeding..

we don't play the same systems at all.

Have you seen the NYR games?

We like all teams will back out in a 1-4 when the other team has full possesion behind their net but we have a relentless forecheck and we are extremely aggressive in our puck pursuit unlike the Devils which play a much more reactive system.

We've created a ton of scoring chances but due to the lack of scoring talent in our lineup we haven't scored the goals that reflect the aggressiveness of the system.

And because of our aggressiveness we've also surrendered planty of quality chances against but Henrik has been stellar since December and has bailed out our dfense time and time again.

So while the NYR's have tighten up their game they certainly don't play a passive style like the Devils do.

we don't play the same systems at all.

Have you seen the NYR games?

And because of our aggressiveness we've also surrendered planty of quality chances against but Henrik has been stellar since December and has bailed out our dfense time and time again.



This is a great point. Even when the Rangers outshoot the other team the Rangers still give up a lot of odd-man rushes.

Something tells me the Devils will be the only team from the area to make the playoffs, unfortunately.

The difference with the Rangers is they still send people into the offensive zone, they don't hang out in the neutral zone. Ryan Hollweg's body checks are rarely done in the neutral zone.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing the Rangers OR the Devils for their style of play, but the difference between the Rangers of October - December and the Rangers of the last two months is more that Lundqvist has returned to form more than a system change.

But I have a feeling the Garden is going to turn into a pumpkin in early April!

I think you'll make the playoffs..if HL keeps this play up and they stick to the Devils system of defense first, they will continue to win games...and just a subtle jab if I may..I know people love to try and distance their favorite team from the Devils bad rep of "the trap"..but the style of play is pretty identical..If you watch the Devils, you'll notice that they throw the body a ton in the offensive zone..especially the fourth line..it is fun to watch players like Hollweg, Jansen, and Rupp throw a big check in the attacking zone..good luck and I do hope you make the playoffs..it'll be fun..

I think you'll make the playoffs..if HL keeps this play up and they stick to the Devils system of defense first, they will continue to win games...and just a subtle jab if I may..I know people love to try and distance their favorite team from the Devils bad rep of "the trap"..but the style of play is pretty identical..If you watch the Devils, you'll notice that they throw the body a ton in the offensive zone..especially the fourth line..it is fun to watch players like Hollweg, Jansen, and Rupp throw a big check in the attacking zone..good luck and I do hope you make the playoffs..it'll be fun..

If the Rangers did trap I wouldn't mind, but the other team seems to be able to skate through the neutral zone with impunity...maybe the Rangers should trap more. There really are a lot of odd-man rushes against.

If the Rangers do make the playoffs I hope they don't play the Devils...it's just not a good matchup for us.

If the Rangers did trap I wouldn't mind, but the other team seems to be able to skate through the neutral zone with impunity...maybe the Rangers should trap more. There really are a lot of odd-man rushes against.

If the Rangers do make the playoffs I hope they don't play the Devils...it's just not a good matchup for us.

Don't woryy about it..have you watched the Devils trap lately?? We haven't been that good at it either...

predictions for playoffs

1. Sabres
2. Devils
3. Thrashers
4. Sens
5. Pens
6. Lightining
7. Maple Leafs (Could make for an intense series with Devils)
8. Canadiens (Somehow i think they sneak in)

predictions for playoffs

1. Sabres
2. Devils
3. Thrashers
4. Sens
5. Pens
6. Lightining
7. Maple Leafs (Could make for an intense series with Devils)
8. Canadiens (Somehow i think they sneak in)

I'd put the Canes 7 insead. They are the champs after all.

predictions for playoffs

1. Sabres
2. Devils
3. Thrashers
4. Sens
5. Pens
6. Lightining
7. Maple Leafs (Could make for an intense series with Devils)
8. Canadiens (Somehow i think they sneak in)

I just don't see it, especially if the Rangers get Shanahan back, they should finish strong and wipe out any chances for the Habs to get in.

I just don't see it, especially if the Rangers get Shanahan back, they should finish strong and wipe out any chances for the Habs to get in.
not just Shanahan, but Straka, Hossa, Tyutin, and Rachunek will hopefully all come back before the end of the season.

not just Shanahan, but Straka, Hossa, Tyutin, and Rachunek will hopefully all come back before the end of the season.

I don't really mind not having Rachunek in the lineup.

I don't really mind not having Rachunek in the lineup.

I actually can't wait for him to return. It means Pock sits and Rachunek is back with Mara (whom he looked fantastic with).

I can understand the dislike of the Rangers on this board, but you can't deny that they're are playing some good hockey. And I don't care if it's their system or goaltender, winning is what counts.

They are playing well and I can't see them missing the playoffs or Caroline for that matter. Not the way they played us in two games. As for Montreal? That team is dead in the water.

First off, gotta tip the hat for the big win over the Pens. Helped our sorry ***** in a big way, considering our hometown slumping. (Never been so happy about a road trip, but we are 8-0-2 away from home in the last 10 road games...and need to get some points.)

And the new kids on the Rag's D looked good, which I think brings energy to the vets. Last year's NYR team really fed off the kid energy of players like Prucha, and some of that seems to have come back -- along with Lundy's confidence. Good for them. And Shanny practiced today, which is a good sign. 15 games out with a concussion really sucks. He's a warrior and deserves to be on the ice.

I'd much rather see the Blueskirts get in than Montreal or Carolina, and I especially do not want Tampa Bay, whom we match up with very poorly. Would be great to match up in the first round (as it would be if the season ended today), as I really, really enjoy the rivalry, both buildings would be electric and these boards would light up some nice, salty and passionate back and forth between the fanbases.

And, frankly, I like our chances. Although another sweep would be pushing it.

Hope the Isles slip into the 8 spot, as well. All three area hockey teams advancing to the playoffs might get hockey some actual ink in this town.

rangers have 2 of the dirtiest players in nhl, wouldn't want to face them in an extended series.

rangers have 2 of the dirtiest players in nhl, wouldn't want to face them in an extended series.

Avery and who? Hollweg? I wouldn't call Hollweg dirty at all. Call Avery dirty all you want. I won't defend him.

im just going by the players poll and his hits. hollweg needs to learn how to hit without his hands up though.

im just going by the players poll and his hits. hollweg needs to learn how to hit without his hands up though.

Hollweg and Janssen cancel themselves out anyway, IMO. Hollweg's on the ice more, but both can be just as borderline. We have the one up in cheap players with Avery, but I think that Colin White for you guys can be VERY cheap, so it might even cancel out again. I think White gets away with a lot out there.

We have the one up in cheap players with Avery, but I think that Colin White for you guys can be VERY cheap, so it might even cancel out again. I think White gets away with a lot out there.

Yep. There's that 'getting away with' NJD/Lamoriello/NHL conspiricy theory again. :sarcasm:

Come on now Jon, stop trying to equate Colin White with Avery. :amazed:

we most likely classify dirty differently. white takes dumb penalties, i would classify him more bonehead than dirty, which i might be inclined to classify hollweg as well if his game weren't hits from behind and hands to the face while checking. cam isn't dirty, he just hits big.

we most likely classify dirty differently. white takes dumb penalties, i would classify him more bonehead than dirty, which i might be inclined to classify hollweg as well if his game weren't hits from behind and hands to the face while checking. cam isn't dirty, he just hits big.

Geez, I know. That's the first time I've ever heard of White being described as being dirty. By the way, his penalties continue to decline every year and he has much less time than Rupp & Janssen and believe it or not, just 3 more PIM than Langenbrunner.

we most likely classify dirty differently. white takes dumb penalties, i would classify him more bonehead than dirty, which i might be inclined to classify hollweg as well if his game weren't hits from behind and hands to the face while checking. cam isn't dirty, he just hits big.

Hollweg isn't dirty, he just hits big.

Hollweg's had one really bad hit from behind and he was penalized accordingly (and most thought, including me, that the suspension could've been two games more maybe).

C'mon. Hollweg and Cam are on the same level. Try to be unbiased, please?

And White is VERY dirty. He hits high a lot and constantly uses his stick to slash or crosscheck. He's going to really hurt someone one day if he catches them right with his stick.

Geez, I know. That's the first time I've ever heard of White being described as being dirty. By the way, his penalties continue to decline every year and he has much less time than Rupp & Janssen and believe it or not, just 3 more PIM than Langenbrunner.

My family are all hardcore Devils fans and they all consider White the cheapest player on your team. Either everyone I know in real life is delusional or something else is going on. Even at Devils games I've heard the guy put down and called dirty by Devils fans.

He doesn't have a really bad rep, but he's still dirty.

i am unbiased, cam doesn't give elbows, slash, hook etc. doesn't do anything but check. hollweg hit simon from behind. hey the nhl players feel he is dirty.

dirty is intent to injure to me. little jabs, jawing and then not following through, ruutu, avery etc. thankfully the devils don't have players like that anymore, lemiuex, holik could fall into that. i would say the only player close is gomez.

My family are all hardcore Devils fans and they all consider White the cheapest player on your team. Either everyone I know in real life is delusional or something else is going on. Even at Devils games I've heard the guy put down and called dirty by Devils fans.

He doesn't have a really bad rep, but he's still dirty.

wow... :amazed: :amazed: :amazed:

Jon, I'm going to have a hard time believing anything about what you just posted.

Just an intuition. :sarcasm:

i am unbiased, cam doesn't give elbows, slash, hook etc. doesn't do anything but check. hollweg hit simon from behind. hey the nhl players feel he is dirty.

dirty is intent to injure to me. little jabs, jawing and then not following through, ruutu, avery etc. thankfully the devils don't have players like that anymore, lemiuex, holik could fall into that. i would say the only player close is gomez.

You forgot to mention Hollweg (2 months into his rookie season) was suspended 3 games for boarding Grant Marshall behind the net. :sarcasm:

Colin White has never been suspended during his 7 seasons.

But the NHL & referees let him get away with things. :sarcasm:

hollweg hit simon from behind.
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3563/hollwegka7.jpg

You forgot to mention Hollweg (2 months into his rookie season) was suspended 3 games for boarding Grant Marshall behind the net.
I don't remember this one either. It doesn't show up on his TSN or hockeyfights profile, and a google search came up blank.

hollweg is hitting him from behind. he isn't hitting his numbers, but they aren't face to face or side to side. he is behind simon to his left. there are many more plays of which he is dirty. don't argue me, ask his peers why they feel he is dirty.

actually he is hitting his 4, not the 2. i think that # is still on his back though, i could be wrong.

This is not the place to debate whether Hollweg, White, etc are dirty players or not.

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions
17-Mar-07: Missed 1 game (flu).
16-Mar-07: Flu, day-to-day.
23-Mar-06: Suspended by the NHL for three games.
07-Dec-05: Missed 2 games (eye injury).
03-Dec-05: Eye injury, day-to-day.
02-Nov-05: Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
12-Oct-05: Assigned to Hartford (AHL).



Hollweg was NEVER suspended for hitting Grant Marshall. He hit Brooks Orpik.

Get your facts straight, Muttley, before you start trashing our players.

*crash and burn*