big week....we control our own destiny now...its on us..plus i spent $300 on the 1st round...had to pay for 4 games even thouh their is no chance of 4 home games :roll: ..gotta love dolan
i post on the board of a band that doesn't exsist anymore .......i need my head examined.......
big week....we control our own destiny now...its on us..plus i spent $300 on the 1st round...had to pay for 4 games even thouh their is no chance of 4 home games :roll: ..gotta love dolan
that sucks,
well, hopefully, we are hitting on all cylinders right around now
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Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero released the following statement today after the NHL announced Penguins forward Matt Cooke will be suspended for the rest of the regular season (10 games) and the first round of the playoffs:
"The suspension is warranted because that's exactly the kind of hit we're trying to get out of the game. Head shots have no place in hockey. We've told Matt in no uncertain terms that this kind of action on the ice is unacceptable and cannot happen. Head shots must be dealt with severely, and the Pittsburgh Penguins support the NHL in sending this very strong message."
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I can't make a citation but I've heard that Mario spoke with Cooke and told him that if he doesn't change the way he plays he's not welcome on the team next year.
However we'll see if Mario actually stops being a hypocrite and follows up his words with actions.
big week....we control our own destiny now...its on us..plus i spent $300 on the 1st round...had to pay for 4 games even thouh their is no chance of 4 home games :roll: ..gotta love dolan
I can't make a citation but I've heard that Mario spoke with Cooke and told him that if he doesn't change the way he plays he's not welcome on the team next year.
However we'll see if Mario actually stops being a hypocrite and follows up his words with actions.
I am betting he will.
That statement by the GM can easily be interpreted as 'bye bye Matt Cooke'.
oh ok. Trevor gillies? better look in the mirror one and only islanders fan.[/quote] yea cause gillies is repeat offender again and again and again and again and again :roll:
typical pens fans, never criticize their own, always others[/quote]
well actually gillies is. What did he last 1 shift after his last suspension?
and i think Cooke is an idiot by the way. good player, but has a screw loose or something. i've never defended him. That Savard hit Was as bad as the Chara hit to me. Gutless. If they cut him tomorrow i could care less. He'd fit right in on your club.
anyway, back to the rangers. who is Artem Anisimov and why does he score against the pens every time. He and Callahan kill us every single game.
I'll be at the game tonight on a freebie ticket. don't know where the seat is but needless to say I'm looking forward to it.
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should be an easy win for our blueshirts,
but then again there have been trends that the Rangers indeed lose games they should've won.
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Have a great time xman.
should be an easy win for our blueshirts,
but then again there have been trends that the Rangers indeed lose games they should've won.
Lets Go Rangers !
I hope so, they never seem to score five goals in games I watch though..
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Have a great time xman.
should be an easy win for our blueshirts,
but then again there have been trends that the Rangers indeed lose games they should've won.
Lets Go Rangers !
I hope so, they never seem to score five goals in games I watch though..
well, we dont need 5 every night,
only need 1 if henrik is at the top of his shutout game
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Had the momentum the first few minutes of the 1st,
then we fizzled out.
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Have a great time xman.
should be an easy win for our blueshirts,
but then again there have been trends that the Rangers indeed lose games they should've won.
Lets Go Rangers !
I hope so, they never seem to score five goals in games I watch though..
well, we dont need 5 every night,
only need 1 if henrik is at the top of his shutout game
Lets Go Rangers !
1 was indeed enough for tonight.
plus, no penalties for Rangers.
Voukun was definitely frustrating, on top of his game too.
Then that scurry at the end of the game after Florida pulled Voukun out,
I was like oh no .
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well actually gillies is. What did he last 1 shift after his last suspension?
and i think Cooke is an idiot by the way. good player, but has a screw loose or something. i've never defended him. That Savard hit Was as bad as the Chara hit to me. Gutless. If they cut him tomorrow i could care less. He'd fit right in on your club.
anyway, back to the rangers. who is Artem Anisimov and why does he score against the pens every time. He and Callahan kill us every single game.
gillies belongs in a mma cage the same cage he trains for hockey and is a disgrace for the isles. cally is just the perfect hockey player. i watch rag$ game just cause of his play.
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At the end of the day two points are two points, despite being in Florida's end for most of the first 40 minutes, they kind of sleepwalked through the game. That was a helluva play by Dubinsky on that rebound. As for my seats, section 201 normally is 95, so obviously I wouldn't have gone if I had to pay that much. That section is located to the left side of the net on the seventh avenue and 31st street side, so there are a few blind spots such as the left corners on both ends of the rink. For all my talk about HD-TV, it was nice to get to a game, nicer that it was a free ticket.
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F'n Carolina wont go away, or lay down !
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When it is time to talk about Vezina Trophy candidates and goaltenders who have a convincing case for the Hart Trophy, Boston's Tim Thomas and Nashville's Pekka Rinne dominate the conversation.
Thomas and Rinne have earned the distinction as front-runners for those trophies with their sparkling numbers and stellar play this season. Barring something unforeseen, both likely will be finalists for the Vezina and perhaps one or both will have a crack at the Hart.
But if there is one goaltender who is making an under-the-radar push for Vezina consideration during the season's homestretch, it is Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers.
The two statistics everyone turns to when judging a goaltender are goals-against average and save percentage. Thomas (2.06 goals against average, .937 save percentage) and Rinne (2.07, .930) have been the leaders in those categories for a better part of this season. Lundqvist (2.31, .922) ranks fifth and sixth, respectively, in those categories among goaltenders with at least 50 appearances this season.
Lundqvist, however, has other credentials that make him a dark horse. The three-time Vezina finalist has made 59 starts, three more than Rinne and 11 more than Thomas, and his 32 wins are two more than Thomas and four more than Rinne.
Not only does Lundqvist have more victories, but his 16 victories in one-goal games (and two-goal games with an empty-net goal) are three more than Thomas and Rinne.
Throw in the fact that Lundqvist picked up his League-leading 10th shutout in a 1-0 win against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, and it begs the question -- why isn't Lundqvist getting mentioned much as at least a candidate for the Vezina?
"I certainly think he's underappreciated. I don't think he gets the credit he deserves," Rangers forward Brandon Dubinsky said. "Ten shutouts is an incredible feat for a season, never mind with a tenth of the season left."
When it comes to goal support the Rangers average 2.81 per game, which is 12th in the League. The Predators score just 2.53 per game; the Bruins are fifth in the NHL at 2.99 per game.
But those numbers are a bit deceiving. On 29 occasions this season, the Rangers have scored two goals or fewer for Lundqvist. Rinne, despite playing for a team that has scored far fewer goals this season, has only had to deal with that lack of support two more times than Lundqvist.
"We haven't scored a lot of goals for him this year," Dubinsky said. "We've had six-goal games, seven-goal games, but the consistent three or four goals every night hasn't been there.
›"He's had to be unreal, unbelievable to keep us where we're at. I don't think he gets enough credit. He's, in my eyes -- and I've shot on all the goalies -- I think he's the best in the League."
As the Rangers battled through injuries to key players all season -- Marian Gaborik, Ryan Callahan, Vinny Prospal and Chris Drury have missed 144 games between them and there have been others -- Lundqvist has been the constant keeping the Rangers afloat while everyone was on the mend.
The injury bug inhibiting the Rangers all season hasn't hit Lundqvist personally, but when backup goaltender Martin Biron broke his collarbone on Feb. 28 and was lost for the season, the stretch run fell squarely on the Swedish goalie's shoulders.
The 29-year-old Lundqvist, who hasn't played fewer than 70 games since 2006-07, said before the season the signing of Biron in the summer was great for him because it would keep him fresh for the playoffs. Lundqvist said his massive workload never left him feeling fatigued mentally or physically, but he wondered if it would keep him from being sharp enough to take the Rangers on a deep playoff run.
The way Lundqvist talked after Tuesday's game against the Panthers, which marked his 18th consecutive start, it sounded as though he's in the best condition of his career.
"I feel great. I don't feel tired. I don't think my body has felt this good in a lot of years," said Lundqvist, who is 7-1-0 since March 4 with a .927 save percentage. "I've always had some issues. It's always been something the past seven-eight years -- knees, hips, back. Right now, I'm just happy to go out to practice and nothing is bothering me, knock on wood.
"I'm just happy I feel this good right now."
The Rangers hold a three-point edge on the Buffalo Sabres for seventh place in the Eastern Conference and are six points clear of the ninth-place Carolina Hurricanes. With the inexperienced Chad Johnson unlikely to get a start with the Rangers battling for a playoff spot, Lundqvist could play the Rangers' final 25 games of the regular season.
While Lundqvist is carrying the load, Thomas has a very capable backup in Tuukka Rask easing his burden down the stretch. Rinne is in the same boat as Lundqvist in terms of being virtually on his own down the stretch, but Lundqvist has the edge in durability with Rinne missing 10 games due to knee surgery and a lower-body injury.
Lundqvist might not be the favorite for the Vezina, but a late-season push may at least get him an invitation to attend NHL Awards in Las Vegas this summer.
"It's not getting lost in the room at all amongst the boys, and I think that's what really matters," Rangers forward Ryan Callahan said. "To a man in the room, I think we all know he's the most important guy for us to win games and he's the one who most nights gets us the win. I think the big thing is in here, we know he's our guy and he's having a Vezina-type year."
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I respectfully disagree in that we control our own destiny
and our schedule is pretty favorable when you compare it to the competitions schedule(s) .
Matter of fact , we could likely snag 6th seed and faceoff against the 3rd seed.
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that sucks,
well, hopefully, we are hitting on all cylinders right around now
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"The suspension is warranted because that's exactly the kind of hit we're trying to get out of the game. Head shots have no place in hockey. We've told Matt in no uncertain terms that this kind of action on the ice is unacceptable and cannot happen. Head shots must be dealt with severely, and the Pittsburgh Penguins support the NHL in sending this very strong message."
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However we'll see if Mario actually stops being a hypocrite and follows up his words with actions.
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
cheap shot artist of a team
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
sucker :P
oh ok. Trevor gillies? better look in the mirror one and only islanders fan.
typical pens fans, never criticize their own, always others
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
That statement by the GM can easily be interpreted as 'bye bye Matt Cooke'.
typical pens fans, never criticize their own, always others[/quote]
well actually gillies is. What did he last 1 shift after his last suspension?
and i think Cooke is an idiot by the way. good player, but has a screw loose or something. i've never defended him. That Savard hit Was as bad as the Chara hit to me. Gutless. If they cut him tomorrow i could care less. He'd fit right in on your club.
anyway, back to the rangers. who is Artem Anisimov and why does he score against the pens every time. He and Callahan kill us every single game.
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"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
should be an easy win for our blueshirts,
but then again there have been trends that the Rangers indeed lose games they should've won.
Lets Go Rangers !
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I hope so, they never seem to score five goals in games I watch though..
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can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
well, we dont need 5 every night,
only need 1 if henrik is at the top of his shutout game
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I'll be somewhere in section 201 tonight..
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"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
hahaha soo typical of these Black and Blueshirts !
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then we fizzled out.
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1 was indeed enough for tonight.
plus, no penalties for Rangers.
Voukun was definitely frustrating, on top of his game too.
Then that scurry at the end of the game after Florida pulled Voukun out,
I was like oh no .
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can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
i love all the youth
lucky tonight...we usually lose this type of game
anyway big 2 points...
henry 10 shutouts!! wow
and yes i thought they were gonna tie it
henry needs a rest but we just can't do it yet..fucking biron getting hurt after the deadline hurt us...dam
i hope we have whatever seed we get finalized with 2 games left so he can get some time off
(if we get in )
Go Rangers!
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Henrik = Vezina ?
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=556971
When it is time to talk about Vezina Trophy candidates and goaltenders who have a convincing case for the Hart Trophy, Boston's Tim Thomas and Nashville's Pekka Rinne dominate the conversation.
Thomas and Rinne have earned the distinction as front-runners for those trophies with their sparkling numbers and stellar play this season. Barring something unforeseen, both likely will be finalists for the Vezina and perhaps one or both will have a crack at the Hart.
But if there is one goaltender who is making an under-the-radar push for Vezina consideration during the season's homestretch, it is Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers.
The two statistics everyone turns to when judging a goaltender are goals-against average and save percentage. Thomas (2.06 goals against average, .937 save percentage) and Rinne (2.07, .930) have been the leaders in those categories for a better part of this season. Lundqvist (2.31, .922) ranks fifth and sixth, respectively, in those categories among goaltenders with at least 50 appearances this season.
Lundqvist, however, has other credentials that make him a dark horse. The three-time Vezina finalist has made 59 starts, three more than Rinne and 11 more than Thomas, and his 32 wins are two more than Thomas and four more than Rinne.
Not only does Lundqvist have more victories, but his 16 victories in one-goal games (and two-goal games with an empty-net goal) are three more than Thomas and Rinne.
Throw in the fact that Lundqvist picked up his League-leading 10th shutout in a 1-0 win against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, and it begs the question -- why isn't Lundqvist getting mentioned much as at least a candidate for the Vezina?
"I certainly think he's underappreciated. I don't think he gets the credit he deserves," Rangers forward Brandon Dubinsky said. "Ten shutouts is an incredible feat for a season, never mind with a tenth of the season left."
When it comes to goal support the Rangers average 2.81 per game, which is 12th in the League. The Predators score just 2.53 per game; the Bruins are fifth in the NHL at 2.99 per game.
But those numbers are a bit deceiving. On 29 occasions this season, the Rangers have scored two goals or fewer for Lundqvist. Rinne, despite playing for a team that has scored far fewer goals this season, has only had to deal with that lack of support two more times than Lundqvist.
"We haven't scored a lot of goals for him this year," Dubinsky said. "We've had six-goal games, seven-goal games, but the consistent three or four goals every night hasn't been there.
›"He's had to be unreal, unbelievable to keep us where we're at. I don't think he gets enough credit. He's, in my eyes -- and I've shot on all the goalies -- I think he's the best in the League."
As the Rangers battled through injuries to key players all season -- Marian Gaborik, Ryan Callahan, Vinny Prospal and Chris Drury have missed 144 games between them and there have been others -- Lundqvist has been the constant keeping the Rangers afloat while everyone was on the mend.
The injury bug inhibiting the Rangers all season hasn't hit Lundqvist personally, but when backup goaltender Martin Biron broke his collarbone on Feb. 28 and was lost for the season, the stretch run fell squarely on the Swedish goalie's shoulders.
The 29-year-old Lundqvist, who hasn't played fewer than 70 games since 2006-07, said before the season the signing of Biron in the summer was great for him because it would keep him fresh for the playoffs. Lundqvist said his massive workload never left him feeling fatigued mentally or physically, but he wondered if it would keep him from being sharp enough to take the Rangers on a deep playoff run.
The way Lundqvist talked after Tuesday's game against the Panthers, which marked his 18th consecutive start, it sounded as though he's in the best condition of his career.
"I feel great. I don't feel tired. I don't think my body has felt this good in a lot of years," said Lundqvist, who is 7-1-0 since March 4 with a .927 save percentage. "I've always had some issues. It's always been something the past seven-eight years -- knees, hips, back. Right now, I'm just happy to go out to practice and nothing is bothering me, knock on wood.
"I'm just happy I feel this good right now."
The Rangers hold a three-point edge on the Buffalo Sabres for seventh place in the Eastern Conference and are six points clear of the ninth-place Carolina Hurricanes. With the inexperienced Chad Johnson unlikely to get a start with the Rangers battling for a playoff spot, Lundqvist could play the Rangers' final 25 games of the regular season.
While Lundqvist is carrying the load, Thomas has a very capable backup in Tuukka Rask easing his burden down the stretch. Rinne is in the same boat as Lundqvist in terms of being virtually on his own down the stretch, but Lundqvist has the edge in durability with Rinne missing 10 games due to knee surgery and a lower-body injury.
Lundqvist might not be the favorite for the Vezina, but a late-season push may at least get him an invitation to attend NHL Awards in Las Vegas this summer.
"It's not getting lost in the room at all amongst the boys, and I think that's what really matters," Rangers forward Ryan Callahan said. "To a man in the room, I think we all know he's the most important guy for us to win games and he's the one who most nights gets us the win. I think the big thing is in here, we know he's our guy and he's having a Vezina-type year."
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10 shutouts and fighting for your playoff lives
0 shutouts and in first.
1st round matchup still coming. actually, that would be a fun matchup
I respectfully disagree in that we control our own destiny
and our schedule is pretty favorable when you compare it to the competitions schedule(s) .
Matter of fact , we could likely snag 6th seed and faceoff against the 3rd seed.
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