Dr. Detfink wrote:The coach who called out Hank and was fired.
That's ok....CBJ wont do anything in the playoffs.....Torts' teams are setup for the regular season...don't do s**t in tournaments...
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Dr. Detfink wrote:The coach who called out Hank and was fired.
Dr. Detfink wrote:N8isScofield wrote:Yeah it's not looking good for poor Hank. Honestly it will be good for the team when his contract is off the books. You just don't need a goalie making huge money to win a cup. That money is much better spent on an elite center or defenseman or spread around to give raises to the kids as they become arbitration eligible. I still think that we're a team desperately in need of a true star who can carry the scoring the load in the playoffs. We've got 4 good lines but ever team that wins has at least one and usually 2 absolutely elite forwards.The positive thing about the Rangers though is that because of the history, current success and fanbase it actually is a true destination for free agents in their primes if we've got cap space.
You make a GREAT point about goalies. This is not the days of every day goaltender being the "closer" to win a Cup as it was with Mike Vernon, Patrick Roy, Ron Hextall, Martin Brodeur, Dominik Hasek, Curtis Joseph, and Mike Richter. Teams often utilize a two goalie system, making sure their #1 is WELL-RESTED for the playoffs. Think about the goalies on the Stanley Cup winning teams, they were very good but they weren't dominating. It was the system which utilized quicker, deeper 4 lines and big athletic defensemen who can shove guys out of the way.
I'll be overjoyed when ridiculous contracts of Staal, Girardi, and Lundqvist are off the books. I LOVE the youth the Rangers have and in a couple seasons, they'll be hitting their prime as the Rangers can re-load their roster via free agency.
Dr. Detfink wrote:Wow. Henrik Lundqvist allowed 4 goals on just 19 shots. He let in 3 goals in the first period. Ladies and gentlemen, this guy is really looking like he's facing an epic collapse in performance.
I don't know where the Rangers go from here but it's evident that this team will NOT get out of the first round IF they get play like this.
Anyone know how much longer they have on Hank's contract?
Manhattan Project wrote:20/21 with a No Movement Clause.
Manhattan Project wrote:Dr. Detfink wrote:Wow. Henrik Lundqvist allowed 4 goals on just 19 shots. He let in 3 goals in the first period. Ladies and gentlemen, this guy is really looking like he's facing an epic collapse in performance.
I don't know where the Rangers go from here but it's evident that this team will NOT get out of the first round IF they get play like this.
Anyone know how much longer they have on Hank's contract?
20/21 with a No Movement Clause.
poeman wrote:They just lost a tough shootout. Their division is like the western conference of the NBA