Comments on: If only to avoid a lifetime of chicken nuggets http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/ News and insight about the New York Rangers Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:40:18 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: MH http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66462 MH Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:48:42 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66462 @ lennynyr Umm, Rangers haven't signed Wiikman. He's on an AHL contract with Hartford. @ lennynyr

Umm, Rangers haven’t signed Wiikman. He’s on an AHL contract with Hartford.

]]> By: Frrrrunkis http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66422 Frrrrunkis Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:20:19 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66422 Jimmy Tide '08! Jimmy Tide ‘08!

]]> By: lennynyr http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66420 lennynyr Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:44:20 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66420 No to Forsberg, no to any deals now that would cost us picks or prospects and lose players other than Malik, Mara, Hossa, Hollweg or Orr. If Rangers look like they are out of the playoff picture by the trade deadline, trade for picks but hopefully, they'll be right in there and trade nobody. At the end of the season, consider signing Hossa and either Boyle or Campbell. Pass on Rozsival (too putrid in defensive zone), Avery (his fiery play just does not overcome his small frame and frequent injuries), and Shanny (he's done, might make a good coach). Straka said he's returning to Europe, Jagr looks like he is not going to make his numbers and isn't guaranteed a contract with the Rangers next season. I would consider signing Jagr at a reduced pay for one year if that's what it takes to get Cherapanov to come to North America. He had indicated that he would love to play with Jagr. A line of Cherapanov, Jagr and Gomez would be prety awesome. Hossa could play with Callahan and Dubinsky while Dawes, Drury and Prucha stay together. Love to get Chris Neil for the 4th line if it doesn't take too much to get him. Let Anisimov and Betts battle for 4th line center making the 4th line one of them playing with Byers/Dupont and Neil. Neil is better than Orr. If we don't get Neil then it's Orr's spot. Our goaltending will be in pretty good shape thanks to Wikiman. He's the Dan Girardi of this season. The Rangers struck gold signing him. Saw him in Albany a couple of weeks ago and he's outstanding. He will be more than a capable backup for HL next season and just might play about 30 games making HL even better. If they re-sign Valiquette, that will give them pretty good protection in goal. At this point, Montoya and Jessiman are first round busts and maybe another team can give them a second chance. If we get Boyle or Campbell, adding one of them to Staal, Girardi, Tyutin, and two of Baranka, Suignetti, Potter, Liffiton, Sauer would make a good defense except for that big hitter unless Liffiton makes it and provides that. If the team is constructed as above, should be a top 5 team next year. If they get that big banger on defense plus one big offensive forward (hopefully Cherapanov will fill that role as he gets bigger), we just might be the team to beat not so far away!! Let's hope Cherapanov comes to North America. If I was in Sather's shoes, I would have gambled that he will come here since he was a top talent in the draft. Different story when Maloney was in charge. Montoya, Jessiman, Korpokinski??? Thank's Don. Why don't you acquire them for Phoenix!!!! No to Forsberg, no to any deals now that would cost us picks or prospects and lose players other than Malik, Mara, Hossa, Hollweg or Orr. If Rangers look like they are out of the playoff picture by the trade deadline, trade for picks but hopefully, they’ll be right in there and trade nobody.

At the end of the season, consider signing Hossa and either Boyle or Campbell. Pass on Rozsival (too putrid in defensive zone), Avery (his fiery play just does not overcome his small frame and frequent injuries), and Shanny (he’s done, might make a good coach). Straka said he’s returning to Europe, Jagr looks like he is not going to make his numbers and isn’t guaranteed a contract with the Rangers next season. I would consider signing Jagr at a reduced pay for one year if that’s what it takes to get Cherapanov to come to North America. He had indicated that he would love to play with Jagr. A line of Cherapanov, Jagr and Gomez would be prety awesome. Hossa could play with Callahan and Dubinsky while Dawes, Drury and Prucha stay together.

Love to get Chris Neil for the 4th line if it doesn’t take too much to get him. Let Anisimov and Betts battle for 4th line center making the 4th line one of them playing with Byers/Dupont and Neil. Neil is better than Orr. If we don’t get Neil then it’s Orr’s spot.

Our goaltending will be in pretty good shape thanks to Wikiman. He’s the Dan Girardi of this season. The Rangers struck gold signing him. Saw him in Albany a couple of weeks ago and he’s outstanding. He will be more than a capable backup for HL next season and just might play about 30 games making HL even better. If they re-sign Valiquette, that will give them pretty good protection in goal. At this point, Montoya and Jessiman are first round busts and maybe another team can give them a second chance.

If we get Boyle or Campbell, adding one of them to Staal, Girardi, Tyutin, and two of Baranka, Suignetti, Potter, Liffiton, Sauer would make a good defense except for that big hitter unless Liffiton makes it and provides that.

If the team is constructed as above, should be a top 5 team next year. If they get that big banger on defense plus one big offensive forward (hopefully Cherapanov will fill that role as he gets bigger), we just might be the team to beat not so far away!!

Let’s hope Cherapanov comes to North America. If I was in Sather’s shoes, I would have gambled that he will come here since he was a top talent in the draft. Different story when Maloney was in charge. Montoya, Jessiman, Korpokinski??? Thank’s Don. Why don’t you acquire them for Phoenix!!!!

]]> By: Nasty 1 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66419 Nasty 1 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:41:39 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66419 Hey man, you calm down. I think it is possible, and anything can happen. Here's to being optimistic. I don't care who has games at hand. I am concerned with what the Rangers do. I understand that other teams have to lose, but the Rangers only have control over what the Rangers do. If we take these next 4 games it is definitely a possibility. And who is to say that one of the teams ahead of us can't go on a little losing streak. That is all it takes. So why don't you take the next left off of negative boulevard and steer straight on to positive parkway. There is a lot of traffic ahead but visibility is good and there is plenty of room to maneuver from lane to lane. Hey man, you calm down. I think it is possible, and anything can happen. Here’s to being optimistic. I don’t care who has games at hand. I am concerned with what the Rangers do. I understand that other teams have to lose, but the Rangers only have control over what the Rangers do. If we take these next 4 games it is definitely a possibility. And who is to say that one of the teams ahead of us can’t go on a little losing streak. That is all it takes. So why don’t you take the next left off of negative boulevard and steer straight on to positive parkway. There is a lot of traffic ahead but visibility is good and there is plenty of room to maneuver from lane to lane.

]]> By: Beer Me! http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66418 Beer Me! Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:38:41 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66418 nasty - yeah man!! Saturday night is going to be for a four way tie atop the atlantic div!!! wooooohoooooooo I was trying not to comment on Milbury. The less we talk about him, the better. Who gives a sh-t what he thinks? I was upset to even see Zip and Dellapina giving him 'print time'. Ignore that A-hole. nasty – yeah man!! Saturday night is going to be for a four way tie atop the atlantic div!!! wooooohoooooooo

I was trying not to comment on Milbury. The less we talk about him, the better. Who gives a sh-t what he thinks? I was upset to even see Zip and Dellapina giving him ‘print time’. Ignore that A-hole.

]]> By: longtimerangersfan http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66417 longtimerangersfan Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:34:02 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66417 Nasty, calm down...everyone ahead of us has games in hand except Carolina and they won't lose them all. Even last night the Devils got two and the Penguins got one. I was hoping that it wouldn't go to over-time. Nasty, calm down…everyone ahead of us has games in hand except Carolina and they won’t lose them all. Even last night the Devils got two and the Penguins got one. I was hoping that it wouldn’t go to over-time.

]]> By: Roberto Tallega http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66416 Roberto Tallega Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:32:02 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66416 salty r u retarded? Drury is exactly on par for what he is: a 55 point player. Trade him, aint gonna happen, he's here long term. ANd why do you and everyone else expect that because he puts on our blue sweater he's going to be a huge goal scorer. He's here to kill penalties, make plays and be MR. CLUTCH, which he is. Nough Said And Mike Milbury can go blow a goat. This guys is on eof the worst GM's in NHL History and he has the balls to say JAgr is playing with no heart? I'd like to see him take the beating JAg's does every night and still be a positive patient captain. I hope he comes to NYC to watch a game soon, so he can get mugged outside the garden. salty r u retarded? Drury is exactly on par for what he is: a 55 point player. Trade him, aint gonna happen, he’s here long term. ANd why do you and everyone else expect that because he puts on our blue sweater he’s going to be a huge goal scorer. He’s here to kill penalties, make plays and be MR. CLUTCH, which he is. Nough Said

And Mike Milbury can go blow a goat. This guys is on eof the worst GM’s in NHL History and he has the balls to say JAgr is playing with no heart? I’d like to see him take the beating JAg’s does every night and still be a positive patient captain. I hope he comes to NYC to watch a game soon, so he can get mugged outside the garden.

]]> By: zzyzx http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66415 zzyzx Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:29:24 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66415 Obama for America (e4) Obama for America (e4)

]]> By: Pavel http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66414 Pavel Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:22:44 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66414 Romney 08! Romney 08!

]]> By: Nasty 1 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/comment-page-1/#comment-66413 Nasty 1 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:18:34 +0000 http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2008/02/05/if-only-to-avoid-a-lifetime-of-chicken-nuggets/#comment-66413 The game tonight is going to be a test. Especially given our track record against lesser opponents. We have to come out of the gate and play a solid 60 minutes. We seem to get up for teams that are better than us, or higher than us in the standings, but fall apart against the cellar dwellers. LA has a pretty fast team and a few guys that can make us look stupid. A smart 60 minute effort is what we need. Let's Go Rangers! I want first in the division by weeks end. And let's face it, it is definitely attainable. The game against the flyers on saturday could very well be for the division lead. The game tonight is going to be a test. Especially given our track record against lesser opponents. We have to come out of the gate and play a solid 60 minutes. We seem to get up for teams that are better than us, or higher than us in the standings, but fall apart against the cellar dwellers. LA has a pretty fast team and a few guys that can make us look stupid. A smart 60 minute effort is what we need. Let’s Go Rangers! I want first in the division by weeks end. And let’s face it, it is definitely attainable. The game against the flyers on saturday could very well be for the division lead.

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