Nobody available pregame. No John Tortorella presser. Nothing new to report, except that there were six fights in the rookie game (a 5-2 Devils win). See Tom Gulitti’s blog for some details.
So we’ll be back with a game thread later.
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Not to belabor the point, but I believe I made it clear I am not totally anti-Avery.
And I wanted to add:
a) That it was he and Lundqvist who called the team meetings and demanded, publicly, some accountability from their teammates when the team bottomed out (ok, one of the times they bottomed out) last year.
b) That in the infamous Carcillo-Gaborik/Girardi game, Avery was the only one to answer the bell, and he did it multiple times. He took it personally, when not nearly enough did … and on a night when the coach decided it was a good night to take on a writer instead of his own team.
c) If the coach can’t coach Avery to be the player he needs to be and can be and should be, then that is as much on the coach as it is on the player. And if the player can’t do it, whoever is at fault, then the player is of no use here.
d) I am of the very firm belief that if Avery can rediscover that agitating touch, then more minutes will come, and so will some production. He’s awful defensively, and he falls down a lot for such a good skater, but he does have a lot of positives in his game. And if he can return to being that player, he can be a very crucial part of this team.
I could probably go on for another 45 paragraphs. But I won’t.
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Congrats to Wade Redden and his wife on the birth of their baby girl.
Also want to welcome back all of those familiar names who have come back in the nick of time. Even if one might be an idiot.
61 Comments
FIRST AND YOU KNOW IT!
Has it really been 5 month since the last Rangers game? WOW!!
ONE HOUR AND TEN MINUTES TO GO!!
I’m not an idiot, even though I eat horse (crow?) all the time. Hey, my butcher talked me into it.
Avery would be a lot more effective if he didn’t go offsides every other play.
Johnny, maybe he’s trying to stick the landing.
Tickets – check
Ranger jersey – check
Molly Wee to see homo Larry – check
Spending the rent money on garden beer – check
Starting a disappointing season – check
Watching Devils fans get the Carcillo knocked out of them? – check
MAAAAAAAAARTY!
Carped!
Ha, Matt Bradley said that the most controversial player for TV will be Tom Poti.
Should be hilarious watching him flip out in practice, and then take a puff from that oxygen thingy.
Lets Go RANGERS…clap..clap..clap,clap,clap…Lets Go RANGERS!!!!!
Tom (sniffles) Poti. his allergies are bothering him, like the goalie in Slapshot. “the hair, the hair, I can’t breathe”
I think we are gonna surprise a lot of people this year. This years team will be a definite upgrade from last years team.
What is bob back?
Carp, just one idiot? lol
completely disagree with the comment on the previous page about them seeing Grachev and Stepan as a pair. if that was true, then Stepan would be centering Grachev, not Fro and Gab
if stepan is ready, then keeping an old dog like Fedotenko or White instead of him is ridiculous
an idiot? I resemble that remark. It’s good to be recognized for one’s outstanding qualities I suppose.
I’m chomping at the bit for some Rangers hockey. I’m kind of interested in seeing how that Devils first line looks too.
Good evening all!!!!!
Got Most Wanted playing on MSG (excellent Rangers V. Devs stuff) and am ready to go! I got flutters in my tummy I’m so excited, but man, I would reallllllly like a win. I kmnow it’s just pre-season, but it’s the mental angle, ya know? Oh, and for the team, too :)
btw, was quite pleased by the previous thread. Majority seems to follow my side, which is just smart thinking anyway :)
Carp, under your tutelage we have graduated from idiot to moron to bonehead. such great progress in such a short amount of time
Hahaha!!! Nice off season guys. Frolov?? Really?? Hahahaha
noremy and tomb, there’s plenty enough resemblance to go around :) excluding yours truly of course.
speaking of which, where’s c3?? :)
avery is a problem child no doubt.. but you can’t hang the teams failings upon his shoulders.. Blame should be placed upon the idiots: sather dolan and torts
Is there a pre-game for this game?
yeppers….tune in ORR.
Just checked. No pre-game. Just old Lundqvist special.
Mommy just told me how much money daddy makes. He must be a great player!
Yeah my guide said Lundy special, no pregame.
Just realized that Fringe is back. Hockey, Fringe. I’m a happy camper!!
I just popped some butterscotch pudding on a slice of apple pie. It tastes like what life would be like if NYR didn’t have Dreary, Dredden, and Blowzy.
It’s just too good to be true!!
Yeah, oops. I thought there was. Oh well. Silly not to, huh?
but, love the olllld Hank special. Did you happen to see who represented The Journal News? Our old buddy Gross!
Love when they said, “just a year ago, nobody knew who he (Hank) was.”
if you’re new to this show, how confused are you right now :)
ORR, LMAO….it must be hockey season, the evening menus have returned!
I agree with the post on the previous page about the name Connecticut Whale being a dumb thing to do.
it is like the California Seals. they did not want to associate with Oakland, but then they changed it after a couple seasons to oakland Seals, then after a couple more they became under Finley the california Golden Seals, even though his baseball team was called the Oakland A’s. not the california A’s
it is all stupid marketing and pr hacks trying to deceive the folks.
Apparently there were some Oilers/Rangers trade rumors earlier.
Was I right? Is Renney interested in Avery? Or are we trying to get Souray? :Vomit:
get back to work, Mama.
You get back to work! Slacker!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! are we there yet are we there yet
I can’t wait to see Sam’s nose, and hear Joe Mich talk aboot McDonut’s big body.
Yaaay!
I have arrived! As always, I am here to add my so called expert commentary.
Linda, based on the clocks in my house, they’re either late, or have 1 or 3 minutes to go :)
Maybe Hank’s groin is still used and abused, and needs some time.
This is New York Ranger Hockey!!!!
Oh no! Chico joining Sam & Joe!!
Just warming up. Hh hum. Drury sucks. Redden sucks. Blowzy sucks!
Chico!!! OK, since I’m still laptop free, I wanna go soak it all in. See ya the break (tv or otherwise)...I almost want to cry I’m so happy!
Linda, I hope you a link to a live stream for me ;)
The First Official game-day FIRE SATHER!!!!!!!
ack, BANJ, I was gona say that! (and now I’ll get carp’d)
Duker, hockeystreams all the way!! Welcome back by the way!!
And Nasty’s here, and Salty’s back…it’s hockey season!!
Duker, try channelsurfing or atdhe.net
Czech! good to ‘read’ ya again
OLGA FIRE SATHER
Chico Resch?? WHY? I think it’s time that we called those MSG suits and make it clear that Rangers fans do not want to see/hear Devils or Islanders broadcasters during our matches.
thanks! neither seem to be working right now…i’m guessing the puck hasn’t dropped yet
satan eyes in net for the Rangers! he scares me! Hey, Torts looks like he had a decent tie on!!
one minute in Duker… did you try again?
oh #16 Dave Silk how can you forget Silkie???
just went up :D
can’t believe it’s finally here
been waiting all day for this
Boyle with some big hits…and a fight…nice!
Gabby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gabbing early… 1-nil. Stepan will get an assist.
Stepan #1 baby. he is a great passer. i saw that in the world jr tourney too
ahem.. new post guys lol
I love that no look pass from Stepan.
Ok, I’ve seen enough. Stepan and Mcdonough are for real! I know it’s one period but boy those guys are good!
Linda, can you get hockeystreams? I cannot even get to their homepage. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
LGR!
Nevermind. I finally got signed on.