The news: Both Ryan Callahan (personal issues) and Marian Gaborik (flu) returned to practice today after missing Monday’s workout. So the Rangers were able to focus on the power play and special teams in general.
Nothing new on Chris Kreider. I still think he’s on the verge of signing. I don’t think it matters much at all whether it’s today or tomorrow or yesterday … don’t think the plan is for him to play in the playoffs barring the unforeseen. That said, the unforeseen usually does happen in the playoffs—injuries, etc. So I suppose a door could open for him at some point.
John Tortorella:
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We’re lucky Ryan Shannon isn’t on the Sens anymore. Seems like he scores a big goal every time he played NYR.
You excited about traveling to Ottwah, BFF?
forecheck , forecheck, and more forecheck. rangers hit and check and punish Karlsson cleanly they will win…......
I have a guy named Eric Carlson sitting next to me. Different spelling but I’m not taking any chances. I’m not speaking to him until Sens are eliminated.
Thank you for asking that Callahan question, Carp :)
BANJ
better yet… blow out both his knees!
the x factor is dublowsky. he needs a big scoring playoffs starting with this series
Wheres Jeff Gillooly when ya need him?!
x factor is Marc Staal. If he plays like he used to, most nights we are only going to have to score 2 goals to win.
3C, he’s an nice guy very quiet, But if you say so. Playoffs are war!
LMAO Tiki!
Tiki with a New Post and a First
Victory!
The X factor is Hank, imo…
The X-factor is Brad Richard$
Why isn’t it Thursday? Please make game day come faster…
I think Staal is a good x-factor pick. If the nastiness of the playoffs can help get his game back we will obviously be in much better shape.
Blue Jackets all the way!
Tiki, I almost spit my water all over my keyboard with that Jeff Gillooly comment…hysterical!
These are interesting so I am going to keep posting them.
Odds to Win the Cup Belonging to Lord Stanley:
Penguins: 4:1
Rangers/ Canucks: 11:2
St. Louis Blues: 15:2
Bruins: 8:1
Detroit: 12:1
Nashville/Philadelphia: 14:1
Blackhawks: 16:1
Sharks: 18:1
Kings: 20:1
Devils: 25:1
Caps: 30:1
Panthers: 35:1
Senators/Coyotes: 40:1
CCCP, lunch point!
The x-factor is Mike Sullivan. What will his rotations on the back end be, and can he help Torts pick out a decent tie?
wow…...getting hosed if you put anything down on the Blueshirts, (imo)
It’s always interesting to discuss the start of any playoff series and from what our boys accomplished this year, it’s still hard for me to see a team (in the East anyway) beating them in a 7-game series. But more than that, how much better would we all feel if Staal was Staal again on D? If Dubi & Stepan would start scoring? How about Artie – he’s seemed pretty invisible on the O-fence this year except in spots? What if Boyle, Prust & Feds were THAT LINE again? Our boys accomplished a lot without any of the above happening so if these 5 or 6 players lifted their game to where we think it should be, wouldn’t we all feel that much more confident (oh yeah, and if Hank played like the Hank of the first 60-games!)
Speaking of Mike Sullivan, one of the contributors on HNIC mentioned him as being a prospective head coach for teams searching for a new bench boss. I don’t like that!
how could you not put a $1000 on nashville to win $14,000.
I love Sully.
I agree, eric. It’s a decent bet. I would only risk up to $10 though.
I think Phoenix has a decent chance to win their series, too. It would be sad if we didn’t get to see another Chicago-Vancouver matchup, though.
eric, because you are far more likely to lose $1000 than to win.
Sully isn’t going anywhere. Nobody wants a piece of our coaching staff until the Rangers win something or do well consistently for a long time.
so if i bet 200 on Rangers…whats my payout? 2200?
Manny, I thought you wrote “I love Sally” and I felt all warm and fuzzy. Oh well.
Hi Tiki!
Btw, “The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence” is available on Netflix instant watch! The Human Centipede 2 – i’m gonna enjoy it!
You get love too Sally. I think you know that since your showered with victories, attention and admiration around here.
manny
if i had 1000 to bet i be real happy. with my son and these ranger playoff tix i could only afford a $1 at this rate to put on nashville.
cccp
200 wins you 1100 on rangers 11 to 2 is same as 5.5 to 1
Last night I had a dream that we won game one 10-5 and Artie had a hat trick. Needless to say I was disappointed when I realized its only Tuesday and it was just a dream.
As soon as Anisimov scored one you should have realized you were asleep.
I am with you, eric. Maybe we can pool our $1 and bet $2?
and what about 400, eric?
easy on Anisimov, Doodie, he is only 23!
Winston, that is an awesome dream!
Winston, if that happened, people here would be jumping off bridges because they gave up five.
oh, and pointing fingers at Lundqvist.
And thanks, Manny.
eric, I’m sure things’ll pick up for you soon.
x-factor = wade redden! use to play for the Sens!
LMAO Carp. I went out for burgers last night and the menu had them listed under “Sangwiches”!
:( Sally.
x factor is our goalie with the perfect hair. going as far as he brings us. Not rocket science boys
x factor is the officiating. will there be a canadian bias.
If Hank gives up five you have to trade him immediately and put John Scott in goal. Panic time.
Remember when Sully and Torts weren’t speaking to each other and were standing too far apart on the bench, according to banned Bob?
The Rangers probably looked tired and burnt out in Winston’s dream too. Inexcusably debacle-esque.
I miss Banned Bob. Those are the type of observations that regular Boneheads just can’t wrap their heads around. We need Banned Bob.
I don’t think Bob (or Rod or Boom Boom) was banned.
LW, I don’t remember that because I had been out drinking all night with Brian Boyle over the Red Sox’ collapse. But I don’t like Sullivan’s body language.
Here we go:
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BC junior forward Chris Kreider has signed his entry-level contract with the New York Rangers
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Kreider will be flying to NYC tomorrow to be with the team. He is eligible to play with the Rangers in the playoffs.
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The savior hath arrived. This team STUNK without Kreider/Krieder.
perfect hair? is Lundqvist a werewolf of London?
I think the Canadian officiating bias tends to rear its ugly head only in Montreal and Toronto. ... Though I’m sure the moment there’s a bad call or non-call against ya boys, it will be the refs, NBC, Crosby, Malkin, Comcast, Bettman, Mr. Snider, the Knicks, and the Empire State Building’s fault.
McKenzie tweeted it. It’s done.
KREIDERRRRRRRRRRRR!
If Sully leaves, who deals with the “strategy” of writing “JAM. BALLS. STIFF.” on the whiteboard during timeouts?
Benoit Allaire will have to write it in French and have Martin Biron translate it.
now confirmed on the Kreider signing.
new post or waiting for the ‘official’ word when the thing is actually signed?
I’m guessing he shows up tomorrow to burn the year on his ELC, then goes right to CT for their season finale and playoffs.
Speaking about betting. The right thing to do IMO, is to bet AGAINST Rangers. If they win SC, your lost money is definitely good and justified price to pay for your unbelievable happiness, and if they lose, you, at least, sweeten this bitterness by some money reward.
he will be in the lineup by game 4.
Release the Kreider!!!!
Can’t wait to see how Chris Jessiman, er, I mean, Hugh Kreider, er, I mean, you know, the big college guy, does in his first practice with the team.
I kid, of course. It won’t take much for him to be better than Jessiman.
are you guys superstitious?:
http://yfrog.com/12w8zgj
LOOK AT THAT FIVE HOLE
Speaking of superstitious, I don’t know if this has been posted before:
http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/06/nhl-nbc-to-unveil-21-foot-stanley-cup-in-times-square-that-fans-can-drink-out-of/
CHRIST IS RISEN.
Been a while since I jumped in with you ‘heads, but I have to say, I am not a fan of signing Kreider for several reasons:
1) This team just got finished winning the conference without him.
2) He exhausts his first year on his entry level deal to play a few games.
3) He has not practiced or played with this team all year…a team, by the way, that has thrived because of its chemistry and cohesion stemming from a process that began before the season started.
I do not doubt his skills at all based on what everyone says about him. But, I just don’t see how this will end up working. Also, who do you bump for him?
The Cup in Times Square is more about it being Times Square and NY being the NHL headquarters rather than the Rangers playing here. No superstition need apply.
Carp, that SI cover is making me thing the Sens will win this thing in 6 games.
I hope I’m WRONG.
Noah – As I read from the Wild beat writer, buring a year of the deal doesn’t really matter to a team that has a lot of good young players in the pipeline because it does not effect the player’s RFA status (especially without playing any regular season games). The Wild had a player or two play for the last week of the season, but future free agency depends on age and games played, not by the ELC expiring a year early.
Noah,
Mitchell.
4everanger,
You should be put on probation on this blog for that sellout, hedging approach.
You want to make a bet against your team, put money on the Penguins. You would be called smart with money. In the least you would not be chided for being an idiot.
But betting against your team is chicken little, weak-ass sauce, BS.
Kreider!
Still bad karma to have it so close to MSG. Tempting the hockey gods.
KRRREEEEEEEIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDEEEEEEERRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Certainly torn on whether I want to see him. Kreider dressing probably means someone is hurt / our offense is stagnant.)
“But betting against your team is chicken little, weak-ass sauce, BS.”
I think its the perfect hedge, especially when your team is the favorite and you can bet the other side’s money line. Either you’re happy or you’re $100 richer.
You already had the Rangers losing in six before the SI cover came out though, Vitaly?
New Newman,
easy pal,... buy a little bit of sense of humor in a corner newsstand, Geezzzz!
Doodie,
do you really think the Rangers would burn a year for a single practice?
He is Risen.
I guess Kreider will play. Why else would he sign? He can sit behind the bench without a Contract.
Hopefully, Kreider dressing would mean John Mitchell is not.
THIS IS AWESOME
so what line would Krieder play on in Thursday’s game?
new post.
Yes vitaly it was Ottawa in six yesterday. I called it nonsense then and I call it nonsense now. Bull dog line didn’t like me calling you a “concern” troll but here you are tossing up the salad again. I really should avoid this place until we kick carcillo on Thursday. I just hollered at my son for no reason. If it’s any consolation, v Denis potvin has Ottawa in six as well.
How classless to leave his fellow senior teammates behind for their final year. Is this the kind of guy we want on this team? Should have drafted Simon Despres.