GDT [RS] (#38) Rangers at San Jose Sharks — Presented by Cocaine & Caffeine

[josh]

14 hours ago, josh said:

 

I was under the impression he wasnt great the first game back after a break. Not Lundqvist rusty, not terrible, but not great.

 

Maybe you can find stats that say otherwise.

 

14 hours ago, Long live the King said:

Hopefully Igor isn't as rusty as Bread was.

 

That works 

[Pete]

No way I was staying up for this.G onna watch highlights later this AM.

 

Scanned the GDT, checked the box scores...looks like they won with a couple of timely goals and stellar goaltending against a bad team. Where have I heard that before?

Edited January 14, 2022 by Pete

[lefty9]

Thanks to Kreider 

[Sharpshooter]

Shesterkin was great and saved their asses, especially in the third period. He was on total lockdown. I'm still amazed by his movement and rebound control. He's just really steady in all aspects. Great first game for Schneider, goal aside. Trade Miller or Lundkvist and keep he and Jones here.

[Valriera]

Hm Schneider looks alright huh

[Phil]

1 hour ago, Pete said:

No way I was staying up for this.G onna watch highlights later this AM.

 

Scanned the GDT, checked the box scores...looks like they won with a couple of timely goals and stellar goaltending against a bad team. Where have I heard that before?

 

 

Except pee.

[Pete]

9 minutes ago, Phil said:

 

 

Except pee.

Hey, I thought opportunistic beating of drums to hammer home your point was a best practice here. I'm following other's lead!

[Ozzy]

Now THAT'S how you make a debut in the NHL!!! 

 

Needless to say, I was very impressed with our new defenseman, Braden Schneider who was quoted saying, "Please allow me to introduce myslef!"  He even sprinkled a little Brown Sugar on this "W" with a wicked bullet of a shot that dented the twine in his first game!!  Way to go kid!!!!

 

Let's not forget Igor's mastery giving plenty of shelter for some still occurring defensive lapses!  He got the shutout in spite of Sam's repetitive jinxing!

 

.......And here are the Top 7 nominees for last night's “Ozzy Quote of the GDT”, sponsored by who other than the Rolling Stones!

 

 

11 hours ago, josh said:

I'm about to fall asleep an hour before puck drop, when I have the day off tomorrow (and I'll have to work), and this MF be like "going to Cancun, bitches!!" 

 

Sums up my 2022 

 

10 hours ago, siddious said:

I think Chytil was hit into the Ahl on that one play

 

9 hours ago, Phil said:

 

Which former Ranger is totally not in the mob? Answer: Michal Grabner.

 

 

9 hours ago, Keirik said:

How has Schneider looked? 

9 hours ago, Sharpshooter said:

Like he always has. With his eyes.

This was pretty funny!!!  love the snappy comebacks, Sharpy!!!

 

8 hours ago, Keirik said:

My wife is literally snoring 3 ft away from me. The only thing stopping me from smothering her with a pillow is this 2-0 lead 

 

8 hours ago, jsrangers said:

Go with a dutch oven to start. 

 

8 hours ago, leetchy2 said:

Alf was as invisible as Chytil tonight.

 

….and the winning quote for tonight’s GDT goes to the soon-to-be birthday boy, The Big K, @Keirik, who made me spill my bottle of water reading that this morning!!

 

Great work, you mad man!!!

Edited January 14, 2022 by Ozzy

[Ozzy]

How about this Greco, guy!!!  Where the fuck did he come from??  I liked his play last night; seemed he was all over the ice!!

 

Kinda like a mix of Hagelin and Blackwell. 

[Phil]

23 minutes ago, Pete said:

Hey, I thought opportunistic beating of drums to hammer home your point was a best practice here. I'm following other's lead!

 

[Phil]

2 minutes ago, Ozzy said:

How about this Greco, guy!!!  Where the fuck did he come from??  I liked his play last night; seemed he was all over the ice!!

 

Kinda like a mix of Hagelin and Blackwell. 

 

Queens.

[siddious]

5 minutes ago, Phil said:

 

Queens.

Ma boy!!

 

I really did like his game though 

[Parsley]

I like wins. 

[Phil]

Sample size literally couldn't be smaller, but I'm 100% in favor of sending all the dead weight packing and replacing them with these pack pups.

In: Greco, Barron

Out: Gauthier, Chytil

 

On the fence right now with Gettinger/Hunt.

[Kevin]

22 minutes ago, Phil said:

Sample size literally couldn't be smaller, but I'm 100% in favor of sending all the dead weight packing and replacing them with these pack pups.

In: Greco, Barron

Out: Gauthier, Chytil

 

On the fence right now with Gettinger/Hunt.

I'm thinking Gettinger is too slow to make an impact.  Definitely agree with the first two, especially Barron because the sample size is a little larger.  Plus it looks like he actually can win meaningful faceoffs.  

[Kevin]

I couldn't stay up but what was the answer to that trivia?

[Drew a Penalty]

14 minutes ago, Kevin said:

I couldn't stay up but what was the answer to that trivia?

Grabner

[Ozzy]

15 minutes ago, Kevin said:

I couldn't stay up but what was the answer to that trivia?

 

 It was Grabner...  I guessed Gaborik  LOL

[Kevin]

1 minute ago, Ozzy said:

 

 It was Grabner...  I guessed Gaborik  LOL

 

1 minute ago, Drew a Penalty said:

Grabner

Thanks!  Karan has been on fire with these!

[Ozzy]

41 minutes ago, Phil said:

Sample size literally couldn't be smaller, but I'm 100% in favor of sending all the dead weight packing and replacing them with these pack pups.

In: Greco, Barron

Out: Gauthier, Chytil

 

On the fence right now with Gettinger/Hunt.

 

Yeah I hear ya on the one game sample size, boss....but the preliminary showing looked pretty good in the hop from AHL to play against NHL players, even if it is the Sharks.

 

No doubt though...we have some serious dead wood.  I think you're right though; they're probably taking a look at what needs to be "pruned" around here.  Fine by me!

 

...and Chytil??  Maybe it's me, man...but I just cannot watch his board work anymore!  A fucking gust of wind blows and he's bounced off the puck like a 3rd grader!

[Pete]

14 minutes ago, Ozzy said:

we have some serious dead wood

Speak for yourself....

[Valriera]

1 hour ago, Phil said:

Sample size literally couldn't be smaller, but I'm 100% in favor of sending all the dead weight packing and replacing them with these pack pups.

In: Greco, Barron

Out: Gauthier, Chytil

 

On the fence right now with Gettinger/Hunt.

Gotta do it and I have hopes that coach G will in fact do so

[Phil]

1 hour ago, Kevin said:

I'm thinking Gettinger is too slow to make an impact.  Definitely agree with the first two, especially Barron because the sample size is a little larger.  Plus it looks like he actually can win meaningful faceoffs.  

 

That's why I'm on the fence with Gettinger, plus, I think Hunt can actually be a really effective fourth-liner. I'm just so turned off by what we've seen of him recently, because he's been in the top-six, wasting all our times.

 

47 minutes ago, Ozzy said:

 

Yeah I hear ya on the one game sample size, boss....but the preliminary showing looked pretty good in the hop from AHL to play against NHL players, even if it is the Sharks.

 

No doubt though...we have some serious dead wood.  I think you're right though; they're probably taking a look at what needs to be "pruned" around here.  Fine by me!

 

...and Chytil??  Maybe it's me, man...but I just cannot watch his board work anymore!  A fucking gust of wind blows and he's bounced off the puck like a 3rd grader!

 

Should add, the added benefit here is the players we're talking about shipping out are more expensive and/or due raises sooner. I'm all in favor of cutting bait on ineffective players with higher price points for more effective players with lower ones.

[Ozzy]

13 minutes ago, Phil said:

 

That's why I'm on the fence with Gettinger, plus, I think Hunt can actually be a really effective fourth-liner. I'm just so turned off by what we've seen of him recently, because he's been in the top-six, wasting all our times.

 

 

Should add, the added benefit here is the players we're talking about shipping out are more expensive and/or due raises sooner. I'm all in favor of cutting bait on ineffective players with higher price points for more effective players with lower ones.

 

We're definitely gonna need the cap space, for sure and what's more is that it's almost a blessing that Kakko and Yukon haven't set the world on fire.  Hopefully they blossom on their bridge deals.

 

Think this will help fit Strome in after the season???

[phillyb]

I barely watched any of this game, but love the score. How'd they play?