I thought henrique was great, the only thing he could have done differently was to pot those two scoring opportunities he had.
- shvingter88

Lot's of good things to take from it though seeing both guys we need to be corner stones looking like they could be ready to make that next step. I know it's just one pre season game but it's good news so far.

I thought henrique was great, the only thing he could have done differently was to pot those two scoring opportunities he had.
- shvingter88

That's why i said he can be better he needs to bury those chances. I'm not worried though it was only the 1st preseason game. He also wasn't exactly playing with any play makers either.

That's why i said he can be better he needs to bury those chances. I'm not worried though it was only the 1st preseason game. He also wasn't exactly playing with any play makers either.
- NickA

He showed he is able to create offense on his one which gives us some hope that maybe he game be a 30 goal scorer ( not saying he will) but if you are going to be a 30 goal guy you need to get some of those goals on you're own and create plays that aren't there instead of living of other players so it's a great sign for us that he is showing the ability to create his own offense

He showed he is able to create offense on his one which gives us some hope that maybe he game be a 30 goal scorer ( not saying he will) but if you are going to be a 30 goal guy you need to get some of those goals on you're own and create plays that aren't there instead of living of other players so it's a great sign for us that he is showing the ability to create his own offense
- blizzzard

For sure it is. He did set up that Pesonen guy a bunch as well. For shots at least can't remember how many where legit scoring chances. He played good but i want him to be playing better than good. I'm being hard on him i know. Just want him to reach his full potential.

HAHAHA says the guy who thinks Hank doesn't where monstrous pads. Your the man. Thanks for coming btw.
- NickA

hank wears bigger pads than brodeur but they're not monstrous and definitely not anymore now that they are regulated a lot more. the NYR goalie coach's main focus is making hank look a lot bigger in the net than he really is to take away as much area to score as possible and obviously it works really well.

but now that you guys have schneider, we can start making fun of his monstrous shoulder pads

Moore looked real good. Probably could make the argument he was the best D. Not so much for Staal.
- Rseen

i really liked what i saw from staal. i'll agree he wasn't the best D on the ice but for his first game back adjusting to such a serious eye injury, i thought he was pretty shutdown, covered a lot of ice, skated well, and was aggressive in the offensive zone. larsson looked like a real threat all night, especially on the powerplay.

For sure it is. He did set up that Pesonen guy a bunch as well. For shots at least can't remember how many where legit scoring chances. He played good but i want him to be playing better than good. I'm being hard on him i know. Just want him to reach his full potential.
- NickA

We all do and there is noothing wrong with that or wanting more it not like you're flat out saying he is poop and a bust like someone says about one of our better players

I thought henrique was great, the only thing he could have done differently was to pot those two scoring opportunities he had.
- shvingter88

isn't that the knock on henrique lately though? looks great and creates opportunities but lately, there hasn't been enough finish/production from him?

hank wears bigger pads than brodeur but they're not monstrous and definitely not anymore now that they are regulated a lot more. the NYR goalie coach's main focus is making hank look a lot bigger in the net than he really is to take away as much area to score as possible and obviously it works really well.

but now that you guys have schneider, we can start making fun of his monstrous shoulder pads


i really liked what i saw from staal. i'll agree he wasn't the best D on the ice but for his first game back adjusting to such a serious eye injury, i thought he was pretty shutdown, covered a lot of ice, skated well, and was aggressive in the offensive zone. larsson looked like a real threat all night, especially on the powerplay.
- rangerdanger94

Go for it Schneider probably uses the same shoulder pads as hank.

Staal definitely played real well considering he hasn't played a game with his eye problem yet. I was just saying Larsson played better last night and I see you understood that.

isn't that the knock on henrique lately though? looks great and creates opportunities but lately, there hasn't been enough finish/production from him?
- rangerdanger94

Pretty much, he needs to overcome that and he will become a great player.

Go for it Schneider probably uses the same shoulder pads as hank.

Staal definitely played real well considering he hasn't played a game with his eye problem yet. I was just saying Larsson played better last night and I see you understood that.

- NickA

i think a lot of schneider doubters are gonna be in awe at how good a goalie he is.

if deboer doesn't play him as a starter over brodeur, then i think deboer cares too much about marty's feelings because let's be real, brodeur at age 40 is nowhere near as good as schneider who is just entering his peak of becoming an elite goalie. if i were you guys, i'd hope to see 60+ games from schneider this season.

i think a lot of schneider doubters are gonna be in awe at how good a goalie he is.

if deboer doesn't play him as a starter over brodeur, then i think deboer cares too much about marty's feelings because let's be real, brodeur at age 40 is nowhere near as good as schneider who is just entering his peak of becoming an elite goalie. if i were you guys, i'd hope to see 60+ games from schneider this season.
- rangerdanger94

I am with you on the goalie situation but I think what will happen is they are mostly saying Marty is the starter and will give him a good amount of games if he is healthy but I think they are thinking he continues to miss time to injuries like he has the last few years so that will put Corey ahead game wise. It's the nice way of letting everyone thing Marty is starter while still making Corey feel like he is because he likely ends up playing more games when the injuries start kicking in with Marty. It is kind of a crapshoot because less games for Marty should mean he will be able to stay healthier and be fresher but I still expect him to miss time with things getting tweeked (not necessarily injured)

i think a lot of schneider doubters are gonna be in awe at how good a goalie he is.

if deboer doesn't play him as a starter over brodeur, then i think deboer cares too much about marty's feelings because let's be real, brodeur at age 40 is nowhere near as good as schneider who is just entering his peak of becoming an elite goalie. if i were you guys, i'd hope to see 60+ games from schneider this season.
- rangerdanger94

Entirely possible he does play that many games. My only concern would be if we get into the playoffs will Cory still be fresh? Or will he get chased from the net like this past playoffs. He's never handled that type of workload so it's hard to say if he would be good to go or burnt out.

Entirely possible he does play that many games. My only concern would be if we get into the playoffs will Cory still be fresh? Or will he get chased from the net like this past playoffs. He's never handled that type of workload so it's hard to say if he would be good to go or burnt out.
- NickA

Playoffs? Ha!

How did you guys feel about Kinkaid I thought he looked shaky at first but its hard when you warm up then sit on the bench for two periods and jump in. He was scrambling around quite a bit especially on the goal but other then that I think he played well.

Playoffs? Ha!
- shvingter88

I know right like just might as well not show up to the games this year. No chance at all.

Where is Todd and his down to earth thoughts keeping every one level Lots to discuss today I bet he is working on a good one

Where is Todd and his down to earth thoughts keeping every one level Lots to discuss today I bet he is working on a good one
- blizzzard

First time in 2 months or so he actually has something to write about.

Schneider He is our savior
- blizzzard

How did he only let one goal from the Rangers powerhouse offense? Vezina this year?

How did you guys feel about Kinkaid I thought he looked shaky at first but its hard when you warm up then sit on the bench for two periods and jump in. He was scrambling around quite a bit especially on the goal but other then that I think he played well.
- blizzzard

A little shaky, I was pretty worried.

How did he only let one goal from the Rangers powerhouse offense? Vezina this year?
- mighty13duck

he didnt Kinkaid let in the goal

he didnt Kinkaid let in the goal
- blizzzard

Literally called that goal 20 seconds before it happened. I saw the forwards we had on the ice and I just knew it was coming.

Literally called that goal 20 seconds before it happened. I saw the forwards we had on the ice and I just knew it was coming.
- shvingter88

Was that the Darcy Zajac line with Barch and Janssen and if he hadn't of scrambled like mad and calmed down he could of covered that up a few times I would of loved to see Corey in the entire game but there is no real need for it right now.

he didnt Kinkaid let in the goal
- blizzzard

Oh wow. good call. He may be the only goalie that can stop the likes of Kreider Kristo Nash an Richards

Oh wow. good call. He may be the only goalie that can stop the likes of Kreider Kristo Nash an Richards
- mighty13duck

He is one of a kind

Was that the Darcy Zajac line with Barch and Janssen and if he hadn't of scrambled like mad and calmed down he could of covered that up a few times I would of loved to see Corey in the entire game but there is no real need for it right now.
- blizzzard

yes