AV obviously likes Fast. He seems like a reliable, defensively responsible young player, and he is playing well with Richards and Hagelin. The question that I would have is IF the Rangers continue to play like they did last night, what do they with the lineup when Kreider is ready to return (if the Rangers get that far)? If all four lines are rolling well, that creates an issue.
- Pete V

Good point Pete, haven't thought that far ahead. But he would have to be inserted somewhere. Let the shuffling of the lines begin. haha. Wouldn't touch the Zucc, Pouliot, Brassard line though.

Edit: Looks like MM said exactly what I was thinking.

That 2009 Sharks-Ducks series was a long time ago.

Sharks matchup very well against the Ducks this season. History of playoff failures aside, there is no other evidence that San Jose should not be feared this postseason. They have a great blend of veterans, youth, speed, size and skill.
- MidnightMarauder

Niemis never played better in his career than hes playing now too, outside his cup run with the hawks.

I feel like I haven't been able to calm down since the game ended. So amped today. Too amped.
- jimbo83

I am actually calm because this series is a slam dunk, in my eyes.

My only concern is getting out of this series unscathed in the injury department. Pens or Blue Jackets will certainly be tougher.

I am actually calm because this series is a slam dunk, in my eyes.

My only concern is getting out of this series unscathed in the injury department. Pens or Blue Jackets will certainly be tougher.
- MidnightMarauder

if we beat the Flyers is that how it definitely works? we get the Pens-BJ's winner? still unclear on how the next rounds are determined

if we beat the Flyers is that how it definitely works? we get the Pens-BJ's winner? still unclear on how the next rounds are determined
- jimbo83

Yup.

I think he figured it out
- rangerdanger94

Id say so...

I love how my avatar changes into a flyers suck picture.

Remind me to slay rangerdude next time he's here.
- Flyersgod

Yup.
- rangerdanger94

that was pretty funny what you did with that guys Avatar

I am actually calm because this series is a slam dunk, in my eyes.

My only concern is getting out of this series unscathed in the injury department. Pens or Blue Jackets will certainly be tougher.
- MidnightMarauder

Yes, it has gone to a pure bracket system now. Which is strange, because let's say the Red Wings played Pitt in Round 1, if they won the series, they would play the winner of the 2-3 matchup in the Metro Division in Round 2, and could actually win the playoff championship of a division of which they are not a member.

Yes, it has gone to a pure bracket system now. Which is strange, because let's say the Red Wings played Pitt in Round 1, if they won the series, they would play the winner of the 2-3 matchup in the Metro Division in Round 2, and could actually win the playoff championship of a division of which they are not a member.
- Pete V

so the next round could possibly see these two matchups:

Rangers vs Penguins
Montreal vs Boston

those would be sick

if we beat the Flyers is that how it definitely works? we get the Pens-BJ's winner? still unclear on how the next rounds are determined
- jimbo83

Yep in the East, since four teams made in each division, the format is set up like in the old Patrick Division/Adams divison days.

Rangers won't see the Bruins until the conference; if they are to get that far.

Yep in the East, since four teams made in each division, the format is set up like in the old Patrick Division/Adams divison days.

Rangers won't see the Bruins until the conference; if they are to get that far.
- MidnightMarauder

what happens if the Rangers play Montreal in the ECF.

Would Montreal get home ice because they had more points? or Rangers because they were higher seed?

so the next round could possibly see these two matchups:

Rangers vs Penguins
Montreal vs Boston

those would be sick
- jimbo83

That is exactly what it would look like.

A la the mid 80's-early 90's.

what happens if the Rangers play Montreal in the ECF.

Would Montreal get home ice because they had more points? or Rangers because they were higher seed?
- jimbo83

That, I have no idea about.

And also, I am really hoping that the Jackets can pull the upset. I know that Pitt has there faults, and are beatable, but I just can't stand playing that team in the playoffs. Too many bad memories.

what happens if the Rangers play Montreal in the ECF.

Would Montreal get home ice because they had more points? or Rangers because they were higher seed?
- jimbo83

I think more points get the home ice but don't quote me on that.

That, I have no idea about.

And also, I am really hoping that the Jackets can pull the upset. I know that Pitt has there faults, and are beatable, but I just can't stand playing that team in the playoffs. Too many bad memories.
- Pete V

Not a single playoff victory over the Pens. I think the tally is now 0-4 for the Rangers. In 89, 92, 96 & 08. The longest a series has gone, between the two, is six games and that was in the year the Rangers blew a 4-2 lead, in the third period of Game 4, while up two games to one.

I still remember that center ice Francis slap shot beating Richter, between the f*cking legs, like it was yesterday.

I think more points get the home ice but don't quote me on that.
- MidnightMarauder

Already got you quoted

Already got you quoted
- TPC

"G*d damn, white boy!"

Just quoting TJ, the He-Pimp, from Deuce Biggalo. Have to clear that up before some itchy trigger fingered moderator gets a little too jolly with the delete button.

Not a single playoff victory over the Pens. I think the tally is now 0-4 for the Rangers. In 89, 92, 96 & 08. The longest a series has gone, between the two, is six games and that was in the year the Rangers blew a 4-2 lead, in the third period of Game 4, while up two games to one.

I still remember that center ice Francis slap shot beating Richter, between the f*cking legs, like it was yesterday.
- MidnightMarauder

I guess it provides a chance to exercise the demons, but I would much prefer not seeing them in the second round. With that said, I don't think Columbus has it in them to pull the upset. Columbus play good tough hockey, but they are young, and I just think the Pens just have too much firepower.

Edit: Still think the Rangers/Flyers series goes deep, however. So, first things first.

that was pretty funny what you did with that guys Avatar
- jimbo83

Trusting me let alone when our teams are playing each other in a series? Rookie mistake.

I guess it provides a chance to exercise the demons, but I would much prefer not seeing them in the second round. With that said, I don't think Columbus has it in them to pull the upset. Columbus play good tough hockey, but they are young, and I just think the Pens just have too much firepower.
- Pete V

I briefly thought Columbus could do it but then I quickly realized that the Pens are almost at full strength and then that brief thought vanished as quickly as spare ribs at an all you can eat buffet, attended by Samuel P. Woo.

Flyers expected to play someone named Chris VandeVelde on sunday

not sure if that means Lecavalier out of lineup or Akeson

Flyers expected to play someone named Chris VandeVelde on sunday

not sure if that means Lecavalier out of lineup or Akeson
- jimbo83

That sound like they will likely scratch Akeson. I believe VandeVelde is a winger.

Not that any of this matters nor a switch in their net.

I just realized that Brad Richards best Ranger moments happen after Hagelin gets cut with a high stick and we get a double minor PP

if we beat the Flyers is that how it definitely works? we get the Pens-BJ's winner? still unclear on how the next rounds are determined
- jimbo83

It is a bracketed playoff now. Like the NCAA tourneys.

http://www.nhlplayoffsbracket.com/2014/

So yes, whoever wins this series gets Pens v Blue Jax winner.

It is a bracketed playoff now. Like the NCAA tourneys.

http://www.nhlplayoffsbracket.com/2014/

So yes, whoever wins this series gets Pens v Blue Jax winner.
- bodiva88

do you know the answer to who would get home ice if the Rangers and Habs meet in the EFC?

Montreal has more points, Rangers are a second seed