Reaves looks like a tough dude....McIlrath held his own
- TPC

Reaves head is shaped like an Orc

Someone needs to tell Kreider Jackman isnt a goalie.
- mdw7413

Yea he accidentally on purpose tripped him there....looked like he held his skate out on purpose

Reaves head is shaped like an Orc
- HankdaTank

Yea I wouldn't frank with him

Yea he accidentally on purpose tripped him there....looked like he held his skate out on purpose
- TPC

Not Kreids.. no way

Brassard saved that I think

Not Kreids.. no way
- mdw7413

I don't even think he cares anymore...bad boys for life

I don't even think he cares anymore...bad boys for life
- TPC

He never seems to in the interviews. Gotta love him.

Rangers are going to regret not scoring more then 1 goal in this period

- rangerdanger94

When/if he turns into an NHL defensman I'll eat my words. But he has to stop "Matt Carknering" first.

I think Malone gave a nice pep talk to McIlrath on how to serve penalty minutes. Spent half the period in the box

I think Malone gave a nice pep talk to McIlrath on how to serve penalty minutes. Spent half the period in the box
- TPC

You know who look good. Is Connor Allen. Wasn't flashy. Skated really well. Made the safe play most of time but had that shot that was deflected by MSL wide and made a couple of nice passes.

I think Malone gave a nice pep talk to McIlrath on how to serve penalty minutes. Spent half the period in the box
- TPC

Rangers seem to play better shorthanded on D.

Columbus we lost Moore.
Jets we lost McDonagh & Klein, and they put up a hell of a fight.

Rangers seem to play better shorthanded on D.

Columbus we lost Moore.
Jets we lost McDonagh & Klein, and they put up a hell of a fight.
- mdw7413

Minnesota.

Rangers were beaten badly by Lumbus.

When/if he turns into an NHL defensman I'll eat my words. But he has to stop "Matt Carknering" first.
- tomburton99

I said it a few years ago, and I'll say it again. He is the new Dale Puriton.

When/if he turns into an NHL defensman I'll eat my words. But he has to stop "Matt Carknering" first.
- tomburton99

He's been challenged in both of those, he didn't go looking for the fights so not sure how the Carkner comparison comes up. To say he's lost them both, went up against tough experienced fighters and held his own in my book.

He's been challenged in both of those, he didn't go looking for the fights so not sure how the Carkner comparison comes up. To say he's lost them both, went up against tough experienced fighters and held his own in my book.
- MatzCT

Matt Carkner is penalty prone, not very mobile defenfesman knowing for making some god awful plays. Mciralth does play enough to handle the puck because he to busy in the box. The fight with Jackman he was challenged, I'll give you that I concede. But the fight with Reaves was pointless. Rangers had the momentum and what prompted that. Nothing, happened right off the draw. Earlier in the period he was involved with Cole. Rangers already have enough problem on D. They don't need this kid in the box every 5 minutes.

He's been challenged in both of those, he didn't go looking for the fights so not sure how the Carkner comparison comes up. To say he's lost them both, went up against tough experienced fighters and held his own in my book.
- MatzCT

I agree, however, I'd like to see those fights defending teammates. Someone takes a run at one of our guys I'm all for it.

Minnesota.

Rangers were beaten badly by Lumbus.
- tomburton99

You are absolutely correct Tom. Don't know why I said Columbus.

I agree, however, I'd like to see those fights defending teammates. Someone takes a run at one of our guys I'm all for it.
- nyrangers9479

That I'd totally be ok with. But the fight with Reaves serves what purpose? Other than fact those two get to punch each other in the face right off a faceoff. I don't get. You're not going to stay in the NHL if you can stay on the ice. His only saving grace is RHS.

Matt Carkner is penalty prone, not very mobile defenfesman knowing for making some god awful plays. Mciralth does play enough to handle the puck because he to busy in the box. The fight with Jackman he was challenged, I'll give you that I concede. But the fight with Reaves was pointless. Rangers had the momentum and what prompted that. Nothing, happened right off the draw. Earlier in the period he was involved with Cole. Rangers already have enough problem on D. They don't need this kid in the box every 5 minutes.
- tomburton99

I don't disagree how the fight wasn't needed, and he'll learn that. Cole started pushing him in the crease, no need for him to back down there. It's his 3 nhl game, the book is still out on the not very mobile or know for making god awful plays. All of the reports from this year in Hartford are he's been solid.

I agree, however, I'd like to see those fights defending teammates. Someone takes a run at one of our guys I'm all for it.
- nyrangers9479

Exactly, what led to that fight? Our defense is decimated right now. He needs to look at this as his chance to overtake John Moore and not Richard around with pointless fights.

You are absolutely correct Tom. Don't know why I said Columbus.
- mdw7413

One of the few times I ever am. Gotta grab it while it's there.

I never thought I would say this, but I was watching a Devils game the other night and miss Chico. The grade school kid that does the announcing now is so damn annoying, he seems to feel he has to yell about everything. I guess thats what happens when garden gnomes make you look short.

Nice shot by Schwartz, another really solid guy we passed up for Puriton 2.0

Talbot is having a really good game so far.

I probably jinxed it