Well we gave away Talbot to you (frank)ers. Thank god we got Raanta. Rangers have been a lucky team to have such capable backups in recent years
- mdw7413

Benoit Allaire is like a goalie God

- eichiefs9

Benoit Allaire is like a goalie God
- jimbro83

Is he next....

Is he next....


- mdw7413

I think Brandon Halverson is the next guy, if they still think he's too young, maybe they try and re-sign Hellberg, but he's a UFA

I think Brandon Halverson is the next guy, if they still think he's too young, maybe they try and re-sign Hellberg, but he's a UFA
- jimbro83

Forgot about Hellberg. Well if Raanta does get picked, I hope Halverson has a very long summer with Allaire

Why? What has he done to make him irreplaceable?
- Tonybere

hes played pretty well with Skjei and brings something that half the D cant do.

RD made up half the shyt that was in that quote all he said was he was disappointed to be taken out considering this is his only shot with Klein and G out right now. Unless Kampfer has a shot of playing in the playoffs which I dont think he does, why not play a guy who could potentially be playing in the spring?

Forgot about Hellberg. Well if Raanta does get picked, I hope Halverson has a very long summer with Allaire
- mdw7413

Halverson still hasn't turned 21, pretty solid season in AHL as a 20 year old, considering how atrocious the defense of the Wolf Pack is

Benoit Allaire is like a goalie God
- jimbro83

^This. I mean every goalie we've had going back to even Weekes said how great & nurturing Benny is. Hank called him his guru. From Valliquete through Biron, Talbot & now Raanta any backup we've had to Hank has been very solid. I think a lot of fans take for granted how lucky we've been with great goaltending for 12 years now.

hes played pretty well with Skjei and brings something that half the D cant do.

RD made up half the shyt that was in that quote all he said was he was disappointed to be taken out considering this is his only shot with Klein and G out right now. Unless Kampfer has a shot of playing in the playoffs which I dont think he does, why not play a guy who could potentially be playing in the spring?
- mrn22

I got an idea for Clendening:

hes played pretty well with Skjei and brings something that half the D cant do.

RD made up half the shyt that was in that quote all he said was he was disappointed to be taken out considering this is his only shot with Klein and G out right now. Unless Kampfer has a shot of playing in the playoffs which I dont think he does, why not play a guy who could potentially be playing in the spring?
- mrn22

He shouldn't have taken his beef to the press, always a no no.

Forgot about Hellberg. Well if Raanta does get picked, I hope Halverson has a very long summer with Allaire
- mdw7413

Probably going to select unprotectable-superstar Tanner Glass, IMHO tbh

hes played pretty well with Skjei and brings something that half the D cant do.

RD made up half the shyt that was in that quote all he said was he was disappointed to be taken out considering this is his only shot with Klein and G out right now. Unless Kampfer has a shot of playing in the playoffs which I dont think he does, why not play a guy who could potentially be playing in the spring?
- mrn22

I'm not going to get into the Clendening Kamfer debate, because I really don't care enough, but after I read his quotes yesterday I don't see what he said was so outrageous or even remotely scandalous. Basically he thought he would have a good shot with the injuries, and he is disappointed about being out of the lineup.

I got an idea for Clendening:


- jimbro83

and if he was playing regularly you would like him

Halverson still hasn't turned 21, pretty solid season in AHL as a 20 year old, considering how atrocious the defense of the Wolf Pack is
- jimbro83

Well thats good news!

Probably going to select unprotectable-superstar Tanner Glass, IMHO tbh
- eichiefs9

Thats Ranger Jesus to you. Show some god damn respect.

I'm not going to get into the Clendening Kamfer debate, because I really don't care enough, but after I read his quotes yesterday I don't see what he said was so outrageous or even remotely scandalous. Basically he thought he would have a good shot with the injuries, and he is disappointed about being out of the lineup.
- mdw7413

100% agreed

Thats Ranger Jesus to you. Show some god damn respect.
- mdw7413

Gritspect

hes played pretty well with Skjei and brings something that half the D cant do.

RD made up half the shyt that was in that quote all he said was he was disappointed to be taken out considering this is his only shot with Klein and G out right now. Unless Kampfer has a shot of playing in the playoffs which I dont think he does, why not play a guy who could potentially be playing in the spring?
- mrn22

You don't think I listened to RD. Do you??? I read the article from the link here yesterday.
And I haven't had any problem with the job Clendenning has done when he's in this season. He's a spot replacement. Can't expect too much and he hasn't often been glaringly bad. I just don't like guys airing things to the press that should be discussed with the coach behind closed doors. And I honestly didn't see anything from Kampfer that was too bad for a guy just getting his feet under him.

hes played pretty well with Skjei and brings something that half the D cant do.

RD made up half the shyt that was in that quote all he said was he was disappointed to be taken out considering this is his only shot with Klein and G out right now. Unless Kampfer has a shot of playing in the playoffs which I dont think he does, why not play a guy who could potentially be playing in the spring?
- mrn22

You put him ahead of Klein as 7th man ins policy

You don't think I listened to RD. Do you??? I read the article from the link here yesterday.
And I haven't had any problem with the job Clendenning has done when he's in this season. He's a spot replacement. Can't expect too much and he hasn't often been glaringly bad. I just don't like guys airing things to the press that should be discussed with the coach behind closed doors. And I honestly didn't see anything from Kampfer that was too bad for a guy just getting his feet under him.
- Tonybere

I guess my thing is, if they like Kampfer then waive clendening and play Kampfer.. you gotta develop someone so they're ready when called on. if its not gunna be clendening then thats ok but I think the guy has to play when the spot is open, not flip flop

100% agreed
- mrn22

And something that I think bears mentioning is how well Smith has acquitted himself since coming over! I had limited expectations from what I had read, but he plays with an edge and while not amazing, he has a good IQ and positions himself pretty well.
Going by last night though, it looks like he shoots like me!!! That would be bad.

You put him ahead of Klein as 7th man ins policy
- Dundee13

no way..just in grit needed in PO's puts Klein so ahead of Clendening

got way to much press from bloggers..... His concern ,comparison,and

what team needs is ...He's DONE ,he knew it thats why is spoke out

got nothing to lose now.... he is technically 9th on depth chart ...
Graves or a Conn callup is higher now.... BYE BYE ..
shame we couldnt use u as our draft comp to vegas

I guess my thing is, if they like Kampfer then waive clendening and play Kampfer.. you gotta develop someone so they're ready when called on. if its not gunna be clendening then thats ok but I think the guy has to play when the spot is open, not flip flop
- mrn22

I don't necessarily disagree with you. Just thought they inside guys might know something we don't that made it worthwhile giving him a shot. I don't mind that either.
We definitely need help at the top end, but if we have several good enough to play third pair, maybe a try-out here and there isn't a bad thing?

And something that I think bears mentioning is how well Smith has acquitted himself since coming over! I had limited expectations from what I had read, but he plays with an edge and while not amazing, he has a good IQ and positions himself pretty well.
Going by last night though, it looks like he shoots like me!!! That would be bad.
- Tonybere

yup i have really liked his game so far, love the chirping

give it a month and he will look pretty good in this system. tho i wish they would leave him with Mac and get a little chemistry

Well thats good news!
- mdw7413

You think he'll have trade value when the Rangers blow it up?