I feel like there have been a few years where Lundqvist got off to a slow start and everyone wrote the Rangers' obituary, but they always seem to get it together by the end of the year. I don't think Lundqvist's GAA will be this high all season, and when it improves, they'll be better.

I know youre joking and bailey is playing very well and doing it away from jt. Maybe he's figured out what it takes for him to be successful in this league
- Upstate_isles

I never joke about trades. I was about this trade though. Isles do seem to have too many players. Wonder who the Habs were scouting with the Isles? Bailey has played well so far.

I feel like there have been a few years where Lundqvist got off to a slow start and everyone wrote the Rangers' obituary, but they always seem to get it together by the end of the year. I don't think Lundqvist's GAA will be this high all season, and when it improves, they'll be better.
- UIF

This year feels different though with the Rangers being thin at center. Pressure will only increase on Hank with this team. I know the Rangers fans are upset with AV, but he was not given the best roster.

This year feels different though with the Rangers being thin at center. Pressure will only increase on Hank with this team. I know the Rangers fans are upset with AV, but he was not given the best roster.
- ses111

I agree it feels different, and I don't think they're as close to being contenders as they were a couple of years ago, but really, one three-game winning streak and they're probably right back in this thing, and I think they're perfectly capable of that. Most teams in the league aren't either awesome or terrible. There's so much parity now that almost all teams are competitive, but with pretty big flaws that are magnified at times and masked at other times depending on whether the team as a whole is on a hot or cold streak. I mean, if we agree that the Devils probably aren't going to be competing for the division lead come January, then maybe the Rangers won't be in last place by then, either.

I was wrong initially with my season prediction for sure, but I did say to myself after their cup final loss to LA that they get 3 more years of relevancy and then they're done. Well lookie lookie.
- bgainesDM

You need to stop talking to yourself, Nostradumbass.

I never joke about trades. I was about this trade though. Isles do seem to have too many players. Wonder who the Habs were scouting with the Isles? Bailey has played well so far.
- ses111

Not too many. 23 is the right amount.

Not too many. 23 is the right amount.
- JohnScammo

Feels more like 33.

I agree it feels different, and I don't think they're as close to being contenders as they were a couple of years ago, but really, one three-game winning streak and they're probably right back in this thing, and I think they're perfectly capable of that. Most teams in the league aren't either awesome or terrible. There's so much parity now that almost all teams are competitive, but with pretty big flaws that are magnified at times and masked at other times depending on whether the team as a whole is on a hot or cold streak. I mean, if we agree that the Devils probably aren't going to be competing for the division lead come January, then maybe the Rangers won't be in last place by then, either.
- UIF

Ranger lover.

It is too early to write anyone off totally. As we saw with the Isles last year though, it's an uphill climb when you start off badly.

Ranger lover.

It is too early to write anyone off totally. As we saw with the Isles last year, it's an uphill climb when you start off badly.
- ses111

A couple of seasons ago, the Penguins were barely above last place in the division into December. Then they made a coaching change, and next thing you know they're hoisting the Stanley Cup. Too early to write off anybody, as you said. But yeah, the Rangers look like this could be a lottery season for them. At least they picked a season with a good draft....

Ranger lover.

It is too early to write anyone off totally. As we saw with the Isles last year though, it's an uphill climb when you start off badly.
- ses111

Only 3 teams have made the playoffs when starting as badly as the rangers have in the 4 division format. Philly and the rangers are 2 of those teams. The isles arent that bad, good possesion team and 91 and 7 have bad pdo. I believe they will turn it around and they have the tools and talent to score. Weight was here last year but to get his own system implemented along with getting the rookies up to speed takes time. 20 games is the measuring stuck and if they are in a playoff spot by thanksgiving then they should be good for a playoff spot

Only 3 teams have made the playoffs when starting as badly as the rangers have in the 4 division format. Philly and the rangers are 2 of those teams. The isles arent that bad, good possesion team and 91 and 7 have bad pdo. I believe they will turn it around and they have the tools and talent to score. Weight was here last year but to get his own system implemented along with getting the rookies up to speed takes time. 20 games is the measuring stuck and if they are in a playoff spot by thanksgiving then they should be good for a playoff spot
- Upstate_isles

The 3 point games really hurt when you start off like the Rangers. I would like to see the Isles go on a little run and especially with the Rangers struggling. Isles have shown some promising signs, but still have things to clean up.

JT sign yet?
PP crack the top 5?
Is the arena being built?

The 3 point games really hurt when you start off like the Rangers. I would like to see the Isles go on a little run and especially with the Rangers struggling. Isles have shown some promising signs, but still have things to clean up.
- ses111

A) Garth Snow
B) Doug Weight
C) The PP
D) Defensive zone turnovers
E) Offensive zone turnovers
F) Neutral zone turnovers
G) The arena issue
H) JT's contract
I) That damn SUV in the corner. Can someone wash that f'ing thing?
J) Garth Snow
K) FO%

Well, the list just goes on & on (like bd's forehead)

Brian Compton‏Verified account @BComptonNHL 12m12 minutes ago

Kulemin and Mayfield back in tonight. 12 F and 6 D. Pulock and Seidenberg our. #Isles

Tanner 2 - Isles blogs 0

Just sayin'

Tanner 2 - Isles blogs 0

Just sayin'
- Isleshockeyman

Yeah this is a pain in the arse having to go through 3 pages to get here then having a farmland pop up sabotage and make me have to start over again. Givemea(frank)ingbreak just throw something up there. 5 days during the season

A) Garth Snow
B) Doug Weight
C) The PP
D) Defensive zone turnovers
E) Offensive zone turnovers
F) Neutral zone turnovers
G) The arena issue
H) JT's contract
I) That damn SUV in the corner. Can someone wash that f'ing thing?
J) Garth Snow
K) FO%

Well, the list just goes on & on (like bd's forehead)
- Isleshockeyman

Someone's been busy creating a list. Did you put Garth twice? I'm shocked no Ledecky on the list.

https://amp.freep.com/amp/791679001

Someone's been busy creating a list. Did you put Garth twice? I'm shocked no Ledecky on the list.
- ses111

I did! Since he is the owner, he should be doing the clean up. Sadly though, I know he won't.

https://amp.freep.com/amp/791679001
- Upstate_isles

This blog has gone to hell

Yeah this is a pain in the arse having to go through 3 pages to get here then having a farmland pop up sabotage and make me have to start over again. Givemea(frank)ingbreak just throw something up there. 5 days during the season
- Cptmjl

Don't like when your wife's games advertise, huh?
I get the stupid cell phone thing. You know, the "Congratulations!!!You just won a free IPhone" yada, yada, yada bs. Same thing. Start over.

Brian Compton‏Verified account @BComptonNHL 12m12 minutes ago

Kulemin and Mayfield back in tonight. 12 F and 6 D. Pulock and Seidenberg our. #Isles

- UIF

I'm no coach but I'm pretty sure this how not to develop a first round pick

This blog has gone to hell
- Dan Petriw

DAN!!!!! WE NEED YOU BACK!!!!!! Noel throws one little party and is hungover for a week. It was a (frank)ing bah mitzvah, for Christ sake, not the Geneva Convention. Get a blog going Noel.

Goalwise, we replaced them. Frans would not have saved us from that 3 month carcrash at the beginning of last year.
Also, regarding thr Rangers, doesn't help that Hank is on the wrong side of 30.
- bgainesDM

Can you tell me what stocks to buy as well.