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RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:20 PM ET
Guys, who gives a flying (frank) about eks question. it is all opinion and quite honestly just a stupid debate. you don't see what happens in practice, lockerroom etc
- bonzo11

The moment I realized Cally was a great captain was during 24/7. After the whole Anisimov sniper incident vs Tampa, Gaborik and Avery walked in to the locker room and started laughing at Artie as if it was a funny joke. Callahan comes into the room with a straight face on and asks flat out if Artie was intentionally shooting at the goalie. Keeping your boys in check is a big part about being a Captain and Cally showed he doesn't put up with much B.S.
RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:22 PM ET
yes sir. Im not even getting into this argument big win today
- bonzo11

It really is a dumb argument. The guy hasn't been a captain for a full season and Ek anoints him as the best. Pump the brakes. Let's see what happens the next few years and see what happens
13sundin13
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 06.29.2006

Mar 4 @ 4:22 PM ET
The real question is who is the best assistant captain in the league....
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:23 PM ET
"false statement the habs invented the trap the devils just perfected it

btw im just saying this because everyone said it about the devils and the rangers are no different with the way they are playing"
- dmarsden2988

Enjoy your crow

- RAG$4LIFE



again i didn't say rangers play the trap....nice try

i was talking about "boring" hockey
RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:31 PM ET
again i didn't say rangers play the trap....nice try

i was talking about "boring" hockey

- dmarsden2988

everyone said it about the devils and the rangers are no different with the way they are playing"
- dmarsden2988

Lol really? Sure about that buddy? Try reading above this comment.

If you can even marginally relate the Devils trapping play to the Rangers defensive system, than your way, way, way off base. Two completely different systems.
Skalapy
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I'm sick of your "I play real , NC
Joined: 07.11.2006

Mar 4 @ 4:33 PM ET
FIRST!!!













Any Habs rumours?!?!













'nuff said
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:37 PM ET
everyone said it about the devils and the rangers are no different with the way they are playing"
- dmarsden2988

Lol really? Sure about that buddy? Try reading above this comment.

If you can even marginally relate the Devils trapping play to the Rangers defensive system, than your way, way, way off base. Two completely different systems.

- RAG$4LIFE


i should have made it more clear for you

ill break it down for you

the devils and rangers play different systems but with same results the devils trapped the rangers collapse but both can be considered boring which is what my original comment was about
robin_steele264
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 03.15.2009

Mar 4 @ 4:41 PM ET

This guy is the best captain.

RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:43 PM ET
i should have made it more clear for you

ill break it down for you

the devils and rangers play different systems but with same results the devils trapped the rangers collapse but both can be considered boring which is what my original comment was about

- dmarsden2988

No need to break it down, I understood your stupidity from the get-go.

So both defensive systems end with the same result. News flash, all defensive schemes end with the same result if your successful at it. After the game this afternoon, how could the word boring even come into play when talking about the Rangers? Open your eyes there chief.

I'm not gonna argue on what you perceive as boring. If you don't like the "oh-so boring defensive game" the Rangers play, then simply don't watch. Cheers
Oneonta Penguin
Pittsburgh Penguins
Joined: 07.02.2007

Mar 4 @ 4:43 PM ET
What an ridiculous comment ... is Callahan the best captain? I'm laughing.
Flyfreaky
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.20.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:44 PM ET
This guy is the best captain.


- robin_steele264

What about this guy?
robin_steele264
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 03.15.2009

Mar 4 @ 4:47 PM ET
What about this guy?

- Flyfreaky



Real winner though...

RAG$4LIFE
New York Rangers
Location: NY
Joined: 10.01.2008

Mar 4 @ 4:49 PM ET
What an ridiculous comment ... is Callahan the best captain? I'm laughing.
- Oneonta Penguin

Is the comment premature? Yes. But is it that off base? No way. You need above average leadership to be first in the conference for much of the year. He's close to netting 30 and plays in ever situation. In a few years when it comes to leader ship in the league, the names Crosby, Toews, Weber, Callahan, Parise, and Stamkos will be the ones that are talked about most.
Flyfreaky
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.20.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:50 PM ET
Real winner though...

- robin_steele264

shinebox
Location: I like to think we're one of t
Joined: 09.30.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:54 PM ET
"false statement the habs invented the trap the devils just perfected it

btw im just saying this because everyone said it about the devils and the rangers are no different with the way they are playing"
- dmarsden2988

Enjoy your crow

- RAG$4LIFE

Actually the Swedes invented the trap, and the habs played it 1st in the NHL.
50 Mission Cap
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 08.12.2010

Mar 4 @ 4:55 PM ET
Where is Leafs Nation? Nobody screaming for Dion Phaneuf as best leader in the game

Flyfreaky
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.20.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:56 PM ET
Actually the Swedes invented the trap, and the habs played it 1st in the NHL.
- shinebox

They also invented the torpedo offense...The Oilers are the only team still using it...
dall013
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Rouyn-Noranda, QC
Joined: 07.05.2006

Mar 4 @ 4:59 PM ET
Jonathan Toews for sure !!!
shinebox
Location: I like to think we're one of t
Joined: 09.30.2011

Mar 4 @ 4:59 PM ET
They also invented the torpedo offense...The Oilers are the only team still using it...
- Flyfreaky



The SS Maple Leafs?
Flyfreaky
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.20.2011

Mar 4 @ 5:07 PM ET


The SS Maple Leafs?

- shinebox

shinebox
Location: I like to think we're one of t
Joined: 09.30.2011

Mar 4 @ 5:11 PM ET

- Flyfreaky

Is that Burkie i see in the water in a Bruins lifeboat?
Dekker
Location: Canada
Joined: 07.22.2011

Mar 4 @ 5:25 PM ET
Reggie Dunlop was the best.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 4 @ 5:28 PM ET


The SS Maple Leafs?

- shinebox

numbear
Calgary Flames
Location: vancouver, BC
Joined: 06.24.2011

Mar 4 @ 5:31 PM ET
Nope. Stevens was defenitely one of the best
- Richieattack18

I'd say sakic or yzerman

sakic because of what he did when he had no team to play with. and yzerman...well he's yzerman
goirish
Season Ticket Holder
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: 02.08.2010

Mar 4 @ 5:33 PM ET
Did you say OVERRATED? Yes, I agree.
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