and I don't disagree with that however that answers the question right there as to whether Henrik is THE best in the world, which is precisely what I said was overboard.
- keaner17

As much as it pains me to say it, over the last 5 years no one even comes close to Hank, he is the best at his position in the world.

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As much as it pains me to say it, over the last 5 years no one even comes close to Hank, he is the best at his position in the world.

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- XxNYIxX

Agree to disagree. I think he's been one of the best unquestionably.

Agree to disagree. I think he's been one of the best unquestionably.
- keaner17

I think Ryan miller should be up there as well.

As much as it pains me to say it, over the last 5 years no one even comes close to Hank, he is the best at his position in the world.

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- XxNYIxX

Do not want to jump into this but in my opinion, Hank has been very good at his position but not the best. his greatest achievement came last year when the Rags reached the conference finals. besides that, he been fortunate to have defenders lead the league in block shots, or have the players who do. He's a product of Torts system.

Do not want to jump into this but in my opinion, Hank has been very good at his position but not the best. his greatest achievement came last year when the Rags reached the conference finals. besides that, he been fortunate to have defenders lead the league in block shots, or have the players who do. He's a product of Torts system.
- Ur Not Me

He was lights out awesome for three & 1/2 years before Torts even became his coach

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He was lights out awesome for three & 1/2 years before Torts even became his coach

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- XxNYIxX

I'm with you. I would say he is easily top 3 if not the best in the league

As much as it pains me to say it, over the last 5 years no one even comes close to Hank, he is the best at his position in the world.

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- XxNYIxX

No one has stolen more games for his team over the last five years- that's what I look at....the games you watch where you say if it wasn't for him, they would have been f***ed, and yet they skated off the ice with two points. He pretty much nearly got them to the playoffs all by himself in his first few years in the league, and those teams couldn't play at all, never mind blocking any shots, or playing any "system".

I think Ryan miller should be up there as well.
- 2raven2

...and I think OUR goalie is better than Ryan Miller, in more ways than one...for one thing, I don't want any of the kind of cr*p Milbury used to bring into our locker room f***ing up the vibe.

He was lights out awesome for three & 1/2 years before Torts even became his coach

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- XxNYIxX

I understand that, and he has been really good, has he won the Veniza before last year?

Hank is known for being a really good goalie during the season, but hasn't lifted his team/choked in playoffs, if my memory is correct.

which leads me to say, Hank is good, but not the best....

I would like to see Isles sign Nabakov to two years!

I understand that, and he has been really good, has he won the Veniza before last year?

Hank is known for being a really good goalie during the season, but hasn't lifted his team/choked in playoffs, if my memory is correct.

which leads me to say, Hank is good, but not the best....
- Ur Not Me

correct, he only has the one Vezina, but is a finalist for the award annually.

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...and I think OUR goalie is better than Ryan Miller, in more ways than one...for one thing, I don't want any of the kind of cr*p Milbury used to bring into our locker room f***ing up the vibe.
- dcb1

Miller is a choke artist and he's soft. Gimme Nabby.

We're sort of changing the premise of my disputing the Lundqvist comment. It wasn't about the last five years but rather who the best is now. For my money it's Rinne, who night in and night out steals games despite no support. The guy is unreal. Then I'd have to say Craig Anderson could be worthy of consideration. His numbers speak for themself. I think Henrik deserves consideration but is certainly not clear cut.

We're sort of changing the premise of my disputing the Lundqvist comment. It wasn't about the last five years but rather who the best is now. For my money it's Rinne, who night in and night out steals games despite no support. The guy is unreal. Then I'd have to say Craig Anderson could be worthy of consideration. His numbers speak for themself. I think Henrik deserves consideration but is certainly not clear cut.
- keaner17

Who cares?

We're sort of changing the premise of my disputing the Lundqvist comment. It wasn't about the last five years but rather who the best is now. For my money it's Rinne, who night in and night out steals games despite no support. The guy is unreal. Then I'd have to say Craig Anderson could be worthy of consideration. His numbers speak for themself. I think Henrik deserves consideration but is certainly not clear cut.
- keaner17

Valid argument, any of the 3 would be great, for my money id take the queen in a heartbeat.


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How about Isles trade for Bernier in off-season????

If there was one thing isles could have better in this game was to shoot the puck more on pp. The few that we had. Aside from that they were excellent. They outplayed rags in every part of the game however a nice pass by brassard to giradi ended it.

The refs really screwed us bad in that game. The missed calls, calling jt for shoving player holding his stick, calling MacDonald for checking to hard, then weak call on ko at end of game in a 0-0.

I thought we played awesome. Keep that up and we will easily make the playoffs.

In Postgame, John gionne , Ron duggey and danekyo all said rangers should feel lucky they walked away with 2 points as they were completely outplayed by isles

How about Isles trade for Bernier in off-season????
- Ur Not Me

I have to be alittle Garth snowy here. I like my team right now. Everyone including boyes has elevated their games. Surprisingly moulson is only one still lacking same intensity of rest of the teams.
If there is something we need its a upgrade on defense. Streit is likely gone. So we need two upgrades on back line. Also a good backup wouldn't hurt either.

Does anyone know what is going to with Tim Thomas? How great would it be if he announce he would play.

I have to be alittle Garth snowy here. I like my team right now. Everyone including boyes has elevated their games. Surprisingly moulson is only one still lacking same intensity of rest of the teams.
If there is something we need its a upgrade on defense. Streit is likely gone. So we need two upgrades on back line. Also a good backup wouldn't hurt either.

Does anyone know what is going to with Tim Thomas? How great would it be if he announce he would play.
- Spartiarti

Brad Boyes needs to catch the first bus out of here when this season is over, I don't care how well the team is playing. That has been one of our more ineffective lines lately. Moulson has been dragging ass as well. Time to find some real wingers for JT. If that line was firing on all cylinders right now we'd be even more formidable than we already are. Giving moulson time to turn it around is understandable the guy has proven to be effective but with Boyes it's def time to move on. One of snows priorities this off-season should be to find a winger for JT.

After last week's TAM win I looked at the sched, PHA, BOS and NYR and felt getting 3 or 4 pts would be optimistic, but we got 5. A post Ranger win often causes a letdown but they should be pissed which should carrover into to the last 6 games.

Even though BUF is winning they are going to run out of games, but we need to outplay WIN who also have 6 games left but they have more Reg-OT wins, so we can't tie them. If they go 6-0, we need to be at 4-1-1 or better.

After last week's TAM win I looked at the sched, PHA, BOS and NYR and felt getting 3 or 4 pts would be optimistic, but we got 5. A post Ranger win often causes a letdown but they should be pissed which should carrover into to the last 6 games.

Even though BUF is winning they are going to run out of games, but we need to outplay WIN who also have 6 games left but they have more Reg-OT wins, so we can't tie them. If they go 6-0, we need to be at 4-1-1 or better.
- Fan101

For the first time in years I have confidence in this team. These spoiler teams are a concern we all know how they play when there's nothing at stake we've been that team all to often but I feel we are going to be where we need to be when the chips fall. If we stay as the seventh seed I think we are good. A first rd match up with Montreal would be fine with me.

I have to be alittle Garth snowy here. I like my team right now. Everyone including boyes has elevated their games. Surprisingly moulson is only one still lacking same intensity of rest of the teams.
If there is something we need its a upgrade on defense. Streit is likely gone. So we need two upgrades on back line. Also a good backup wouldn't hurt either.

Does anyone know what is going to with Tim Thomas? How great would it be if he announce he would play.
- Spartiarti

I wouldn't mind Tim Thomas here, as long as we do not have to give up anything significant for signing him, " I don't remember the trade, but if Thomas signed with Isles, we would have to give the Bruins a pick/picks? " Which depends on what has to be given up.

Streit needs to go so JT can be the next captain, Boyes also, he is doing his job for the $$$$ he is making, but this team has a ton of cap space for next year, and we need a legit W for JT, a 2nd line C, and 2 D-men. I don't mind the kids, but would rather have them jell together for 1 more year in Bridgeport.

And this team needs to know who their future goalie will be... We can not expect Nabby to be great when he is getting older.

For the first time in years I have confidence in this team. These spoiler teams are a concern we all know how they play when there's nothing at stake we've been that team all to often but I feel we are going to be where we need to be when the chips fall. If we stay as the seventh seed I think we are good. A first rd match up with Montreal would be fine with me.
- Cptmjl

Wouldn't mind being a 6th or 7th seed, but im crazy for saying this, but Isles have nothing to lose, and only to gain, I WANT PITT........

I rather shock the hockey gods, and eliminate those pansies.....

If they are suppose to be a cup contender, then playing them helps the development of the players of what/who they need to compete against in the future

I wouldn't mind Tim Thomas here, as long as we do not have to give up anything significant for signing him, " I don't remember the trade, but if Thomas signed with Isles, we would have to give the Bruins a pick/picks? " Which depends on what has to be given up.

Streit needs to go so JT can be the next captain, Boyes also, he is doing his job for the $$$$ he is making, but this team has a ton of cap space for next year, and we need a legit W for JT, a 2nd line C, and 2 D-men. I don't mind the kids, but would rather have them jell together for 1 more year in Bridgeport.

And this team needs to know who their future goalie will be... We can not expect Nabby to be great when he is getting older.
- Ur Not Me

Streit needs to be resigned!!!

We don't have a replacement for him.

He will be the most sought after guy on the free agency market!!!

Streit needs to be resigned!!!

We don't have a replacement for him.

He will be the most sought after guy on the free agency market!!!
- jimmc7722

Hickey, Strait, Donovan are all good choices to replace Streit. Plus u never know who/what might be available in off-season.
Since we have Viz signed, Streit can go, he is on a decline, and not worth the $$$ he probably will be seeking.

We gave Streit his opportunity, now we need to do the same with someone else. We will not know what we have unless there is an open spot. Streit is not getting younger, and is looking for a 3yr deal, I just dont think hes worth it...