I mean there are going to be games this year where they stink. But that's just sports. The effort they showed last night was never there under Gallant. Blame has to be placed on the players, because they dictate the result. But the coach is supposed to help them overcome challenges. Gallant couldn't do that.
- tomburton99

The rangers just looked in control and not opportunistic. Even when they were losing control they fell back on the system. Way more structure and effort. Great not giving up the blue line either

just saw clip of Lafreniere getting Broadway hat last night, that's awesome

Buffalo is definitely a darling of pre-season know it alls though, so it's a hell of a road effort against a team predicted by a lot of people to take a big step this season
- jimbro83

Never underestimate an opponent. Nothing drives me nuts more than a team playing DOWN to an opponent level. So it is a good win and a good start. But it is just that, a start.

Never underestimate an opponent. Nothing drives me nuts more than a team playing DOWN to an opponent level. So it is a good win and a good start. But it is just that, a start.
- NYRCeph

gotta bring it tomorrow vs Columbus, no excuses not to start off 2-0

gotta bring it tomorrow vs Columbus, no excuses not to start off 2-0
- jimbro83

I would love to see consistency with this group. That is an issue we all went crazy over the past couple years. Some games would be lights out against the best teams, and other games the team looked lost and feckless, even against lesser talented teams. Lavy's system preaching consistency through playing the system may be a revelation for us to watch.

Purely for a pat on the back sort of moment , I made that comparison about 2 months into Laf's NHL career. I've really waivered on that opinion since!! But, I saw a similar skill set and level. Would love for that to come true.
- Tonybere

That’s because we know hockey but I think 1OA comes with this irrational thought that they all should be McDavid, Bedard or Hughes, etc. He’s not “generational”, but that’s fine. Laf can still be a terrific player and Ranger for a long time. I’m a bit relieved no one offersheeted him looking back with the delay and long time it took. Could’ve really been a bad thing. He’s going to be the epitome of patience with a kid, and not bailing on potential too early

I would love to see consistency with this group. That is an issue we all went crazy over the past couple years. Some games would be lights out against the best teams, and other games the team looked lost and feckless, even against lesser talented teams. Lavy's system preaching consistency through playing the system may be a revelation for us to watch.
- NYRCeph

You win!!

You win!!
- Tonybere

I used thwarting before, what did you think about that?

The rangers just looked in control and not opportunistic. Even when they were losing control they fell back on the system. Way more structure and effort. Great not giving up the blue line either
- nyrangers2

Trouba…your thoughts…

Give him credit for once will ya

Trouba…your thoughts…

Give him credit for once will ya
- Slimtj100

I think getting Trouba off PP2 is gonna help his overall game big time, he isn't good at it he should just be the Dan Girardi of this team, like someone else said earlier

I would love to see consistency with this group. That is an issue we all went crazy over the past couple years. Some games would be lights out against the best teams, and other games the team looked lost and feckless, even against lesser talented teams. Lavy's system preaching consistency through playing the system may be a revelation for us to watch.
- NYRCeph

I don’t remember the bench being that lively under GG. Like after those blocks you could hear the bench going bonkers. That gives me goosies when that happens

I think it’s apparent Lavy is a better coach and one game is all it took me the staff too. He brought in an all star coaching staff with him. Literally, wasn’t Peca an all star? Housely was a great player from what I remember

I think getting Trouba off PP2 is gonna help his overall game big time, he isn't good at it he should just be the Dan Girardi of this team, like someone else said earlier
- jimbro83

$8m girardi

I think getting Trouba off PP2 is gonna help his overall game big time, he isn't good at it he should just be the Dan Girardi of this team, like someone else said earlier
- jimbro83

People can’t get past the 8 million bucks. Like they themselves are paying him 🙄he’s a vital cog in all this

People can’t get past the 8 million bucks. Like they themselves are paying him 🙄he’s a vital cog in all this
- Slimtj100

See above

It is what it is at this point. Now I’m worried he’s gonna die from blocking so many shots

See above

It is what it is at this point. Now I’m worried he’s gonna die from blocking so many shots
- picklerick

I saw and smh
He could get zero pts and I wouldn’t care, honestly. He isn’t getting paid to produce pts

Ironically I remember fighting nyr92627220 day after day about how I didn’t want him 😂

I don’t remember the bench being that lively under GG. Like after those blocks you could hear the bench going bonkers. That gives me goosies when that happens

I think it’s apparent Lavy is a better coach and one game is all it took me the staff too. He brought in an all star coaching staff with him. Literally, wasn’t Peca an all star? Housely was a great player from what I remember
- Slimtj100

Did you just say "goosies".....

I was with you the whole way and then got derailed ....

I saw and smh
He could get zero pts and I wouldn’t care, honestly. He isn’t getting paid to produce pts
- Slimtj100

If you’re paid $8m you better produce a little. His point totals alone were never a problem for me. There’s just not enough there between defense, offense, intangibles to add up to that cap hit but again, it is what it is

Did you just say "goosies".....

I was with you the whole way and then got derailed ....
- NYRCeph

Hey man. I got a peanut butter tattoo, I like Taylor swift and I get goosies since met this girl of mine 🤷🏻‍♂️

If you’re paid $8m you better produce a little. His point totals alone were never a problem for me. There’s just not enough there between defense, offense, intangibles to add up to that cap hit but again, it is what it is
- picklerick

To be fair he signed pre-covid didn’t he? He’d probably be like 6 something if it was after that. Same with Breadman, cheaper i mean

gotta bring it tomorrow vs Columbus, no excuses not to start off 2-0
- jimbro83

Feels like that is gonna be a Quick game. Idk for sure. Just a feeeling.

See above

It is what it is at this point. Now I’m worried he’s gonna die from blocking so many shots
- picklerick

He goes home to a hot doctor. He'll be fine.

$8m girardi
- picklerick

Not his fault Gorton buffed that.

So I won't deny I was pretty damn nervous after preseason. The team looked lackluster and lost.

Last night was the first time in a long time I was never worried about anything. You could see the 1-3-1 doing it's thing and we didn't just give up the neutral zone. That would have helped with NJs speed last year.

The forecheck looks great, people are skating with a njump in their step. Also loves the hanging zone defense and how much easier it seemed for us to transition. Quick little passes and out of the zone/break up the play.

I know it's 1 game but it honestly shows what the difference is between talent alone and what coaching can do.

Trouba…your thoughts…

Give him credit for once will ya
- Slimtj100

Trouba played really well. Nobody really had a bad game. Maybe Gus if we are nitpicking

I think getting Trouba off PP2 is gonna help his overall game big time, he isn't good at it he should just be the Dan Girardi of this team, like someone else said earlier
- jimbro83

Agreed he’s terrible on the PP. his role now better suits him