Comments on: Live Blog – Islanders @ Rangers

By: UB BULL

UB BULL — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:52:31 +0000

The amazing thing about the East is that only one team is locked into their seed. That is the Flyers at 8. All other spots with two days to go are up for grabs. The Rangers can be 4,5 o 6.

If Sabres win in regulation Bruins drop to 7 but Bruins can end up 5 if they win and Rangers lose in regulation.

If Rangers win in regulation then they get up to 4 and Devils drop to 5.

As for the 3 lot, if Washington wins or gets to OT they get the 3 slot. A regulation loss and the Hurricanes back into the 3 slot as Southeast champs.

As for Eastern home ice if the Canadiens get more points than the Penguins in their last game of the year then the Habs have home ice locked up until the Cup finals.

By: adampasz

adampasz — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:04:21 +0000

What a bizarre game. The Rangers continue their season-long tradition of losing to inferior opponents. Renney gets as furious as I’ve seen him all season over something as inconsequential as shoot-out order. And Henrik with his worst showing all season in the shootout…

Meanwhile, it looks like the Rangers could still fall into 6th if Boston beats the Sabres tomorrow, and the Rangers can’t get a point on Sunday.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:55:49 +0000

Is it just me, or does Jagr’s new facial hair make him look like Scott Spiezio?

Anyway, we can’t have wanted it any other way, a chance to clinch home ice by beating the Devils in regulation on Sunday. We can do it, and we’re going to have earn it.

Not only would a win on Sunday give us home ice, we’d also win the Hummer Metro Ice Challenge!! What more can a Ranger fan ask for?

By: adampasz

adampasz — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:54:03 +0000

Watching the Ottawa game now. If the Sens. lose, I think it guarantees the Rangers at least 5th place.

By: Eric Rothman

Eric Rothman — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:29:17 +0000

Such a pessimist Gelbs. I don’t settle.

By: Steven Gelbs

Steven Gelbs — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:16:49 +0000

Just a clarification guys. With it looking like the Devils will lose in regulation, the Rangers only need one point to stay alive for home ice. Of course 2 would be nice, but the Rangers would still have a chance on Sunday if they get this one into overtime.

By: Brendan S

Brendan S — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:09:55 +0000

Nice Mcreary Sucks chant

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:03:18 +0000

That’s the way they draw it up!!!!

By: Eric Rothman

Eric Rothman — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:38:54 +0000

Drury or Prucha. Great point Brendan, Avery is not a good PP man yet somehow he’s always on the ice on the man up.

By: Brendan S

Brendan S — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:37:56 +0000

Why was Avery on that 5-3? What purpose does he serve? I want DRURY in front of the net….

By: Eric Rothman

Eric Rothman — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:35:08 +0000

Exactly right Larry.

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:34:16 +0000

You gotta be kidding me.

By: adampasz

adampasz — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:29:48 +0000

Wacky game. Midway through the 2nd. Dubielewicz is playing out of his mind, yet the Rangers manage to tie it up on 2 weak goals. Very frustrating to watch…

By: Brendan S

Brendan S — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:27:16 +0000

Let’s grab the momentum now….

By: Brendan S

Brendan S — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:44:35 +0000

Here comes the revamped PP…take II…

By: Brendan S

Brendan S — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:40:47 +0000

Here comes the revamped PP…

By: Eric Rothman

Eric Rothman — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:31:51 +0000

Islanders looked more focused than Rangers Brendan.

By: Brendan S

Brendan S — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:30:20 +0000

Could smell that one a mile away…

By: Brendan S

Brendan S — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:26:40 +0000

Not too crazy about this start, would like to see the Rangers applying a little more sustained pressure (apart from the Drury line).

By: Brendan S

Brendan S — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:17:14 +0000

Dubie deserves it…

By: Eric Rothman

Eric Rothman — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:14:22 +0000

haha Thanks Michael, you’re right it’s real cold and dark in the cave. Feels good to get out and blog.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:12:43 +0000

Glad to see that Steve let you out again, Eric. Can’t be too much fun in the cave.