Do you think the Rangers will make the playoffs this year? Conference standings:6th [2 point cushion] 12/07/09:Votes (157 votes)->74 (47.13%) to 83 (52.87%) 1/12/10:Votes (143 votes)->125 (87.41%) (+30.28%) to 18(12.59%)
Obviously, it is a tough question. This might help you when making your decision.
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Originally Posted by nyr2k2
I think of it more in terms of "Confidence the team will make the playoffs" than an outright will we or won't we. Like in early December my confidence would be about a 3/10. Now I'm more around 6/10. That's probably not how other people are thinking of it though.
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Originally Posted by rangers32185
This just about sums about my view:
Last edited by Garfinkel1: 01-23-2010 at 05:02 PM.
I voted Yes. Unless the rangers go into another slump I see them making the playoffs. Plus, I see us getting better at the deadline but so will the other teams fighting for a spot.
I said no... due to the fact that so many of the remaining games are against quality, intra-division (or at leats conference) opponents.
They CAN'T go on a losing streak without putting themselves severly out of position and I think we're seeing the onset of another slump.
I think your right that another losing streak and we can kiss the playoffs goodbye with so many teams fighting for the last 3-4 spots. I don't think we are on the start of another skid though
I say they will. But that is more a comment on the state of the East than it is the Rangers' play. A couple of deadline moves here by other teams could push the Rangers out.
No.
But keeping in mind the team will probably look a bit different after the Olympics, this is just hypothetical.
The schedule to end December/start Jan. was really fluky and they were able to pick up a lot of points there that shot them up into a playoff position.
January has been a mixed bag of success so far, but there are a bunch of tough opponents coming up before the Olympic break, and I expect to see them drop out of a playoff spot in that time.
After the Olympics I see a fatigued Lundqvist not able to perform at the level this team needs him to, and who knows what Gaborik (who's been starting to disappear as it is) will look like at that point.
No.
But keeping in mind the team will probably look a bit different after the Olympics, this is just hypothetical.
The schedule to end December/start Jan. was really fluky and they were able to pick up a lot of points there that shot them up into a playoff position.
January has been a mixed bag of success so far, but there are a bunch of tough opponents coming up before the Olympic break, and I expect to see them drop out of a playoff spot in that time.
After the Olympics I see a fatigued Lundqvist not able to perform at the level this team needs him to, and who knows what Gaborik (who's been starting to disappear as it is) will look like at that point.
Lundqvist can only play 7 games in the Olympics and thats if Sweden makes it to the Gold medal game. The only problem is most games are played after a full day of rest, which can be grueling.
7 Games is nothing compared to a 82 game schedule. He should be fine. If anything, Chad Johnson can start a few more games.
They can probably sneak into the 7 or 8 spot. Given the current roster, I doubt they have the chemistry, toughness, leadership, etc. to go far. I'd also imagine the team as a whole (but especially Gaborik and Lundy) would be pretty gassed if they have to scratch and claw their way into one of the last spots post-Olympics, much more so than whatever team they would be squaring off against.
Yep. And take a look at the last 10 games on their schedule. Something like 7 out of 10 on the road.
Rangers are better on the road than at home this year.
Anyway, I think they'll make it. As inconsistent as the Rangers are, every team below them is just as inconsistent. In fact, they even have a chance to finish in the 4th or 5th seed, that's how tight it is.
Rangers are better on the road than at home this year.
Anyway, I think they'll make it. As inconsistent as the Rangers are, every team below them is just as inconsistent. In fact, they even have a chance to finish in the 4th or 5th seed, that's how tight it is.
Knew somebody was gonna say that. Doesn't matter. You still would rather have it the other way around. Plus I think the Rangers will be better at home down the stretch. Away games down the stretch are going to be brutal.
I'm sticking with my guns from the first poll and say no we will just miss. I have no confidence in this team winning a big game. You need more than just one big game player (Hank) to get to the post season dance. Games are going to start meaning so much more soon and there is when we will see the character of these guys and our coach.
I'm sticking with my guns from the first poll and say no we will just miss. I have no confidence in this team winning a big game. You need more than just one big game player (Hank) to get to the post season dance. Games are going to start meaning so much more soon and there is when we will see the character of these guys and our coach.
I'm sticking with my guns from the first poll and say no we will just miss. I have no confidence in this team winning a big game. You need more than just one big game player (Hank) to get to the post season dance. Games are going to start meaning so much more soon and there is when we will see the character of these guys and our coach.
which big name player did we have last year? didnt we finish like 6th or 7th last year?
I'm sticking with my guns from the first poll and say no we will just miss. I have no confidence in this team winning a big game. You need more than just one big game player (Hank) to get to the post season dance. Games are going to start meaning so much more soon and there is when we will see the character of these guys and our coach.
Please enlighten me as to who our "big game players" were aside from Henrik last season?
