Player of the Game: #43 @ St. Louis Blues

Wraparounds · 01-08-2011, 09:46 PM

Let's try something new. For the second half of the season, I will be making a Player of the Game thread, where we can discuss the individual merits of players. This may or may not be sort of ripped from WBB.

Rules

You are voting for the player who contributed the most, who stood out the most, or who put forth the best effort.

You must vote for a Rangers player who played in the game. No voting for scratched players, injured players, or someone who sat on the bench the entire game.

If you vote "Other" please indicate who in your post.

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Previous Player of the Game Winners (Pre-season through Game #42 courtesy of RWBiaD from WBB):

PRE-SEASON

1. Marián Gáborík (09/23/2010 vs. Devils 4-3 OT)
2. Ryan Callahan (09/25/2010 @ Devils 5-4 OT)
3. Alexander Frolov (09/26/2010 @ Red Wings 5-3)
4. Derek Stepan (09/29/2010 vs. Red Wings 5-1 W)
5. Derek Stepan (10/01/2010 vs. Senators 5-4 OT)

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REGULAR SEASON:

1. Derek Stepan (10/02/2010 @ Sabres 6-3 W)
2. Artem Anisimov (10/11/2010 @ Islanders 6-4 L)
3. Brian Boyle (10/15/2010 v. Leafs 4-3 OTL)
4. Brandon Dubinsky (10/18/2010 v. Avalanche 3-1 L)
5. Martin Biron (10/21/2010 @ Maple Leafs 2-1 W)
6. Henrik Lundqvist (10/23/2010 @ Bruins 3-2 W)
7. Brandon Dubinsky/Henrik Lundqvist (10/24/2010 v. Devils 3-1 W)
8. Sean Avery (10/27/2010 v. Thrashers 6-4 L)
9. Ryan Callahan (10/29/2010 v. Hurricanes 4-3 L)
10. Henrik Lundqvst (10/30/2010 @ Maple Leafs 2-0 W)
11. Brandon Dubinsky (11/01/2010 v. Blackhawks 3-2 W)
12. Brandon Prust (11/04/2010 v. Flyers 4-1 L)
13. Brandon Dubinsky (11/05/2010 @ Devils 3-0 W)
14. Martin Biron (11/07/2010 v. Blues 2-0 L)
15. Brian Boyle (11/09/2010 v. Capitals 5-3 L)
16. Artem Anisimov (11/11/2010 v. Sabres 3-2 OTW)
17. Marián Gáborík (11/14/2010 v. Oilers 8-2 W)
18. Henrik Lundqvist (11/15/2010 @ Penguins 3-2 OTW)
19. Brandon Dubinsky (11/17/2010 v. Bruins 3-2 L)
20. Derek Stepan (11/19/2010 @ Avalanche 5-1 L)
21. Derek Stepan (11/20/2010 @ Wild 5-2 W)
22. Martin Biron (11/22/2010 v. Flames 2-1 W)
23. Derek Stepan (11/24/2010 @ Lightning 5-3 L)
24. Henrik Lundqvist (11/26/2010 @ Panthers 3-0 W)
25. Henrik Lundqvist (11/26/2010 @ Predators 2-1 OTW)
26. Michal Rozsíval (11/29/2010 v. Penguins 3-1 L)
27. Marián Gáborík (12/02/2010 @ Islanders 6-5 W)
28. Marc Staal (12/03/2010 v. Islanders 2-0 W)
29. Brandon Prust (12/05/2010 v. Senators 3-1 L)
30. Michael Sauer (12/09/2010 @ Senators 5-3 W)
31. Ruslan Fedotenko (12/11/2010 @ Blue Jackets 3-1 L)
32. Marc Staal (12/12/2010 v. Capitals 7-0 W)
33. Brian Boyle (12/15/2010 @ Penguins 4-1 W)
34. Dan Girardi (12/16/2010 vs. Coyotes 4-3 SOW)
35. Derek Stepan (12/18/2010 @ Flyers 4-1 L)
36. Derek Stepan (12/23/2010 v. Lightning 4-3 SOL)
37. Matt Gilroy (12/27/2010 v. Islanders 7-2 W)
38. Henrik Lundqvist (12/29/2010 @ Devils 3-1 W)
39. Henrik Lundqvist (01/01/2011 @ Lightning 2-1 OTL)
40. Brandon Prust (01/02/2011 @ Panthers 3-0 L)
41. Mats Zuccarello (01/05/2011 v. Hurricanes 2-1 OTW)
42. Artem Anisimov (01/07/2011 @ Stars 3-2 SOW)

Blatant · 01-08-2011, 09:53 PM

Should be fun, Biron will win this by a long shot.

Jumbo* · 01-08-2011, 09:57 PM

U dont even include Zuccerello?? WTF?

Yea he might not have my vote but he has my vote in front of half of the other terrible choices.

Jumbo* · 01-08-2011, 09:57 PM

Dubinsky wins this. 2 goals scored by the team, he assisted on both. Case closed.

Wraparounds · 01-08-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jumbo

U dont even include Zuccerello?? WTF?

Yea he might not have my vote but he has my vote in front of half of the other terrible choices.

That's what the "Other" option is for. These were just off the top of my head. Chill.

ecemleafs · 01-08-2011, 09:59 PM

Biron was terrific tonight. Gets my vote.

mike14 · 01-08-2011, 10:01 PM

Biron over Dubi.

Dubinsky was great (again) but Biron showed why he's one of the best backups going around

Blatant · 01-08-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jumbo

U dont even include Zuccerello?? WTF?

Yea he might not have my vote but he has my vote in front of half of the other terrible choices.

Yeah man, calm down. Hes trying to do something cool. There is an other choice for a reason.

As for Dubi vs. Biron. Dubinsky played great, but Biron stole that game for us, simply put.

BlueshirtBlitz · 01-08-2011, 10:07 PM

Dubinsky assisted on 2 goals. If Biron didn't play as good as he did, those 2 goals wouldn't have been enough.

Biron, then Dubi.

NYRangers88 · 01-08-2011, 10:07 PM

Biron defiantly !!!

**Khris Creider** · 01-08-2011, 10:08 PM

Martyyyy <3

**we want cup** · 01-08-2011, 10:10 PM

I gotta go with Dubi. As well as Biron played, I felt Dubinsky was DOMINANT.

Jumbo* · 01-08-2011, 10:12 PM

Biron had no work for half the game lol.

Dubi easily.

darko · 01-08-2011, 10:14 PM

Dubi was good again but IMO Biron was better tonight. He made some really good saves.

DarthSather99 · 01-08-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by we want cup

I gotta go with Dubi. As well as Biron played, I felt Dubinsky was DOMINANT.

His consistency is amazing this year.

Blatant · 01-08-2011, 10:19 PM

Biron still faced 25 shots, and how the heck did gabby get the 2nd star of the game? Did torts slip 'em a 100 to put him there, get his confidence up?

nyr2k2 · 01-08-2011, 10:20 PM

1. Biron
2. Dubinsky
3. Avery

For me.

SwedishBullet62 · 01-08-2011, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jumbo

Biron had no work for half the game lol.

Dubi easily.

But when he had work it was work and he stated sharp all game. What if it was valiquette in net...?

Placid · 01-08-2011, 10:25 PM

Biron easily. Did a very solid job today.

Brian Boyle · 01-08-2011, 10:26 PM

May or may not? lololol

Biron, Girardi, Dubinsky, Eminger were the standouts for me. I also loved the way McD played.

Wraparounds · 01-08-2011, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Boyle

May or may not? lololol

Biron, Girardi, Dubinsky, Eminger were the standouts for me. I also loved the way McD played.

I changed a few words.

Pugs35 · 01-08-2011, 10:37 PM

Good idea.

I always thought that what the Pens board does is pretty good and I'd wish we adopted that, personally, which is a Post Game Plus / Minus deal.

Here I've got to take Biron, I guess.

Wraparounds · 01-08-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pugs35

Good idea.

I always thought that what the Pens board does is pretty good and I'd wish we adopted that, personally, which is a Post Game Plus / Minus deal.

Here I've got to take Biron, I guess.

I was actually thinking of tacking that on to my next PotG.

We'll see how this goes.

If people like the idea, what do you want to call it?

Plus/Minus
Up/Down
Hot/Not
Good/Bad/Ugly

darko · 01-08-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pugs35

Good idea.

I always thought that what the Pens board does is pretty good and I'd wish we adopted that, personally, which is a Post Game Plus / Minus deal.

Here I've got to take Biron, I guess.

Yup. They do that all the time and it's actually quite a good read at times. I enjoy reading their PGTs - unless they played us.

Brian Boyle · 01-08-2011, 10:44 PM

lol @ Up/down.

I like Good/Bad/Ugly, even though the Sabres board already uses that.