GDT: #36 - 12.30.2011 | New York Rangers @ Florida Panthers | 7:30 PM - MSG (HD)

[HankTheTankYoLo]

Im in love with Rupp, he maybe earns a little bit to much money. But he dont tolerate any **** from any team.

[danman1202]

Rupp destroyed them that was amazing

there will be a prust fight here

[Vitto79]

they kicked Barch out, lol

[CaliDubiZib]

No Boyle. Don't try to fight!

[shoothepuck]

Nice win

[DubiDubiDoo]

Originally Posted by haveandare

I don't know what exactly it means to "play favorites" in that sense. The people who he "favors" and therefore get the extra ice are, in my opinion, the best players for those situations. I don't see it as "playing favorites" as much as putting the right people on the ice. Are AA, Step and Gaborik not the most dynamic scoring forwards? AA and Step weren't first line players last year but now they are, is that favoritism or the fact that they're playing really well? McD wasn't a first pairing guy but Staal goes out and he comes in - is he Torts' favorite? Maybe, but he's also the best D man for that position and he's more than earned his time.

So, to answer, no I don't. I think, this season at least, those who play the most do so because they're the best and those who sit do so because they haven't earned a spot.

I can see that logic and agree with you. I will say that this season I agree with that statement more than the past 2, but that may because as talent has been added, the job has gotten a bit easier.

[cenas*]

Kopecky got his ass beat by Rupper.. haha.

Worth the 1,6 million.

[SwedishBullet62]

ABSOLUTELY love what Rupp has done for this team since coming back, anytime **** gets real on the ice torts rolls Rupp and Pruster its great.

[danman1202]

damn the panthers are overrated

[nyrleetch]

We got 5 threads on the main board on Del Zotto suckerpunch lol.

[NYRangers16]

tied for 1st in the league

[useref15]

Rupp was seriously about to beat the crap out of 4 different panthers there.

[darko]

Rangers win. #1in East. Tied for #1 in NHL with Nucks and Hawks. Hawks are playing Wings tonight.

[haveandare]

Originally Posted by DubiDubiDoo

I can see that logic and agree with you. I will say that this season I agree with that statement more than the past 2, but that may because as talent has been added, the job has gotten a bit easier.

Agreed, the last two years were something else entirely, but this year players are earning their time.

[DubiDubiDoo]

Originally Posted by frolundasweden

Im in love with Rupp, he maybe earns a little bit to much money. But he dont tolerate any **** from any team.

He's gotta get going though, he was a much more noticeable player last year

[darko]

Originally Posted by nyrleetch

We got 5 threads on the main board on Del Zotto suckerpunch lol.

I dont understand why people run to main boards with this stuff.

[NYRangers88]

Rack up another 2 points!

[Rangers1135]

What a ***** suckerpunch move. Good for Rupp for ****ing him up. I hope this starts some **** for the next game against the Panthers.

[SupersonicMonkey*]

That punk ass ***** better be suspended.

Sucker punch.

[mike14]

stupid by Kopecky. All these concussions in the league and players still do that to each other, just dumb.....

Good win. Let's make it 2 in Philly

[DubiDubiDoo]

50 Points before the New Year boys!

[pavelich]

you rarely see a guy get exactly what he deserves immediately like that. awesome job rupp.

[BlueshirtBlitz]

Rupp is the ****ing man.

Consider me a fan, i'm eating crow.

[DubiDubiDoo]

Originally Posted by pavelich

you rarely see a guy get exactly what he deserves immediately like that. awesome job rupp.

hope it makes it to 24/7

[NYRangers88]

Originally Posted by danman1202

damn the panthers are overrated

The caps are creeping up and will overtake them soon I think.