All these people saying "We don't have to worry about anyone! We're the best, blah blah blah!" are clearly delusional. Being in first place does not make you the best. It just means we've found ways to win games. I honestly think that Detroit and Pitts could be better teams than us, but I'm just hoping we'll find ways to beat these teams on the ice (if we have to see them). Our playoff run is pretty much guaranteed to be a long, grueling process for us. I have faith that we can tough it out, but I can't say I'm not a little worried about some match-ups.
I have a friend who interns for the Islanders (game operations). He said the Rangers are the tightest team he has seen before games. They are like a family. He hates to admit it but he still told me. These guys will die for each other. That will go a long way in the playoffs.
To win the CUP we have to go through the best in this league.
Boston
Pittsburg
Flyers
Detroit
Anything else would not count on hfboards. It will be considered pure luck.
I would love for us to win the Cup by beating these teams:
Ottawa -> NJ -> Florida -> Phoenix
Just because it would give millions of people the chance to complain about our easy run
I have a friend who interns for the Islanders (game operations). He said the Rangers are the tightest team he has seen before games. They are like a family. He hates to admit it but he still told me. These guys will die for each other. That will go a long way in the playoffs.
Torts did say this is the tightest team he ever coached and how everyones so close, and were so young which makes it even better, I'm actually looking forward too the detroit game too see how they face off against the veterans, want to see mcdonagh shutdown datsyuk
Torts did say this is the tightest team he ever coached and how everyones so close, and were so young which makes it even better, I'm actually looking forward too the detroit game too see how they face off against the veterans, want to see mcdonagh shutdown datsyuk
As much as I like McDonagh, no one shuts down Datsyuk.
IF IF we make the finals...what team would you like to meet
lifelong rangers fan and I know their history inside out...not looking to jinx the team and I know there is a ton of hockey left...but if we do make the finals what team would you like to meet up with....for me definetly detroit, it would be an original six match up and these 2 teams have not met in the playoffs since the 1950 cup finals, chicago would be cool also another original six who we haven't met since 1973..discuss
IF IF we make the finals, what team would like to meet
lifelong rangers fan and I know their history inside out, not looking to jinx the team and I know there is a ton of hockey left to be played, but if we make the finals what team would you like to meet, for me definetly detroit, it would be an original six match-up and we haven't met them in the playoffs since the 1950 cup finals, chicago would great too another original six match-up we haven't faced them since 1973...discuss
lifelong rangers fan and I know their history inside out, not looking to jinx the team and I know there is a ton of hockey left to be played, but if we make the finals what team would you like to meet, for me definetly detroit, it would be an original six match-up and we haven't met them in the playoffs since the 1950 cup finals, chicago would great too another original six match-up we haven't faced them since 1973...discuss
i don't like the matchup against detroit for us. i'd rather have vancouver again. think that would be a great story. and i'd love to see the garden all over luongo
I worried about Tampa sneaking in as the 8. They have offensive firepower the Rangers just can't match.
True, but finishing in second in the division and 4th overall, would give a matchup against either the Pens or the Flyers. And that is one that I would rather avoid. And the blasted Caps.
lifelong rangers fan and I know their history inside out...not looking to jinx the team and I know there is a ton of hockey left...but if we do make the finals what team would you like to meet up with....for me definetly detroit, it would be an original six match up and these 2 teams have not met in the playoffs since the 1950 cup finals, chicago would be cool also another original six who we haven't met since 1973..discuss
If going for an easier win, Phx..
But a dream matchup would be detroit, would love a NYR vs. Det finals...my dream as a little kid was going to a SCF game between us and the red wings and beat there ass
Doesn't anyone worry about Buffalo. Ryan Miller seems to be back on his game. He is the only goalie who could match Hank
True Blue, you still owe me some beers for our Redskin/Giant bets. Good to see you back. I've been away for awhile myself
there are very few if any teams in the East that have the depth that this Ranger team has. Over a 7 game series this depth could be a huge advantage if injuries take place.
If I had to pick a team, St. Louis... The only guy I know in Holland that watches NHL as well, is a friend who was born in St. Louis and is a huge Blues-fan.
