|
|
Post by RWB75 on Oct 12, 2023 20:15:15 GMT -5
I'm liking this 1-3-1 defensive set up. It has limited Sabres offense so far.
|
|
|
|
Post by RWB75 on Oct 12, 2023 20:28:08 GMT -5
Man it's only the 1st game of the season and Lindgren's body probably looks like he's played 50+ games already. What a warrior!!
|
|
exref
Full Member
Posts: 357
|
Post by exref on Oct 12, 2023 20:46:20 GMT -5
Game Observations
1) That was a pleasant surprise after how they looked in the preseason games.
2) Nice to see them have a defensive system. I hope they have the discipline to stick with it.
3) I think all the young players had good games. Lafreniere really needed a good start this year.
|
|
|
|
Post by PG67 on Oct 12, 2023 20:48:44 GMT -5
Also nice to see them being first to the puck and being more quick and decisive with it.
|
|
|
|
Post by Nicky22 on Oct 12, 2023 20:49:17 GMT -5
Nice to start with a solid win! No 6-5 shootout where the defense looked brutal. I also like that 1-3-1 neutral zone system
|
|
|
|
Post by PG67 on Oct 12, 2023 20:49:26 GMT -5
 A REALLY nice win to start the season!!! Well done!
|
|
|
|
Post by Double R on Oct 12, 2023 20:50:22 GMT -5
That was about as good a first game as you could hope for. Liked what I saw from the entire team overall, especially defensively.
|
|
|
|
Post by RWB75 on Oct 12, 2023 20:52:40 GMT -5
Pleasently surprised by how they played, good game overall. Shesti hardly had anything to do all game.
|
|
|
|
Post by bob01 on Oct 12, 2023 21:05:46 GMT -5
Considering I expected them to sleepwalk through a road game after the way looked in camp I am astounded. That was no bunch of clowns they shut down. Buffalo has a strong offensive team but you wouldn't have known it from watching this.
Maybe Buffalo watched the Rangers in pre-season and expected that team to show up?
|
|
|
|
Post by nyrfan16 on Oct 12, 2023 21:13:24 GMT -5
The refs lost control of the game early. It started with the kreider board and finally led to Buf and Greenway taking matters into their own hands. Shorty thereafter Buffalo didn't care anymore and the refs seized the game back.
I'm glad I watched very little of the pre season. The new system has impressed me and astounded they're figuring it out so soon. We've not seen this type of Ranger play in a long time. The era of Ranger goalies consistently saving their bacon is hopefully nearing an end.
|
|
|
|
Post by nyrpatton27 on Oct 13, 2023 16:58:26 GMT -5
For all the smack I was talking about laffy in preseason, he was very noticeable last night the goal of course be he had some jump and every pass was on the tape , hopefully he can keep that up
|
|
|
|
Post by Double R on Oct 13, 2023 17:10:15 GMT -5
For all the smack I was talking about laffy in preseason, he was very noticeable last night the goal of course be he had some jump and every pass was on the tape , hopefully he can keep that up That's the key, if he can keep that up. Laffy deserves every bit of praise for the good game that he had, but it's only one game. He needs to show consistency throughout an entire season in his play and his production, something that he has yet to do as a pro. |
|
|
|
Post by PG67 on Oct 14, 2023 10:39:27 GMT -5
For all the smack I was talking about laffy in preseason, he was very noticeable last night the goal of course be he had some jump and every pass was on the tape , hopefully he can keep that up That's the key, if he can keep that up. Laffy deserves every bit of praise for the good game that he had, but it's only one game. He needs to show consistency throughout an entire season in his play and his production, something that he has yet to do as a pro. I think for the most part, he's lacked that internal spark/'arrogance'/desire to impose his will on the play.
When we look at the true snipers of the game and the players who make a difference on the ice in one way or another, they have that 'spark', no matter their size and strength. |
|
|
|
Post by Double R on Oct 14, 2023 10:59:31 GMT -5
That's the key, if he can keep that up. Laffy deserves every bit of praise for the good game that he had, but it's only one game. He needs to show consistency throughout an entire season in his play and his production, something that he has yet to do as a pro. I think for the most part, he's lacked that internal spark/'arrogance'/desire to impose his will on the play.
When we look at the true snipers of the game and the players who make a difference on the ice in one way or another, they have the 'spark', no matter their size. Yes. They play with a bit of swagger and attitude. It's all part of a mindset and playing with confidence. Laffy needs to do that. |
|
|
|
Post by PG67 on Oct 14, 2023 12:26:41 GMT -5
I think for the most part, he's lacked that internal spark/'arrogance'/desire to impose his will on the play.
When we look at the true snipers of the game and the players who make a difference on the ice in one way or another, they have the 'spark', no matter their size. Yes. They play with a bit of swagger and attitude. It's all part of a mindset and playing with confidence. Laffy needs to do that. Case in point : the little guy on the Sabres who smashed Black Wheeler into the boards (near the benches) the other night.
That's the kind of attitude I'd love to see more Ranger players have. Fearlessly imposing their will.
(The just might start to develop that under Laviolette. Time will tell.)
|
|
A REALLY nice win to start the season!!!
