The fact that the Rangers could nab as many wins as they have at this point of the season WITHOUT Brandon Dubinsky scoring a single goal is a mind-blowing testament to how well they've played as a team, and how timely the G.A.S. line and PP scoring has been. But Friday night Dubi broke out, tracking the rebound of a Cally bad-angle shot and slamming it into a wide open net. Guess there's no such thing as a bad angle when you've got guys desperate for rebounds hawking the slot for scraps of trash. 17 followed this up with perhaps his most Dubi-istic effort of the season on his very next shift, demonstrating his horse-like strength in the corner, protecting the puck against 2 defenders, keeping his feet moving as he muscled and churned below the goal line to ultimately free himself long enough to get a wrap around chance on the far side that Callahan was able to finish off with he and B Boyle crashing Cam Ward in the paint. The Rangers scored 4 in the third period to finish off the struggling Hurricanes and extend their win streak to 6 with a 5-1 W.
I can't wait until Brian Boyle gets his offense going. You can just tell he's dying to get on the board more and after watching the latest episode of "Beginnings" on MSG network, and seeing how hard he works at getting better during practice and in the weight room, you can't help but root for him. A goal against the Islanders would certainly put him right on the track towards where he needs to be.
Al Trautwig continued to annoy by referring to the Rangers' game mvp hat as The Broadway Fedora, explicitly calling it that in the postgame broadcast. I guess that's the way it'll be for now, being that Al has the microphone. Kevin Delury, who runs the official New York Rangers blog, made mention of The Blueshirt Brigade's article on the matter. Thanks KD.
http://www.nyrangersblog.com/2011-articles/november/dubinsky-looks-dapper-in-thebroadwayhat.html
Most importantly, though, is that we are winning, and we have a chance to pass the hat around. #bluepeopleproblems
Speaking of The Broadway Hat, with an electrifying goal and drawing 2 penalties, Sean Avery could've easily worn it. If Avery can consistently have this kind of impact, not only will Torts be forced to find more ice time for him, but the Rangers can really find some spike in their bottom 6 forwards with Avery maybe picking up some of the slack that a banged-up Pruster has been struggling to grab and run with.
Check this skill out:
not bad, right? I would've loved to be at the Garden to hear Blueshirt fans go nuts.
Can't wait for this rematch on the Island. Their top line tooled us around last time we met coming off that Europe trip, but this time we have a top line that's working and we'll be up for the challenge.
Let's Go Rangers!
Absolutely will we be up for the challenge. We have had a few days off, which has been good for guys to get some much needed rest. Lets hope that we have a revived dubi, as far as offensive production. Last game was a clear cut example of how we need avery to play. I do not expect boyle to put up goals like he did last season, but he can contribute in many ways, and will pop some in the back of the net. B-rad needs to continue to play like b-rad and he will only get better, and the GAS line, needs to continue to step on the gas.(hit snare drum twice, followed by crash cymbal) The guys need to stay within themselves and go into each game as a test for 60 minutes. worry about 1 game at a time, and not let all the other crap get in the way, and I think that IS how they will handle every game. Lets go blue!
ReplyDeleteGood call on the GAS line, mad funny. I think Boyle has it in him to put up offensive numbers similar to last season, though of course he isn't getting as much key ice time so it will be hard. But still, the Rangers paid him a nice contract and I'm sure both He and They want more from 22. I got faith in the guy. He works hard. He needs to keep his legs moving in the defensive zone and really get in there hard on the forecheck. I think if he pops in a few goals he could find himself playing PP2 in front of the net for some tasty rebounds
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