07-08 thoughts?

"NYRox" wrote in message

> All Cullen jokes aside, some betting and fantasy hockey sources are
> picking the Rangers as 4-1 odds to win the Eastern Conference (or better).
> I've been following the Blueshirts for 40 years which means I never have
> false hope but the roster does look promising this year. Anyone have
> opinions on how the team is going to do this year? Playoffs? If so, how
> deep?

I don't like the defense very much. Without Ortmeyer, even less. If they
play the same type of team defense that had them run that almost miracle
like stretch to get into 6th place in the conference, and if Lundqvist
stands on his head from early on in the season, I can see them winning the
division. Not a given but I think they'll be in a battle for it. I think if
everything goes well and they aren't plagued by any major injuries, I can
see them going to the Conference Finals possibly.

But really, it's far too early to tell. There are many changes to the lineup
and you never know what changes could occur during the regular season. Or
which rookie if any will make a significant impact.

A lot of stuff to watch for this season.
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"Bender" wrote in message

>
> I'm not as optimistic as Kovy or the fantasy betting
> people. I think they'll be around where they were last year -- middle
> of the playoff tree at best... perhaps in a battle for the last few
> spots. I really don't see a reason to be that optimistic.
>

Well I like there 2nd and 3rd lines more than I did early last season by
far. If they stick with Straka-Callahan-Prucha, I find it to be a very
interesting line that can do significant offensive damage... IF it works of
course. Avery-Drury-Shanahan I like MUCH more than last years second line
with Cullen. The Jagr line is the Jagr line. As long as Hossa maintains his
forechecking dominance, it will be a dominant puck possession line. The 4th
line will continue to be a good 4th line.

I hope the PP will be better with Gomez and Drury.

I anticipate the PK to be worse.

Like I said, as long as Lundqvist stands on his head from earlier in the
season, they'll win more games than last season if things click. I see them
as a team that is still below Ottawa but otherwise one of the teams to
compete for any spot below that.
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Bender wrote:
> Offensively, I'm not too excited. It all comes down to Jagr again,
> and he lost one of the best playmakers in the league. Gomez will be a
> flop (worst free agency signing in the history of professional sports)

Worse than when the Mets signed Vince Coleman and Rick Cerrone?
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On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:38:12 -0400, "kovy" wrote:

>"NYRox" wrote in message
>
>> All Cullen jokes aside, some betting and fantasy hockey sources are
>> picking the Rangers as 4-1 odds to win the Eastern Conference (or better).
>> I've been following the Blueshirts for 40 years which means I never have
>> false hope but the roster does look promising this year. Anyone have
>> opinions on how the team is going to do this year? Playoffs? If so, how
>> deep?
>
>I don't like the defense very much. Without Ortmeyer, even less. If they
>play the same type of team defense that had them run that almost miracle
>like stretch to get into 6th place in the conference, and if Lundqvist
>stands on his head from early on in the season, I can see them winning the
>division. Not a given but I think they'll be in a battle for it. I think if
>everything goes well and they aren't plagued by any major injuries, I can
>see them going to the Conference Finals possibly.
>
>But really, it's far too early to tell. There are many changes to the lineup
>and you never know what changes could occur during the regular season. Or
>which rookie if any will make a significant impact.
>
>A lot of stuff to watch for this season.
>


Quit being such a Debbie Downer.

peace,

Rog
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On Sep 18, 10:30 am, Cynicor wrote:
> Worse than when the Mets signed Vince Coleman and Rick Cerrone?

Baseball is only kind of a professional sport and the Mets certainly
weren't a professional organization the last time I checked.
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Bender wrote:
> On Sep 18, 10:30 am, Cynicor wrote:
>> Worse than when the Mets signed Vince Coleman and Rick Cerrone?
>
> Baseball is only kind of a professional sport and the Mets certainly
> weren't a professional organization the last time I checked.

Well, they're certainly not professional like an NHL team.
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On Sep 18, 11:41 am, Cynicor wrote:
> Well, they're certainly not professional like an NHL team.

I bet they get really jealous when they see how much teams like
Edmonton and Calgary take in every year.
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On Sep 18, 12:55 pm, Bender wrote:
> On Sep 18, 10:30 am, Cynicor wrote:
>
> > Worse than when the Mets signed Vince Coleman and Rick Cerrone?
>
> Baseball is only kind of a professional sport

Baseball is a pasttime. Hockey is a sport. Though Bettman kinda did
away with the professional part.
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