tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post768247452967232619..comments2024-03-20T21:53:37.686-04:00Comments on The New York Rangers Blog: Guest Blogger #19: Captain GaborikKevin DeLuryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905982999935369743noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-68505417903529507662010-08-11T09:53:53.922-04:002010-08-11T09:53:53.922-04:00Bauer,
Thanks for pointing out that Prospal and R...Bauer,<br /><br />Thanks for pointing out that Prospal and Rozsival combined to wear an A last season.<br />Of course Lundqvist can't wear a "C." That was my point. That doesn't mean he can't lead and it doesn't mean he can't be a captain.<br /><br />I never said Callahan isn't a potential leader of the team. To the contrary, I think he could be. I just don't think anything mentioned makes him any better of a candidate than several guys on the roster: Dubinsky, Drury, Gaborik, Lundqvist, for instance.<br /><br />"A tough, forchecking, penalty killer, who can "Chip in" goals like himself is unheard of."<br />Surely you must be joking. A whole squad of forwards in Chicago would disagree with you. As would a couple lines in Detroit, San Jose, Philadelphia, Vancouver, etc. Don't mistake a lack of talent on the Rangers as exemplary for a lack of ability in the NHL.<br /><br />Also you have got to stop with thinking that Goals divided by TOI is a bizarre stat. It's not. Neither is shots, nor shooting percentage.<br /><br />And I do watch anywhere from 75-80 Rangers regular season games a year. But I don't close my mind to statistics as well and I sure as hell do not let my fanaticism for the Rangers cloud my mind to believe that Callahan is an NHL superstar. He's a very solid 2nd or 3rd line forward. But there actually are many of those in the league (30 * 4 = 120 if we're only counting wingers).<br /><br />I am sorry if I offended your care-bear-iness or whatever it is you're talking about.dog eat chow worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190787874870918649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-27369357327489783482010-08-10T23:25:55.850-04:002010-08-10T23:25:55.850-04:00well i certainly won't join that groupwell i certainly won't join that groupLI Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-91151587756385353092010-08-10T23:10:20.866-04:002010-08-10T23:10:20.866-04:00Join the "Marian Gaborik for Captain Facebook...Join the "Marian Gaborik for Captain Facebook Group" here:<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32529739&id=17301190#!/group.php?gid=138519686187436<br /><br />So I will see all 2 of you (Anonymous #2 and Jack) over there... <br /><br />:)K. Donnellyhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32529739&id=17301190#!/profile.php?id=19601160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-53382343781580401432010-08-10T23:08:28.233-04:002010-08-10T23:08:28.233-04:00Dog...
Just to clarify,
1. No Goalie can wear a ...Dog...<br />Just to clarify, <br />1. No Goalie can wear a "C"<br />2. Prospal and Roszival both wore a "A" by the end of the season.<br /><br />So that's a neck for you. <br /><br />And also I think you are absolutely crazy for thinking that Cally isn't a potential leader for the team you say your a fan of. Your comments in regards to Callahan are insulting to him. Comparing Ryan Hollweg, the player witch as done nothing but score a total of 5 goals with the Rangers, to Callahan, is completely impractical. Cally is an extremely talented player. A tough, forchecking, penalty killer, who can "Chip in" goals like himself is unheard of. Dog, you have lost your mind.<br />Also, you have got to stop with the bizarre stats. Honestly, my Care-o-meter about the goals/Even strength minutes played, is running a little low. My suggestion to you is to sit down, and watch some games this year, and you will see that Ryan Callahan, a player which you have called overrated, is clearly a potential leader for the squad. Callahan... overrated? Unbelievable.Bauer Goalie94https://www.blogger.com/profile/11790692078642934733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-54726250358609080142010-08-10T22:41:10.386-04:002010-08-10T22:41:10.386-04:00Not sure if I should be excited about the 74 comme...Not sure if I should be excited about the 74 comments or insulted that they're about a post I didn't write.<br /><br />Great action everyone. I'm really enjoying the back and forth.Kevin DeLuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905982999935369743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-72697668677341440282010-08-10T21:36:47.552-04:002010-08-10T21:36:47.552-04:00ivaNYRicov - Thanks! common sense always wins.ivaNYRicov - Thanks! common sense always wins.AnnoyingJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631223785386899100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-51019841316577243952010-08-10T21:20:22.231-04:002010-08-10T21:20:22.231-04:00@Fliech - if Redden can't motivate himself to ...@Fliech - if Redden can't motivate himself to trim those bushy eyebrows, he's not gonna motivate himself to play harder.KDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-15493917339977805052010-08-10T21:15:46.838-04:002010-08-10T21:15:46.838-04:00I think Drury more than earned the C. He should re...I think Drury more than earned the C. He should remain the captain not because there is no one else (see list of accomplishments). He leads this team with poise, grace, selflessness and heart. He is extremely respected around the leaugue, Im sure the rest of the team does too. Just because he is composed during the games doesn't mean we can judge his leadership or apparent lack there of. <br /><br />AnnoyingJoe... you win.<br />Your my favorite poster.ivaNYRicovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963757601652242809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-69086802061444358612010-08-10T20:37:40.662-04:002010-08-10T20:37:40.662-04:00Since when is it totally up to the Captain to moti...Since when is it totally up to the Captain to motivate the team when they are flat....o the players themselves have to motivate themselves....doesnt the coaching staff take responsibility in this as well.....<br /> Drury is our Captain, I think he is the best guy on the team right now for the job and would change it....<br /><br />I love the debates, but lets face it, Mark Messier could have been the Captain of the tem last year and they wouldnt have won the Stanley Cup....<br /><br />Lets why they play the game and we watch it...to win the Stanley Cup, not just make the playoffs!!!fleisch14noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-17221142837575148802010-08-10T20:04:57.027-04:002010-08-10T20:04:57.027-04:00Damn, forgot about the Little League World Series!...Damn, forgot about the Little League World Series!<br /><br />He's averaged 20 goals a year so far in three seasons. He has not been a top tier player, especially a player worth his contract.<br /><br />But the fact remains Chris Drury is the leader of that team, he will be until he leaves, and I'm fine with that.Brett Crawfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-70203968301654934442010-08-10T19:37:54.133-04:002010-08-10T19:37:54.133-04:00No, that actually wasn't lol. You should check...No, that actually wasn't lol. You should check my last post on the other article tho. You might learn something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-59778713058842914422010-08-10T19:37:49.276-04:002010-08-10T19:37:49.276-04:00No, that actually wasn't lol. You should check...No, that actually wasn't lol. You should check my last post on the other article tho. You might learn something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-23908679890700271812010-08-10T19:33:26.785-04:002010-08-10T19:33:26.785-04:00is that our resident orthepedist/ wendys worker?is that our resident orthepedist/ wendys worker?LI Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-57844225683312898802010-08-10T19:31:12.642-04:002010-08-10T19:31:12.642-04:00Drury Blows.Drury Blows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-46539168738793324232010-08-10T17:34:49.250-04:002010-08-10T17:34:49.250-04:00Damn, it's heating up in here.Damn, it's heating up in here.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584207175311485147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-72347831561844530792010-08-10T17:07:57.351-04:002010-08-10T17:07:57.351-04:00Brett, Don't forget the Little League World Se...Brett, Don't forget the Little League World SeriesAnnoyingJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631223785386899100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-12236484717018314382010-08-10T17:07:31.417-04:002010-08-10T17:07:31.417-04:00@LI Joe - Yes but...ok, maybe you have a point.
...@LI Joe - Yes but...ok, maybe you have a point. <br /><br />However, I guess my point is that I don't see the NYR React to him. <br /><br />@ Andrew 794: I know we can't know how he leads off the ice...but what I do know is that when the team is flat, and they go back into the dressing room after a period and come back out with the same flatness, the Captain has not done his job.<br /><br />I'm loving the comments! (except from Islander fans)K. Donnellyhttp://twitter.com/KenDonnelly7noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-48378034694916003492010-08-10T16:58:10.188-04:002010-08-10T16:58:10.188-04:00i believe drury led team in goals and gwg his 1st ...i believe drury led team in goals and gwg his 1st yr here. 2nd yr scored 20 while playing major pk and face offs in d zone and blocking shots. off yr last yr<br />as the song goes two out of 3 aint badLI Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-29186677566442240282010-08-10T16:49:37.970-04:002010-08-10T16:49:37.970-04:00@Brett - Let me clarify: How has Drury proven hims...@Brett - Let me clarify: How has Drury proven himself as a NEW YORK RANGER?K. Donnellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-36251109480819354432010-08-10T16:45:13.361-04:002010-08-10T16:45:13.361-04:00"If I were an Islander fan I would prefer to ..."If I were an Islander fan I would prefer to remain anonymous too". Wow, keep using that same joke over and over again. LET'S GO ISLANDERS!!! GABORIK IS A JOKE!!Proud Long Island Jewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-87869013735037854192010-08-10T16:43:26.896-04:002010-08-10T16:43:26.896-04:00How is Drury a proven champ?
- Stanley Cup Winner...How is Drury a proven champ?<br /><br />- Stanley Cup Winner (5th on the team in points both regular season and playoffs)<br />- Olympic Medalist<br />- Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year 98-99)<br />- Hobey Baker award winner (NCAA league MVP)<br />- Tied for 5th all-time in playoff game winning goals, 1st among active players<br />- Tied for 4th all-time in playoff overtime goals<br />- Tied for 4th among all active players in playoff career goals<br />- Captain of the 06-07 Presidents' Trophy winning Buffalo Sabres<br /><br />But ya, Drury has never proven himself.Brett Crawfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-54901405446573839062010-08-10T16:27:29.021-04:002010-08-10T16:27:29.021-04:00I wasn't faulting him for taking so many shots...I wasn't faulting him for taking so many shots. I think it's all of the things you mentioned and an additional willingness to shoot above some of his teammates. I'd love to see him get his shooting % up, just like I'd love for guys like Drury and Anisimov to shoot more. But you can't fault the kid for trying.dog eat chow worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16190787874870918649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-11951575942562020492010-08-10T16:25:12.876-04:002010-08-10T16:25:12.876-04:00But you have to ask yourself why Callahan takes so...But you have to ask yourself why Callahan takes so many shots. Is it cause hes firing from every angle whenever he gets the puck? No, he gets so many shots cause he. fights for loose pucks, beats men to the puck or he outworks them if they get there first. He earns every shot on goal. <br /><br />Thats how you interpret that stat.AnnoyingJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631223785386899100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-34194001426200639162010-08-10T16:17:10.166-04:002010-08-10T16:17:10.166-04:00No question...Gaborik's the manNo question...Gaborik's the manBCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526234141396194760.post-21301300270272899632010-08-10T15:57:50.572-04:002010-08-10T15:57:50.572-04:00wow, your good at reciting the alamanc, but you ne...wow, your good at reciting the alamanc, but you need to think before you just rattle of stats.<br /><br />Do you know how exhausting the pk is, especially at the level Callahan kills? and he is still productive. those stats are meaningless<br />And If Callahan was on the blackhawks, playing with all of those skilled players, he would certainly have had more goals.<br /><br />Put the alamanac away and have an abstract thought.AnnoyingJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631223785386899100noreply@blogger.com