tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968760202711798607.post8271152981467383348..comments2023-07-15T11:11:03.816-04:00Comments on Kotsy's Korner: It's All About the DKotsy's Kornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16450255858469964123noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968760202711798607.post-55369702785418828912011-03-30T17:53:02.108-04:002011-03-30T17:53:02.108-04:00Geno, The Rangers have been stingy most of the yea...Geno, The Rangers have been stingy most of the year. Most were worried about lack of scoring (I still am) and the Rangers have got away with it.<br /><br />The Ranger "D" will be tested in the playoffs to see if they can stand up to the physical punishment you see in the playoffs. I think they will be up to the task, but we will have to wait and see.<br /><br />Pauly D and I don't see eye to eye on a few things. Which makes for good debate. The Red Wings benefited the most with all these rules changes and if real hockey people don't see that then I can't help that.<br /><br />Sorry, But I'm going to defend my era to the end. I believe the talent for pure scoring was better in my day plain and simple. You could use the size and lack of space as an argument. It's a valid point. I don't believe there are as many pure snipers in today's game. God to see you back on the blog...Kotsy's Kornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450255858469964123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968760202711798607.post-60596960532151519382011-03-29T23:41:25.762-04:002011-03-29T23:41:25.762-04:00Kotsy, defense and strong goaltending leads to suc...Kotsy, defense and strong goaltending leads to success. Look at the Devils in past years. The Rangers are on this run using a smart team concept which includes patience. They stay in their lanes to block shots, which seems to come second nature. I belive that as of this writing they as a team are 3rd in total defense, all the while using 3 rookies on D. You are right when you say that they don't scare anyone pyshically, but they are still growing. <br />You wrote your comment to Pauly D stating that the Red Wings gloves are sewn on, I disagree, they are stapled on ! Bettman did change the rules to cater the Wings with all their Euro players. Lets face facts, they aint dropping their gloves regardless if there is an instigator rule or not. To me, if you or one of your teamates was a victim of a cheap shot, you still can take care of business even if it means taking a penalty. The coach might not like it at the time, but your teamates will appreciate it. Finally, no 50 goal scorers with all the rule changes? I wonder if it is from lack of scoring talent, which I seriously doubt, or just maybe the boys are that much bigger. For example, the Rangers just signed a 6'-8" 270lb goalie. Imagine with the enormous equipment used today, what room does the shooter have during the heat of the moment ??? We can thank the Mario's - Gretsky's - Hull's and all the other GREAT Players who bitched about all the clutching and grabbing, and Bettman listnened, now we are stuck watching no-touch NHL hockey and less scoring with all the rule changes.GENOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02694114846517102147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968760202711798607.post-35537271486472856862011-03-28T21:52:40.226-04:002011-03-28T21:52:40.226-04:00Pauly D, Still bleeding for the Red Wings I see LO...Pauly D, Still bleeding for the Red Wings I see LOL. You still can't tell me how the Red Wings went from the Probert's, Kocur's, Norwoods,and that type of hockey to the Datsyks, Holmstroms, Franzens where the glove are sewn on. <br /><br />The rules changed to cater to the Red Wings more than any other team through out the the late 90's to now. You can Blame Mario all you want. Detroit is the big culprit.Kotsy's Kornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450255858469964123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968760202711798607.post-56656075381908878412011-03-28T20:43:00.729-04:002011-03-28T20:43:00.729-04:00Kotsy, not sure it was only the wings that helped ...Kotsy, not sure it was only the wings that helped change the game I think Mario had a lot to do with the crap we see today as well.Crying for years about the clutch and grab hockey and how the NHL was the "garbage League". As far as the scoring once again you nailed it, even with all the open lanes why not more scoring??? I think a partial answer for that would be more blocked shots???? and more players are forced to play both ends of the ice???? Otherwise i don't think even the Great Gary Bettman could answer that question and still the changes that were made don't have the RESULT the NHL were hoping for.Pauly Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511698854677904664noreply@blogger.com