NY Rangers at Boston Bruins 1/19/13

[slashtrey]

Finally the schedule has been officially released and we can start speculating about how the season will go.

First game out of the gate for both teams here. Two tough teams who play a physical game. I think we can expect toughness dressed on both sides as both teams will look to make a statement to the rest of the conference. Notably, Arron Asham is suspended for this game for his antics in the playoffs last year. Micheal Haley may dress in his place. Possible fight match ups, anyone?

Rupp-Thornton
Bickel-Campbell
Haley-Campbell

[Phila26Flyers]

Bickel vs. Thornton and Haley vs. McQuaid is what I think we'll see.

[Big_Fat_Dan]

I hope Lane MacDermid plays to, We could have some fireworks

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Phila26Flyers

Bickel vs. Thornton and Haley vs. McQuaid is what I think we'll see.

McQuaid is out till February

[Broons66]

Originally Posted by cookie monster

McQuaid is out till February

Chiarelli says he's ready to go opening night, as of yesterday's press conference. Unless something's changed from yesterday...

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Broons66

Chiarelli says he's ready to go opening night, as of yesterday's press conference. Unless something's changed from yesterday...

“I would assume so, yes, unless he stinks out there,” Chiarelli told the media with a smile. “He’s been cleared to play now. I don’t what level of contact he can take, but I think he’s been cleared to play.”


That's good news, but I wouldn't expect him to fight just yet...

[Matt Doom]

Originally Posted by Phila26Flyers

Bickel vs. Thornton and Haley vs. McQuaid is what I think we'll see.

Originally Posted by Broons66

Chiarelli says he's ready to go opening night, as of yesterday's press conference. Unless something's changed from yesterday...

I don't think we'll be seeing McQuaid fight much anymore (especially not in a pre-determined fight) He toned it down a lot last year and I heard he wears a visor now?

[Broons66]

McQuaids one of those guys who has had multiple concussions. Really not sure how much fighting he can/will do. Haven't heard about the visor wearing yet. We'll see.

[bruiser11]

Can't wait to see it unfold on tv.

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Bruins0506

I don't think we'll be seeing McQuaid fight much anymore (especially not in a pre-determined fight) He toned it down a lot last year and I heard he wears a visor now?

I'm pretty sure last season had more to do with the concussion from Shelley planting him head first into the boards, than his lack of enthusiasm.

Always liked McQuaid, wish the Jackets had held onto him as they have ZERO toughness on the blue line.

[fansince65]

I will be attending Junior games on Friday/Saturday/Sunday , haven't got time for the watered down NHL right now ..

[nyrpack]

if haley plays and thats a big if, i think he tries to make a statement to ranger brass and tries to agitate lucic !!

[Matt Doom]

Originally Posted by fansince65

I will be attending Junior games on Friday/Saturday/Sunday , haven't got time for the watered down NHL right now ..

thank you for your input.

[steg1989]

Saturday can't come soon enough at this point...ready to see Rick Nash get a warm welcome to the east, and by warm welcome I mean get smoked by half of the Bruins team when he's got his head down. Should be a well fought game, a lot to prove on both teams ends right now. I think it'll be a close one..

[cashman rules]

Haley was put on waivers today and he won't go near Lucic.