Has a great ring to it, doesn’t it? Little tartar sauce, some fries with ketchup, maybe have a nice table cloth to set the mood…sorry, am I reveling? Ok, I’ll stop.
In a game that was tight, intense and had a playoff feel to it, even though the home team will most likely not even sniff post season play, the Rangers drew first blood with another one of their bitter rivals Monday night, as the defeated the Islanders, 4-2 at Nassau Coliseum. Chris Drury broke an 11 game goal-less drought, by scoring twice, including the first goal 56 seconds into the game, on a shot from behind the net that went in off the skate of Isles Goal, Joey MacDonald. Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves, and sparkled particularly in the first 40 minutes of the game, including a couple fantastic saves on Trent Hunter, one from point blank, another on a redirection. The Blueshirts won for the 9th time in their first 12 games of the early season and, at 9-2-1, are off to their best start since the 1983-84 season when they went 9-3. Ryan Callahan and Scott Gomez also had goals for the Boys in Blue, who return home on tomorrow for a 7 pm tilt against the Thrashers at the Garden.
This game was close until the 3rd period, and I’m not surprised. Like I mentioned the other day, the ‘Sticks always play us tough regardless of how bad they are, and right now they’re pretty bad. But in this game, they were feisty and MacDonald played really well subbing for the injured Rick DiPietro, who was scratched with an “undisclosed lower body injury”. I’m telling you, Charles Wang is gonna regret that 15 year contract for a long, long time!
I would give you links to the game recaps, but you’ve probably read those by now, as I am a day late with this blog. So instead I will give you something else. I recently completed a podcast with a buddy of mine from school. And it is now up on his website. The podcast is called Flagrant Fouls and you can listen to it here. We talk NHL and bash Philly, so in essence it’s almost as if you’re listening to my blog instead of reading it!
So that’s it for now. Quick update, I have set the starting date for my radio show, appropriately titled "The Ranger Rant". It will be starting up on Tuesday, November 11th at 8 pm, through Youcastr.com. In the meantime, check out the podcast and I’ll be back with a preview for the game tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
BACK WHERE I BELONG!!!
Yep, that’s right! Who says you can’t go home? I know, I know. It’s been months…years…decades, centuries! Alright, not really…but it’s been a while! I would like to welcome all of you back to The Gr8 Blue Blog (formerly True Blue Blog). As some of you know, I had started this site up late last season, and after some initial early success, had moved on to a bigger, more known website with the hopes of expanding on that. Sadly, it has not worked out as planned. So after much thought and debate, I have decided to go back to my roots. I thank the website for the opportunity to write for them and wish them success in the future. And in all honesty, it’s better this way. Not only do I feel more at home here, but I can make the focus more about me! And isn’t that really what it’s all about?? ;-D
Anyway…so we have a hockey game tonight! The Rangers, off to their best start in years, travel to LongGUYland tonight, to take on Gordon’s Fishsticks of Nassau County. The Boys in Blue are coming off back to back victories over the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Pittsburgh Penguins, featuring Squid Lips and the Slewfooter. The ‘Sticks meanwhile…suck, but are you really surprised? They have no one on that team other then BGuer, and TP, I mean, DP. Alright fine, they have Mike Comrie, who’s dating Hilary Duff (not a bad thing), and they have Doug Weight, who at this point in his career has become his name. And what do you want to do with all that extra Weight? LOSE IT!!! Yeah, I know. Lame. Leave me alone, alright? Having fun over here…
Anyway, so that’s the story. Rangers & 'Sticks tonight. We should beat them. DP has not looked healthy and we’re the better team. But the Icelanders always play us tough and I can see RDP’s hip all the sudden being healthy tonight and him putting on a show, and then going back to the albatross that he and that contract of his sometimes look like against Philthy on Thursday. And speaking of Philthadelphia, can you believe that those Dirtbags are ONE WIN away from breaking their wanna-be curse?? UGH!! Yeah, that’s right. I called the city Philthadelphia, I called the team Dirtbags, and I called it a wanna-be curse. I hate the Phillies, I hate their fans, and I hate their city. And their curse is stupid. “Waaahhh, we’re Philly! And we haven’t won a championship since 1983 cause some of the buildings in our city (unrelated to sports in anyway shape or form), are taller then Billy Penn’s Statue!” No, you haven’t won ‘cause your sports teams all blow. So, shut up you losers.
Anyway, a few quick reminders, as some of you may already know, I am in the process of launching my own internet talk show through Youcastr.com within the next few weeks. So keep your eyes peeled. More details to come on that impending train wreck!
Also, unlike my former, non-paying employers, anyone can comment on this site. You don’t have to be a member, and I know that was an issue for some people with the other site. So, I expect feed back people. And suggestions. And the occasional insult thrown my way. Hey, if I’m behaving irrationally and making you wanna beat me with a hockey stick, I wanna know about that….so I can do it some more!
Ok, I promise I’ll be a little more serious with the next blog. But today is a celebration, so read, laugh, COMMENT and enjoy!!
Man, it’s great to be back. I freaking love this page, don’t you?
Puck drops at 7 pm tonight. Let’s roast ‘em. GO BLUE!!!
Anyway…so we have a hockey game tonight! The Rangers, off to their best start in years, travel to LongGUYland tonight, to take on Gordon’s Fishsticks of Nassau County. The Boys in Blue are coming off back to back victories over the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Pittsburgh Penguins, featuring Squid Lips and the Slewfooter. The ‘Sticks meanwhile…suck, but are you really surprised? They have no one on that team other then BGuer, and TP, I mean, DP. Alright fine, they have Mike Comrie, who’s dating Hilary Duff (not a bad thing), and they have Doug Weight, who at this point in his career has become his name. And what do you want to do with all that extra Weight? LOSE IT!!! Yeah, I know. Lame. Leave me alone, alright? Having fun over here…
Anyway, so that’s the story. Rangers & 'Sticks tonight. We should beat them. DP has not looked healthy and we’re the better team. But the Icelanders always play us tough and I can see RDP’s hip all the sudden being healthy tonight and him putting on a show, and then going back to the albatross that he and that contract of his sometimes look like against Philthy on Thursday. And speaking of Philthadelphia, can you believe that those Dirtbags are ONE WIN away from breaking their wanna-be curse?? UGH!! Yeah, that’s right. I called the city Philthadelphia, I called the team Dirtbags, and I called it a wanna-be curse. I hate the Phillies, I hate their fans, and I hate their city. And their curse is stupid. “Waaahhh, we’re Philly! And we haven’t won a championship since 1983 cause some of the buildings in our city (unrelated to sports in anyway shape or form), are taller then Billy Penn’s Statue!” No, you haven’t won ‘cause your sports teams all blow. So, shut up you losers.
Anyway, a few quick reminders, as some of you may already know, I am in the process of launching my own internet talk show through Youcastr.com within the next few weeks. So keep your eyes peeled. More details to come on that impending train wreck!
Also, unlike my former, non-paying employers, anyone can comment on this site. You don’t have to be a member, and I know that was an issue for some people with the other site. So, I expect feed back people. And suggestions. And the occasional insult thrown my way. Hey, if I’m behaving irrationally and making you wanna beat me with a hockey stick, I wanna know about that….so I can do it some more!
Ok, I promise I’ll be a little more serious with the next blog. But today is a celebration, so read, laugh, COMMENT and enjoy!!
Man, it’s great to be back. I freaking love this page, don’t you?
Puck drops at 7 pm tonight. Let’s roast ‘em. GO BLUE!!!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER!!!!
What you are about to read was witnessed this morning by 2 cockroaches in the apartment of a Ranger fan…on his last wits!
*******
Tony: (Standing on soap box - literally) Ok, if there is anyone in this room who doesn’t think we can come back and win this series, leave the room now!!!
Roach 1: Oh man, is he starting with that Al Arbour stuff again?
Roach 2: Wilbur just leave him alone. What good will it do?
Roach 1: Dude, it’s annoying. Why can’t he just admit it? (shouting) It’s over Tony!!
Roach 2: *Sigh* Just let him be, will ya?
Tony: Over? Did you say ‘over’? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
Roach 1: Germans?
Roach 2: Forget it, he's rolling.
Roach 1: (shouting) DUDE, IT’S OVER!!!
Roach 2: Will you stop? He’s gonna hear you!
Roach 1: He’s been carrying on like this all night!
Tony: NOTHING IS OVER!!! NOTHING!!
Roach 2: Haha…Great job, now he thinks he’s Rambo!
Tony: Rambo…is a p**sy!! And great moments... are born from great opportunity. And that's what we’ll have here, tomorrow, boys. That's what we've earned here tomorrow.
Roach 1: What have you earned?!?!
Tony: One game. If we played 'em ten times, they might win nine.
Roach 1: They’d probably win the 10th one too!
Tony: But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because we can!
Roach 1: Says who??
Tony: Tonight, WE are the greatest hockey team in the world. You were born to be hockey players. Every one of you. And you were meant to be here tonight. This
is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Penguins have. Screw 'em! This is your time! Now go out there and take it!
Roach 1: Dude, he is losing it.
Roach 2: Shhh…just let him carry on, it’s making him feel better
Tony: (reading the paper) Wait…what’s this? Sean Avery, in the hospital? A heart attack???
Roach 1: Where is he getting this stuff from?
Roach 2: No, no. I heard about this. I think it’s actually true.
Tony: (murmuring) Wait his spleen is ruptured too? And lacerated? Holy crap!
Roach 1: You were saying?
Roach 2: Well…
Tony: Oh no! (getting out of chair) He’s in a coma?!?!
Roach 1: Oh boy, here it comes…
Tony: That does it!!
Roach 2: Oh, no…you don’t mean?
Tony: We can’t lose now!!
Roach 1: (cringing) Uh huh…
Tony: DON'T STOP!! BE-LIEVING! HOLD ON TO THAT FEEL-LEY-YEN! STREET LIGHTS!
PEOPLE-OH-OH-OHHHH!!!"
Roach 2: Haha…Wow. That is actually pretty funny!
Roach 1: Haha…yeah, I know. And he’s even on his knees playing the air guitar!
Tony: I WON’T BACK DOWWWWWN-EE-YEAH!!! THERE AIN’T NO EASY WAY OUT!!!
(Gets up, runs toward the door)
Roach 1: Well, at least he didn’t quote that bald headed dude again…
Tony: WE’LL WIN TONIGHT!!
Roach 2: Haha…you spoke to soon…
Tony: Rangers in 7!!
Roach 1: Shh…here comes the big finish..
Tony: We gotta win that game tonight man. We gotta get even with those Pens! Let's do it for Avery, man! (opens door)
Roach 2: lol…where is he going?
Roach 1: Haha…does it really even matter at this point?
Tony: We'll do it for Avery!!!
Shuts door
Roach 1: Ok, he’s gone. Let’s hit the fridge. I’m hungry.
Roach 2: Hey, just stay away from those meatballs.
Roach 1: Why? I wanted one!
Roach 2: Well the bathroom is on the other side of the apartment, and I couldn’t hold it!
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Tony: (Standing on soap box - literally) Ok, if there is anyone in this room who doesn’t think we can come back and win this series, leave the room now!!!
Roach 1: Oh man, is he starting with that Al Arbour stuff again?
Roach 2: Wilbur just leave him alone. What good will it do?
Roach 1: Dude, it’s annoying. Why can’t he just admit it? (shouting) It’s over Tony!!
Roach 2: *Sigh* Just let him be, will ya?
Tony: Over? Did you say ‘over’? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
Roach 1: Germans?
Roach 2: Forget it, he's rolling.
Roach 1: (shouting) DUDE, IT’S OVER!!!
Roach 2: Will you stop? He’s gonna hear you!
Roach 1: He’s been carrying on like this all night!
Tony: NOTHING IS OVER!!! NOTHING!!
Roach 2: Haha…Great job, now he thinks he’s Rambo!
Tony: Rambo…is a p**sy!! And great moments... are born from great opportunity. And that's what we’ll have here, tomorrow, boys. That's what we've earned here tomorrow.
Roach 1: What have you earned?!?!
Tony: One game. If we played 'em ten times, they might win nine.
Roach 1: They’d probably win the 10th one too!
Tony: But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because we can!
Roach 1: Says who??
Tony: Tonight, WE are the greatest hockey team in the world. You were born to be hockey players. Every one of you. And you were meant to be here tonight. This
is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Penguins have. Screw 'em! This is your time! Now go out there and take it!
Roach 1: Dude, he is losing it.
Roach 2: Shhh…just let him carry on, it’s making him feel better
Tony: (reading the paper) Wait…what’s this? Sean Avery, in the hospital? A heart attack???
Roach 1: Where is he getting this stuff from?
Roach 2: No, no. I heard about this. I think it’s actually true.
Tony: (murmuring) Wait his spleen is ruptured too? And lacerated? Holy crap!
Roach 1: You were saying?
Roach 2: Well…
Tony: Oh no! (getting out of chair) He’s in a coma?!?!
Roach 1: Oh boy, here it comes…
Tony: That does it!!
Roach 2: Oh, no…you don’t mean?
Tony: We can’t lose now!!
Roach 1: (cringing) Uh huh…
Tony: DON'T STOP!! BE-LIEVING! HOLD ON TO THAT FEEL-LEY-YEN! STREET LIGHTS!
PEOPLE-OH-OH-OHHHH!!!"
Roach 2: Haha…Wow. That is actually pretty funny!
Roach 1: Haha…yeah, I know. And he’s even on his knees playing the air guitar!
Tony: I WON’T BACK DOWWWWWN-EE-YEAH!!! THERE AIN’T NO EASY WAY OUT!!!
(Gets up, runs toward the door)
Roach 1: Well, at least he didn’t quote that bald headed dude again…
Tony: WE’LL WIN TONIGHT!!
Roach 2: Haha…you spoke to soon…
Tony: Rangers in 7!!
Roach 1: Shh…here comes the big finish..
Tony: We gotta win that game tonight man. We gotta get even with those Pens! Let's do it for Avery, man! (opens door)
Roach 2: lol…where is he going?
Roach 1: Haha…does it really even matter at this point?
Tony: We'll do it for Avery!!!
Shuts door
Roach 1: Ok, he’s gone. Let’s hit the fridge. I’m hungry.
Roach 2: Hey, just stay away from those meatballs.
Roach 1: Why? I wanted one!
Roach 2: Well the bathroom is on the other side of the apartment, and I couldn’t hold it!
Monday, April 28, 2008
You can STILL go scratch, Camel Lips!!!
And if you think for one moment, that I am taking it back, THINK AGAIN!!!
I don’t care if we’re down 2-0 in the series.
I don’t care if it makes me look stubborn, selfish or childish.
I don’t care!
Sidney Patrick Crosby, you can take your whining, your complaining, your diving and all your embellishing and STICK IT WHERE THE SUN DOESN’T SHINE!!!
SO WADDYA THINK OF THAT???
TTTHHHHPPPPTTT!!!!
Haha...alright, now that I’ve got your attention, relax. I’m not this childish.
Well...maybe I am, but not over something like this! I was actually more upset about Friday’s loss then yesterday. After the offensive barrage on Friday, I expected yesterday to be a lock it down, don’t give an inch type game. But I’ll tell you what I didn’t expect. I didn’t expect to be down 2-0 in this series. My gut feeling was that they would lose on Friday, but bounce back yesterday. Now granted, the series is a long way from being over, and they did bounce back against Buffalo last year, so I’m optimistic. But they need to get it together. They need to play the defensive game they played yesterday, and they need to get in front of Fleury and rattle him. They really did not test him at all at even strength yesterday. And the power play was absolutely pathetic, going 0-6. They’re now a “blistering” 1-9 in the series! But hey, you saw the game. So it’s not like I’m telling you something you didn’t already know!!
And while we’re on the subject, can someone explain to me what the heck Sean Avery is doing? Going after Fleury after the game? Hey Sean, here’s a little tip: you’re supposed to piss people off DURING the game, not after it!! Idiot...
Sorry, I know this not a great blog today. Forgive me, ok? It’s nasty out, were down 2-0, I’m having big time writers block and I just really want a zamboni to fall on Crosby right now!!
Alright, maybe I am this childish...
Anyway, here’s your links, that’s about the best you’re gonna get from me today folks. The News, The Post, NHL.com, and Rangers.com
Ok, so I’m in this pool at work, and I picked Montreal to win it all. But obviously if the Rangers we’re to advance, I would want them to face Philly, being that they’re the weaker opponent, so I have been rooting for them. Well, I’ll tell you this much: The Rangers don’t win tomorrow, I’m switching allegiances and pulling for the Habs. Cause, when you boil down to it, I’m all about the money. Plus I feel dirty rooting for Philthy anyway. BLEH!!
Ok, ok. You torture is over, I'm ending this!!
But not before I insult Camel Lips one more time!!
Hey Cindy, how can the referees even move out there with you so far up their rear ends???
Ok, I’m out. Later people!!
I don’t care if we’re down 2-0 in the series.
I don’t care if it makes me look stubborn, selfish or childish.
I don’t care!
Sidney Patrick Crosby, you can take your whining, your complaining, your diving and all your embellishing and STICK IT WHERE THE SUN DOESN’T SHINE!!!
SO WADDYA THINK OF THAT???
TTTHHHHPPPPTTT!!!!
Haha...alright, now that I’ve got your attention, relax. I’m not this childish.
Well...maybe I am, but not over something like this! I was actually more upset about Friday’s loss then yesterday. After the offensive barrage on Friday, I expected yesterday to be a lock it down, don’t give an inch type game. But I’ll tell you what I didn’t expect. I didn’t expect to be down 2-0 in this series. My gut feeling was that they would lose on Friday, but bounce back yesterday. Now granted, the series is a long way from being over, and they did bounce back against Buffalo last year, so I’m optimistic. But they need to get it together. They need to play the defensive game they played yesterday, and they need to get in front of Fleury and rattle him. They really did not test him at all at even strength yesterday. And the power play was absolutely pathetic, going 0-6. They’re now a “blistering” 1-9 in the series! But hey, you saw the game. So it’s not like I’m telling you something you didn’t already know!!
And while we’re on the subject, can someone explain to me what the heck Sean Avery is doing? Going after Fleury after the game? Hey Sean, here’s a little tip: you’re supposed to piss people off DURING the game, not after it!! Idiot...
Sorry, I know this not a great blog today. Forgive me, ok? It’s nasty out, were down 2-0, I’m having big time writers block and I just really want a zamboni to fall on Crosby right now!!
Alright, maybe I am this childish...
Anyway, here’s your links, that’s about the best you’re gonna get from me today folks. The News, The Post, NHL.com, and Rangers.com
Ok, so I’m in this pool at work, and I picked Montreal to win it all. But obviously if the Rangers we’re to advance, I would want them to face Philly, being that they’re the weaker opponent, so I have been rooting for them. Well, I’ll tell you this much: The Rangers don’t win tomorrow, I’m switching allegiances and pulling for the Habs. Cause, when you boil down to it, I’m all about the money. Plus I feel dirty rooting for Philthy anyway. BLEH!!
Ok, ok. You torture is over, I'm ending this!!
But not before I insult Camel Lips one more time!!
Hey Cindy, how can the referees even move out there with you so far up their rear ends???
Ok, I’m out. Later people!!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
UGH!!! Are you kidding me???
Ok, so this NOT going to be a happy blog from me this morning. I just thought I should warn you all right now.
Start off with the fact that I was unable to watch the game last night cause I had to take care of some personal things, throw in that I had to go straight from work to do it, and then finish it off with not getting home until 11:30 last night, and was completely exhausted. That's # 1.
# 2, I had my walkman with me, so I was able to listen, but the battery was on it's last life and I kept having to shut it off, and give it a little bit before I could listen to it again. But I was getting text updates, heard they were up, 1-0, then 2-0, then 3-0. So I'm thinking, "Great, 3-0 lead. This is going better then I thought it would!".
AND THEN MONTREAL HAPPENED!!!
ALL OVER AGAIN!!!
Blowing a 3-0 lead in the playoffs for the first time since 1967, the Rangers dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, 5-4 to the Penguins at the Igloo last night. Sidney Crosby's one timer deflected in off of Evgeni Malkin's knee with 1:41 remaining in the 3rd period, after a questionable interference call on Martin Straka, awarded the Pens a power play.
I've only seen the highlights people, so I can't really talk that intelligently on the game. But from what I could gather, from highlights, articles and from Tom Renney's press conference, the Rangers didn't play a good game last night. The defense was attrocious. They turned the puck over in all 3 zones, and once Pittsburgh got some life, the lead disappeared, and disappeared quickly. 2 goals in 14 seconds cut it to 3-2. Two more in 20 seconds gave the Pens a 4-3 lead. Are you kidding me? How do you do that? How? Someone explain that to me, please.
And then you wanna talk about penalties? Giving Pittsbugh 6 power plays? Just completely unacceptable. Now granted, Straka's call was, from what I could see, complete garbage, and granted the little whiner, got away with another diving call. And a lot of the goals did take funny bounces (one actually went in, IN BETWEEN Gomez' skate blade - is that even possible???). But does any of this really matter people? The bottom line, when you have a 3-0 lead, YOU DO NOT ALLOW THE OPPOSING TEAM BACK INTO THE GAME!!! I don't care what you have to do, YOU JUST DO IT!! And you don't give the other team life either by rubbing it in there faces, which from what I heard, is what Sean Avery might have done after he scored last night. Are ya kidding me? Knock that crap off Sean. You've had a great postseason, you're getting plenty of publicity this year, and if continue to play well, you'll get an extension. But for the love of humanity, pick and choose your spots!!
Alright, this has basically just been one long complaint from me, and I'm sure you all want me to just shut up and give you the links, so here they are. The News, the Post, NHL.com, and Rangers.com
So, there you have it folks. They sucked last night. And that needs to change. Everything I talked about in my playoff preview the other day, about what the Rangers could not do if they expect to have a shot in this series, they did. And if they continue to do it, this series will be over very quickly. So, they better take a good long look at themselves in the mirror today and come out prepared to do everything humanly possible to win Game 2 tomorrow. I know it's only Game 1, and I should not be panicking, but I am. Sorry.
On a non related note, did you all hear about the Montreal-Philly series? Apparently, a Montreal fan poured beer all over Mike Richards either during or after the game the other night. Nice job Habs fans. Good to see you're starting to act more and more like Philly fans with each passing moment. Burning cars after winning the opening round, pouring beer on an opposing player. What's gonna happen if you win the Cup this year? You gonna burn the city to the ground? Grow up you losers. You represent a legendary NHL city. I have no problem with passion, but show some freaking class. Idiots.
Anyway, I'll probably be back on Monday with a recap of Sunday's game. Hopefully, it will be more positive then this.
In the meantime, enjoy the other series everyone. GO BLUE!!
Start off with the fact that I was unable to watch the game last night cause I had to take care of some personal things, throw in that I had to go straight from work to do it, and then finish it off with not getting home until 11:30 last night, and was completely exhausted. That's # 1.
# 2, I had my walkman with me, so I was able to listen, but the battery was on it's last life and I kept having to shut it off, and give it a little bit before I could listen to it again. But I was getting text updates, heard they were up, 1-0, then 2-0, then 3-0. So I'm thinking, "Great, 3-0 lead. This is going better then I thought it would!".
AND THEN MONTREAL HAPPENED!!!
ALL OVER AGAIN!!!
Blowing a 3-0 lead in the playoffs for the first time since 1967, the Rangers dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, 5-4 to the Penguins at the Igloo last night. Sidney Crosby's one timer deflected in off of Evgeni Malkin's knee with 1:41 remaining in the 3rd period, after a questionable interference call on Martin Straka, awarded the Pens a power play.
I've only seen the highlights people, so I can't really talk that intelligently on the game. But from what I could gather, from highlights, articles and from Tom Renney's press conference, the Rangers didn't play a good game last night. The defense was attrocious. They turned the puck over in all 3 zones, and once Pittsburgh got some life, the lead disappeared, and disappeared quickly. 2 goals in 14 seconds cut it to 3-2. Two more in 20 seconds gave the Pens a 4-3 lead. Are you kidding me? How do you do that? How? Someone explain that to me, please.
And then you wanna talk about penalties? Giving Pittsbugh 6 power plays? Just completely unacceptable. Now granted, Straka's call was, from what I could see, complete garbage, and granted the little whiner, got away with another diving call. And a lot of the goals did take funny bounces (one actually went in, IN BETWEEN Gomez' skate blade - is that even possible???). But does any of this really matter people? The bottom line, when you have a 3-0 lead, YOU DO NOT ALLOW THE OPPOSING TEAM BACK INTO THE GAME!!! I don't care what you have to do, YOU JUST DO IT!! And you don't give the other team life either by rubbing it in there faces, which from what I heard, is what Sean Avery might have done after he scored last night. Are ya kidding me? Knock that crap off Sean. You've had a great postseason, you're getting plenty of publicity this year, and if continue to play well, you'll get an extension. But for the love of humanity, pick and choose your spots!!
Alright, this has basically just been one long complaint from me, and I'm sure you all want me to just shut up and give you the links, so here they are. The News, the Post, NHL.com, and Rangers.com
So, there you have it folks. They sucked last night. And that needs to change. Everything I talked about in my playoff preview the other day, about what the Rangers could not do if they expect to have a shot in this series, they did. And if they continue to do it, this series will be over very quickly. So, they better take a good long look at themselves in the mirror today and come out prepared to do everything humanly possible to win Game 2 tomorrow. I know it's only Game 1, and I should not be panicking, but I am. Sorry.
On a non related note, did you all hear about the Montreal-Philly series? Apparently, a Montreal fan poured beer all over Mike Richards either during or after the game the other night. Nice job Habs fans. Good to see you're starting to act more and more like Philly fans with each passing moment. Burning cars after winning the opening round, pouring beer on an opposing player. What's gonna happen if you win the Cup this year? You gonna burn the city to the ground? Grow up you losers. You represent a legendary NHL city. I have no problem with passion, but show some freaking class. Idiots.
Anyway, I'll probably be back on Monday with a recap of Sunday's game. Hopefully, it will be more positive then this.
In the meantime, enjoy the other series everyone. GO BLUE!!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
BRING IT ON CAMEL LIPS!!!
Ok so it’s the Blueshirts vs. the Fat Birds.
The most hated player in the NHL, against the biggest whiner in the NHL.
The NHL’s flagship franchise (that should have the you-know-what promoted out of them) against Bettman’s ultimate wet dream franchise that he would love to have win the Cup...so he can promote the you-know-what out of them!!
Get the point people?
Of course you do. I’m a biased Ranger fan who thinks the NHL wastes too much time catering to and promoting this whiny, little baby. This so-called “next one”, who is on a small market team, when he should be on the NHL’s biggest stage so that the sun could rise and shine around the Blueshirts of Broadway! That about right people?
In all honesty, I don’t feel that way at all. I just wanted to get you all to read the article, so I decided insulting Sidney Crosby and painting myself as a stereo typical Ranger fan would hook you all in. SUCKERS!!!!
Ok, so now that you’re already into the article, let’s talk about the series.
This will be a tough one for the Boys in Blue. The Penguins have loads of firepower, in the likes of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marian Hossa and even former Blueshirt, Petr Sykora, and also Ryan Malone. They also have an elite puck moving defenseman in Sergei Gonchar, and have plenty of size and grit in players such as Hal Gill, Brooks Orpik and Ryan Whitney. Plus, they have their own pest in Jarrko Ruutu.
The Rangers, meanwhile, have a lot of talented young players, and indeed, Brandon Dubinsky, Nigel Dawes, Ryan Callahan and Marc Staal are all starting to come into their own, but they cannot even come close to matching the offensive abilities of the Pens young guns. That being said, the youth, along with a nice mix of experienced veterans such as Brendan Shanahan, Jaromir Jagr, Martin Straka, and of course Mr. Clutch, Chris Drury and Scott Gomez will be key. Defensively, the Rangers can turn into the mid-90’s Devils if they have to, with effective blueliners such as Dan Girardi, and Fedor Tyutin. Plus, Michael Rosival, while not the “disher” that Gonchar is, can be effective on the power play.
Bottom line, the Rangers can score. But if they try to go toe to toe with the Pens, they will lose and this series will be over quickly. No, if they are going to win this series, they are going to do it by outworking, outsmarting and basically suffocating the Penguins. We all know that defense and goaltending is what wins in the playoffs. And with a 3rd straight Venzina trophy nomination, Henrik Lunqvist has the edge over Marc-Andre Fluery and Ty Conklin, as one of the best netminders in the game.
Also, keep in mind that the Rangers are fueled predominantly by an agitator whose presence was certainly felt throughout the series against the Devils, and whose presence needs to be felt in this series as well, in order for the Blueshirts to succeed. The stats do not lie, and say what you want about Sean Avery. When he is in this line up, the Rangers win, win and win some more. It will be very interesting to see if he can get under the skin of Crosby, or if the refs will penalize him for accidentally sneezing on diaper boy. And it will be even more interesting to see if Jarrko Ruutu will be able to play the role of agitator as well as our local fashion expert (interning at Vogue Sean??)!
Prediction:
Hahaha...yeah right. I’m wimping out on this one. I’ve told you. I have had a very specific and very effective superstitious routine that has worked all year, so you’re getting nothing from me other then it is going 6 games minimum, and who ever comes out of this series I think is coming out of the East.
The most hated player in the NHL, against the biggest whiner in the NHL.
The NHL’s flagship franchise (that should have the you-know-what promoted out of them) against Bettman’s ultimate wet dream franchise that he would love to have win the Cup...so he can promote the you-know-what out of them!!
Get the point people?
Of course you do. I’m a biased Ranger fan who thinks the NHL wastes too much time catering to and promoting this whiny, little baby. This so-called “next one”, who is on a small market team, when he should be on the NHL’s biggest stage so that the sun could rise and shine around the Blueshirts of Broadway! That about right people?
In all honesty, I don’t feel that way at all. I just wanted to get you all to read the article, so I decided insulting Sidney Crosby and painting myself as a stereo typical Ranger fan would hook you all in. SUCKERS!!!!
Ok, so now that you’re already into the article, let’s talk about the series.
This will be a tough one for the Boys in Blue. The Penguins have loads of firepower, in the likes of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marian Hossa and even former Blueshirt, Petr Sykora, and also Ryan Malone. They also have an elite puck moving defenseman in Sergei Gonchar, and have plenty of size and grit in players such as Hal Gill, Brooks Orpik and Ryan Whitney. Plus, they have their own pest in Jarrko Ruutu.
The Rangers, meanwhile, have a lot of talented young players, and indeed, Brandon Dubinsky, Nigel Dawes, Ryan Callahan and Marc Staal are all starting to come into their own, but they cannot even come close to matching the offensive abilities of the Pens young guns. That being said, the youth, along with a nice mix of experienced veterans such as Brendan Shanahan, Jaromir Jagr, Martin Straka, and of course Mr. Clutch, Chris Drury and Scott Gomez will be key. Defensively, the Rangers can turn into the mid-90’s Devils if they have to, with effective blueliners such as Dan Girardi, and Fedor Tyutin. Plus, Michael Rosival, while not the “disher” that Gonchar is, can be effective on the power play.
Bottom line, the Rangers can score. But if they try to go toe to toe with the Pens, they will lose and this series will be over quickly. No, if they are going to win this series, they are going to do it by outworking, outsmarting and basically suffocating the Penguins. We all know that defense and goaltending is what wins in the playoffs. And with a 3rd straight Venzina trophy nomination, Henrik Lunqvist has the edge over Marc-Andre Fluery and Ty Conklin, as one of the best netminders in the game.
Also, keep in mind that the Rangers are fueled predominantly by an agitator whose presence was certainly felt throughout the series against the Devils, and whose presence needs to be felt in this series as well, in order for the Blueshirts to succeed. The stats do not lie, and say what you want about Sean Avery. When he is in this line up, the Rangers win, win and win some more. It will be very interesting to see if he can get under the skin of Crosby, or if the refs will penalize him for accidentally sneezing on diaper boy. And it will be even more interesting to see if Jarrko Ruutu will be able to play the role of agitator as well as our local fashion expert (interning at Vogue Sean??)!
Prediction:
Hahaha...yeah right. I’m wimping out on this one. I’ve told you. I have had a very specific and very effective superstitious routine that has worked all year, so you’re getting nothing from me other then it is going 6 games minimum, and who ever comes out of this series I think is coming out of the East.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Another huge game for the Blueshirts on tap
With just 5 games remaining in the regular season, 3 of which could play huge factors in determining not only playoff seeding, but the division, the Rangers return to the ice this afternoon, for a 12:30 pm tilt against the Penguins in Pittsburgh. The boys are coming off a huge win over the Devils on Thursday at the Garden, yet still find themselves just in 6th place in the ever tight Eastern Conference with 91 points, 1 point behind Ottawa for 5th, and 2 points behind the NJ for 4th. The Penguins, meanwhile lead the Atlantic division and are 2nd in the Conference, with 97 points, 1 point behind Montreal.
These next 2 back-to-back games with the Pens, will pretty much decide the Atlantic division. If the Blueshirts are somehow able to take both games, the Pens could still be very much in reach. It is however, more conceivable at this point for the Rangers to concentrate on catching the Devils, and shooting for 4th place, where they would be guaranteed home ice advantage in Round one. The Devils will return to the ice on Tuesday for back-to-back games against the Islanders and the Bruins.
Anyway, a quick round of links to preview today's game. First the Post , then Rangers.com.
Oh wait...you're all probably wondering...where's the Daily News?
Well, I would love to be able to give you Dellapina's preview of the game, where he, ya know, breaks down match-ups, gives us a couple of stats, blah, blah, blah. But I can't. Because all I got today in the "News" is this crap, and then this garbage.
Thank you, once again, Daily News for proving that you are nothing but a bunch of media whores. A huge win over the Devils the other night, with huge playoff implications and you give us nothing. Just your typical little recap, and as always, NO back page headlines. But of course, something stupid and pointless like this trash on yesterday's front page, and you're all over it. Have you no journalistic integrity whatsoever? Do you, for one second, even give a rat's you-know-what about the fact that they're are tons of Rangers fans who would love for once, just once, for you to give us and the NHL some press, other then negative, and other then the playoffs? Of course you don't. Because you suck Daily News. You hear me? YOU SUCK!! And at this point, I may start to search for alternate links to post. Cause this crap is uncalled for, but all too common for the once great newspaper that I used to love to read.
Anyway, heading out the door now, so enjoy the game everyone! GO BLUE!!! SCREW YOU DAILY NEWS!!!
These next 2 back-to-back games with the Pens, will pretty much decide the Atlantic division. If the Blueshirts are somehow able to take both games, the Pens could still be very much in reach. It is however, more conceivable at this point for the Rangers to concentrate on catching the Devils, and shooting for 4th place, where they would be guaranteed home ice advantage in Round one. The Devils will return to the ice on Tuesday for back-to-back games against the Islanders and the Bruins.
Anyway, a quick round of links to preview today's game. First the Post , then Rangers.com.
Oh wait...you're all probably wondering...where's the Daily News?
Well, I would love to be able to give you Dellapina's preview of the game, where he, ya know, breaks down match-ups, gives us a couple of stats, blah, blah, blah. But I can't. Because all I got today in the "News" is this crap, and then this garbage.
Thank you, once again, Daily News for proving that you are nothing but a bunch of media whores. A huge win over the Devils the other night, with huge playoff implications and you give us nothing. Just your typical little recap, and as always, NO back page headlines. But of course, something stupid and pointless like this trash on yesterday's front page, and you're all over it. Have you no journalistic integrity whatsoever? Do you, for one second, even give a rat's you-know-what about the fact that they're are tons of Rangers fans who would love for once, just once, for you to give us and the NHL some press, other then negative, and other then the playoffs? Of course you don't. Because you suck Daily News. You hear me? YOU SUCK!! And at this point, I may start to search for alternate links to post. Cause this crap is uncalled for, but all too common for the once great newspaper that I used to love to read.
Anyway, heading out the door now, so enjoy the game everyone! GO BLUE!!! SCREW YOU DAILY NEWS!!!
Friday, March 28, 2008
What a weird year….
Now, don’t get me wrong…no one is happier about the Ranger victory over the Devils last night and the sudden reversal of fortune against their cross river rivals then yours truly.
But no one can discount the oddity about the series this year. When was the last time the Rangers had EVERYTHING go their way against the Devils? When? Try 1997 folks. In the playoffs. That was the last time, the Rangers had any karma about them, and had the Devils number. In fact, it had been a one sided series ever since Adam Graves did a Matteau like wrap around against Martin Brodeur to win Game 5 of the Semi Finals and continue the Rangers Cinderella run that year, where they eventually fell to Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference Finals, in 5 games.
Well, now the tide has finally turned. And that’s all well and good. But let’s take a step back for just a sec.
Not that I’m trying to poo-poo the excitement and happiness in Rangerland this morning, but just remember, in 1994, the Rangers also took every game against the Devils in the season series. But once they got to the playoffs, it was a completely different story and the Rangers, for all the lore of the Messier guarantee and the Matteau double OT winner in Game 7, were very lucky to get out of that series alive.
So before everyone starts predicting revenge for 2006, just keep in mind that as quickly as the tide has turned back in the Rangers favor, it can just as quickly be turned back again the other way. And also, these 7 victories will mean NOTHING if they don’t play well against the Pens and the 'Sticks this week and get some victories. They still need wins. And it will mean even less if on the last day of the season, they need to beat the Devils and they somehow manage to lose. And make no mistake, if on the last day of the season the Rangers are somehow still fighting for their playoff lives, don’t think for a second that the Devils will not come out jacked up, and ready to beat them. Mets-Marlins, last day of the season this past year, ring a bell?
But putting all that aside, it was another great victory last night for the Boys in Blue!! As you know, I was at the game, and the playoff atmosphere certainly added to what was a very intense, very close and at times, very chippy game. Both teams were crashing the boards, and the nets for that matter, as our favorite L.B. Sean Avery, “accidentally” fell on top of the Great Mar-Tan again, who, of course, took exception to that and elbowed Avery in the head. Fair enough. Avery probably deserved it. But the Rangers got the last laugh, as Colin White took a roughing penalty in the mist of the scrum, and scored on a power play goal by Brendan Shanahan for a 1-0 lead, 5:21 into the 2nd period.
The controversial 3rd goal by Nigel Dawes late in the third period was just that, as Broduer, who was attempting to steer the puck away, instead steered it right into the on rushing Dawes, who was being hooked by Devil Winger, Travis Zajac, fell into Brodeur, and the puck went in the net off of Dawes shoulder. The goal held up under video review and thus was your game winner. A lucky goal indeed, but hey at this point in the year, you take them anyway you can get them!
Anyway, here are the links with the game recaps. First the Daily News, then The Post, then NHL.com.
So now the boys have tonight and tomorrow off, before returning to the ice on Sunday for a 12:30 pm tilt against the Pens in Pittsburgh and then again on Monday night at the Garden. I’m not expecting a home and home sweep by any means. But if they can garner a split of the two games and maybe get one of them into OT, then I’ll be happy. I’m more concerned about the home and home coming up against the Fishsticks. They need to take both of those games, cause the last thing anyone wants is to head into Newark on Sunday, needing to beat the Devils. I don’t care if they are 7-0 against them or not!
But for tonight it’s score board watching time, as the Devils play the Flyers tonight. And then tomorrow, the Senators play the Bruins at 1 pm, and then 'Sticks play the Flyers later that night. So everything could be jam packed standings wise come Sunday!!
But no one can discount the oddity about the series this year. When was the last time the Rangers had EVERYTHING go their way against the Devils? When? Try 1997 folks. In the playoffs. That was the last time, the Rangers had any karma about them, and had the Devils number. In fact, it had been a one sided series ever since Adam Graves did a Matteau like wrap around against Martin Brodeur to win Game 5 of the Semi Finals and continue the Rangers Cinderella run that year, where they eventually fell to Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference Finals, in 5 games.
Well, now the tide has finally turned. And that’s all well and good. But let’s take a step back for just a sec.
Not that I’m trying to poo-poo the excitement and happiness in Rangerland this morning, but just remember, in 1994, the Rangers also took every game against the Devils in the season series. But once they got to the playoffs, it was a completely different story and the Rangers, for all the lore of the Messier guarantee and the Matteau double OT winner in Game 7, were very lucky to get out of that series alive.
So before everyone starts predicting revenge for 2006, just keep in mind that as quickly as the tide has turned back in the Rangers favor, it can just as quickly be turned back again the other way. And also, these 7 victories will mean NOTHING if they don’t play well against the Pens and the 'Sticks this week and get some victories. They still need wins. And it will mean even less if on the last day of the season, they need to beat the Devils and they somehow manage to lose. And make no mistake, if on the last day of the season the Rangers are somehow still fighting for their playoff lives, don’t think for a second that the Devils will not come out jacked up, and ready to beat them. Mets-Marlins, last day of the season this past year, ring a bell?
But putting all that aside, it was another great victory last night for the Boys in Blue!! As you know, I was at the game, and the playoff atmosphere certainly added to what was a very intense, very close and at times, very chippy game. Both teams were crashing the boards, and the nets for that matter, as our favorite L.B. Sean Avery, “accidentally” fell on top of the Great Mar-Tan again, who, of course, took exception to that and elbowed Avery in the head. Fair enough. Avery probably deserved it. But the Rangers got the last laugh, as Colin White took a roughing penalty in the mist of the scrum, and scored on a power play goal by Brendan Shanahan for a 1-0 lead, 5:21 into the 2nd period.
The controversial 3rd goal by Nigel Dawes late in the third period was just that, as Broduer, who was attempting to steer the puck away, instead steered it right into the on rushing Dawes, who was being hooked by Devil Winger, Travis Zajac, fell into Brodeur, and the puck went in the net off of Dawes shoulder. The goal held up under video review and thus was your game winner. A lucky goal indeed, but hey at this point in the year, you take them anyway you can get them!
Anyway, here are the links with the game recaps. First the Daily News, then The Post, then NHL.com.
So now the boys have tonight and tomorrow off, before returning to the ice on Sunday for a 12:30 pm tilt against the Pens in Pittsburgh and then again on Monday night at the Garden. I’m not expecting a home and home sweep by any means. But if they can garner a split of the two games and maybe get one of them into OT, then I’ll be happy. I’m more concerned about the home and home coming up against the Fishsticks. They need to take both of those games, cause the last thing anyone wants is to head into Newark on Sunday, needing to beat the Devils. I don’t care if they are 7-0 against them or not!
But for tonight it’s score board watching time, as the Devils play the Flyers tonight. And then tomorrow, the Senators play the Bruins at 1 pm, and then 'Sticks play the Flyers later that night. So everything could be jam packed standings wise come Sunday!!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Show down in the Garden tonight…
Ok, so the stage is set. Home stretch of a long, grueling season. Both teams separated by 2 points. Both fighting, not only for higher seeding, but really for their playoff lives (as they are just as close to being at the top of the conference, as they are to being out of it). One team with something to prove, another team trying to put the finishing touches on a statement that has been a long time coming.
Rangers-Devils, at the Garden. 7 pm tonight. Packed house, playoff atmosphere, a lot on the line for both teams.
Does it get any better then this folks?
With just 6 games remaining, all against Atlantic division teams, it is really gut time for both squads. The Devils have lost 4 in a row, are not scoring and have lost all 6 games to the Rangers this year. For the Rangers, they are locked in at the 6th seed, but have lost 2 in a row themselves, both to Philly - who are now breathing down their necks. And while they seem to have finally turned the tables on their long time nemesis, if the Rangers lose this game tonight, will the first 6 wins really matter? Not at all, in my opinion. When you have your foot on an opponent’s throat, you don’t let up. So, they have proven nothing as far as I'm concerned. It’s nice to beat the Devils 6 times in a row, especially after all the times they have beaten us over the last 10 years, but none of that matters to me right now. Win tonight. Beat them, tie them in points and then go out and split with the Penguins. Then destroy the Fishsticks, and then beat the Devils on the last day of the season. Anything less to me is unacceptable. And not unrealistic. If this team is a true Stanley Cup contender, this is what they need to do.
Anyway, here are some links to preview tonight’s game. First the Daily News , then the Post , then Rangers.com . And what the heck, I’ll throw the Devils in there as well. Just so I am not completely one sided!
Ok, so is it game time yet?? Cause in all honesty I am super excited for this game!! I will be there tonight in section 350, with my girlfriend, (who IS a Devil fan) rooting my boys on!! Should be a good one. Enjoy the game folks, and as always, LET’S GO RANGERS!!!
Rangers-Devils, at the Garden. 7 pm tonight. Packed house, playoff atmosphere, a lot on the line for both teams.
Does it get any better then this folks?
With just 6 games remaining, all against Atlantic division teams, it is really gut time for both squads. The Devils have lost 4 in a row, are not scoring and have lost all 6 games to the Rangers this year. For the Rangers, they are locked in at the 6th seed, but have lost 2 in a row themselves, both to Philly - who are now breathing down their necks. And while they seem to have finally turned the tables on their long time nemesis, if the Rangers lose this game tonight, will the first 6 wins really matter? Not at all, in my opinion. When you have your foot on an opponent’s throat, you don’t let up. So, they have proven nothing as far as I'm concerned. It’s nice to beat the Devils 6 times in a row, especially after all the times they have beaten us over the last 10 years, but none of that matters to me right now. Win tonight. Beat them, tie them in points and then go out and split with the Penguins. Then destroy the Fishsticks, and then beat the Devils on the last day of the season. Anything less to me is unacceptable. And not unrealistic. If this team is a true Stanley Cup contender, this is what they need to do.
Anyway, here are some links to preview tonight’s game. First the Daily News , then the Post , then Rangers.com . And what the heck, I’ll throw the Devils in there as well. Just so I am not completely one sided!
Ok, so is it game time yet?? Cause in all honesty I am super excited for this game!! I will be there tonight in section 350, with my girlfriend, (who IS a Devil fan) rooting my boys on!! Should be a good one. Enjoy the game folks, and as always, LET’S GO RANGERS!!!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Rededication – at just the right time!!
Hello everyone. No, you’re eyes are not deceiving you! I am actually updating my blog for the first time in over a month. I apologize to all my loyal readers out there for the disappearing act. It was a combination of the craziness that has been the last 30 days with work, starting up school again, and basically being too exhausted when I did have the time to post. But now that things have settled down, I’m back and better then ever! And just in time too!! Playoff hockey is just around the corner people, and our Boys in Blue are right in the thick of it!!
Currently, the Rangers sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference at 89 points, following a heartbreaking 2-1 loss last night to the Flyers in overtime. Philadelphia tied the game 7:32 into the 3rd period on a Daniel Briere goal and then won it 2:16 into the extra session, after a ghastly turn over in the offensive zone by Sean Avery that was picked off by defenseman, Jason Smith, who then threaded a pass to Richards, who went in all alone on Lunqvist.
A devastating loss for sure last night folks, but not the end of the world. They still gained a point on the Devils and are now just 2 points behind them and the Senators, who exploded for 5 goals in the 3rd period last night in a 6-3 win over Buffalo. The Devils, meanwhile have lost 4 in a row, following a 2-0 shut out to the Penguins last night, and now limp into the Garden tomorrow night against our boys, who incase you didn’t know, have a little bit of a streak going against them. I’m not going to go out on a limb and say this is gonna be easy, cause the Devils are going to be desperate for points, but the advantage is to us right now.
Anyway, John Dellapina has a game recap in the Daily News today, as does Larry Brooks in the Post. Dellapina also discloses a little more about Scott Gomez’ injury, which he suffered this past Friday against the Flyers. He is still listed as day to day, but no time table has been given for his return.
Ok, so there’s my long, overdue blog update. This month long sabbatical will not become the norm around here, I can assure you of that. Once again, I appreciate everyone’s patience and I look forward to providing you with daily updates and commentary, starting with a FREAKING HUGE game against the Devils tomorrow at the Garden - which I will be at!!
Currently, the Rangers sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference at 89 points, following a heartbreaking 2-1 loss last night to the Flyers in overtime. Philadelphia tied the game 7:32 into the 3rd period on a Daniel Briere goal and then won it 2:16 into the extra session, after a ghastly turn over in the offensive zone by Sean Avery that was picked off by defenseman, Jason Smith, who then threaded a pass to Richards, who went in all alone on Lunqvist.
A devastating loss for sure last night folks, but not the end of the world. They still gained a point on the Devils and are now just 2 points behind them and the Senators, who exploded for 5 goals in the 3rd period last night in a 6-3 win over Buffalo. The Devils, meanwhile have lost 4 in a row, following a 2-0 shut out to the Penguins last night, and now limp into the Garden tomorrow night against our boys, who incase you didn’t know, have a little bit of a streak going against them. I’m not going to go out on a limb and say this is gonna be easy, cause the Devils are going to be desperate for points, but the advantage is to us right now.
Anyway, John Dellapina has a game recap in the Daily News today, as does Larry Brooks in the Post. Dellapina also discloses a little more about Scott Gomez’ injury, which he suffered this past Friday against the Flyers. He is still listed as day to day, but no time table has been given for his return.
Ok, so there’s my long, overdue blog update. This month long sabbatical will not become the norm around here, I can assure you of that. Once again, I appreciate everyone’s patience and I look forward to providing you with daily updates and commentary, starting with a FREAKING HUGE game against the Devils tomorrow at the Garden - which I will be at!!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
February 23, 2007 A.D.
Ok, contrary to popular belief, A.D. does not stand for Anno Domini. At least not today it doesn't. No, here in Rangerland, A.D. will stand for "After Disaster" as the Rangers, attempting to put the Great Montreal Massacre of this past week behind them, are back on the ice tonight for a 7 p.m. tilt against the Sabres, this time in Buffalo.
Obviously a huge game for the Rangers tonight. And we should be able to tell very early on how blowing a 5-0 lead against the Canadiens on Tuesday night, has affected them. There's really only 2 ways they can react. Good or bad. They can either let this be the start of a huge downward spiral, ala the 2007 New York Mets, and not make the playoffs, or they can be pissed as hell, use that complete embarrassment as a motivational spring board and go on an absolute tear, starting with Buffalo. They beat them to within an inch of their lives a week ago, there is no reason why they shouldn't at least just beat them today. And honestly at this point, anything less is unacceptable.
Anyway, here are some links to preview today's game. First the Daily News, then the Post, then Rangers.com.
Wish I could give a little bit more of a personal analysis, but I gotta be out the door, literally, in 7 minutes. So let's just hope that the Rangers have used these past few days off to really look themselves in the mirror. They need to right the ship, starting today. Tuesday sucked, and it sucked bad. And my blog from the other day indicated how angry I was. Let's hope they are just as angry. The collapse happened, nothing can change that. But it's over. So let's turn the page and go out and destroy Buffalo tonight!!
Puck drops at 7 pm. Enjoy the game everyone, and LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Obviously a huge game for the Rangers tonight. And we should be able to tell very early on how blowing a 5-0 lead against the Canadiens on Tuesday night, has affected them. There's really only 2 ways they can react. Good or bad. They can either let this be the start of a huge downward spiral, ala the 2007 New York Mets, and not make the playoffs, or they can be pissed as hell, use that complete embarrassment as a motivational spring board and go on an absolute tear, starting with Buffalo. They beat them to within an inch of their lives a week ago, there is no reason why they shouldn't at least just beat them today. And honestly at this point, anything less is unacceptable.
Anyway, here are some links to preview today's game. First the Daily News, then the Post, then Rangers.com.
Wish I could give a little bit more of a personal analysis, but I gotta be out the door, literally, in 7 minutes. So let's just hope that the Rangers have used these past few days off to really look themselves in the mirror. They need to right the ship, starting today. Tuesday sucked, and it sucked bad. And my blog from the other day indicated how angry I was. Let's hope they are just as angry. The collapse happened, nothing can change that. But it's over. So let's turn the page and go out and destroy Buffalo tonight!!
Puck drops at 7 pm. Enjoy the game everyone, and LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The Montreal Massacre!!!
Ok, so I know I'm supposed to be professional and all with this blog, as I am doing this to try and get my name out there as I pursue my journalism career. And I promise I will try and maintain some sense of professionalism within today’s blog, but I can’t guarantee it will be much!!
So, where do I start?
How about this was the most humiliating, most agonizing, most disgusting and THE most vomit inducing loss I have ever witnessed in the 20 plus years I have been watching the Rangers? How do you a blow a freaking 5-0 lead??? HOW?? Bottom line: YOU DON'T!!! When you score 5 goals in the first period and you chase the starting goaltender, YOU CLOSE THAT GAME OUT!!! There are no if’s, and’s or but’s about it!! YOU JUST DO IT!!!
Not enough?? Ok, let me continue…
How about I would also like to find the douche bag responsible for producing last night’s game for FSNY (Fricken Stupid Numbnut Yackoffs!!), and beat him to death with a folding chair after throwing this stat up on the screen, following the Canadiens cutting the Ranger lead to 5-4...
“The Rangers have never blown a 5-0 lead.”
Oh really? Thank you Captain Obvious! Do you secretly work for the Canadiens? Or were you sitting in the control room with a bunch of people, taking bets saying, “Let’s see how long after we throw this stat up, that they actually blow the game!” I mean really, why not just post on the TV screen for every Ranger fan watching last night, “HEY RANGERS?!?! THIS IS LE-DOUCHE BAG DE-CANADIEN FAN PRODUCER, AND I DARE YOU TO BLOW THIS 5-0 LEAD!!!” Sorry, but something like that should be grounds for firing when the home town feed goes and throws a stat like that up on the screen last night! Fricken idiots.
Anyway I promised professionalism, right? Fine, here’s your freaking links to the game summaries, here, here, and here. Figured I'd give the positive Ranger spin for the last one. "Incredibly exciting five-minute overtime period". Yeah, whatever.
On a final note, anyone who is familiar with my rants on NJO and other boards knows my long, ongoing hatred for the NY Post and NY Daily News, who continue to blatantly and purposely shun the Rangers from back page headlines when they have deserved it (good or bad) since the lockout. Well last night’s debacle was certainly deserving of the back page, and not on a positive note. So, for today, I would like to offer many thank you's to the News and the Post for continuing to be the hockey hating, dirtbag losers that they are!
Also, can we have someone else comment on this blog besides Wolfie??? You people are big time slackers! Come on Check, I’ll even welcome your opinion today!! ;-)
So, where do I start?
How about this was the most humiliating, most agonizing, most disgusting and THE most vomit inducing loss I have ever witnessed in the 20 plus years I have been watching the Rangers? How do you a blow a freaking 5-0 lead??? HOW?? Bottom line: YOU DON'T!!! When you score 5 goals in the first period and you chase the starting goaltender, YOU CLOSE THAT GAME OUT!!! There are no if’s, and’s or but’s about it!! YOU JUST DO IT!!!
Not enough?? Ok, let me continue…
How about I would also like to find the douche bag responsible for producing last night’s game for FSNY (Fricken Stupid Numbnut Yackoffs!!), and beat him to death with a folding chair after throwing this stat up on the screen, following the Canadiens cutting the Ranger lead to 5-4...
“The Rangers have never blown a 5-0 lead.”
Oh really? Thank you Captain Obvious! Do you secretly work for the Canadiens? Or were you sitting in the control room with a bunch of people, taking bets saying, “Let’s see how long after we throw this stat up, that they actually blow the game!” I mean really, why not just post on the TV screen for every Ranger fan watching last night, “HEY RANGERS?!?! THIS IS LE-DOUCHE BAG DE-CANADIEN FAN PRODUCER, AND I DARE YOU TO BLOW THIS 5-0 LEAD!!!” Sorry, but something like that should be grounds for firing when the home town feed goes and throws a stat like that up on the screen last night! Fricken idiots.
Anyway I promised professionalism, right? Fine, here’s your freaking links to the game summaries, here, here, and here. Figured I'd give the positive Ranger spin for the last one. "Incredibly exciting five-minute overtime period". Yeah, whatever.
On a final note, anyone who is familiar with my rants on NJO and other boards knows my long, ongoing hatred for the NY Post and NY Daily News, who continue to blatantly and purposely shun the Rangers from back page headlines when they have deserved it (good or bad) since the lockout. Well last night’s debacle was certainly deserving of the back page, and not on a positive note. So, for today, I would like to offer many thank you's to the News and the Post for continuing to be the hockey hating, dirtbag losers that they are!
Also, can we have someone else comment on this blog besides Wolfie??? You people are big time slackers! Come on Check, I’ll even welcome your opinion today!! ;-)
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Crunch time starts now for the Blueshirts
After a 5 day layoff that could either help them by giving their injured some much needed time to recover, or cripple them by making them extremely rusty, the Rangers return to the ice this afternoon for a 1 p.m. face-off against the Sabres at the Garden.
Henrik Lundqvist, fresh off the signing of his new 6-year deal worth $41.25 million, will get the start in net after having the last 2 games off in favor of Stephen Valiquette last week against the Flyers and the Capitals. Brendan Shanahan is also expected back this afternoon, after missing the last 5 games following a knee-on-knee collision with Dustin Penner of the Oilers back on Jan. 5th in Edmonton. Shanny played 10 games following the collision, and realized that it was a mistake and should've sat out right away, rather then force it, as favoring the injured knee caused him to also have problems with his hip, groin and hamstrings.
"To get two weeks off if you're not hurt is one thing," Shanahan said. "But when I went knee-to-knee with Penner in Edmonton, I probably just should have accepted that I had a sprained knee. But that's just not the way I've done things throughout my career.
"Maybe I've learned a little lesson with this one. I should have just accepted that it was a 10-day, two-week injury back then and I wouldn't have developed these subsequent problems."
Shanahan has been skating for the last 5 days now and says that his left leg is feeling much better.
Petr Prucha, skated yesterday at practice, but is not expected back as he is still nursing a bruise right shoulder. Marc Staal is day to day following a bout with the flu. Marcel Hossa is not expected to play, despite being cleared to play after missing 13 games with back spasms. Marek Malik had been cleared to play also, but it is unclear if he will.
Rangers.com has a pretty good game preview and the Post has a little blurb how about Lunqvist is key to the Rangers run down the stretch of the season. The boys are currently tied with the Bruins for the final spot with 63 points, but if the season ended today, they would be on the outside looking in because the B's have one more win. Boston also has 2 games in hand. Hard to believe, being that the Rangers were off for 5 days due to the moronic NHL scheduling (yes, I am gonna beat that like a dead horse).
So this is it folks. The time for talk is over, and it is now officially gut check time. March is going to be the month from hell for them as they will spend mostly all of it playing Philly, the Pens, the Devs and the 'Sticks. So they need to close out this month on a high note, need to kick it into high gear and they need to do it now!
I'll be back a little later with a recap and hopefully a preview of tomorrow's game.
Fingers and toes crossed, game on, LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Henrik Lundqvist, fresh off the signing of his new 6-year deal worth $41.25 million, will get the start in net after having the last 2 games off in favor of Stephen Valiquette last week against the Flyers and the Capitals. Brendan Shanahan is also expected back this afternoon, after missing the last 5 games following a knee-on-knee collision with Dustin Penner of the Oilers back on Jan. 5th in Edmonton. Shanny played 10 games following the collision, and realized that it was a mistake and should've sat out right away, rather then force it, as favoring the injured knee caused him to also have problems with his hip, groin and hamstrings.
"To get two weeks off if you're not hurt is one thing," Shanahan said. "But when I went knee-to-knee with Penner in Edmonton, I probably just should have accepted that I had a sprained knee. But that's just not the way I've done things throughout my career.
"Maybe I've learned a little lesson with this one. I should have just accepted that it was a 10-day, two-week injury back then and I wouldn't have developed these subsequent problems."
Shanahan has been skating for the last 5 days now and says that his left leg is feeling much better.
Petr Prucha, skated yesterday at practice, but is not expected back as he is still nursing a bruise right shoulder. Marc Staal is day to day following a bout with the flu. Marcel Hossa is not expected to play, despite being cleared to play after missing 13 games with back spasms. Marek Malik had been cleared to play also, but it is unclear if he will.
Rangers.com has a pretty good game preview and the Post has a little blurb how about Lunqvist is key to the Rangers run down the stretch of the season. The boys are currently tied with the Bruins for the final spot with 63 points, but if the season ended today, they would be on the outside looking in because the B's have one more win. Boston also has 2 games in hand. Hard to believe, being that the Rangers were off for 5 days due to the moronic NHL scheduling (yes, I am gonna beat that like a dead horse).
So this is it folks. The time for talk is over, and it is now officially gut check time. March is going to be the month from hell for them as they will spend mostly all of it playing Philly, the Pens, the Devs and the 'Sticks. So they need to close out this month on a high note, need to kick it into high gear and they need to do it now!
I'll be back a little later with a recap and hopefully a preview of tomorrow's game.
Fingers and toes crossed, game on, LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Henrik resigned
When the Rangers finally take to the ice again on Saturday in Buffalo, they will do so with lots of rest, and with their star goalie locked up for the foreseeable future.
Several published reports from the Daily News, ESPN, and TSN indicate that the Rangers have resigned franchise goaltender, Henrik Lunqvist to a 6 year deal worth approxiamately $6.5 million per season. Some of language in the contract still needs to be ironed out, but the Rangers will apparently make the announcement sometime with in the next few days, perhaps as soon as tomorrow.
This is good news, Ranger fans. Having the contract situation out of the way will hopefully allow Henrik to concentrate soley on hockey, which will be key if the Rangers are going to not only make the playoffs, but make some noise. He denies it, but as I stated the other day, I think the contract situation, plus the ailing health of his father was weighing on the King. At least now, the situation he could control is taken finally taken care of.
So that puts to rest any question as to whether Stephen Valiquette's back to back starts this past weekend, were an indication that Henrik had lost favor with the organization. THE KING IS BACK!!!
Several published reports from the Daily News, ESPN, and TSN indicate that the Rangers have resigned franchise goaltender, Henrik Lunqvist to a 6 year deal worth approxiamately $6.5 million per season. Some of language in the contract still needs to be ironed out, but the Rangers will apparently make the announcement sometime with in the next few days, perhaps as soon as tomorrow.
This is good news, Ranger fans. Having the contract situation out of the way will hopefully allow Henrik to concentrate soley on hockey, which will be key if the Rangers are going to not only make the playoffs, but make some noise. He denies it, but as I stated the other day, I think the contract situation, plus the ailing health of his father was weighing on the King. At least now, the situation he could control is taken finally taken care of.
So that puts to rest any question as to whether Stephen Valiquette's back to back starts this past weekend, were an indication that Henrik had lost favor with the organization. THE KING IS BACK!!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Point against the Caps, not good enough
After an impressive win over the Flyers on Saturday in Philly, the Rangers were unable to carry that momentum over into Washington yesterday, dropping a heart breaker to the Capitals in overtime, 3-2. Stephen Valiquette, followed up his shutout over the Flyers with another solid effort 24 hours later, making 21 saves, but was helpless to stop Mike Green's slapshot that deflected off the stick shaft Rangers defenseman Marc Staal 23 seconds into overtime after Ryan Hollweg had gone off for tripping in the final minute of regulation, resulting in a 4 on 3 power play for the Caps. The Rangers earned a crucial point, but in all honesty needed 2 as they are now off for the next 5 days before heading to Buffalo next Saturday to take on the Sabres.
I was impressed with the Rangers play this weekend. I won't take that away from them. I didn't see the game on Saturday, but caught some highlights and they looked good. And they did play well yesterday. But it doesn't take away from the fact that the power play was again, inaffective, going 0-6 yesterday. Yes, they scored twice with the man advantage on Saturday, but combine that with the 0-4 effort against the Ducks on Thursday, and they were 2-16 in these past 3 games. Not good enough for a team that now has to sit back for the next few days and hope that they don't find themselves out of the playoff picture the next time they take the ice, come Saturday.
The Post and the News both have recaps of the game.
By the way, let's not overlook the fact that Renney started Valiquette in both games this past weekend. Lunqvist has not been good lately and he'd better use these next couple of days to straighten his head out. Valiquette is a good backup, but the Rangers are only going to go as far as the King will take them. And if he is not up to the task, no offense to Stephen, but the Rangers will not make the playoffs.
Here's some good news that may help. According to John Dellapina's blog, Lunqvist's contract could be finalized as early as this week. Let's hope that this is true. I think that this, along with the health of Henrik's father has been a distraction for him. Hopefully, getting the contract out of the way will at least take one thing off his mind for the stretch run.
On a final note, our thoughts and prayers go out to Richard Zednik and his family, who, thankfully, is ok after the skate blade of teammate Olli Jokinen struck the side of his neck during the Panthers-Sabres game yesterday. Zednik had to be rushed to the hospital after blood started pouring out of his neck. He is in stable condition and resting comfortably after undergoing surgery at Buffalo General Hospital to close a laceration in his neck.
I was impressed with the Rangers play this weekend. I won't take that away from them. I didn't see the game on Saturday, but caught some highlights and they looked good. And they did play well yesterday. But it doesn't take away from the fact that the power play was again, inaffective, going 0-6 yesterday. Yes, they scored twice with the man advantage on Saturday, but combine that with the 0-4 effort against the Ducks on Thursday, and they were 2-16 in these past 3 games. Not good enough for a team that now has to sit back for the next few days and hope that they don't find themselves out of the playoff picture the next time they take the ice, come Saturday.
The Post and the News both have recaps of the game.
By the way, let's not overlook the fact that Renney started Valiquette in both games this past weekend. Lunqvist has not been good lately and he'd better use these next couple of days to straighten his head out. Valiquette is a good backup, but the Rangers are only going to go as far as the King will take them. And if he is not up to the task, no offense to Stephen, but the Rangers will not make the playoffs.
Here's some good news that may help. According to John Dellapina's blog, Lunqvist's contract could be finalized as early as this week. Let's hope that this is true. I think that this, along with the health of Henrik's father has been a distraction for him. Hopefully, getting the contract out of the way will at least take one thing off his mind for the stretch run.
On a final note, our thoughts and prayers go out to Richard Zednik and his family, who, thankfully, is ok after the skate blade of teammate Olli Jokinen struck the side of his neck during the Panthers-Sabres game yesterday. Zednik had to be rushed to the hospital after blood started pouring out of his neck. He is in stable condition and resting comfortably after undergoing surgery at Buffalo General Hospital to close a laceration in his neck.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Pivotal weekend for the Blueshirts
After winning 4 out of their last 5 games, including 3 straight over the Flyers, Canadiens, and Devils, the Rangers continued their pattern of one step forward, 2 steps back by dropping their last 2 games, and find themselves with 2 pivotal games this weekend, with back-to-back tilts against the Flyers this afternoon, and the Capitals tomorrow before getting 5 days off due to the NHL's awful scheduling.
I cannot emphasize enough, the importance of these next 2 games. The Rangers need points, and they need them badly. The good news is they are playing the Flyers, whom they always seem to beat in their building. The bad news is they're playing the Capitals 24 hours later, whom they always seem have trouble with.
Stephen Valiquette, will get the start today against the Flyers, giving Henrik Lundqvist a day to collect his thoughts, following a not so great performance against the Ducks the other night, before he gets the nod for the matinée against the Caps tomorrow in Washington.
Brendan Shanahan will not play today, nor tomorrow as he is still recovering from a sore knee. The plan is to give Shanny this whole week off and so he can hopefully be ready to play next weekend, when the Rangers travel to Buffalo to take on the Sabres.
Marcel Hossa will also not play as he will miss his 11th consecutive game with back spasms.
Sorry there are no links, but I'm running late for an appointment. Hopefully, I'll have a chance to edit later.
Enjoy the games. And as always, LET'S GO RANGERS!!
I cannot emphasize enough, the importance of these next 2 games. The Rangers need points, and they need them badly. The good news is they are playing the Flyers, whom they always seem to beat in their building. The bad news is they're playing the Capitals 24 hours later, whom they always seem have trouble with.
Stephen Valiquette, will get the start today against the Flyers, giving Henrik Lundqvist a day to collect his thoughts, following a not so great performance against the Ducks the other night, before he gets the nod for the matinée against the Caps tomorrow in Washington.
Brendan Shanahan will not play today, nor tomorrow as he is still recovering from a sore knee. The plan is to give Shanny this whole week off and so he can hopefully be ready to play next weekend, when the Rangers travel to Buffalo to take on the Sabres.
Marcel Hossa will also not play as he will miss his 11th consecutive game with back spasms.
Sorry there are no links, but I'm running late for an appointment. Hopefully, I'll have a chance to edit later.
Enjoy the games. And as always, LET'S GO RANGERS!!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Settings changed
Hey everyone. I got emails from a few people saying they tried to post comments, but were unable to. I originally had the settings so only members who subscribed to the blog could post. And there is a link to subscribe below. But ya know what? I'm just gonna make it easy for everyone, be daring, and make the settings so anyone can post here. Haha...that should be fun! Let's hope Hatboy and some of the other goons from NJO don't discover this site!
So the settings are changed and everyone can post now. So enjoy. And look for my new blog tomorrow.
Later peeps!
So the settings are changed and everyone can post now. So enjoy. And look for my new blog tomorrow.
Later peeps!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
The bloom is off the rose...
...Of me being nice and calm that is. Yeah, I know. Already? Jeez, that didn't take long!
Look, it was Day 1. I didn't want to start off ranting and raving right away. Figured if I did that, I'd scare everybody off. But it's Day 2 now, so I only expect to lose half of you. That is, if I even have any "you" to lose...Hello? Hel-lo-oo? Anybody out there??(pounds on glass).
Anyway...what was I gonna do? Oh yeah, rant about the game.
What is there really to say though? It was a disgusting, despicable display tonight. I mean, really. I guess I shouldn't be too upset though as they were playing the defending Stanley Cup Champions. But ya know what? That's just it. They were playing the defending Stanley Cup Champions! And they're supposed to BE Stanley Cup contenders themselves! Well, they looked pathetic in my opinion. Yeah, they out shot the Ducks 33-19, had a good first period, and won 2 of the 3 fights. Big deal. Bottom line is, they were 0-4 on the power play, didn't crash the net, didn't win the battles along the boards, turned the puck over numerous times and they just never took control of a game that Anaheim was begging them to take control of. And after that complete no-show against the pathetic Kings the other night, and then the fight in practice between Avery and Lurch yesterday, I expected more, and I didn't get it, and it's just totally unacceptable. They cannot continue to give games away like this.
Bottom line is, there are 25 games remaining. A 15-10 record will give them 90 points. Is that good enough for them to make the playoffs? Yeah, probably. But they honestly should be better then that and they just aren't right now. What was supposed to be a vaunted offense is 5th from the bottom of the NHL. The power play is a pathetic 19th and Jagr couldn't hit the broad side of a barn right now. I could seriously see them going 12-13 to finish out the season at this point.
Oh, and just in case you weren't keeping score, they are now a nice, big 0-For against the Western Conference. That's 0-7-2 for all you stat geeks. Nice going boys. Stanley Cup Contenders my you-know-what!
Anyway, here's your game recap if you really want to read it. I'm too tired to type anything else. I'm going to bed. Good night!
Look, it was Day 1. I didn't want to start off ranting and raving right away. Figured if I did that, I'd scare everybody off. But it's Day 2 now, so I only expect to lose half of you. That is, if I even have any "you" to lose...Hello? Hel-lo-oo? Anybody out there??(pounds on glass).
Anyway...what was I gonna do? Oh yeah, rant about the game.
What is there really to say though? It was a disgusting, despicable display tonight. I mean, really. I guess I shouldn't be too upset though as they were playing the defending Stanley Cup Champions. But ya know what? That's just it. They were playing the defending Stanley Cup Champions! And they're supposed to BE Stanley Cup contenders themselves! Well, they looked pathetic in my opinion. Yeah, they out shot the Ducks 33-19, had a good first period, and won 2 of the 3 fights. Big deal. Bottom line is, they were 0-4 on the power play, didn't crash the net, didn't win the battles along the boards, turned the puck over numerous times and they just never took control of a game that Anaheim was begging them to take control of. And after that complete no-show against the pathetic Kings the other night, and then the fight in practice between Avery and Lurch yesterday, I expected more, and I didn't get it, and it's just totally unacceptable. They cannot continue to give games away like this.
Bottom line is, there are 25 games remaining. A 15-10 record will give them 90 points. Is that good enough for them to make the playoffs? Yeah, probably. But they honestly should be better then that and they just aren't right now. What was supposed to be a vaunted offense is 5th from the bottom of the NHL. The power play is a pathetic 19th and Jagr couldn't hit the broad side of a barn right now. I could seriously see them going 12-13 to finish out the season at this point.
Oh, and just in case you weren't keeping score, they are now a nice, big 0-For against the Western Conference. That's 0-7-2 for all you stat geeks. Nice going boys. Stanley Cup Contenders my you-know-what!
Anyway, here's your game recap if you really want to read it. I'm too tired to type anything else. I'm going to bed. Good night!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Calling all hockey fans, calling all hockey fans
Welcome New York Ranger and hockey fans to my blog. This page will focus primarily on Gotham's Broadway Blueshirts, but we will also keep you up to date on the rest of the NHL as well. I'm new to all this website "stuff" (I know, I know - "Say what??"), so be patient with me!
Anyway, right now our boys in Blue, find themselves in 7th place in the Eastern Conference, 1 point ahead of Boston, 3 points behind Pittsburgh for 6th, and 4 points behind New Jersey for 5th following the Devils 3-2 shoot loss to Buffalo earlier tonight. The Rangers next hit the ice tomorrow night as the Anaheim Ducks visit the Garden. The Blueshirts are coming off a humiliating 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings who are dead last in the NHL with a 22-30-7 record and a measly 47 points! The big news was an incident that happened at practice today, when Sean Avery, whom I affectionately call "The Little Bastard", and Marek Malik, who we will refer to as "The Statue", got into a brawl at practice today. Sean apparently took exception to the fact that Frankenstein actually showed some heart for a change! Hey, congrats Lurch! Think you can take Avery up on his dare, and actually show up for a game?
Anyway, you can read about the incident in John Dellepina's Daily News blog.
So there is my first blog. Not bad huh? I will try and be a little more entertaining as I get more used to this blogging stuff. Also, don't forget to check out the list of links below, including CJ's blog. Yes, she is a Devil fan, but we'll cut her some slack, for now! ;-)
Anyway, the pucks drops at 7 pm tomorrow. We need to pile up some points in these next 3 games, being that the morons who make the schedules have us off for 5 days, following Sunday's tilt against the Capitals. Thanks a lot Bettman. Toolbag.
Should be a good one tonight. LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Anyway, right now our boys in Blue, find themselves in 7th place in the Eastern Conference, 1 point ahead of Boston, 3 points behind Pittsburgh for 6th, and 4 points behind New Jersey for 5th following the Devils 3-2 shoot loss to Buffalo earlier tonight. The Rangers next hit the ice tomorrow night as the Anaheim Ducks visit the Garden. The Blueshirts are coming off a humiliating 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings who are dead last in the NHL with a 22-30-7 record and a measly 47 points! The big news was an incident that happened at practice today, when Sean Avery, whom I affectionately call "The Little Bastard", and Marek Malik, who we will refer to as "The Statue", got into a brawl at practice today. Sean apparently took exception to the fact that Frankenstein actually showed some heart for a change! Hey, congrats Lurch! Think you can take Avery up on his dare, and actually show up for a game?
Anyway, you can read about the incident in John Dellepina's Daily News blog.
So there is my first blog. Not bad huh? I will try and be a little more entertaining as I get more used to this blogging stuff. Also, don't forget to check out the list of links below, including CJ's blog. Yes, she is a Devil fan, but we'll cut her some slack, for now! ;-)
Anyway, the pucks drops at 7 pm tomorrow. We need to pile up some points in these next 3 games, being that the morons who make the schedules have us off for 5 days, following Sunday's tilt against the Capitals. Thanks a lot Bettman. Toolbag.
Should be a good one tonight. LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
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