So what now?
After another listless, lifeless game where only really the King distinguished himself what next for the Rangers?
If there was one thing to come out of last night’s loss (and it wasnt the Rangers finishing ability) it was the fact that this loss should push the Rangers closer to being sellers. In my opinion, the right direction. Even though they’re still in with a playoff chance in the comparatively weak East, when we look at those teams around the Rangers in the standings it doesnt look great….
The Flyers in 7th, have 2 games in hand and are 4 points up on the Rangers. 8th placed Tampa have the same advantages as Philly and both have momentum and are playing well. Boston in 9th and back to winning ways have 2 points more than the Rangers and also 2 games in hand.
How bad is our form? In the East only the Islanders have as few points as the Rangers in the past 10.
Lets not forget the Rangers next go to Pittsburgh to face the Pens where 2 points are anything but a given and very unlikely (sorry, i am nothing if not honest). The game to close out league play prior to the Olympics against an in form Tampa squad is huge. Could the entire season (and subsequent roster moves) rest on that game or will Sather act before Sunday?
Here’s hoping Sather does the right thing.
By Mikeyyyyy, February 11, 2010 @ 9:34 am
I am in total agreement. This team is starting to remind me of the Barnaby years. On paper looked great, in practice really sucky.
It would be nice if after the season Rosi and Redden did the honorable thing and just retire…same goes for Drury
If playing for the Rangers meant that much to them, they should just hang up the skates.
That would clear up about 17.5 million in cap space.
Or if we decide this season is a bust…bench those guys and call up some players…to get a look.
By Mikeyyyyy, February 11, 2010 @ 9:38 am
Oh and note to J.Torts….now that you are back from a coaching hiatus….successful teams in the NHL ROLL FOUR LINES NOW!!!!!!
Stop acting like your God’s gift to hockey, get your head out of your arse and alter your approach.
jurgenno88 Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 9:41 am
its frustrating especially when you have the makings of a good 4th line. Prust Boyle and Voros (using just whats on the roster now) would be a good energy line for 8 minutes a game
By Bettman's Nightmare, February 11, 2010 @ 9:51 am
It’s interesting how much closer our poll on the Rangers making the playoffs has gone to saying “No.”
Even if they squeak in, it’ll be hell to lose to the Capitals again. I hate it when bandwagoners get things to work for them.
jurgenno88 Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 10:00 am
there’s really no point in us throwing away even fringe parts of the future to help us squeek in and then be guaranteed a playoff loss to Washington, Pittsburgh or even Jersey.
By Scott, February 11, 2010 @ 12:18 pm
What a disappointing season. They have some talent and work hard but most get flustered around the net – bad shots, losing the puck…
Drury adds nothing offensively – poor passes and playmaking. He’s the captain? Dump him.
I hope we don’t make the playoffs – Dolans will take notice and there will be changes.