I would love to post a bunch of legit excuses as to why the Rangers sucked male moose appendage in yesterday's 5-1 horrible loss at MSG.
But I can't.
I watched a completely uninspired NY Ranger team fold in front of what the records suggest is one of the worst teams in the league. A damn near repeat of the loss vs. the Caps. Oh sure, the Rangers scored a few vs. the Caps but it was clear that the passion wasn't there. It sure wasn't on display last night. Why?
Some will say that without Sean Avery the Rangers are a different team. OK, I can read the stats.....but why is this so? Is this the old "hit by a truck" theory? You know, if so and so is hit by a truck....all is lost. It used to be Jagr, then it was Henke and now Avery. If anyone of these guys go down are we doomed to lose?
Steve Valiquette was the victim of a fluke deflection on the first goal fer sure....but he didn't play well. So this team played poorly from the crease on out. No pride, no passion, no hitting. I was pleased with the physical game I had seen from this team earlier this season....where did it go?
The Rangers did not send out their "A" team yesterday, nor did they play their "A" game. Instead it was a real stinker. Ranger fans have a right to be pissed off. A team that plays with passion and hits will get cheered win or lose. A team that just shows up lifeless will get booed every time. The time to step up is now.......well,
......I'm waiting.
----}- Bird
Posted by Bird at December 17, 2007 01:24 PMeMail this entry!
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