tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172615307927549169.post4131998157880108928..comments2024-03-05T03:22:07.145-05:00Comments on The Dark Ranger: But We Scored Five Goals!!??Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172615307927549169.post-84137505669951322312010-02-05T15:41:07.925-05:002010-02-05T15:41:07.925-05:00Very entertaining game -- wide-open hockey. But l...Very entertaining game -- wide-open hockey. But let's be honest here -- <br /><br />The Caps showed how much distance there is between the top teams in the East and lower teams like the Rangers. The Rangers needed a banner performance from their powerplay unit simply to stay in the game.<br /><br />The top 3-4 teams in the East are distancing themselves big time from the others as teams like Boston, the Isles, and Rangers are fading from contention.<br /><br />If the Rangers are not going to the playoffs, that's fine. We all agree that it is time to eliminate some of the overpaid underperforming dross and let youngsters get quality ice time that will translate to more mature performances next season.<br /><br />If Sather "panics" by trying to turn this team around for this season, he's a fool. Kovalchuk is now off the table -- there are no other game breaking rentals out there. (BTW, when Kovy goes back to Atlanta in July, we will have to reconsider who has gotten the deal of the century.) <br /><br />The Devils, Pens and Caps are vying for the Eastern Conf. prize. <br /><br />Teams like the Sabres & Sens are where the Rangers were in 2006-2008 -- competitive and capable of an upset. <br /><br />The Rangers are at best an 8th seed and a candidate for an early exit. <br /><br />That's not progress and no reason for fans to shell out any $$ for the playoffs.Graying Mantishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786488599630118988noreply@blogger.com