tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172615307927549169.post5429333794018216435..comments2024-03-05T03:22:07.145-05:00Comments on The Dark Ranger: The Blueshirts Make Duck SoupUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172615307927549169.post-57520306450322806092009-10-12T20:13:46.709-04:002009-10-12T20:13:46.709-04:00Yes - the anti-Renney! There are VERY few coaches ...Yes - the anti-Renney! There are VERY few coaches in pro sports who are able to command the respect of spoiled millionaires by being a nice guy. And Renney wasn't one of them.<br /><br />I know you shouldn't get too excited by the first 5 games, but I love the way this team plays! I agree with Tony - they really seem to be a cohesive unit and everyone has bought into the system.<br /><br />Glad I found your blog!...KimShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039616410864455802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172615307927549169.post-3125443687603292009-10-12T10:36:24.510-04:002009-10-12T10:36:24.510-04:00One thing I have noticed -- this team seems to rea...One thing I have noticed -- this team seems to really like to play together. Perhaps it's an effect of Tortorella letting them play full out.<br /><br />Also, I have to give more props to Prospal. The guy is a true professional and has solidified the lineup. He went behind the boards with no helmet and played fearlessly. He tracked down Aminisov's first goal to save the puck for him.<br /><br />I loved Boyle's play where he was in the offensive zone, without his stick, and he passed the puck with his hand to himself and then hit it with his skate to negate a possible hand pass. Little things like that enable the team to keep control of the puck and the play.<br /><br />Finally, note that the Ducks were playing their 3rd game in 69 hours -- Boston, Philly, NY -- so they were rightfully tired but still played well. We'll see how the Rangers are doing at the end of this 3 games in 4 nights stretch they just started. Just trying to give some perspective. Still, this year's 4-1 looks more solid than last year's similar start.Graying Mantishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786488599630118988noreply@blogger.com