Chara destroys the net

Man, his size is so intimidating that his shot scares goalies. A Monster that could've and should've been a Ranger.

Not much to say about this loss except that this is another game they should've won easily and didn't.

AMAZING games by Scott Gomez and (finally get to say it) Jaromir Jagr. Paul Mara had yet another strong game except for the puck going off his skate into his own net but that happens. Marek Malik again with horrible decision making and play. Please just bench him already and start Jason Strudwick or bring up Ivan Baranka.

I am turning more and more into a Gomez fan every game. He is just a hell of a player.

By the way, I wish Tom Renney would stop standing their like a clueless person and start getting on his players asses a bit more.

See you tomorrow for another game with Boston......


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Straka out?

Just learned that Martin Straka has a concussion and might miss the next two games. Nigel Dawes skaed with the Jagr/Gomez pairing to take his place.

Also, Brendan Shanahan didn't skate and was replaced by Greg Moore on the line. No word if he will miss a game(s) or not.

More news on Shanny later.


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Another fine mess you've gotten me into!

Well, another loss in Canada for the Rangers.... Thank god we don't travel there that much.

At least there was a bright spot tonight that made me a little bit happier. Paul Mara was finally being used on the power play and penalty kills towards the end of the night and he did a great job! Broke up at least 2 plays in the last two minutes of OT that would've saw the Oilers win (not like it mattered anyway after the shootout.

Going with Avery and Jagr in the shootout is something I really didn't think they needed to do. Drury and Shanny should've went with Gomez. But, I am not the coach. That's why Tom Renney is. But who knows for how long. =)


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Malik must go far, far away!

I was at a loss for words after last night's loss to Vancouver. Which is why I am only writing this now and I didn't yesterday.

The only thing I really have to say is...... WHY IS MALIK STILL A RANGER?

We've been hearing for awhile now that other teams have called up about his availability and we heard the Slats/Renney combo speak about how they could always find a taker for Mistake Malik yet he is still a Ranger.

Who cares about his +/- anymore? It's doing nothing for us and he doesn't fit in anymore. Just get rid of this bum already!


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