Tomas Sandstrom

WTF just happened? To do a legend like JD this way is flat out wrong. Unfortunately, we have an idiot owner who's ego is out of control. I'd like to think he has no qualifications to make a decision like this...but unfortunately, he's the owner so he can. In my opinion, the guy is a thin-skinned joke of a little man. Look at how he treats legends like Patrick Ewing and Charles Oakley (I know, different sport, but speaks to the man's character, or lack-there-of). You can criticize Gorton for some of his moves, but on the whole, I think he's done a pretty good job. I had every confidence that the team's deficiencies would be addressed this offseason. He and JD were seemingly hamstrung by the cap, with so much tied up in players who aren't even on the team. There was only so much they could do the last few years. I think most of us were looking to this offseason, where a nice chunk becomes available, to address some of the obvious deficiencies. I for one, did not expect playoffs this year, given the shortened season and strength of the division. I was not alone, almost all the hockey expert talking head types also expected the Rangers to be competitive, but ultimately miss the playoffs this year. I think they are just about where most experts expected them to be... To me, this feels like an ego thing...a power trip by a classless, clueless owner. GFY Dolan! Thank You to JD and Gorton for your efforts. This is a sad sad day in the history of our beloved Rangers. JD is and always will be a legend as far as I'm concerned...more than that, he's a class act and a true hockey guy. He represented our franchise with a grace and elegance that our owner would know nothing about. JD will be sorely missed. This one will sting for a long while. Looking ahead...Hopeful that Drury can make the necessary moves and keep this rebuild going in the right direction. If/when we win big, it will feel a little less sweet due to what has just transpired. I'm so freaking angry right now...wish we could Fire the Owner.

Strome

for Henrik Lundqvist :doh:

:D you got me...I think I should get credit if either happens :rofl:

Rangers finish #1 in goals for the entire NHL at end of regular season.

PATIENCE!!! As much as anyone, I want to see the Rangers win consistently. However, please keep in mind, we are talking about 18/19/20/21 year old young men here. So much more growing and maturing, both physically and mentally, will happen over the next few years. It would be a huge mistake to take what we see from a kid in this age group, and conclude that this is what they are and will be for the rest of their career. Of course we all want these kids to all be finished products and to gel, becoming a contender this season. But not only is that not fair, that is pretty unrealistic. Enjoy the journey folks. These players will be a work in progress in a lot of ways for YEARS to come. That's not saying they can't contribute or be a big part of the success of the Rangers. Coaching will be very important, need to form good habits and continually work on areas of improvement. I get a bit uneasy when some on this board talk as if these young men don't meet these lofty expectations, that they are busts and we should move on. That is ridiculous. Look, the reality is the Rangers will be relying on a lot of very young players in 2021. Hope for the best, but please do not write off a 19 or 20 year old should they fail to produce up to your lofty expectations this year. It doesn't mean they are bad players or will never produce to that level, it just means that perhaps a young player needs to grow / mature a bit more before they can reach a peak to their career. Stay the course...let things play out, and above all, remember we are talking about young men here. There are sure to be peaks and valley's. There will certainly be flashes of brilliance, but will come with wild inconsistency. This is all to be expected. Hopefully there is more good than bad. Hopefully enough good to get the Rangers to the Playoffs, and this time, let's at least win 1 game...then let's get greedy and win a series. That would be a phenomenal accomplishment. But if they fall short, it doesn't mean we aren't on the right path or that these young men won't improve in time.

Naa, First game Will Cuylle will run over him like a Mack Truck LOL