RichieNextel305 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 It comes out on the 16th in Canada and then the following day in the US. I personally can’t wait to watch this. For those of you who know me and my memory when it comes to this type of shit, it should come as no surprise when I say I remember all of this like it was yesterday. Really was a fork in the road type of moment for the Rangers. No disrespect to LaFontaine, who did play well here in his very short time as a Ranger, but I truly do believe us landing Sakic after losing Messier may have eliminated us from going through what we all now know to be the “Dark Years.” He was a young and already accomplished superstar with a Cup under his belt and in all likelihood would have come in and worn the ‘C’ from Day 1 here. Losing Messier was a kick in the groin but getting Sakic to replace him would have been huge. We all know the story about this. I can’t wait to see some behind the scenes shit from all parties involved. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 One of my all time favorite players...I ain't missing this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Are you in the movie, Richie? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 31 minutes ago, RichieNextel305 said: It comes out on the 16th in Canada and then the following day in the US. I personally can’t wait to watch this. For those of you who know me and my memory when it comes to this type of shit, it should come as no surprise when I say I remember all of this like it was yesterday. Really was a fork in the road type of moment for the Rangers. No disrespect to LaFontaine, who did play well here in his very short time as a Ranger, but I truly do believe us landing Sakic after losing Messier may have eliminated us from going through what we all now know to be the “Dark Years.” He was a young and already accomplished superstar with a Cup under his belt and in all likelihood would have come in and worn the ‘C’ from Day 1 here. Losing Messier was a kick in the groin but getting Sakic to replace him would have been huge. We all know the story about this. I can’t wait to see some behind the scenes shit from all parties involved. I still remember calling my buddy to say we got Sakic since the original news all said it was a done deal. Really sucked how it all worked out for us lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Fuck Air Force One. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Just now, Pete said: Fuck Air Force One. Get off my forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 13 minutes ago, Drew a Penalty said: Get off my forum. Were you even alive when this happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 If we get Sakic, chances are exponentially higher that Smith budges a year later and brings Bure in from Vancouver. Having Sakic and Bure in their primes, along with Leetch still being what he was and the likelihood Gretzky may have played an extra year means we likely have a different outlook on what those Rangers eventually looked like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 18 minutes ago, Pete said: Were you even alive when this happened? Actually yes. 2 months old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 A fucking travesty for the Rangers it didn't work out. As a fan, it was a getting your heart ripped out moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 (edited) I’m about to watch this. Anyone seen it yet? Thoughts? Opinions? I’m pretty excited. Edited April 17 by RichieNextel305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 No, I'm holding out for Broadway Swede - The Mats Sundin Story documentary to come out. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Just finished. It was pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) It was okay, just pissed me off Edited April 17 by Vodka Drunkenski 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Just finished it. Good watch but ESPN tries to make stuff so much bigger than it was in these documentaries. also for some reason I had to put the volume up to like 55 to hear anything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, Vodka Drunkenski said: It was okay, just pissed me off Haha. I hear you. I remember this all so well. It was the first time I’ve seen or heard Dave Checketts name in forever too. It was a smart play by the Rangers to do what they did, especially with no cap and the Rangers in the position they found themselves in after Messier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 3/28/2024 at 1:13 PM, RichieNextel305 said: It comes out on the 16th in Canada and then the following day in the US. I personally can’t wait to watch this. For those of you who know me and my memory when it comes to this type of shit, it should come as no surprise when I say I remember all of this like it was yesterday. Really was a fork in the road type of moment for the Rangers. No disrespect to LaFontaine, who did play well here in his very short time as a Ranger, but I truly do believe us landing Sakic after losing Messier may have eliminated us from going through what we all now know to be the “Dark Years.” He was a young and already accomplished superstar with a Cup under his belt and in all likelihood would have come in and worn the ‘C’ from Day 1 here. Losing Messier was a kick in the groin but getting Sakic to replace him would have been huge. We all know the story about this. I can’t wait to see some behind the scenes shit from all parties involved. For this reason I won't watch this shit. That cunt fucked us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 1 hour ago, RichieNextel305 said: Haha. I hear you. I remember this all so well. It was the first time I’ve seen or heard Dave Checketts name in forever too. It was a smart play by the Rangers to do what they did, especially with no cap and the Rangers in the position they found themselves in after Messier. it’s a miracle the Avs matched, everything aligned perfectly for them. Had it been earlier, Sakic would’ve been raising cups for the Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, siddious said: Just finished it. Good watch but ESPN tries to make stuff so much bigger than it was in these documentaries. also for some reason I had to put the volume up to like 55 to hear anything I swear I thought I was going deaf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 I’m glad I wasn’t alone in the volume department. I had to raise the volume almost all the way up to listen. When it ended and regular TV went back on, the wife had no clue why I raised the volume all the way up. Haha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 It was a decent watch. But it’s nearly 30 years ago, and quite honestly it’s not that interesting a story to begin with. And ESPN dramatizes this shot beyond belief. Colorado was going to figure it out someway. I firmly believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, RangersIn7 said: It was a decent watch. But it’s nearly 30 years ago, and quite honestly it’s not that interesting a story to begin with. And ESPN dramatizes this shot beyond belief. Colorado was going to figure it out someway. I firmly believe that. Yeah, it was not as dramatic as the whole Lindros trade saga in 1991, and at the time I fully expected the Avs to match. Neil sure wasn't hesitant to swing for the fences. It is not widely known that Francis offered Bill Torrey about half the team for the pick that was to be Potvin in 1973 and was turned down. Anyway, Neil made many bad moves after 1994, starting with installing Campbell as coach, but this was not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 (edited) Listening to Checketts reasoning made a lot of sense. At the time, Gretzky was coming off a year where he was 3rd in the NHL in scoring, Leetch won a Norris, Richter was coming off a playoff in which he was maybe better than he even was in 1994 and we made this run, don’t forget, with Kovalev missing the entire run with a major knee injury. So we also had the prospect of him coming back, plus also Graves coming off a 30+ goal season. If Sakic ended up in the fold, they would have lost 5 1sts but it may have been worth it. The pivot was LaFontaine, who played well but was gone after less than half a season. If Sakic were there, the stench of Messier wouldn’t have been there really. And they likely end up with Pavel Bure a year later as a real all-in move, as by then I don’t think Smith would have been prospect hugging the way he did with Vancouver when he was available. Just a wild change of events. It was entertaining to see Checketts involvement with the Colorado backstory and how he and Charlie Lyons were able to put it all behind them after all those years. Edited April 18 by RichieNextel305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 This will be a cool watch, but at the same time, I don't want to be reminded of just how close this was and how it slipped through their fingers. Instead, the Rangers enter their worst stretch in team history and the rest is history with Sakic staying in Colorado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 F'n Harrison Ford for not agreeing to move the Air Force One release date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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