You are right to do so; no need in addressing hypothetical offseason scenarios during the playoffs.

This series has barely begun.
- MidnightMarauder

That's pretty optimistic, Marauder. The Rangers lose tonight and the series is done.

But, I agree with everything else.

His response will be "if I am worried about saving my own hide, I'm not focusing on the rights things, and right now, I have a playoff series to focus on."
- Pete V

Wow that is just about spot on I think.

His response will be "if I am worried about saving my own hide, I'm not focusing on the rights things, and right now, I have a playoff series to focus on."
- Pete V

That. Or " fck off brooksie!"

will that be followed by Richards getting amnestied? As I have said repeatedly, I will address both topics after, and only after, the season ends, not now.
- airjan23

I cant help but think of the Richards one every time he is on the ice.

That. Or " fck off brooksie!"
- Slimtj100

You ever fight when you were kid, Brooksie. You seem like the type of guy that would get beat up on the playground.

I cant help but think of the Richards one every time he is on the ice.
- mrhattrick27

He is going to score one goal the remainder of the playoffs, but it will be the Game 7 overtime Cup winner, and he will immediately go down into Rangers' lore, and get amnestied shortly thereafter.

I cant help but think of the Richards one every time he is on the ice.
- mrhattrick27

I do also but it is not something that is going to change at this point until the end of the season. I feel myself reciting the serenity prayer over and over during games.

Wow that is just about spot on I think.

- climbdenali12

If he does get fired, I just want to say that whomever the new coach is, will have a system that is too offensive and we can no longer defend, we give up 5 goals a game and they don't give Hank any help in front of him and they are wasting a good goaltender in his prime, he can't expect to win every game 6-5, this is hockey in 2013-2014, not 1984-85, he is too much of a player's coach, he hasn't won anything before.

In all seriousness (the above is an attempt at humor), if they get swept, and he gets fired nobody should be surprised. Crazier things have happened.

Oh yeah, the game tonight, Staal and Powe are bag skating now....so they aren't playing and we knew that....one shift, one period, one game...lets go!

That's pretty optimistic, Marauder. The Rangers lose tonight and the series is done.

But, I agree with everything else.
- Pete V

I am aware but they didn't lose that third game yet so I am pretty optimistic. I might be in the minority here but Boston doesn't strike me as a team that is too difficult to beat.

Never had a lot of respect for their team as a whole. A few solid players over there but overall a very beatable team.

I am aware but they didn't lose that third game yet so I am pretty optimistic. I might be in the minority here but Boston doesn't strike me as a team that is too difficult to beat.

Never had a lot of respect for their team as a whole. A few solid players over there but overall a very beatable team.
- MidnightMarauder

Its like a game in which you trail 2-0, you score that third goal, a lot of things can change, get this first win, who knows what happens...

If he does get fired, I just want to say that whomever the new coach is, will have a system that is too offensive and we can no longer defend, we give up 5 goals a game and they don't give Hank any help in front of him and they are wasting a good goaltender in his prime, he can't expect to win every game 6-5, this is hockey in 2013-2014, not 1984-85, he is too much of a player's coach, he hasn't won anything before.

In all seriousness (the above is an attempt at humor), if they get swept, and he gets fired nobody should be surprised. Crazier things have happened.

Oh yeah, the game tonight, Staal and Powe are bag skating now....so they aren't playing and we knew that....one shift, one period, one game...lets go!
- Blueshirts4ever

You honestly think our defense is going to forget how to play their postion and Hank is going to stop being the best in the game?

I am aware but they didn't lose that third game yet so I am pretty optimistic. I might be in the minority here but Boston doesn't strike me as a team that is too difficult to beat.

Never had a lot of respect for their team as a whole. A few solid players over there but overall a very beatable team.
- MidnightMarauder

I honestly though Washington was deeper, Boston just has a better defensive game plan, we need to finally exploit Krug, Bartowski and Hamilton

Its like a game in which you trail 2-0, you score that third goal, a lot of things can change, get this first win, who knows what happens...
- Blueshirts4ever

Just get in the win column tonight and this series could go back to Boston tied at 2, very easily.

Rangers have been a different team at home than on the road, all season long. But as long as they defend their own rink, all they need is one road win, and they will move onto round three.

You honestly think our defense is going to forget how to play their postion and Hank is going to stop being the best in the game?
- cranford93

No. I was kidding around.

I am aware but they didn't lose that third game yet so I am pretty optimistic. I might be in the minority here but Boston doesn't strike me as a team that is too difficult to beat.

Never had a lot of respect for their team as a whole. A few solid players over there but overall a very beatable team.
- MidnightMarauder

The Rangers match up well against this team. It's time to prove it tho.

If dregers right this blog would be a very happy place



I'd be very surprised but accept it as us moving forward

If dregers right this blog would be a very happy place



I'd be very surprised but accept it as us moving forward
- Slimtj100

Coaches come and go. Thats not to say I think he should be let go but the uniform never changes does it....thats the most important thing!

It also means there are people here that will root against the Rangers just so the coach is out...

I think all the Ranger writers should draws straws to see who gets to ask Torts what he thinks of the getting fired rumors.

It also means there are people here that will root against the Rangers just so the coach is out...
- Blueshirts4ever

I wouldnt go that far unless they lost tonight. If they do then I would see people wantig them swept so he could be on the hot seat. But right now its still a series.

But that thought process isnt from left field. As a Jets fan thinking about the 2013 season I can relate....

I think all the Ranger writers should draws straws to see who gets to ask Torts what he thinks of the getting fired rumors.
- jimbro83

Brooks will be looking for the short straw I will say am I the only one pumped to hear that question asked?

If dregers right this blog would be a very happy place



I'd be very surprised but accept it as us moving forward
- Slimtj100

Nah it would be a lttle of both. A Richards buyout on the other hand

Bruins will keep same lineup tonight, as per Boston Globe

I honestly though Washington was deeper, Boston just has a better defensive game plan, we need to finally exploit Krug, Bartowski and Hamilton
- cranford93

It's funny, I disagree with the former, I thought coming in Boston was deeper and a more physical squad, but agree wholeheartedly on the latter point. If I can ever get caught up at work, that's what will be included in my blog.

Bruins will keep same lineup tonight, as per Boston Globe
- jimbro83

Why mess with success