Ek didn’t watch the replays.

Wilson has both hands on his stick. Buch got caught between Wilson’s chest and stick and falls. Wilson doesn’t let go of his stick and gets pulled down. In retaliation, he punches his shoulder and grabs his jersey to pull him off his stick.

Panarin then bites off more than he can chew and gets ragdolled. There was no hair pull. The only questionable thing was the initial slam of Panarin to the ice but he didn’t go out on that shift to hurt him - he had the dude hanging off his back attacking him. Panarins head never touches the ice but it could have been bad.

That’s why your LIFE BAN take is hot garbage. Watch the replays. Get a clue.

Also, (Frank) Tom Wilson
- black_francis

You forgot to mention Wilson did punch Panarin 2 times in the head after he body slammed him to the ground and that is why Panarin had blood under his eye. Wilson was just back from a 10 game suspension and should have gotten another 10 games he obviously didn't learn his lesson. His antics in the penalty box were bush league and childish as well. What if he did this to a Canadian team player of high caliber???? This is just bullpoop and Hockey doesn't need it and Hockey needs to be more consistent and Hockey doesn't need Tom Wilson!!!! 

As a Flyer fan I couldn’t love this more. So the gm stands up for his players, then the owner fires him. Lol. Mass exodus out of Ny. As far as Wilson goes I hope somebody takes his head off tonight. Ek sucks up to the league too. So here comes the ban. 🖕Wilson, NHL and Ek if you ban me.

As a Flyer fan I couldn’t love this more. So the gm stands up for his players, then the owner fires him. Lol. Mass exodus out of Ny. As far as Wilson goes I hope somebody takes his head off tonight. Ek sucks up to the league too. So here comes the ban. 🖕Wilson, NHL and Ek if you ban me.
- Keyser soze

The owner put out the statement. The GM and President tried to distance themselves from it and now are fired.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNzAKJU6Tm0

Reckless Violence. Ban them all.

https://youtu.be/1B2Ok4zQ0ho

Shoulder punch around 1:06

Buch falls on Wilson’s stick and pulls him down at 1:34

We are only talking about this so much BECAUSE it was Tom Wilson.

What is Tom Wilson supposed to do? Just let everyone jump in his back and not do a damn thing?
- black_francis

Let's see, he slams the back of buchnevich's neck/head into the ice at 0:03, proceeds to punch him also. Ranger's try to get wilson off the back of Buchnevich's head at 0:05, Wilson goes berserk at 0:11 seconds wailing on a defenseless player. Panarin tries to also get Wilson off his teamate. Wilson then proceeds to body slam a helmetless Panarin without considering how dangerous that is if his head hits the ice.

You are either a troll or your IQ is even lower than Tanner's if that's even possible.

Let's see, he slams the back of buchnevich's neck/head into the ice at 0:03, proceeds to punch him also. Ranger's try to get wilson off the back of Buchnevich's head at 0:05, Wilson goes berserk at 0:11 seconds wailing on a defenseless player. Panarin tries to also get Wilson off his teamate. Wilson then proceeds to body slam a helmetless Panarin without considering how dangerous that is if his head hits the ice.

You are either a troll or your IQ is even lower than Tanner's if that's even possible.
- Izzo

Don't bother. These clowns will defend Wilson no matter what.

They are clueless - probably because of the brain-damage they received while "excelling" in their beer-leagues, where they gained solid hockey knowledge.

I had been led to believe JD interfered with the Knicks but left the Rangers to the hockey people. Why does he pull a change up at this point? There's more going on here we know nothing about.
- lacaprup

I think that has generally been the case most of the time but Dolan is erratic enough that he’s always capable of screwing things up without warning. Can’t tell if there’s something else happening here or if he just got restless and/or frustrated

Very strange. I thought they were doing a good job in New York. I think they will both go to Toronto in the summer and help right the ship after another disappointing 1st round waiting to happen.
- QuickSCF

Fingers crossed!!

The owner put out the statement. The GM and President tried to distance themselves from it and now are fired.
- BINGO!

Ya, that's how I'm seeing it as well. Seems to me it is good on Dolan to stand uo for his superstar getting mauled with no repercussions to Wilson. I like Wilson, but that is 100% a suspension imo. I also agree with others that this is a good young team and don't see hiw they've underachieved though. Finally, Dolan is a dingus for sure but if he stood up for bread man and jd/gorton didn't like it... screw em

Bring in Mike Millbury. He will bring back DeAngelo and trade for Wilson.
- Fan101

Milbury would probably do that with his first move Caveman at best

STUPID MOVE!!!! DOLAN YOU ARE A MORON YOU NOT ONLY HAVE SCREWED UP THE KNICKS BUT THE RANGERS AS WELL!!!! STUPID STUPID STUPID!!!!!!! YOU HAVE SCREWED YOUR FANS OVER FOR THE LAST TIME! LETS GO NETS AND LETS GO DEVILS SCREW YOU RIGHT BACK DOLAN 47 YEARS I HAVE BEEN A FAN!!!!!!!!!!
- patersonnick46

Has Messier ever coached before at any position or level? Bring back a LEGEND to coach a very good team? That could backfire.

The response to the Wilson incident in that game was pathetic

Need some goons back in the game so the players can police themselves

No dog in either fight. I know Wilson is a pos that if he could curb his poop he would be welcomed on almost any team for his skill and grit. He can’t. He lives up to his pos moniker

Anyone who isn't blind could see Gorton was in trouble. Too many of the same style players & roster full of marshmallows. Guess that cop badge wasn't enough of a good luck charm. See ya' beady eyes!

If you think Chris Drury knows more than Davidson and Gorton then you should shove an ice pick deep into your ear.
- TurdFergeson

It’s funny because it’s true....

As a Ranger hater I’m glad they are ruining themselves. But it’s a ridiculous move by Dolan.
JD is legendary and I thought Gorton was doing a great job.

It’s funny because it’s true....

As a Ranger hater I’m glad they are ruining themselves. But it’s a ridiculous move by Dolan.
JD is legendary and I thought Gorton was doing a great job.
- Queenie_5_hole

Rangers needed to make changes, but I think this was a big mistake. Sounds like Dolan wants to bring back the "Sather" years which is to overpay for stars past their prime - which I could not enjoy more. Eichel is in the spotlight for Rangers - they need a name....so they will overpay to not have him go to West Coast.

Rangers needed to make changes, but I think this was a big mistake. Sounds like Dolan wants to bring back the "Sather" years which is to overpay for stars past their prime - which I could not enjoy more. Eichel is in the spotlight for Rangers - they need a name....so they will overpay to not have him go to West Coast.
- redmonsters

I don't like anything you've written here.
...mostly because it could all come true.

Anyone who isn't blind could see Gorton was in trouble. Too many of the same style players & roster full of marshmallows. Guess that cop badge wasn't enough of a good luck charm. See ya' beady eyes!
- Johnmarzdrums

Funny, you say anyone could see it, but I've never seen you post on here before. So, were you blind until the 20/20 hindsight kicked in?
Yeah, it's obviously been proven that we need some toughness. But, that should be a hell of a lot easier to stockpile than all the talent we have amassed. Your crass opinion can't make me believe Gorton did that bad a job.
Hopefully Drury can keep Dolan soothed and away from the panic button.

Feel bad for Drury but he accepted this mess.. he will be a puppet

It’s funny because it’s true....

As a Ranger hater I’m glad they are ruining themselves. But it’s a ridiculous move by Dolan.
JD is legendary and I thought Gorton was doing a great job.
- Queenie_5_hole

Drury replacing Gorton isn't that surprising. Was going to happen wihtin a year or 2 anyway. JD leaving is. As long as drury is running most of the show they should be fine. They have the hardest pieces in place. Just need a #2C and some good depth on the 4th line.

Feel bad for Drury but he accepted this mess.. he will be a puppet
- cutty218

Are you kidding? Drury is the biggest beneficiary of Dolan's stupidity.

Right now the Rangers are 15th ranked team in the league with a respectable (13th best) goal differential. They are a pretty decent team with some star players, young prospects, a good pipeline, quality goaltending and no cap problems. They have 9 picks in this years draft and haven't traded away future picks. This is a much, much better situation then many GMs step into.

Are you kidding? Drury is the biggest beneficiary of Dolan's stupidity.

Right now the Rangers are 15th ranked team in the league with a respectable (13th best) goal differential. They are a pretty decent team with some star players, young prospects, a good pipeline, quality goaltending and no cap problems. They have 9 picks in this years draft and haven't traded away future picks. This is a much, much better situation then many GMs step into.
- Queenie_5_hole

Like I said, they would have to really do something absurd to screw this up. Buch/Chytl plus could be moved for a center. Add some edgy, hard nosed fourth line guys. I dont think they trade for Eichel tbh

Drury replacing Gorton isn't that surprising. Was going to happen wihtin a year or 2 anyway. JD leaving is. As long as drury is running most of the show they should be fine. They have the hardest pieces in place. Just need a #2C and some good depth on the 4th line.
- nyrangers2

No offense, but I don't understand the franchise fascination with Drury. I mean I get he was instrumental in landing Jimmy Vesey and you guys all like him. But I don't know why everyone thinks he's brilliant. I'm not trolling, I'm just saying I don't know much about it.

No offense, but I don't understand the franchise fascination with Drury. I mean I get he was instrumental in landing Jimmy Vesey and you guys all like him. But I don't know why everyone thinks he's brilliant. I'm not trolling, I'm just saying I don't know much about it.
- Queenie_5_hole

He helped build their farm. Helped a lot during the draft and scouting. He's been with the team for a while. The reality is Gorton has been average to slightly above. Some great moves and some terrible. Majority of the great were some really good luck tbh

Like I said, they would have to really do something absurd to screw this up. Buch/Chytl plus could be moved for a center. Add some edgy, hard nosed fourth line guys. I dont think they trade for Eichel tbh
- nyrangers2

There are a lot of tradable assets (like your back up goalie) that can bring in some high end player and adding grit is a lot easier then adding high end skill. I don't know what Buffalo is capable of doing but a 1C or 2C isn't the easiest commodity to get but it's not hard if you have currency. You guys have picks, players, prospects and a manageable cap situation. The difficulty is finding the right guy and getting it done.

There are a lot of tradable assets (like your back up goalie) that can bring in some high end player and adding grit is a lot easier then adding high end skill. I don't know what Buffalo is capable of doing but a 1C or 2C isn't the easiest commodity to get but it's not hard if you have currency. You guys have picks, players, prospects and a manageable cap situation. The difficulty is finding the right guy and getting it done.
- Queenie_5_hole

Chytl/Buch plus for Monahan plus is the type of player I would look for in a center.