The Daily Sports Rant

Can Tortorella do it?

So is this the man that will lead the New York Rangers to the promised land?  In Rangerland, the expectations have been so dampered, that we are just hoping to make the playoffs.  I knew that we would cool after the hot 10 -2 start, but never figured we would stop scoring altogether.

Sather is a total Stooge.  I dont know what scouting reports he is reading or what game of fantasy/reality hockey he is playing when he signs these players.  The fans are not dumb anymore and tired of the team not producing again.  At least if the effort was there and it was all home grown talent, we would totally be onboard.

In years past, the Devils employed a Defense only approach and capitalized on clutch/grab hockey on route to giving up 18 shots a game.  Net results, Devils win 2-1, and so on.

Now, if you sneeze on a player, you are in the sin bin.  I am not changing the subject here, because this Ranger team has no tradable assets, even if we wanted to package a 3 for 1 deal for a player.

I do see Avery as a nice catalyst, a big IF, if we can get him.  But all the high priced FA’s need to start playing to their contracts.  This reminds me of Wall Street execs asking for bailout money then at the top of this list for Fat Cat bonuses earlier this year.  I am in the wrong line of work, for sure…Too bad I dont know finance or cant skate well enough…

In short, Tortorella, back on his second stint, should be able to breathe life into this team, but the true test will see who we can trade for next Wed at the deadline.

Just need 2 – 3 wins in a row to lock down this spot.  A broken record at this point!!!

Later dogs.