tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169155003164451698.post4714781879809491185..comments2024-03-28T00:55:52.902-04:00Comments on Scotty Hockey: 32-24-8: Pouncing On The PanthersScotty Hockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18440672878311338910noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169155003164451698.post-52852037679101374082008-02-25T19:46:00.000-05:002008-02-25T19:46:00.000-05:00AK - HO-ssaaa serves the purpose of being yet anot...AK - HO-ssaaa serves the purpose of being yet another eastern bloc player to make Jags feel comfy.<BR/><BR/>Rob - I have booed Jagr, but don't do it every time. I do not believe that he shouold be captain and I think his effort has been questionable. I gave him a little bit of leeway in the adjustment time after losing Nylander but after 60 games enough is enough. Going what, 12 games without scoring? is utterly unacceptable. I am sure Hank looked jumpy, he was beaten twice but the puck hit the post once and went wide another time. Shutting out the Panthers is no big achievement. <BR/><BR/>And yes, I admit to being overtly critical. Someone has to, especially since the coach isn't.Scotty Hockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440672878311338910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169155003164451698.post-56156302169012414382008-02-25T15:04:00.000-05:002008-02-25T15:04:00.000-05:00Dude, lots of negativity on this blog. I understa...Dude, lots of negativity on this blog. I understand your points, and you seem knowledgable, but are you also part of the contingent of fans that actually boo Jaromir Jagr? And are you among those who feel that the Rangers overpaid for Lundqvist? This kind of stuff irks me quite a bit.<BR/><BR/>Now, before you go jumping all over me with the "What games have you been watching, etc etc etc." comments, know that I've been a fan my whole life (approaching the ripe old age of 23) and I'm as frustrated with this season as the next guy, considering the expectations going in. But the people who boo Jagr simply are selling the man short. Lest we forget that he singlehandedly turned this franchise around 2 years ago, and played damn well last year. I think his lack of production has a lot to do with adjusting to life without Nylander, and the subsequent struggle of the team to find consistency all year. <BR/><BR/>I also find the lack of confidence in Lundqvist disconcerting. Jumpy? In his 8th shutout of the year? Are you sure? I certainly agree he has given up plenty of soft goals at terrible times. But this is a World Class goaltender. A Gold Medalist who is <BR/><BR/>I'm not trying to start a fight here...we're both passionate Ranger fans, with seemingly considerable love for and knowledge of the game. I agree with you on a lot of points...Dubinsky deserving Calder consideration, Avery basically playing like an MVP (should win the Steven McDonald Award this year, I think), and the notion that there should be an organized boycott if they fail to re-sign him. I just think that you're also a little over-critical at times.<BR/><BR/>PS, I found this blog through the Slap Shot blog on the NYTimes website and checked it out because I disagreed with your playoff prediction. Who says we can't get hot and go on a run?!?!?!Rob Cellettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17980674126347582495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169155003164451698.post-63725064598445149342008-02-25T12:37:00.000-05:002008-02-25T12:37:00.000-05:00I hear you on Malik, but at the same time I still ...I hear you on Malik, but at the same time I still think he is better than Mara. I have a theory however, when it comes to Hossa. If the Rangers can't trade and sign his brother, he is gone at the deadline. Why? Well what other function would he serve once Prucha comes back?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com