The Rangers can’t seem to put good effort on the ice in consecutive games. After a great win over Phoenix on Saturday, New York was putrid Monday, losing 4-1 to the Kings.
Any discussion of the teams’ problems has to start with the defense. Marek Malik and Dairus Kasparaitis look lost on the ice and both of them are making bad mistakes at bad times. Sandis Ozolinsh has never been known for his defense, so putting him on the ice just compounds the problem.
It is clear that Jaromir Jagr is not fully recovered from his shoulder injury and Petr Prucha appears to have taken a step backward this year. The Rangers cannot rely their offense to carry them; so tightening the defense has to be a priority. Will they sit Kasper and Malek in favor of Pock and Rachunek? We will find out Wednesday in Anaheim.




Toots & Pock, in a perfect world, would be learning from actual top 2 defensemen. But the Rangers have no one. The Rangers' play was by far the worst of any team in the league since the start of the season. And yes, I'm aware Philly's in our division. They've at least been keen to the (mis)management in recent years, but the Rangers organization is of the belief their shit don't stink. Hopefully, Renney gets the axe in another 10 or 12 games.