Rangers vs. Flyers: Fun? In This Economy?
The Rangers handled the Flyers again, and the top line is suddenly a lot of fun to watch—even if winning right now might complicate the tank.
- The New York Rangers are a very bad team in many ways. Too many to name here. But if they played the Philadelphia Flyers 82 games a year they would be the greatest hockey team of all time—even as currently constructed.
- Some serious things, though. Gabe Perreault has looked like an actual man of late, specifically when Mike Sullivan was forced to play him as a top line player. He had a goal and an assist last night (he had another assist taken away as well), and his behind the back pass to Mika Zibanejad was a thing of true beauty. The kid has ridiculous vision on the ice, and to have the confidence to even attempt that pass let alone pull it off is something else. Good for him, man. Good for us, too.
- I'm not joking anymore when I ask: Was Artemi Panarin holding back Alexis Lafrenière? He 10 points in his past eight games, including a goal and an assist last night. I have had my issues with my son this year, but it's good to see him stepping up on the top line and with first power play minutes.
