It's alive!

The King has spoken. "We can turn this around"
Well, Henrik. Let's not get carried away. But winning last night sure as hell made things a little better. And Jaromir Jagr? What is going on? In the first match in MSG he scored one, but most importantly: He fought for his team. That time litteraly, when he had a little workout with Gonchar, I belive.

And last night, he scored - twice. Also worth noticing is that Brandon Dubinsky scored one. Last night I was sure that the series would end. But I'm glad they didn't. The only downpart with last nights game is the fact that I couldn't see it myself. Isn't that typical? The one game they win, and I can't see it! Ah, well. A new chance tomorrow....they better win. For me.

Due to the fact that I'm at work right now, I can't write more right now. I, unlike some other very fortunate people, am not getting payed for writing about the NHL

Oh, I almost forgot. The Mule is in the historybooks! He scored his second hat trick and NINTH goal in the series against Colorado last night, when Detroit crushed the Avs. 8-2 was the final score and the Wings are through to the Conference Finals.

Somewhat live #2

Ok. 2-0 to the Pens at the end of the third. Empty net goal.

My questions are a two:
1. Why on earth didn't Renney [Rangers Coach] call the timeout when the Pens got the 2 minute minor with over two minutes to go?
2. Why did Jagr get that amount of ice time in the end? He took down the tempo of their play instead of increased it.

Sure, now there will be two games in New York. If the Rangers doesn't win the first one, this will be over before the upcoming week is.

Henrik Lundqvist was phenomenal in net. But the Rangers defense was horrible. The offense was even worse with slow anticipated attacks. There's no spark in the Rangers there and that will cost them dearly, unless they change alot until Tuesday.

No, Renney. Back to basic. Get a lot of people in front of goal, shoot like madmen and go for the rebounds. In defense, players like Roszival, Backman and Mara need to step up. Don't let the Pens offensive guys get anywhere near Lundqvist. It should just be one attempt of that and one attempt only. Then Pens forwards should be lying there on the ice.

Look at Gill, Gonchar and Whitney. They're not letting anyone near Fleury (who was amazing this night). Try, and you will face the consequences before you know it.

Like they say on Broadway: "It ain't over until the fat lady sings." Unless Renney, Avery, Jagr, Shanahan and all the other Blueshirts get their act together, that lady will be warming up her throat on Thursday.

Jaromir Jagr

According to nhl.com, Jaromir Jagr doesn't care much for the rumours about him being traded before the deadline on February 26th. The Czech has the opportunity for a one-year extension of his contract with the Blueshirts but it only kicks in if he reaches 84 points and if the Rangers wins at least one round of play-off. Having scored 49 points in 61 games, this looks nearly impossible to come true. In that case, Jaromir Jagr will become a Free Agent this summer.

However, the way he played this weekend showed that he really doesn't care. He's giving 100% in every shift and works really hard.

I've stated before, that I think Jagr will move before the deadline. Although, if he would stay with the Rangers for the remainder of the season, he would still be a great weapon for the Manhattan team in their hunt for a spot in the play-offs. He's creating chances and opportunities for both himself and his line-mates, Sean Avery (two goals against Sabres) and Brandon Dubinsky (two goals against Sharks). And if he stays and helps the Rangers to that play-off spot, he might still be offered the extension. Who knows?

His points per season has dropped, yes. But Jaromir Jagr is not finished. Yet.
Where he finishes this season, is still a mystery.