I definitely think so. And here's why:
Last year around this time the popular theme after the Rangers lost to the Sabres in the second round was that they were making progress, so the loss didn't hurt as much.
But if you accept that theory, then it stands to reason that losing again in the second round - and getting swept - has to be considered a disappointment. Especially after acquiring Chris Drury and Scott Gomez last summer.
Agree? Disagree? Indifferent?
I wonder if Anthony will debate me on this. I guess not.
UPDATE FROM ANTHONY, 1:12 p.m.: Jim, any season that doesn't end in a championship is an utter, bitter disappointment and a total failure.
Wait, are we talking about the Rangers or the Yankees?
Any season the Rangers make the playoffs is a HUGE success because it means extra bucks in MSG's pocket. At least that's what Jim Dolan told me.
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Agree. The team was supposed to have better personnel this year, even with saying bye-bye to Jagr's personal center, Nylander. Jagr's performed well recently, but Shanahan has not, and this off-season the Rangers need to continue to turn the team over.
Agreed. The Rangers were pre-season favorites to get to, and possibly win, the Stanley Cup.
After adding Gomez and Drury, not winning a game in the Conference Semis is a colossal disappointment.