I know that the new NHL schedule will allow our New York Rangers fans one fewer opportunity to perform their famous Potvin chant, but it's nice to see that the Blueshirts will have more contact with their Original Six foes.
For instance, in 2007-08 they missed the Blackhawks completely. This year, there's a home and road. And they play the Bruins, Canadiens and Maple Leafs four times each.
The one missing piece is the Red Wings. The Rangers are in the Motor City on Oct. 18 but the defending Stanley Cup champs won't come to the Garden unless both reach the 2009 Cup finals. I guess the NHL figured that NYR was the one team that didn't need the Wings to draw fans.
Being Chicago Norm, I'm happy to see the Hawks coming to MSG. But what do you Rangers fans think? Would you rather load up against the Islanders and Devils or see more of the old, historic rivals?
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RANGERS SUCK
That's original.
And intelligent.
BTW, I am not a fan of the new schedule. I prefer the focus on the rivalries within the division and conference.
I like the new schedule, although that has little to do with "Original Six" rivalries, which have lost their central importance over time. Islanders/Rangers and Red Wings/Avs are just as good, to name just two. But I think we were getting too many of those games, just like there were too many Yankees RedSox games.
" I guess the NHL figured that NYR was the one team that didn't need the Wings to draw fans."
Oh please. Since the Islanders didnt play them even once last season, would that have been your logic for them?