The Shocking Truth About the Rangers’ Victory No One Wants to Admit

Alan Greenberg isn’t new to hockey — he’s been following the Rangers since the Original Six days and crafting insightful commentary on the sport for decades. Recently visiting from Florida, he caught the Blueshirts facing off against the Lightning, and what he saw left him uneasy. If you’re passionate about your Rangers, you’ll want to pay close attention to what Al has to say. He echoes Sean Avery’s take that the team seems to lack the grit the game demands. Take the brutal hit on Adam Fox, which has sidelined him for months — yet, shockingly, the Rangers showed no fight back. That’s a clear breach of hockey’s unspoken code. Like many watching, Al was struck by a glaring absence of energy and drive from the squad. He points the finger squarely at the duo of coach Mike Sullivan and captain J.T. Miller, both expected to inspire the team. While Sullivan boasts a solid track record and a comfortable contract, Greenberg questions if he truly connects with the younger players — a younger voice, like Spencer Carbery guiding the Capitals, might be just what’s needed. After that lopsided loss to Tampa Bay, Al stepped into the locker room, hearing from Miller, Vincent Trocheck, and Mika Zibanejad. The frustration was palpable — carefully measured words from veterans, a clear attempt at damage control. And yet, as Associated Press’s Allan Kreda put it, the team’s response was a collective shrug. But hey, the Rangers’ finances seem rock solid — at least, MSG’s checks keep coming. For now, fans can only hope this rough patch sparks some real change. LEARN MORE.

Alan Greenberg has been watching the Rangers – dating back to The Original Six era – and writing well about The Game for decades. Visiting from Florida, he attended the Blueshirts-Bolts game the other night.

If you care about your beloved Blueshirts you should take heed of Greenberg’s views.

“I agree with Sean Avery’s comments that the Rangers ‘lack toughness.’ Specifically, the hit on Adam Fox (he’s out for months) brought no retaliation from the home team. Allowing that hit to go unpunished, violates every hockey rule.”

Like others who witnessed the game either in person or on TV, Al was appalled by the Blueshirts “effort,” or lack of it, as the case may be.

“The team looks so unmotivated,” he adds.

Which brings us to this point which is that both coach Mike Sullivan and captain J.T. Miller should be the prime motivator. The hire of Sully, in particular, bothers Greenberg; as it annoys me.

“Sullivan is an excellent coach with a cushy contract, but is he the right coach for this team?” Al logically asks and then answers. “I said that the Rangers needed a younger voice to relate to the youngsters. A good example is Spencer Carbery who took the Capitals to the top.”

After watching the one-sided loss to Tampa Bay, Greenberg visited the Rangers dressing room where Miller, Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad were interviewed.

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Greenberg: “I could hear the frustration in their voices and see the frustration in their body language. When I see only the veterans allowed to speak, it’s ‘damage control.’ They know how to choose their words.”

I go back to Allan (Associated Press) Kreda’s reaction to the Rangers’ reaction. “A collective shrug.”

Why worry? MSG’s checks won’t bounce – and they seemingly last from here to eternity!