Canada Vs Team USA For The Gold Medal

This is setting up to be a great match up as both team USA and team Canada have a variety of weapons to throw at you, and were the best teams throughout the 2010 Olympics.

If your USA you can't get your hopes up too much even know they defeated Canada earlier in the Olympics, if they don't keep their game at the level its at then they will smell defeat.

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You have to come prepared because Hockey is a religion in Canada, they do not like to lose.

Since Canada made the goal tending switch of pulling #30 Martin Brodeur for # Robert Luongo their play has excelled them into the final game.

Like I've said before that is not a knock on Martin Brodeur, you could never forget all of his accomplishments and what he has meant to the game.

R. Luongo is no stranger to gold medal games after being a part of the loss to Sweden in 2003 before taking home the gold in the 2004 World Championships.

On the flip end you are very lucky when you also have Pittsburgh's #29 Marc Andre Fleury to throw in, you know one of the better goalies in the league part of the Stanley Cup Champions last season.

It don't stop there, you are going to be frustrated when trying to play defense on #87 Sidney Crosby, the way he dazzles through defenders is amazing to watch.

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Yeah the media blows him up into something bigger than he is, but lets not forget how talented this young player is.

As a Ranger fan he gets on my nerves, but lets be honest only because everything he does on the ice is an example of greatness.

The one thing about him that makes him a true great in the World of Hockey today is that he doesn't disappear when the game is on the line.

I've seen this guy go after Colton Orr before, which tells you that he is not afraid to go after other team's enforcers.

Yes there are many other tools on the bench, but the one that stands out the most aside from S. Crosby is Calgary's #12 Jarome Ignila.

Jarome is another one of the NHL's top scorers, and will be hard to stop when the gold medal game comes around.

On USA's side of the ice they bring the best goalie in the 2010 Olympics so far Buffalo's #30 Ryan Miller, the man who has stopped 103 out of 108 shots so far.

Ryan is an excellent counter to a team full of goal scorers, to me the best way to stop an offensive team is to grab the best goal tender that you can.

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When you look to offense the Rangers captain #23 Chris Drury who has played better for team USA than he has played in New York since he left the Sabres.

Chris a former teammate of goal tender Ryan Miller looks to have his game back, lets hope it carries on into the NHL season when it resumes.

Chris is backed up by current teammate in New York #24 Ryan Callahan who worked so hard to make it on the roster.

R. Callahan so far in the NHL season has 15 goals, but does so much more than put points up.

Ryan Callahan works as hard as anyone it was very deserving that he wears the jersey that reads USA.

USA will also look for offense from the Devils own #9 Zach Parise, the 25 year old is on the rise of a great career.

Just because I mentioned a few names doesn't mean that a spark won't come from other players, this is the game that everyone has waited for.

On the 28th which will be tomorrow team Canada will look for the gold as they play team USA at 3:15 pm eastern time.

If Canada don't play well in their defensive zone then they will have a serious problem, on the other end USA will need to put the puck in the back of the net.

Drury Needs To Bring More To The Rangers

Rangers Captain #23 Chris Drury has to elevate his game for their team the way he has for team USA in the 2010 Olympics.

I see a player who is coming up in the clutch for USA, so my question is why I haven't I seen it in New York?

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I see so many stories praising him, but come on it is time that we see or hear the truth.

Chris has plummeted as a member of the New York Rangers, he went from a star in the post season to a dud in the span of the last two and a half years.

In 57 games played for the Rangers this season he has only 22 points with 10 goals, I'm sorry but are you kidding me?

He is not just paid to just perform well on the penalty killing unit, he signed the big contract being expected to bring a lot of offense in key moments.

For those who are gassed up about his perfomance in USA's win over Canada I hate to ruin your excitement, but Chris Drury has wasted a lot of New York's money and time.

Someone in the Ranger's organization has to send a message to the veteran center that he has to put the puck in the net when a win is within their grasp.

Adam Carolla A Hit In The Hammer

Actor Adam Carolla stands with his lovely wife after celebrating his star role in the comedy movie The Hammer.

This is a very gifted actor who brings a lot of humor to the screen along with providing us with excellent ability to keep you drawn in.

This is a man that I have never heard anything about and thank god for HBO because he is loaded with talent I witnessed that after watching The Hammer 10 times already.

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This is a movie that will never get old for me many do but this goes in the books as the very few that will linger in my mind.

The start of the hit brings to you a 39 year old boxer former golden gloves star soon to turn 40 by the name of "The Hammer" Jerry Ferro.

Now in 2007 he must regain his name in the Boxing world, after losing his girlfriend on his 40th birthday along with his construction job, he must put his attention on what he does best.

On the side he is a part time Boxing instructor and after being seen by famous trainer Eddie Bell played by Tom Quinn, he has a chance to try out for the upcoming Olympics.

After being kicked out from his girlfriend, he decided to stay with his friend Oswaldo Sanchez played by Oswaldo Castillo.

After drinking all night and looking at all of his old newspaper articles, he wakes up the next morning to drop the hammer.

The next scene to me stood out as well as the ending, because of the way he showed up sick and still proved everyone wrong, by knocking out Robert Brown played by Harold House Moore.

The ending is so strong you would have to see it for yourself, and along the way you will be greeted with a lot of good comedy, as this film will keep you glued to your seat.

I want to see more films from this guy in the future, he is someone who seems to take his craft very seriously.

Its good to see someone who hasn't been in many films, step up to to what Adam Carolla did, and I hope this was his opportunity to get some recognition. .

This is an actor who should really inspire those who want to break into the entertainment business, his next movie will definitely be one that I will watch, I can guarantee that.

Park Brings His Arm To The Bronx

ESPN.com also reported today that the New York Yankees have agreed to a one year deal with pitcher Chan Ho Park for 1.2 million dollars pending a physical.

C. Park was solid last year for the Philadelphia Phillies pitching 83.1 innings to add up to a 4.43 ERA.

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He pitched his best in the 2009 World Series as he will now wear the Yankee pinstripes the same pinstripes he watched lift the trophy.

In 3.1 inngs during the WS he came up big against the New York Yankees allowing no runs on 2 hits with 3 strikeouts.

In 1929.1 innings he struck out 1663 Major League batters in his career supporting a 4.35 ERA, and can be very valuable on any pitching staff.

This is another example of how the Yankees GM Brian Cashman has outworked all of the other GM's in Baseball, and has continued his search to bring more glory to the Bronx.

More Drama From Manny Ramirez

Former Boston Red Sox Manny Ramirez has already made it clear to the media that this will be his final season in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform.

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There is some things that are better kept behind closed doors especially when the season hasn't even started yet.

Ok Los Angeles told him that they would not resign him at the end of the 2010 season at least they were fair enough to let him know this far in advance so he could make plans for what he wants to do next year.

It is unfair to throw them under the bus and blab your mouth to the media during the month of Feburary, he should focus on what he has to do when the season starts not when it ends.

You really cannot blame LA for not wanting to resign a guy who failed to drive in a single run during the final four games of the 2009 NLCS.

He said it himself in other words he is no spring chicken anymore so what reason would you have to tell the media your business this early unless you wanted to cause tension?

Manny just always has to be the center of attention it is starting to get old maybe at one time some people though it was funny but not from a guy who is turning 38 on May 30th.

Heres a tip Manny keep your mouth closed and play to win because your tired act has worn itself out.

Johnny Damon Traves To Motown

It was confirmed on ESPN.com that former New York Yankee part of the 2009 World Championship Johnny Damon has completed a one year deal with the Detroit Tigers for 8 million dollars.

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Johnny has won two titles in his career with his first as a member of the Boston Red Sox during their infamous 2004 World Series title run.

It was their organizations first championship in over 80 years and marked an end to the curse of the Bambino that hung over their heads for so too long.

It stepped up the rivalry between the New York Yankees and brought Baseball back to America's favorite sport.

Now people make sure they also tune into every regular season game, now there is always a playoff atmosphere between the two teams.

His most recent title came last season with the New York Yankees finalizing his tenure for the top two teams in Baseball history.

At the age of 36 you are still getting a player who can run the bases better than most although his speed has lessened in recent years he still knows how to jet when he has to.

Johnny will add a lot to an already powerful lineup with the Tigers providing support to their main sluggers Miguel Cabrera and Magglio Ordonez.

J. Damon will probably never play another game for the New York Yankees but he will always be remembered for what he did in New York.

He may recieve the boos in Boston but the Yankee fans seem to never forget the names that get them to the promise land.

Expect to hear a loud ovation for him when he enters Yankee Stadium regardless of what uniform he is wearing.

Don't forget what this player has meant to the game, so he got greedy and upped his asking price to a point that was insane for the Yankees to match considering they have more depth than any team in the league.

You need to remember that on the field this man is a winner by all means and comes to play each and every day.

You may see him smile all the time but that don't mean that his dedication is not there you cannot get on someone who just enjoys life.

Johnny is one of those people that you can relate to off the field you always come across the happy go lucky guy and you wish you could be more like them.

Look for him to take his winning attitude to a team that could skyrocket in the standings for the 2010 season.

Defending Champs Look Even Stronger

As it was the 2009 Yankees were a team with the best record and to be honest yeah they lost a few games in the playoffs but for some reason the momentum seemed to be in their favor throughout the cold nights of October through November.

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This was a group that lost the first game of the World Series and came out for game two with such confidence as #34 A.J. Burnett got them rolling again pitching a gem in a big game.

This team overcame a lot they had to start their season without their starting third basemen #13 Alex Rodriguez... In the absence of Arod they couldn't really get any offense going and newcomer 1B #25 Mark Teixeira was struggling big time.

Many people say the season was turned around when A. Rodriguez hit a walk off home run in a 15 inning game to defeat the Boston Red Sox, but I feel like it came much sooner.

The first at bat that Alex had in his return was a memorable time in 2009 because he battled all of the tension that the media created for him over the years went out and slugged a three run home run on the first pitch he saw.

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From that point on the pressure was lifted off of Tex's shoulders although Alex struggled for a while after that the overall thought on the bench was that they finally had the best player in Baseball back.

After winning the World Series the 27th World Championship in New York Yankees franchise history they were very smart with their off season moves up to this point.

I am really going to miss Melky Cabrera but I got to be honest getting Javier Vasquez back is a blessing, and that deal is a steal for the Yankees.

You now have added another all star pitcher to the mix when you have 3 of the best pitchers in Baseball already, along with adding a young lefty reliever in Boone Logan.

B. Logan is 25 years of age he posted a high ERA last year but that can change especially with how young he is... New York is a breathe of fresh air for a player who has struggled in other cities now he is surrounded by one of the best bullpens around.

Melky was a great player to have I don't know if he will ever really be a numbers guy but any time you need a jolt in big spots he comes through it should be interesting to see how he will fare in Atlanta for the Braves.

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New York is a big city the media is everywhere fans are always around there is so much pressure that is put onto players who wear the pinstripes.

Now Melky is in a place where some of that attention will be taken off and he can focus on improving his game.

For a guy like him I don't know if New York is the best place for him I mean I don't know what these guys do off the field but for some reason he just seemed like one of those guys who loved the New York night life way too much.

Now with him gone Yankees second basemen #24 Robinson Cano is free of any distractions and can get back to the basics.

Robby Cano is an excellent player I think he will be for a long time, but he is going to have to learn how to hit with runners in scoring position.

He had a career year then bombed in the post season and for so many guys that seems to be the common tail.

Alex Rodriguez was one of the worst players in playoff history with 05,06,07 lets also not mention that he couldn't pick the team up when they were up 3 games to 0 against the Boston Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS.

Alex turned all that around I would really like to see someone like R. Cano do the same because he is loaded with ability.

A move you cannot ignore is the acquisition of Curtis Granderson who will wear the #14 for the Bronx Bombers and be their new starting center fielder.

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Curtis seems to have some sneaky power he will give you solid defense and will be a pest on the base paths.

C. Granderson is in the perfect place now the man is just a class act who deserves to be on a winning team especially one that has the ability to repeat another World Series win.

One move I am not so curtain about is the signing of former Yankee Nick Johnson as he has been known to miss a lot of games due to nagging injuries.

Nick is a solid player but has not lived up to anything that was said about his game when he was trying to making it to the bigs.


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I remember reading a story that was comparing him to Babe Ruth... He may look like him but he will never be the King Of Crash.

Not resigning 2009 World Series MVP Hideki "Godzilla" Matsui was a huge mistake but to then not be able to wrap up Johnny Damon is an even bigger mistake at this point.

You already let Hideki go he signed with the Angels so you might as well at least keep J. Damon, you know he will be consistent with the bat you can keep him in the DH role where he would be flourish.

Johnny is not getting any younger his days of shagging balls in the outfield are probably over or soon to be, but you have to accept the fact that this is still a solid bat with terrific speed.

You replaced Hideki and Johnny with Nick Johnson a player who is really not known for his power or consistency.

All three are clutch hitters in big spots but Nick just don't seem to come anywhere close to those two, and for that I would have to say right now today that is definitely not an upgrade unless you find a way to resign J. Damon.

From what I have read and heard it seems that Johnny Damon returning for the start of 2010 in the Bronx is almost near impossible with the deals for Curtis Granderson and Randy Winn already being made.

As much money as the Yankees have GM Brian Cashman was given a budget for this off season and with the limited room he has to make do with he has overall put a better team on the field.

One of the more recent signings outfielder Randy Winn will give you so much more depth with Jamie Hoffman, and Brett Gardner.

Last season with the San Franciso Giants the newest Yankee of 2010 Randy Winn hit .262 with only two home runs driving in 51 runs.

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I like Randy's game he is a solid pick up my only question is why every outfielder we have to sign has to be in their mid 30's?

I guess at least you know that they have two youngsters to step in if he can't do that job.

The thing that will always be there is they also provide one of the better pitching staffs around which is always your best weapon as the season winds down to October.

Lets see what will happen could they pull of their goal of winning a 28th World Championship along with winning for the 2nd straight year?

More To Come For Elite Peyton Manning

Although he watched Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints celebrate their Superbowl victory over the Indianopolis Colts there is still more from the 4 time MVP Peyton Manning.

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People are already talking about him choking in the big game but lets be honest the Saints are and will be a great team for a long time.

It is ridiculous to act like it was his fault that his team lost he was 31 for 45 throwing for over 333 yards, the fact was that New Orleans was on top of its game with D. Brees being 32 for 39 throwing for 288 yards.

You had to expect Saints tight end former Giant Jeremy Shockey to make an impact and that is exactly what he did with 3 catches for 13 yards with one being a touchdown catch.

The thing that upsets me is if you are going to call Peyton a choker then why don't you say the same for Brett Favre who chokes in almost every big game he is in?

P. Manning already won the Superbowl MVP award in 2006 and he is not even close to finished, at the age of 33 there is more games to be won by one of the greatest Quarterbacks in NFL history.

To all the critics you see if you can walk a day in this guys shoes then you can come to me and call him a choker.

Shut Up Already About A.J. And Jorge

Already stories are being written about the communication between Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and pitcher A.J. Burnett on the field.

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This is the problem lets not make this bigger than it already is, we know that they have had some problems working together so why keep banging your head against the wall trying to figure it out?

You failed to resign Hideki Matsui as the DH so you could persue Johnny Damon who has still not signed a contract with any team so you might as well keep that slot open to give players more rest.

Jorge is getting older every year that passes by and provides one of the stronger bats in the lineup now is your chance to have more of a steady system instead of having him catch 150 games.

I'm sorry but Nick Johnson is not going to fill any void as the everyday Designated hitter fact is he would probably end up going on and off the disabled list all year.

The Yankees are starting the 2010 season the defending World Champions obviously something clicked last year so why try to start out the new season by pointing out the flaws?

On every team in every sport there is at least one problem to deal with not everything is going to run smoothly.

Jorge Posada did everything he could do I am always the first to bash him but lets not forget how many big hits he provided in the 2009 post season.

Jorge was accepting his role in the games where he had to sit coming off the bench as one of the best pinch hitters you could ever call on.

He showed a lot as he went out and played his game ignoring all of the attention around his defensive ability.

He might be one of the worst defensive catchers I've seen and that goes for any team in any league he is truly brutal behind the plate, but he is one of the games most powerful sluggers.

You are looking at possibly one of the better offensive catchers in history when you look at J. Posada.

Then you have A.J. Burnett who came up huge in the World Series after the Yankees dropped game one he came back in game two with an outstanding pitching performance.

A.J. went head to head with Pedro Martinez out dueling him working 7 innings allowing one earned run on four hits striking out 9 in a 3-1 win.

From that point on New York ran with the ball and carried the momentum into accomplishing their goal of winning the franchise's 27th World Series Championship.

If they would have lost that game who knows who would have been the ones standing at the outcome of that Series?

You can see both A.J. Burnett and Jorge Posada have a tremendous amount of respect for one another and I'm sure the issue about their on the field communication has been dealt with by manager Joe Girardi.

Lets go into the season with our heads up because this will once again be the team to beat.

USA Beats Team Canada 5-3

Team USA got a big break in yesterday's game with Canada's goal tender being the Devils #30 Martin Brodeur as they went on to win by a score of 5 to 3.

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He is no doubt a legend in the game of Hockey but as far as I'm concerned there is other guys who could fill that spot at this point in time.

You've seen it all season the Devils has been the best team around at times then terrible at other times there has to be more consistency.

The problem is M. Brodeur is not getting any younger and it is getting harder for him to keep up with the workload as he continues to age.

Marty let in 4 goals on only 22 shots as he came up short in the big upset.

To be honest I don't know why people are calling this the big upset to me the better goalie will always win in an evenly matched game.

You look at USA's roster yeah many of the players are not megastars who score over 100 points a season, but most of them have found a way to win titles in the past.

Brian Rafalski is a player that is sort of behind the scenes and is one of those pieces that could solve the puzzle.

Brian collected two goals on only 3 shots while also picking up an assists to combine for 3 points.

The Rangers Captain Chris Drury who managed to score a goal in the win over Canada is also a player who has been a part of many great teams.

Although Chris has continued to go downhill in New York at least he can find a way to play good in the Olympics.

Scroll down you have Ryan Malone a big part of Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup victory last season there is a guy who brings much needed leadership to the bench.

Then you have their starting goaltender the Buffalo Sabres Ryan Miller who was magnificent yesterday stopping 42 out of 45 shots.

Canada brings some major talent but you need a lot more than that to win, and its obvious that throwing a much of the games best players together doesn't always pan out.

When you have major talent you have to deal with major personalities who all have their own style of play.

Sidney Crosby stands out as one of the best today while scoring a goal his team still managed to smell defeat and collapse in a terrific game.

As good as he is the media will always find a way to blow him up into the Next Wayne Gretzky the problem with that is there is only one great one.

You can talk about how the talent has stepped up all you want the fact is Wayne dominated Hockey the way Babe Ruth dominated Major League Baseball and there is no athlete who could ever reach those heights.

If you want to mention players like W. Gretzky you have to look at Mark Messier who won six Stanley Cups in his career scoring 1887 points in 1756 games with 694 goals.

You could go on all day about how many players who have flourished in the spotlight so for a guy like S. Crosby there is still more goals to accomplish despite winning the Championship last year especially if he wants to be known as one of the best in history.

You had a great start to the Olympics but think twice before you compare this to the miracle win over the Russians because that was a completely different story that was a bunch of college kids going out beating a bunch of stars.

Russia cheated with so many medals using top notch players who belonged in the NHL and now you are seeing where they come to get their fame.

Even know Canada is the capital of Hockey they know that in order to sign the big contracts most of them have to live off the US dollar.

In the end it is highly overrated if you win the gold medal to me I am more impressed by a guy who thinks of the Stanley Cup first.

To stop a season the way they have is insane and could only bring down the teams that went into the break on a hot streak.

To have to play with a team all year then have to adapt like that is not easy if you remember in the last Olympics team Sweden won with the Rangers goalie #30 Henrik Lundqvist and after that he was never the same for that season.

The Rangers were in 1st place then went on to drop to 3rd by the end along with having to use their backup Kevin Weekes in the playoffs as H. Lunqdvist sustained an injury that kept him out.

Henrik was not in the NHL for a very long time at that point and it put way too much stress on him and it definitely showed as the Rangers were swept in the post season that year by the New Jersey Devils.

You've seen it in past years Henrik and the Rangers seem to always have the Devils number in head to head competition, and that was a year they could have possibly went all the way.

Get whatever excitement you can for the Olympics because it will take a while for your favorite teams to gel again once the NHL season resumes.

Is it really worth it to blow a Stanley Cup for a gold medal?

Big And Pac's Memory Will Live On Forever

Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls aka Christopher Wallace revolutionized rap and brought it to heights that could never be reached again.

They will go down as the two greatest rappers that ever lived what is sad is that they didn't get to live as long as they should have.

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When you look at their deaths it shows you how dangerous it can get when you reach the top of the music industry.

Words are very influential and sometimes people have a way of making everything bigger than it is.

Two men who made it from the ghetto lived through hard times you would think that people would just want to honor them for being role models for all of those who live the street life.

Their memory should live on because of all of those lives that they made better you got to keep in mind that they did make mistakes like everyone else but they were also in their early 20's what do you expect?

When you think about it they grew up in front of our very eyes after watching the Notorious movie which was based on Biggie's life I realized that Biggie at first was a deadbeat dad but he learned from his flaws.

He tried to make himself a better man and people could never get past the east coast west coast thing.

I just don't think that Biggie knew anything about the murder of Tupac I think that he felt as bad as anyone about it, and the media used it to their advantage being a big reason why the violence kicked up in 1997 when Christopher Wallace {Biggie} was gunned down in California.

We have to learn that music is music and our actions are what speaks for itself, murder is murder you can rap about it but in the end taking someone's life is pure evil especially when you don't have any reason at all.

I hope that people will back on their death's realize what they meant to the world and make sure stuff like that never happens again.

There should have been paid security around Biggie and Tupac at all times not just friends of theirs, they should have trusted the police when it came down to their lives being in jeopardy.

When you put yourself around that many people they look at you and want what you have it could only go downhill from there.

If you hire trained bodyguards their job is to protect at all times they don't have any personal interest in what you do.

When you want to listen to rap just pop in an old cd from Biggie or Tupac and enjoy the words from two men who understood pain and heartache they were and always will be two symbols of hope for all of those who struggle.

Lundqvist Redeems Himself In 3-1 Win

Rangers goalie #30 Henrik "The King" Lundqvist rebounded off a tough loss by countering legendary Devils goal tender #30 Martin Brodeur with 41 saves on 42 shots.

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New York was feeding off excellent net minding by Henrik Lundqvist who picked up his 23rd victory of the season.

Henrik made some outstanding saves he always plays his best against New Jersey, he also has a talent for being a guy who can put a bad game behind him and give the team a lift.


Devils goalie #30 Martin Brodeur had a tough night allowing 3 goals in less than two minutes during the 2nd period.

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Over the past few seasons it seems that the Rangers have M. Brodeur's number epsecially when they have Henrik Lundqvist in net.

#10 Marian Gaborik the name that seems to always be all over the score sheet scored his 35th goal in his first season as a New York Ranger on the power play that his 5 for 9 in the last two games.

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Marian got the offense going whenever you need that spark he finds a way to hit the open slot and reach the back of the net.

He has been a leader possibly one of the best free agent signings in history, I know they have one of the better goalies in the league but you can't ignore the fact that M. Gaborik has 69 points in 57 games with 13 power play goals.

The reason his impact on the power play is so crucial is because of New York's inability over the years to find players who can give that extra jolt.

The power play unit must be your best line of players out there piling up shots on net and since the arrival of #12 Olli Jokinen they now have completed their search for the chemistry that they lacked for a long time.

If you want to talk about dedication you can look at #24 Ryan Callahan his hard work has paid off.

Ryan picked up his 15h goal of the season to give New York a 2-0 lead.

He now has 32 points in 59 games, at the age of 24 Ryan is continuing to improve his game putting a lot of trust in him from the coaching staff along with the Ranger fans.

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Rangers captain #23 Chris Drury was quick to celebrate with #97 Matt Gilroy after scoring his 9th goal in 54 games that led New York to a 3-0 lead one that would hold to a 3-1 victory.

Although its good to see your captain score its a shame that your captain has to be Chris Drury.

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He has struggled since putting on a Rangers jersey you have to wonder what happened to the champion we heard so much about.

This is one of the higher paid players on the team on pace for 13 goals by the end of the season by looking at http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=231.

C. Drury has to get it together to keep the momentum going after a huge win because he has not done so, and quite frankly people have to be losing their patience.

The good note after the win over the New Jersey Devils is you beat the 1st place team in your division which could be such a boost to the teams confidence as a group.

New York will have to continue scoring as they roll into Wednesday night against the Nashville Predators at 7:00 pm eastern time when they will look to build off the cheers from their fans in Madison Square Garden.

It will be a tough road from here on you have to focus on each game at a time but as a fan you can't help but look ahead their upcoming game after Wednesday when they travel to Pittsburgh to battle the defending Stanley Cup Champions on Friday at 7:30 pm eastern time.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are always one of the more feared teams in the league every game the opposing team has to keep eyes at all times on #87 Sidney Crosby and #71 Evgeni Malkin.

Stick around because New York is one of those teams that could go either way and if they can ride the wave of a win over a top team then it will be exciting to see how they will end their season.

Lundqvist Can't Hold On In Scoring Fest

Rangers goalie #30 Henrik "The King" Lundqvist looked awful in the key moments of last night's game.

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The offense was firing on all cylinders providing 5 goals this was definitely a loss that falls onto the shoulders of King Henrik.

Henrik makes a big deal about how he has to carry the team well in recent years he has not done so when the game is on the line.

You cannot be the best until you have learned to master clutch situations I have said it before and I will say it again this is a problem that lingers among some of the games greatest athletes.

Every time the game gets close it seems that H. Lundqvist all of a sudden becomes shaky and unsure of his ability, those are the very few times that he looks over matched.

If I'm Head Coach John Tortorella I would have pulled him after the Caps third goal I know it was early, but right from there you could see that the Rangers were going to have a serious problem in their defensive zone.

Your better off throwing your 23 year old old backup #29 Chad Johnson in a goalie who will not understand the magnitude of playing a team as good as Washington.

That would light a fire into your entire team because when you are giving up goals left and right you have to do whatever you can to stop the bleeding.

When the Caps scored 4 goals in the 2nd period with one being in the final seconds it was obvious that the blueshirts needed a change.

The sad thing is that the offense finally started to click with the acquisition of #12 Olli Jokinen and #8 Brandon Prust.

Olli was a force in offensive zone with a goal and an assist with the goal being his first as a New York Ranger.

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Brandon Prust on the other hand plays with a lot of intensity I can see that he brings a lot of hard work to his game.

Any time you add two players like this it can add a lot to the direction of the team and how they manage to play together as a unit.

Scrolling down the roster of the players who have been there all season long you look at #20 Vinny Prospal in his first season as a Ranger breaking out with 2 goals and 2 assists as he stands at 43 points in 51 games with 11 goals.

The star of the team #10 Marian Gaborik in reality when it comes to him you expect numbers, and that is exactly what he gives you every game as he collected two assists.

The power play was playing excellent scoring 4 goals on 6 opportunities funny how it came on a night where the captain #23 Chris Drury played only 38 seconds of power play time.

I still feel that there is more moves to be made by New York a team that was also killed from the poor officiating in last night's loss.

They seem to look the other way whenever #16 Sean Avery is taken down away from the puck but they will catch everything that the Rangers do.

Its amazing when the Rangers were down 3-2 they put up two quick goals and were on the power play then Chris Drury was called for a ridiculous penalty.

A player on the Capitals actually tripped over him and he was called for interference it was one of many of the referees blunders that have hurt New York for many years now.

Right there the tide turned the Rangers were dominating every aspect of the game but once that happened you can feel the momentum shift as the Cap's #8 Alex Ovechkin started to put on another show.

When you give up 6 goals it is always a major blow but it just seems like the referees always find a way to change the outcome of a game.

You hear fans boo but there is a reason they are not watching the games there is a reason that people with direct TV have to purchase the NHL package just to see every game.

After last night there is a few things that are very obvious you have to do something about Chris Drury along with #33 Michal Rozsival.

Chris can block all the shots he wants the fact is he needs to either have someone lessen his role or find a way to ship him out.

I as a fan want to see C. Drury play better than anyone out there but its time to be realistic he just don't have what it takes to be a top player.

Onto the point looking at defensemen Michal Rozsival he has been on the decline year by year since his arrival to New York.

One of the goals last night came because of his lack of speed getting back to cut off the angle to the shooter.

Michal's skills have diminished with age it has showed with his failure to score a point in over 15 games.

Most people tell me when this subject comes up that they are not good players who expects them to do anything?

Well come on your throwing all that money at two guys who contribute nothing then you have to reevaluate their position in your organization.

I guess John Tortorella is content on letting players who can't hit the side of the barn eat up ice time so I guess we will have to still put up with them in their next game as they face the 1st place New Jersey Devils playing behind legendary goalie #30 Martin Brodeur.

The puck will drop at 7:00 pm eastern time on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Devils will be coming to play with their newly acquired superstar Ilya Kovalchuk.

On the Rangers bench they will need to continue doing what they did last game if they are going to start scoring goals then Henrik Lundqvist will have to keep the same approach regardless of what the score is.