1. Jimmy Vesey should be put back in the homestretch lineup for experience and dedication alone.
2. I wonder who Chris Drury can get for Reilly Smith in a trade. Smitty fell under the nice-try-deal category but has been about as useful as my dead computer charger.
3. Based on what I've seen so far – including last night's game – I'd take Adam Fox off the Rangers' "untouchable" list.
4. I know it's impossible but "no trade" clauses should be abolished.
5. Sure, it's becoming redundant but tomorrow night's game in Buffalo is a MUST contest for Peter Laviolette's outfit.
6. Although Matt Rempe has become a parody of himself, The Skating Giraffe has played so well since his suspension he deserves no less than ten minutes per game on the fourth line.
7. Whenever someone would ask onetime Rangers coach Fred Shero about a coach or player, he'd say: "What has he won?" Now ask yourself about each and every Ranger.
8. The big joke about Alexis Lafrenière before he signed his contract is that he was predicted to score 35-plus goals and 70-plus points.
9. The bottom line in this business is results. If after the regular season ends on April 17 and the Rangers have missed the playoffs, would you retain Peter Laviolette as coach? Absolutely not!
10. Sure, The Maven knows these are hypothetical questions but: A. Should Drury be replaced if the Blueshirts blow it? B. Would Jim Dolan go for Joel Quenneville as the next coach? My answers: Yes and Yes!