Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesNow that the 84-game season has begun for the Rangers, these are the most important things for You and the band of Blueshirt loyalists need to remember. R-E-M-E-M-B-E-R. REMEMBER!
1. The 82-game schedule is a marathon, not a sprint. My MSG Networks producer Joe Whalen knocked that into my head a long time ago. J.T Miller also put it right: "We're gonna get better as we go."
2. Tueaday night's 3-0 loss in Boston is significant in only two ways: One: it was the first game of the season. Two, key elements can be learned from it.
3. To succeed – moving ahead to tonight's home opener vs. the Bolts – every Blueshirt must take pride in being a Ranger and must think with optimism.
4. You can't always assume that the current general manager Chris Drury is a fool. The new Boss Of All Bosses – Quentin Dolan – will make his determination about Drury as the season evolves.
5. It's on coach Mike Sullivan to infuse SPIRIT in this team. Sully's job – as well as Drury's – is on the line.
One more time: My gut tells me that the team ultimately will prevail and make the playoffs! And I don't mean maybe either!
