During this postseason mourning period it has been customary to finger the culprits of this non-playoff Rangers season.
The targets are easy: You start with Peter Laviolette's coaching, Chris Drury's managing, Mika Zibanejad's whatever-the-heck-he-was-doing-on-the-ice and Dancing Larry's stale-apple act.
There's another bloc who prefer climbing higher on the Madison Square Garden hierarchy. This dissident group would rather point an accusing finger at the man responsible for the whole shebang, MSG owner Jim Dolan.
Having worked for decades under Jim – and before that his dad, Chuck Dolan – I have nothing but gratitude over my relationship with them.
But admittedly, there are Ranger fans who'd prefer that Jim Dolan sell MSG and move into a less stressful business like growing kumquats in New Mexico.
Well, I have news for you anti-Dolans; it ain't gonna happen. Get me? IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN!
Whether you like it or not, Jim loves running The World's Most Famous Arena; nor does he have any intention of selling the Rangers, Knicks and whatever else team you can think of at the moment.
And if you think The Maven is kidding, I suggest you check with Dolan employees Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.
They happen to be the Knickerbockers who have a Roommates podcast show. Not only that but they rank among the precious few who recently have interviewed Jim Dolan.
The Boss had a lot to say including that he's staying right where he is right now and furthermore: NOW GET THIS:
"My hope." said Dolan, "is when my kids grow up and take my place. Just as I did with my Dad (Chuck Dolan)."
Not only that but Jim Dolan is making good on his family word. And if you're still a doubter, check the Rangers directory under the title: "Rangers Senior Vice-President, Player Performance and Science Leader."
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The name accompanying it is Quentin Dolan, who happens to be Jim's 30-year old son. Frankly, I commend Jim for keeping the Rangers just what they are; a family business.
Mind you, it's not a Mom and Pop candy store business like Kate Friedman once ran in Bensonhurst but it is a Family Business.
And just as Pop Dolan said, "My hope is that my kids – when they grow up – take my place."