{"time":1794595002530,"blocks":[{"id":"Ba-NKfgWB9","type":"image","data":{"caption":"Brad Penner-Imagn Images","withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"size":"full","alignment":"center","linkUrl":"","file":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1f4e5c8a-b891-4e7c-81f1-5beca9f8ec3e.jpeg","width":5432,"height":3621}}},{"id":"__0kCHRDSH","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Maven's fans are angry; they insist that I've been UNFAIR and I know that I'm fair game."}},{"id":"MsDALeEBFl","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Let's stop foolin' around right this minute and get to the points. Ready, set, GO – OOOOOO:"}},{"id":"FRO1hiFnB0","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"FANS GRIPE: 'Stop picking on Pavel Dorofeyev He's getting chances but hitting posts and crossbars. Get off his back. NOW.\""}},{"id":"HEmQ0NiV-9","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"MAVEN'S Reply: I'm not \"picking\" on him. After 20 games, he's got six goals and only one of them could be classified as \"important.\" It's not my fault that this overpaid guy is a MINUS-18."}},{"id":"XN-NcOSj64","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"THE OLD SCOUT'S DECISION: It's too early in the season to bash a newcomer to the team, his coach and a new system. The fan makes valid points – until you get to MINUS-18. That is both unacceptable and undeniable."}},{"id":"W9YEfL0H0V","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"FANS GRIPE: \"You did a disservice to future Hall of Famer Igor Shesterkin in a few ways. For starters, never even think about mentioning Dylan Garand in the same breath as Igor. 2, Don't even mention Shesty in a future trade. He's a Ranger for life. 3. And I'll thank you never to use \"Iggy,\" as his nickname. It is demeaning. Period! So, cut that out!!\""}},{"id":"90413277-a211-4906-a7ca-40d4b9c3a917","type":"video","data":{"url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/979ac7f9-b0fc-495a-9491-056f41a7e9c2/mp4","caption":"","autoplay":false,"controls":true,"muted":false,"stretched":true,"width":0,"height":0,"image":{"url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/979ac7f9-b0fc-495a-9491-056f41a7e9c2/thumbnail"},"cdn":{"videoId":"979ac7f9-b0fc-495a-9491-056f41a7e9c2","libraryId":"372172","collectionId":"30032062-eefd-4041-a355-12ad05bc987b","cdnBaseUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net","mp4Url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/979ac7f9-b0fc-495a-9491-056f41a7e9c2/mp4","thumbnailUrl":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/979ac7f9-b0fc-495a-9491-056f41a7e9c2/thumbnail","previewAnimationUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net/979ac7f9-b0fc-495a-9491-056f41a7e9c2/preview.webp"}}},{"id":"GbqQRI-6z2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"MAVEN'S REPLY: Garand is having a super start; all things considered. It's perfectly logical to compare him to the goalie he's replaced. But If I hurt your feelings – or the feelings of `Iggy – then I half-apologize; which I consider fair.. As for \"Iggy\", as a nickname, do better, and I'll happily reconsider. But not Prince Igor; that's already patented by Sean McCaffrey."}},{"id":"518oWRfkDM","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"THE OLD SCOUT'S DECISION: The complaints are good and valid. It's way too early to judge a goalie so early in a marathon season. See me about Garand in the homestretch. If he gets the Rangers into the playoffs, then kudos to him. If not, we'll have to hope that Shesterkin has a complete recovery. Maven, I understand your excitement but – at this point in the young season, I suggest two words – CALM DOWN!"}},{"id":"ijOF4ECnBv","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"FAN'S GRIPE: \"I wish you would leave Matt Rempe alone. It's tough enough on the kid hardly getting ice time. Maybe – as some say – he's being jerked around by Shanny and Drury. He's a nice kid with assets and, hopefully, he'll get another chance and make good. Until he plays again, kindly keep your mouth shut about one of my favorites.\""}},{"id":"Si5HJYk9A6","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"MAVEN'S REPLY: \"I've given Rempe more coverage – both good and bad – than anyone. He became the \"People's Choice\" after beating up on much older Matt Martin and his popularity soared. Trouble is that Rempe is not a particularly good fighter and gets too many – often unfair – penalties because he's the biggest player in the league. I'm reporting on what I see and right now I see no Rempe lining up against Vancouver; but I hope he does.\""}},{"id":"KUpZsZaLsy","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"THE OLD SCOUT'S DECISION: Rempe's talents are mostly due to his size. But, in his case, his size is a debit. His skating is not NHL calibre and now – with better, more versatile players like Tye Kartye and Jaroslav Chmelar around – there's little room for a good fella but with lesser talents."}}],"version":"2.31.7"}

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