Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images
1. Athletic Pal Arthur Staple writes that the only Rangers “Untouchables” are Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox and Breadman Panarin.
2. The Maven gladly would make any one of that trio “Touchable..”
Advertisement
3. Shesterkin has so far displayed no inclination to play up to his ridiculously bloated contract. I’d take low-cost-in-the-Final Stu Skinner over Iggy any day.
4. Blueshirt fans have seen up close and personal how Fox’s game has deteriorated. But some sleepy GMs may not and a crafty return could be available.
5. Panarin has passed his peak but he’ll attract plenty from a GM who can’t spell backchecking.
6. Then again, some NHLers never peak. Exhibit A=Corey Perry; Exhibit B=Brad Marchand.
7. Back to the Toronto Sun’s Steve Simmons who wonders why the successful Knicks fire their coach and Non-Playoff Drury still has a job. “Do lousy,” writes Simmons, “and get an extension.”
Advertisement
8. With the stirring Cup Final Round tied at one win apiece, there’s an easy way to figure the winner of Game Three. FLIP A COIN!
9. One way for the Oilers to keep Connor McDavid in Edmonton would be to put him on the ballot for Canadian Prime Minister.
10. The only Ranger whose play is evenly remotely – I said “remotely” – like Brad Marchand’s is Will Cuylle.