2003-2004? Wasn't that the season where the Rangers basically had an all-star team, at least as far as big names went -- Messier, Bure, Jagr, Kovalev (right after he tore it up for Pittsburgh), etc. I might be conflating the years, but I thought I remember that team dropping a game to Ottawa something like 7-2, which finally made me realize that it wasn't just a bad start to the season, and that they totally sucked.
- Pete V

I think it was the year before. They also had Holik, Anson Carter, and Mike Dunham.

2003-2004? Wasn't that the season where the Rangers basically had an all-star team, at least as far as big names went -- Messier, Bure, Jagr, Kovalev (right after he tore it up for Pittsburgh), etc. I might be conflating the years, but I thought I remember that team dropping a game to Ottawa something like 7-2, which finally made me realize that it wasn't just a bad start to the season, and that they totally sucked.
- Pete V

Yea that year except Bure was gone after the 02-03 season.

I think it was the year before. They also had Holik, Anson Carter, and Mike Dunham.
- mames11

I always liked Sandy McCarthy during the lean years. Him and Theo played well together
- mdw7413

Sandy McCarthy was the kind of guy who looked like he had a promising career starring in Bum Fights videos after his NHL career ended.

I think it was the year before. They also had Holik, Anson Carter, and Mike Dunham.
- mames11

Holik & Kasper were signed before the 2002-03 season. Carter was acquired at that years deadline & was gone by Jan 2004 in the Jagr trade.

Sandy McCarthy was the kind of guy who looked like he had a promising career starring in Bum Fights videos after his NHL career ended.
- eichiefs9

The Rangers should bring him back and give him his due during a ceremony, like the Isles did for Cairns

The Rangers should bring him back and give him his due during a ceremony, like the Isles did for Cairns
- mdw7413

speaking of Cairns, Mcilrath is back with Panthers

played a robust 8:49 last night for the Puddy tats

speaking of Cairns, Mcilrath is back with Panthers

played a robust 8:49 last night for the Puddy tats
- jimbro83

I feel bad for the kid, cause he seems like a really good dude. He came into the league in the wrong decade.

speaking of Cairns, Mcilrath is back with Panthers

played a robust 8:49 last night for the Puddy tats
- jimbro83

I feel bad for the kid, cause he seems like a really good dude. He came into the league in the wrong decade.
- mdw7413

When spend more time with a speedbag than on skates, that'll do it.

I feel bad for the kid, cause he seems like a really good dude. He came into the league in the wrong decade.
- mdw7413

maybe his biggest problem, he's a really nice guy

gotta be a douche if you want to play that role in the NHL, gotta be like Gudas

The Rangers should bring him back and give him his due during a ceremony, like the Isles did for Cairns
- mdw7413

Looking forward to next year's opening night.

Four of the Isles greats:

- Nystrom
- Potvin
- Trottier
- Zenon Konopka and his pet bunny

Nedved Centered that line sometimes.
- tomburton99

York most of time, that was a decent line for having a goon on it

maybe his biggest problem, he's a really nice guy

gotta be a douche if you want to play that role in the NHL, gotta be like Gudas
- jimbro83

Yup. Its why I hope he finds a spot. He is the kind of guy I could root for even though he wasn't very good and it was a horrible pick.

Looking forward to next year's opening night.

Four of the Isles greats:

- Nystrom
- Potvin
- Trottier
- Zenon Konopka and his pet bunny
- eichiefs9

Konopka was like a missile that just hit. Absolutely no skill whatsoever

maybe his biggest problem, he's a really nice guy

gotta be a douche if you want to play that role in the NHL, gotta be like Gudas
- jimbro83

IDK, some of the leagues toughest guys were said to be really good guys off the ice, Kocur, Stu Grimson. But for every one of those there were the Bob Probert's & Tony Twist's of the world who were d bags.

York most of time, that was a decent line for having a goon on it
- KreiderBomb

you know, the 2000-2001 Rangers were a team that could score goals in bunches (three 30 goal scorers), but they were horrendous defensively and had an aging star in Mike Richter who couldn't save a beach ball

that team reminds me of this team the last couple of weeks more than anything else

IDK, some of the leagues toughest guys were said to be really good guys off the ice, Kocur, Stu Grimson. But for every one of those there were the Bob Probert's & Tony Twist's of the world who were d bags.
- B2B76

they were all bullies though, in one degree or the other. McIlrath is never a bully, all he does is stick up for teammates when they are bullied

in the era of the instigator, it's just not useful enough

York most of time, that was a decent line for having a goon on it
- KreiderBomb

Mike York had a fantastic rookie year. Kind of went south with the scoring after that, but another guy who played 100% every shift

IDK, some of the leagues toughest guys were said to be really good guys off the ice, Kocur, Stu Grimson. But for every one of those there were the Bob Probert's & Tony Twist's of the world who were d bags.
- B2B76

I've actually heard some good things about Probert from people around here, but he had some serious demons.

If you want to talk about a world class POS off the ice, look no further than Darren McCarthy. Horrible human being.

you know, the 2000-2001 Rangers were a team that could score goals in bunches (three 30 goal scorers), but they were horrendous defensively and had an aging star in Mike Richter who couldn't save a beach ball

that team reminds me of this team the last couple of weeks more than anything else
- jimbro83

Yep & a 41 yr old Messeir, Graves at the very end of his career. Absolutely NO defense.

I've actually heard some good things about Probert from people around here, but he had some serious demons.

If you want to talk about a world class POS off the ice, look no further than Darren McCarthy. Horrible human being.
- Pete V

Mike York had a fantastic rookie year. Kind of went south with the scoring after that, but another guy who played 100% every shift
- mdw7413

Did York go in the Poti trade or the Bure trade? I remember not wanting him to get traded. Then the first trade happened and he was involved, and I thought he was safe, which last for about 10 minutes.

Konopka was like a missile that just hit. Absolutely no skill whatsoever
- mdw7413

He was money on the draw.

He was a microwaved dirty diaper at everything else though.

Did York go in the Poti trade or the Bure trade? I remember not wanting him to get traded. Then the first trade happened and he was involved, and I thought he was safe, which last for about 10 minutes.
- Pete V

Pretty sure it was Poti.