You know why no sane Ranger fan would want to trade Jaromir Jagr (unless youre getting a guy like Sid the kid back), is because unlike most players in the NHL, Jaromir has the ability to single handedly take over a game. Unfortunately we’ve seen him play very passive for most of the games this year, but tonight, at least in the second, he was totally into it. Jaromir had a goal and an assist in that period, and he very easily could have had 1 or 2 other goals. He’s just flying out there, using his superior size, skill, and vision to make the Devil players look like preschoolers.
Brandon Dubinsky has officially won me over. He has that immeasurable thing out there with Jaromir called chemistry. You don’t know exactly what it is, but you know it when you see it. He’s playing really well with Jagr, and is making the necessity for Hossa a moot point. Once Straka comes back, expect Hossa to be on the 4th line, and expect Hollweg to be showing off some new suits in the press box.
By the way, that was a much better period to watch. There was some good defensive play, but there were also some great chances at both ends, and some great goaltending (Jagr flat out robbed by Brodeur, though the softie he gave up makes up for it) by both goalies, albeit Henrik wasnt nearly as challenged as Brodeur was.
Hopefully the Rangers will show some killed instinct and go for the jugular in the 3rd. Pick up another 2 or 3 goals, and embarrass the Devils in their new stadium.
