With apologies to Disney
It's time to alter the "Potvin sucks!" chant, Ranger fans. After not meddling with the New York Rangers like he's done with the Knicks, you are now officially in the ruinous hands of that dreaded disease known as James Dolan.
[Cue "Chiller" Theme]
Dolan mumbled something about the Rangers lacking the "overall spirit and culture that goes with being a team." On that basis, he should've fired the coach. Or, better still, he should've just stayed the hell out of the way and let management decide. But no, Dolan had to stick his whatsis in and sack a championship caliber management team and possibly short-circuit something special for the Rangers.
There is some hope for the Rangers because Chris Drury, who's eminently qualified after being an assistant to Gorton, has been named the new team president and general manager and he'll have Glen Sather to advise him. But whether or not Dolan has now become a permanent meddler is a genuine concern. As for now, Ranger and Knick fans alike are resorted to praying more than ever for league intervention or for somebody not named Wilpon to make an offer for at least a controlling interest in MSG that even Dolan can't resist. Most likely, we'll have to wait until Dolan kicks the bucket.