Rangers Can Save Themselves Shrink Money:
Free Advice to NY Fans and Media:
Just love Jags through the good and bad.

I know the two previous posts are unlikely and out of sorts, but I just thought I’d put those musings down—for one never knows what might happen. Speaking of which, I really hope Jaromir Jagr stays healthy and the Rangers start off strong next year. Particularly if Jagr’s named the Rangers captain, it’s important for the team—and Jagr—to start off well. Jagr’s mood swings and inconsistent play (that occur when he’s injured or he’s in a manic-depressed mood where he fails to realize that he still has the same innate talent he’s always had) could be triggered by a slow start for the Rangers out of the gate. Again, I speak from having experienced Jagr’s intermittent manic depression—perhaps just severe mood swings is a gentler way to word it—first hand. I still love Jags like crazy, but Rangers fans should be forewarned of team slumps that Jagr blames on himself and then gets down on himself or nagging personal injuries which then cause Jags to begin the critical self-loathing and lack of confidence. If you want to save money on a shrink, just love Jags through the hard times. Media types: don’t call out Jags and you’ll end up writing much happier stories come season’s end. Sure, a slow start will not bode well for the Rangers’ hopes of contending for the Cup in 2007. Yet as long as no one lets Jagr swoon into a consistent year long depression (and Jagr doesn’t experience a serious or nagging injury )—I’ll be curiously following the Rangers to see what kind of magic they can create in the East.