P.K. Subban Has Good News For Rangers Fans
Listen up, Rangers fans, The Maven has created a "Gloom Dodgers" plan for optimism as we all look ahead to better days.
Don't listen to those sulking, mopey, angry negativists. Listen to the optimists. Here's the first of many so get a hold of this:
Things Are Reportedly Getting Close And Trending Toward Mike Sullivan Becoming The Rangers' Coach The New York
Rangers appear very close to hiring their next head coach.
P.K. Subban; former NHL defenseman who now is a tv commentator, predicts that the Blueshirts can win the 2026 Stanley Cup. I did not.
Repeat: I KID YOU NOT.
"If the Rangers make sweeping lineup changes they can get right back on track," Subban predicted on the air and before a camera. Plus, his tongue was not in his cheek."They just have to make the right choice."
Correct: Find the right coach!
See if you can find one P.K. while I munch on a matzoh! And, if you do, P.K., feel free to call me, COLLECT!
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