The Rangers have played in like 87 playoff games since 2012.
I guess if the hardware is all that counts, no.. they haven't been successful. But they just played in a Stanley Cup Final 3 years ago and have appeared in the Conference Finals 3 times in the last 5 years.
They've finished ahead of the Islanders in the standings for like the last 12 years or something like that. They've been considerably better.
I just think its getting to the point where the Knicks have been a laughing stock for a long time now but they were consistently in the playoffs in the 90s, ect sort of like the Rangers are now.
All good. Im happy with my 4 choices. Never have regretted it. Giants, Mets, Knicks, and Rangers for me for life.
I don't even consider the Knicks a sports team anymore.
That's how fucking embarrassed I am to root for that franchise
lol. Im kind of in the same boat. I try to show interest every year but I just cant keep up to the same levels anymore. In the 90s, the Knicks were legitametely my favorite sports team, over the Mets and Giants even.
If you're a 45+ year old Islander fan and you have actual memories of those Cup seasons? Yeah, that is something you can hang your hat on and it's doubtful you're anything close to envious of Rangers fans.
If you're under 30 and a first round win over the Panthers is the extent of the success you've witnessed? You might be a little less comforted by the dynasty years.
Regarding the Knicks, it's not the lack of a title that hurts. It's being the laughingstock of the league for 15+ years that hurts. If the Knicks had been on a par with the Rangers since 2005, it would rankle that they haven't won a title but I wouldn't be humiliated by it the way I'm humiliated by the Knicks being the biggest joke in professional sports.
If you're a 45+ year old Islander fan and you have actual memories of those Cup seasons? Yeah, that is something you can hang your hat on and it's doubtful you're anything close to envious of Rangers fans.
If you're under 30 and a first round win over the Panthers is the extent of the success you've witnessed? You might be a little less comforted by the dynasty years.
Regarding the Knicks, it's not the lack of a title that hurts. It's being the laughingstock of the league for 15+ years that hurts. If the Knicks had been on a par with the Rangers since 2005, it would rankle that they haven't won a title but I wouldn't be humiliated by it the way I'm humiliated by the Knicks being the biggest joke in professional sports.
Yes, as a 47 year old Isles fan, the early to mid 1980's were more than any fan could ask for (well except for losing to Edmonton in the finals as they were going for their 5th straight cup).
If they managed that, there would not be an argument of who the best hockey team of all time is (and they rank right up there anyway).
Jose Ramirez has been excellent this season. He was once one of the Yankees top prospects but could not harness his control and was moved to the pen by Atlanta. He showed flashes last season and just cracked the Braves roster. He has been their most consistent reliever thus far.
RE: RE: Imagine being a Mets, Jets, Islanders, and Knicks fan
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Add in St. John's.
I am pretty close to that sad sports group, as a Mets, Islanders, Knicks fan, and St. John's alum.
Evan Roberts (on WFAN) is a Mets/Jets/Islanders/Nets fan.
And he's a huge sports geek.
The only time one of his teams won a championship, he was 3 years old.
I guess if the hardware is all that counts, no.. they haven't been successful. But they just played in a Stanley Cup Final 3 years ago and have appeared in the Conference Finals 3 times in the last 5 years.
They've finished ahead of the Islanders in the standings for like the last 12 years or something like that. They've been considerably better.
All good. Im happy with my 4 choices. Never have regretted it. Giants, Mets, Knicks, and Rangers for me for life.
That's how fucking embarrassed I am to root for that franchise
That's how fucking embarrassed I am to root for that franchise
lol. Im kind of in the same boat. I try to show interest every year but I just cant keep up to the same levels anymore. In the 90s, the Knicks were legitametely my favorite sports team, over the Mets and Giants even.
If you're under 30 and a first round win over the Panthers is the extent of the success you've witnessed? You might be a little less comforted by the dynasty years.
Regarding the Knicks, it's not the lack of a title that hurts. It's being the laughingstock of the league for 15+ years that hurts. If the Knicks had been on a par with the Rangers since 2005, it would rankle that they haven't won a title but I wouldn't be humiliated by it the way I'm humiliated by the Knicks being the biggest joke in professional sports.
If you're under 30 and a first round win over the Panthers is the extent of the success you've witnessed? You might be a little less comforted by the dynasty years.
Regarding the Knicks, it's not the lack of a title that hurts. It's being the laughingstock of the league for 15+ years that hurts. If the Knicks had been on a par with the Rangers since 2005, it would rankle that they haven't won a title but I wouldn't be humiliated by it the way I'm humiliated by the Knicks being the biggest joke in professional sports.
Yes, as a 47 year old Isles fan, the early to mid 1980's were more than any fan could ask for (well except for losing to Edmonton in the finals as they were going for their 5th straight cup).
If they managed that, there would not be an argument of who the best hockey team of all time is (and they rank right up there anyway).
d'oh
Replace Knicks with Nets and you have Evan Roberts.
At least, Sandy was smart enough not to sign him longterm.
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Replace Knicks with Nets and you have Evan Roberts.
See my 1:31.
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Add in St. John's.
And The Liberty