The New York Rangers lost 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Ex-NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason, a New York Rangers fan, had plenty to say about the loss.
Here is an excerpt of his social media rant. “Can’t beat a 3rd-string goalie. Way too soft and too many lulls in the game and lost board battles. Effort matters.”
Esiason’s followers agreed. Scott Burke said, “They just seem so disinterested Booms. I don’t get it. It’s like they think they are just gonna coast through like last year.”
This is not the first time this week that Boomer Esiason criticized the 12-7-1 Rangers. Following Monday’s loss to the St. Louis Blues, Esiason said: “The team is soft. This is like getting Giant-esque. The team is obviously not responding to coach.”
Boomer sounded off on the Rangers after another loss amid rumors about shaking up the core.
Listen to today’s Blueshirts talk: https://t.co/bBVCGl332y pic.twitter.com/Zf1N01Tdk8
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) November 26, 2024
Is Boomer Esiason Correct?
Are the New York Rangers soft? Is there a coaching issue? The team has a respectable record and is in fourth place in a competitive Metropolitan Division.
Twitter follower Jeff Weinstein is not sure coaching is the problem. He said: “They didn’t really respond to the previous two coaches either. They’re a stubborn group who looks like they never really practice and who don’t ever seem to be prepared.”
The Rangers lost four of their last five games. The Hurricanes are a good team, but the Rangers had a 3-2 lead going into the third period. Next up for the Rangers are back-to-back games on November 29 and 30 against the Flyers and the Canadians. Both teams are below .500 so these are must-win games for the Rangers to turn things around and get Boomer Esiason back to a happier outlook about the team.
how it feels to be a new york rangers fan in 2024 pic.twitter.com/gGhO0OTKoJ
— 🇮🇹 (@sixteenrangers) November 26, 2024
