>>Am I the only one to prefer what we see this year to what we've been watching the precedent years?
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>>I know I know that it helps to see the Montreal Canadians in the best teams so far <g>
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>>Way too much penalties but I think those will lead to a faster and more exciting game overall.
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>>During the last minutes of a game this year I was on the edge of my seat. The last time this happened was in the '80s ;-)
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>I used to watch the Rangers MANY years ago. I don't watch much now, primarily because of the gratuitous violence. I HATE the acceptance of fighting as "part of the sport" and the emphasis on having an "enforcer" (read thug). I understand that hockey is a contact sport and checking is an important component. But I'm not fond of the "finish the check" concept. Having someone in your sites doesn't mean you have to pull the trigger when the puck was passed five seconds before.
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>Hockey is a great game when the players are allowed to showcase their skills. If they've modified the rules to cut down on the fighting, cut down on the clutch and grab, cut down the extra unnecessary hitting, etc. I'd certainly start watching again.

I only have one thing to say. Watch it!

Rangers have a good team this year. This will help in getting you interested again. Everything you mentioned that stopped you from watching it has been practically eliminated.