Lately, rather than watch the Ranger’s season implode, I think I would prefer the stomach flu. I know that after tonight’s game, I couldn’t feel any sicker to my stomach. People don’t understand why I feel this way. They tell me to get a grip. It isn’t the end of the world when the Rangers lose.

I have my health, as does my family. I have a roof over my head and a reasonably comfortable middle class life. There are far worse things to contemplate in this world. There is a war going on in Iraq. There is genocide in Darfur. 

Why do the misfortunes of the New York Rangers matter so much to me? Why am I so absorbed by what happens to this team? I must have some psychological disorder to be emotionally effected by the win/loss record of the New York Rangers.

I didn’t think it was possible for the Rangers to fall any lower this season. After Ryan Hollweg scored the first two goals. I thought the Rangers would take this game from the Flyers handily. Of course, the officials did everything in their power to help the Flyers by calling two bogus penalties at the end of the first period on Dubinsky and Drury.

The All-Star break will soon be upon us. I am going to Hawaii, part business/part vacation next Friday for two weeks. I thought about bringing my laptop with me but I think I will leave it home. I think I will just enjoy the trip and try and put the Rangers and the season out of my head for a while.

That is my prescription for my “Rangeritis”. I suggest everyone do something they enjoy and tune out the New York Rangers for a few games to preserve your sanity. Maybe Leetch Night and the All Star Break will help the Rangers refocus their game.

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