Fighting aside, they simply cannot hit. Boyle bounces of the smaller player when he hits. Why? Are they too slow? I don't get it.
Nobody fears the Rangers, and that's not good in the NHL. Did you see what happened to Brassard when he went in the crease looking for a rebound? He was knocked on his ass by two defensmen. How often do you see the Rangers clear the crease in front of Hank? Sometimes, but not nearly as often as they should. And when they do, they struggle at it. Physical play does not come easy for this team. They've needed help for the last 3 years ... Come on Sather