I was at the game for a bit before I went to do my taxes. I got there late in the first and left after the second.
Listen, I am not a big DiPietro fan in the first place. His one Islander highlight came in a preseason game in his 8th pro-season (beating up Montoya). I know, I know, who am I to question how someone mourns? But, missing 3 games in the middle of a playof race to attend a wake and a funeral? A little weak if you ask me. One, maybe two games, but 5 days?
As you know, I am completely objective about sports and hockey in particular. The Rangers aren't going anywhere in the playoffs. Funny, I can see them beating Ottawa, but they are going to have trouble with any of the other teams ranked 1-4 in the conference.
Gavy