APRIL 6th, 2023
NY RANGERS 6
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 3
In a rematch of last years ECF and a possible matchup
in this years ECF, the Rangers came out swinging. The
Rangers scored 3 times on their first 5 shots against
last weeks N.H.L star of the week, Andre Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy had allowed 1 goal in his previous 100 shots. Tyler Motte was the Broadway Hat, potting 2 goals from his 4th line spot, which had to rotate
linemates due to Patty Kane’s absence. Jimmy Vesey replaced Kane on the top line with Mika and Kreider.
Speaking of Chris Kreider, he scored his 34th and 35th
goal to move into sole possession of 5th place on the
all time NY Ranger goal scoring list. With 264, he needs 73 to move past the great Adam Graves for 2nd and 143 to move past Mr.Ranger himself, Rod Gilbert.
Rod Gilbert’s wife was in the Garden last night to
present Captain Jacob Trouba with the 1st Mr.Ranger,
Rod Gilbert award prior to the game. Trouba then was
cheaply hit by Corey Perry(who else) and Tanner Jeannot and had to leave the game after his face hit the ice. I call it cheap because if you look at the replay, you can see Perry and Jeannot working in tandem to trip Trouba’s skates up and Trouba was unable to brace his fall. Trouba is listed day to day and will
accompany the team to St.Louis for tonights game.
Back to Perry. He is a great player, Stanley Cup
winner and former M.V.P. At this point of his career
he continues to be a net presence and an agitator of players and goalies, specifically. Vincent Trocheck, no
Saint in this City, took exception and dropped the
gloves with Perry in the 2nd and landed a nice right
before the fight ended. Trocheck spoke after the
game, talking about how important it is to a team to
know they have each other’s backs. This game had
many moments of that sort. Ryan Lindgren returned
to battle, taking exception to Igor Shesterkin getting
speared by Tampa Bay”s Cirelli, by tackling Cirelli
immediately. This game was yet another example of
playoff teams doing battle to get ready for the run to
the cup. The Rangers have played exceptional hockey
going 11-2-2 over the last 14 and stopping the
Lightning’s winning streak at 3. Igor was on his game,
stopping a breakaway by Brayden Point with theJeannot and had to leave the game after his face hit
the ice. I call it cheap because if yoy look at the replay,
you can see Perry and Jeannot working in tandem to
trip Trouba’s skates up and Trouba was unable to
brace his fall. Trouba is listed day to day and will
accompany the team to St.Louis for tonights game.
Back to Perry. He is a great player, Stanley Cup
winner and former M.V.P. At this point of his career
he continues to be a net presence and an agitator of players and goalies, specifically. Vincent Trocheck, no Saint in this City, took exception and dropped the gloves with Perry in the 2nd and landed a nice right before the fight ended. Trocheck spoke after the game, talking about how important it is to a team to know they have each other’s backs. This game had many moments of that sort. Ryan Lindgren returned
to battle, taking exception to Igor Shesterkin getting
speared by Tampa Bay’s Cirelli, by tackling Cirelli
immediately. This game was yet another example of
playoff teams doing battle to get ready for the run to the cup. The Rangers have played exceptional hockey
going 11-2-2 over the last 14 and stopping the Lightning’s winning streak at 3. Igor was on his game, stopping a breakaway by Brayden Point with the game hanging in the balance. The power play unit,
minus Kane, with Tarasenko ably replacing him, went
2-5 with goals from Kreider and a beautiful snipe off
the goal post and in the back of the net by the Breadman. Mika Zibanejad had 3 assists and the Kid
Line, which could now be called the G.A.G. line 2.0 ( I
know, I know, you don’t have to get angry),continued their torrid stretch, when Kaapo Kaako
ripped a wrister past Vasilevskiy in the 1st. That line
has now accounted for 19 points in the last 6 games.
For Kaako, its nice to see him think shoot 1st and let it
rip. Chytil has gotten a lot of the headlines lately, but
do not sleep on what Kaako has done. He has now
scored 4 goals in 6 games, 17 for the season. He has
set career highs in goals, assists and points. He is
gaining confidence at the best time of the season.
LaFreniere, who dazzled with his goal vs Washington
on Sunday, is playing a 200 foot game at the age of 21 that coaches love. He throws hits, blocks shots and creates transition opportunities. These “Kids” are
something right now, imagine what they will be in 2-3
years?!?! Speaking of throwing his weight around,
Braden Schneider, Baby Trouba himself, blasted Nick Paul to the ice and then wrestled down Ross Colton, game hanging in the balance. The power play unit, minus Kane, with Tarasenko ably replacing him, went
2-5 with goals from Kreider and a beautiful snipe off
the goal post and in the back of the net by the Breadman. Mika Zibanejad had 3 assists and the Kid
Line, which could now be called the G.A.G. line 2.0 ( I
know, I know, you don’t have to get angry),
continued their torrid stretch, when Kaapo Kaako
ripped a wrister past Vasilevskiy in the 1st. That line
has now accounted for 19 points in the last 6 games.
For Kaako, its nice to see him think shoot 1st and let it
rip. Chytil has gotten a lot of the headlines lately, but
do not sleep on what Kaako has done. He has now
scored 4 goals in 6 games, 17 for the season. He has
set career highs in goals, assists and points. He is
gaining confidence at the best time of the season.
LaFreniere, who dazzled with his goal vs Washington
on Sunday, is playing a 200 foot game at the age of 21 that coaches love. He throws hits, blocks shots and creates transition opportunities. These “Kids” are
something right now, imagine what they will be in 2-3
years?!?! Speaking of throwing his weight around,
Braden Schneider, Baby Trouba himself, blasted Nick Paul to the ice and then wrestled down Ross Colton, after he was challenged by Colton for the hit. At 21, he is a force and unafraid. Always playing smart, took his
shot, a lot like Trouba would and can defend himself.
The Rangers future is now, but at the same time, the
next generation Ranger leaders looks so bright. Fox,
Lindgren, Miller, Schneider, Chytil, Kaako, and
LaFreniere are 25 and under. Well done, Chris Drury!!
How about Ben Harpur, taking on Pat Maroon early in
the game and Corey Perry at the end of the game.
Nice to see him go out there and play and be physical.
Be mean, Harpur!!
The Rangers holding off the Lightning and playing the right way when they had the lead in the 3rd was a thing of beauty. They were defensively responsible, and
capitalized on Lightning mistakes and when the
Lightning took their chances. It was a clinic and allowed the Rangers to add on and coast to the 6-3 victory. The last week, outside of the Buffalo game in
which they got a road point, anyway, the Rangers have played tremendously in their zone and are
keeping the other teams high danger scoring chances down. You can’t simulate the playoffs but these
games vs the Devils, Washington, and Tampa are great
learning opportunties.
Best wishes to the Maloney brothers, Dave and Don,
both great Rangers, who lost their Mother this week.
Our prayers are with them.
Next up…..tonight vs the Blues, Vladamir Tarasenko
and Nico Mikkola return to St.Louis for the 1st time
since the trade to New York. Tarasenko played 11
years for the Blues, winning a Stanley Cup. With Mikkola also being drafted by the Blues and playing there since 2019-2020. I expect a warm welcome from the city. On the other side, I expect Sammy Blais to be a force vs the Rangers. He never got a real shot after
the devastating knee injury in 2021, thanks to P.K.
Slubban. Zero goals as a Rangers. 7 so far this year with the Blues. Prediction: Rangers score 6 again in a convincing win,
with Tarasenko scoring twice, getting many chances to play on that Number 1 power play unit.
Questionable to play: Jacob Trouba and Patrick Kane.
I doubt the Rangers brass will risk further injury to
either. Playoffs are what matters.

ShortyLeave a Comment on APRIL 6th, 2023
NY RANGERS 6
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 3
In a rematch of last years ECF and a possible matchup
in this years ECF, the Rangers came out swinging. The
Rangers scored 3 times on their first 5 shots against
last weeks N.H.L star of the week, Andre Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy had allowed 1 goal in his previous 100 shots. Tyler Motte was the Broadway Hat, potting 2 goals from his 4th line spot, which had to rotate
linemates due to Patty Kane’s absence. Jimmy Vesey replaced Kane on the top line with Mika and Kreider.
Speaking of Chris Kreider, he scored his 34th and 35th
goal to move into sole possession of 5th place on the
all time NY Ranger goal scoring list. With 264, he needs 73 to move past the great Adam Graves for 2nd and 143 to move past Mr.Ranger himself, Rod Gilbert.
Rod Gilbert’s wife was in the Garden last night to
present Captain Jacob Trouba with the 1st Mr.Ranger,
Rod Gilbert award prior to the game. Trouba then was
cheaply hit by Corey Perry(who else) and Tanner Jeannot and had to leave the game after his face hit the ice. I call it cheap because if you look at the replay, you can see Perry and Jeannot working in tandem to trip Trouba’s skates up and Trouba was unable to brace his fall. Trouba is listed day to day and will
accompany the team to St.Louis for tonights game.
Back to Perry. He is a great player, Stanley Cup
winner and former M.V.P. At this point of his career
he continues to be a net presence and an agitator of players and goalies, specifically. Vincent Trocheck, no
Saint in this City, took exception and dropped the
gloves with Perry in the 2nd and landed a nice right
before the fight ended. Trocheck spoke after the
game, talking about how important it is to a team to
know they have each other’s backs. This game had
many moments of that sort. Ryan Lindgren returned
to battle, taking exception to Igor Shesterkin getting
speared by Tampa Bay”s Cirelli, by tackling Cirelli
immediately. This game was yet another example of
playoff teams doing battle to get ready for the run to
the cup. The Rangers have played exceptional hockey
going 11-2-2 over the last 14 and stopping the
Lightning’s winning streak at 3. Igor was on his game,
stopping a breakaway by Brayden Point with theJeannot and had to leave the game after his face hit
the ice. I call it cheap because if yoy look at the replay,
you can see Perry and Jeannot working in tandem to
trip Trouba’s skates up and Trouba was unable to
brace his fall. Trouba is listed day to day and will
accompany the team to St.Louis for tonights game.
Back to Perry. He is a great player, Stanley Cup
winner and former M.V.P. At this point of his career
he continues to be a net presence and an agitator of players and goalies, specifically. Vincent Trocheck, no Saint in this City, took exception and dropped the gloves with Perry in the 2nd and landed a nice right before the fight ended. Trocheck spoke after the game, talking about how important it is to a team to know they have each other’s backs. This game had many moments of that sort. Ryan Lindgren returned
to battle, taking exception to Igor Shesterkin getting
speared by Tampa Bay’s Cirelli, by tackling Cirelli
immediately. This game was yet another example of
playoff teams doing battle to get ready for the run to the cup. The Rangers have played exceptional hockey
going 11-2-2 over the last 14 and stopping the Lightning’s winning streak at 3. Igor was on his game, stopping a breakaway by Brayden Point with the game hanging in the balance. The power play unit,
minus Kane, with Tarasenko ably replacing him, went
2-5 with goals from Kreider and a beautiful snipe off
the goal post and in the back of the net by the Breadman. Mika Zibanejad had 3 assists and the Kid
Line, which could now be called the G.A.G. line 2.0 ( I
know, I know, you don’t have to get angry),continued their torrid stretch, when Kaapo Kaako
ripped a wrister past Vasilevskiy in the 1st. That line
has now accounted for 19 points in the last 6 games.
For Kaako, its nice to see him think shoot 1st and let it
rip. Chytil has gotten a lot of the headlines lately, but
do not sleep on what Kaako has done. He has now
scored 4 goals in 6 games, 17 for the season. He has
set career highs in goals, assists and points. He is
gaining confidence at the best time of the season.
LaFreniere, who dazzled with his goal vs Washington
on Sunday, is playing a 200 foot game at the age of 21 that coaches love. He throws hits, blocks shots and creates transition opportunities. These “Kids” are
something right now, imagine what they will be in 2-3
years?!?! Speaking of throwing his weight around,
Braden Schneider, Baby Trouba himself, blasted Nick Paul to the ice and then wrestled down Ross Colton, game hanging in the balance. The power play unit, minus Kane, with Tarasenko ably replacing him, went
2-5 with goals from Kreider and a beautiful snipe off
the goal post and in the back of the net by the Breadman. Mika Zibanejad had 3 assists and the Kid
Line, which could now be called the G.A.G. line 2.0 ( I
know, I know, you don’t have to get angry),
continued their torrid stretch, when Kaapo Kaako
ripped a wrister past Vasilevskiy in the 1st. That line
has now accounted for 19 points in the last 6 games.
For Kaako, its nice to see him think shoot 1st and let it
rip. Chytil has gotten a lot of the headlines lately, but
do not sleep on what Kaako has done. He has now
scored 4 goals in 6 games, 17 for the season. He has
set career highs in goals, assists and points. He is
gaining confidence at the best time of the season.
LaFreniere, who dazzled with his goal vs Washington
on Sunday, is playing a 200 foot game at the age of 21 that coaches love. He throws hits, blocks shots and creates transition opportunities. These “Kids” are
something right now, imagine what they will be in 2-3
years?!?! Speaking of throwing his weight around,
Braden Schneider, Baby Trouba himself, blasted Nick Paul to the ice and then wrestled down Ross Colton, after he was challenged by Colton for the hit. At 21, he is a force and unafraid. Always playing smart, took his
shot, a lot like Trouba would and can defend himself.
The Rangers future is now, but at the same time, the
next generation Ranger leaders looks so bright. Fox,
Lindgren, Miller, Schneider, Chytil, Kaako, and
LaFreniere are 25 and under. Well done, Chris Drury!!
How about Ben Harpur, taking on Pat Maroon early in
the game and Corey Perry at the end of the game.
Nice to see him go out there and play and be physical.
Be mean, Harpur!!
The Rangers holding off the Lightning and playing the right way when they had the lead in the 3rd was a thing of beauty. They were defensively responsible, and
capitalized on Lightning mistakes and when the
Lightning took their chances. It was a clinic and allowed the Rangers to add on and coast to the 6-3 victory. The last week, outside of the Buffalo game in
which they got a road point, anyway, the Rangers have played tremendously in their zone and are
keeping the other teams high danger scoring chances down. You can’t simulate the playoffs but these
games vs the Devils, Washington, and Tampa are great
learning opportunties.
Best wishes to the Maloney brothers, Dave and Don,
both great Rangers, who lost their Mother this week.
Our prayers are with them.
Next up…..tonight vs the Blues, Vladamir Tarasenko
and Nico Mikkola return to St.Louis for the 1st time
since the trade to New York. Tarasenko played 11
years for the Blues, winning a Stanley Cup. With Mikkola also being drafted by the Blues and playing there since 2019-2020. I expect a warm welcome from the city. On the other side, I expect Sammy Blais to be a force vs the Rangers. He never got a real shot after
the devastating knee injury in 2021, thanks to P.K.
Slubban. Zero goals as a Rangers. 7 so far this year with the Blues. Prediction: Rangers score 6 again in a convincing win,
with Tarasenko scoring twice, getting many chances to play on that Number 1 power play unit.
Questionable to play: Jacob Trouba and Patrick Kane.
I doubt the Rangers brass will risk further injury to
either. Playoffs are what matters.
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SUNDAY MARCH 26, 2023
NY RANGERS win 4-3 over the FLORIDA PANTHERS

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NY RANGERS win 4-3 over the FLORIDA PANTHERS

The Kids Are Alright Tour Continues….In a must win game for the Panthers, the NY Rangers, ledby Chytil, Kaako and LaFreniere, just might have put the final nail in the coffin for the Panthers and their playoff hopes. The Rangers, meanwhile, lowered their ownmagic number to 2 points. Win and they are officially in. It […]

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SHORTHANDED GOALS on a Monday afternoon…
Let’s get straight to the point, the NY Rangers are on a
roll, people! A 7-0 win against an overmatched Nashville
squad that I thought would put up a little fight, much less
a whimper. Granted, the Preds are in a sort of rebuild
under new G.M. Barry Trotz and were without
McDonaugh and Roman Josi, but the goaltending was
horrific!! It was a back to back for both teams, so no
excuses there. They lacked that Smashville mentality
they have always had. They traded Tanner Jeannot, I
know they got a boatload of picks, Trotz better hope they
pan out. Lest we forget, this is the guy who benched
Alexander Ovechkin. They did win the cup that year, and
he took the Islanders to the ECF during the covid year, I
would not want him coaching or G.Mming the Rangers.
He wanted that job and was hoping Drury would fire
Gallant after that tough start, but the team has rallied
and has too much talent to fail. Don’t screw it up
Gerard!! But I digress, the Rangers put on an offensive
clinic and Jaro Halak made 3 saves in the 1st 5 minutes
that seemed to deflate the Preds and energize the boys in blue. Filip Chytil got off the schneid, scoring his 1st
goal in 18 games, on a sweet move thru the Preds
defense. It showed off all of his talent, speed, strength
and power. Not to mention, good hands, kid! Everyone
had a laugh as he followed the puck into the back of the
net and the rout was on!
The top line of Mika, Panarin and Tarasenko kept on
rolling, when Mika scored on a beauty of a feed from
Panarin. Tyler Motte scored quickly there after, on
Troubas assist to the bumper position. K’Andre joined
the rush with Trocheck, and he scored after a nice no
look feed from Trocheck. Lankinen was pulled after
allowing 4 goals on 6 shots. Enter Juuse Saros. The 1st 2
shots he faced, a goal from Panarin on a 4 on 3, and a
shot from the point by Miller, for his 2nd goal and 4th
point in the 1st period?! 4 points in the period by Miller
has never happened in NYR history, by a Defenseman!!
Not Park, Leetch, nor Fox. Crazy. At that point it was 6-0
and there was 45 minutes of hockey left. the Rangers
seemed to let up, although Kreider scored number 32 in
the 2nd. The Predators just wanted out of there and to
never see M.S.G again. What a nightmare. The final was
7-0 Rangers. Back to back shutouts. 15 unanswered
goals going back to the Penguin game. Unbelievable.in blue. Filip Chytil got off the schneid, scoring his 1st
goal in 18 games, on a sweet move thru the Preds
defense. It showed off all of his talent, speed, strength
and power. Not to mention, good hands, kid! Everyone
had a laugh as he followed the puck into the back of the
net and the rout was on!
The top line of Mika, Panarin and Tarasenko kept on
rolling, when Mika scored on a beauty of a feed from
Panarin. Tyler Motte scored quickly there after, on
Troubas assist to the bumper position. K’Andre joined
the rush with Trocheck, and he scored after a nice no
look feed from Trocheck. Lankinen was pulled after
allowing 4 goals on 6 shots. Enter Juuse Saros. The 1st 2
shots he faced, a goal from Panarin on a 4 on 3, and a
shot from the point by Miller, for his 2nd goal and 4th
point in the 1st period?! 4 points in the period by Miller
has never happened in NYR history, by a Defenseman!!
Not Park, Leetch, nor Fox. Crazy. At that point it was 6-0
and there was 45 minutes of hockey left. the Rangers
seemed to let up, although Kreider scored number 32 in
the 2nd. The Predators just wanted out of there and to
never see M.S.G again. What a nightmare. The final was
7-0 Rangers. Back to back shutouts. 15 unanswered
goals going back to the Penguin game. Unbelievable. That’s now 4 wins in a row, 6-0-1 in the last 7. The chase
for the Metro is on. I read an article 10 days ago by the
great Larry Brooks, who asked if the Rangers were better
than the Devils and the Islanders? What? The Isles
cannopt beat this Ranger team nor an the Devils. Not
with this depth. Not with this talent. Offense, check.
Defense, check. Goaltending, check. Experience, check.
Its on, now. Can we catch Carolina? 2 games and 8
points in the standings over the next 4 days will tell us. I
keep reminding everyone that I said that this homestand
will show us who the real NYRangers are. 4 straight at
home, playing the Hurricanes at just the right time, less
than a month til the playoffs and the Rangers are flying.
Only one note today….just enjoy what you are seeing
folks, its special. Clicking on all cylinders. CAN’T WAIT til
Tuesday night at the Garden. It will be rocking!!!
Carolina vs the Rangers

ShortyLeave a Comment on SHORTHANDED GOALS on a Monday afternoon…
Let’s get straight to the point, the NY Rangers are on a
roll, people! A 7-0 win against an overmatched Nashville
squad that I thought would put up a little fight, much less
a whimper. Granted, the Preds are in a sort of rebuild
under new G.M. Barry Trotz and were without
McDonaugh and Roman Josi, but the goaltending was
horrific!! It was a back to back for both teams, so no
excuses there. They lacked that Smashville mentality
they have always had. They traded Tanner Jeannot, I
know they got a boatload of picks, Trotz better hope they
pan out. Lest we forget, this is the guy who benched
Alexander Ovechkin. They did win the cup that year, and
he took the Islanders to the ECF during the covid year, I
would not want him coaching or G.Mming the Rangers.
He wanted that job and was hoping Drury would fire
Gallant after that tough start, but the team has rallied
and has too much talent to fail. Don’t screw it up
Gerard!! But I digress, the Rangers put on an offensive
clinic and Jaro Halak made 3 saves in the 1st 5 minutes
that seemed to deflate the Preds and energize the boys in blue. Filip Chytil got off the schneid, scoring his 1st
goal in 18 games, on a sweet move thru the Preds
defense. It showed off all of his talent, speed, strength
and power. Not to mention, good hands, kid! Everyone
had a laugh as he followed the puck into the back of the
net and the rout was on!
The top line of Mika, Panarin and Tarasenko kept on
rolling, when Mika scored on a beauty of a feed from
Panarin. Tyler Motte scored quickly there after, on
Troubas assist to the bumper position. K’Andre joined
the rush with Trocheck, and he scored after a nice no
look feed from Trocheck. Lankinen was pulled after
allowing 4 goals on 6 shots. Enter Juuse Saros. The 1st 2
shots he faced, a goal from Panarin on a 4 on 3, and a
shot from the point by Miller, for his 2nd goal and 4th
point in the 1st period?! 4 points in the period by Miller
has never happened in NYR history, by a Defenseman!!
Not Park, Leetch, nor Fox. Crazy. At that point it was 6-0
and there was 45 minutes of hockey left. the Rangers
seemed to let up, although Kreider scored number 32 in
the 2nd. The Predators just wanted out of there and to
never see M.S.G again. What a nightmare. The final was
7-0 Rangers. Back to back shutouts. 15 unanswered
goals going back to the Penguin game. Unbelievable.in blue. Filip Chytil got off the schneid, scoring his 1st
goal in 18 games, on a sweet move thru the Preds
defense. It showed off all of his talent, speed, strength
and power. Not to mention, good hands, kid! Everyone
had a laugh as he followed the puck into the back of the
net and the rout was on!
The top line of Mika, Panarin and Tarasenko kept on
rolling, when Mika scored on a beauty of a feed from
Panarin. Tyler Motte scored quickly there after, on
Troubas assist to the bumper position. K’Andre joined
the rush with Trocheck, and he scored after a nice no
look feed from Trocheck. Lankinen was pulled after
allowing 4 goals on 6 shots. Enter Juuse Saros. The 1st 2
shots he faced, a goal from Panarin on a 4 on 3, and a
shot from the point by Miller, for his 2nd goal and 4th
point in the 1st period?! 4 points in the period by Miller
has never happened in NYR history, by a Defenseman!!
Not Park, Leetch, nor Fox. Crazy. At that point it was 6-0
and there was 45 minutes of hockey left. the Rangers
seemed to let up, although Kreider scored number 32 in
the 2nd. The Predators just wanted out of there and to
never see M.S.G again. What a nightmare. The final was
7-0 Rangers. Back to back shutouts. 15 unanswered
goals going back to the Penguin game. Unbelievable. That’s now 4 wins in a row, 6-0-1 in the last 7. The chase
for the Metro is on. I read an article 10 days ago by the
great Larry Brooks, who asked if the Rangers were better
than the Devils and the Islanders? What? The Isles
cannopt beat this Ranger team nor an the Devils. Not
with this depth. Not with this talent. Offense, check.
Defense, check. Goaltending, check. Experience, check.
Its on, now. Can we catch Carolina? 2 games and 8
points in the standings over the next 4 days will tell us. I
keep reminding everyone that I said that this homestand
will show us who the real NYRangers are. 4 straight at
home, playing the Hurricanes at just the right time, less
than a month til the playoffs and the Rangers are flying.
Only one note today….just enjoy what you are seeing
folks, its special. Clicking on all cylinders. CAN’T WAIT til
Tuesday night at the Garden. It will be rocking!!!
Carolina vs the Rangers

And a HUGE welcome back to THE HEART & HUSTLE of the Blue Shirts – Ryan Lindgren đź’™!!!

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