Ron in a smarter moment
In case you missed it earlier tonight, Ron MacLean has come under some heaping amounts of fire for his comments during the pre-game from tonight’s Rangers and Capitals game where he compares the two teams to their hometown’s first responders on September 11.
Our good friends at Puck Daddy put together a transcript of what Ron says:
“From the capital of the U.S. of A., it’s New York and Washington. The economic and political engines of America, united in the birth of the country, they’re also linked in tragedy. They were the twin targets of the coordinated attacks on 9/11. It’s crazy to compare what the emergency responders did during that time, but a spirit has to start somewhere. And as you enjoy this series between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals — Game 6 comin’ up, 3-2 New York — you can’t help but be struck by the players and the way they’ve played these games.
“They are like police officers. They are like firefighters. You can’t fight fire with ego. Brad [Richards] knows that. The pain these men have faced. The price they keep on paying. The hearts they keep on lifting. It’s been through and through, five games in. You see the commitment, they’re ready to go again this evening in Game 6 at Verizon Center in Washington.
“We all know about the firefighters. Our worst day is their every day. Been a joy to watch.”
Here’s the video.
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