Your thoughts on the Messier "We will win" prediction in the 1994 playoffs

[scott clam]

It's no big deal.

The Rangers finished 1st overall in the NHL that season. They were favoured to win. So, saying you're going to win in that situation is not really very bold.

There's no downside to making these types of predictions or guarantees. If it doesn't happen, it's easily forgotten.

yeah, I tend to agree with that. I don't think any of us would be talking about Messier's "guarantee" if it didn't come true. Well Rangers fans would, but no one else would care.

 

[VanIslander]

I was there.

I was a huge Linden fan (am a BC boy).

I was impressed by Messier's follow thru on his bravado.

Most hockey players are PC talking point ho-hums. Gawd, has Toews or Crosby said anything ever INTERESTING? ...let alone risky?