Losing the Edge: The Rise and Fall of the Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers
Playing for a Manhattan-based franchise is synonymous with riding a roller coaster; one moment adulation, the next boos and hisses. Sports fans can't help but feel sorry for the Rangers: after 54 years without a Stanley Cup championship, they finally won it all in 1994. Then, when they failed to repeat in 1995, they find a book written about their demise. Losing the Edge is not a cynical title, however. Award-winning New York Daily News reporter Meisel chronicles the 1995 season, revealing the untold story of the rise and fall of the Rangers. His study shows the business side of hockey, wherein players are pawns and winning is the only objective. Meisel's work is a provocative examination of the issues behind the decline. Knowledgeable readers and armchair enthusiasts will enjoy this insightful publication. A worthwhile purchase for regional and large sports collections.Larry Little, Penticton P.L., B.C.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.