New York Islanders Rivalry with Rangers Explained

Nov 25, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Fans of the New York Islanders cheer as they score the tying goal in the third period of the game against San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. The San Jose Sharks defeated the New York Islanders with a score of 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

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t’s rivalry night tonight in the Big Apple as the New York Islanders take on the New York Rangers. In the spirit of rivalry night we put forward our reasons for hating the Rangers.

We asked the Eyes on Isles staff to tell us why as New York Islanders fans, they hated the New York Rangers. You know, that other New York team. Sorry Buffalo, we know you’re in New York State, but we weren’t talking about you.

What is it about the Rangers that just make you get hot under the collar?

We gave our writer no lead-up or days to prepare a response. They could be as brief or as rambling as they wanted. These were honest and immediate answers to a very personal question.

And after all the answers came in, our hatred for the New York Rangers could be boiled down to three main reasons:
Their monopoly of the local hockey market,
Their fans,
How the Isles don’t get no respect.

These aren’t the only reasons to dislike the New York Rangers, but there the ones we could think of. Got something different? Make sure to add it in the comments section.

Go! Isles! Go!