Rangers News: Twitter Bits from today's practice
by dbmaven on Dec 3, 2009 12:22 PM EST
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PrintOne day after being claimed off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks, Erik Christensen is practicing with the team, centering what appears to be the "third line" with Higgins on the left and Kotalik on the right.
Artem Anisimov is centering the rearranged top line with Prospal going back to left wing and Gaborik on the right. All those Artem fans - here's his chance.
Wade Redden is back practicing with the team.
At noon, everyone will know whether or not Steve Valiquette has been claimed off waivers or will be in Hartford. Once that happens Chad Johnson will be able to practice with the team (probably tomorrow).
Sources: Zipay/Gross and various other Twitter-ers...
Update: To many people's surprise (including mine) - Steve Valiquette has cleared waivers and will be reporting to Hartford.
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Where is the source confirming Vally went to Hartford?
There was lots of speculation Vally would be picked up by the Leafs.
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DB took care of that
dont be greedy :-)
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by Joe Fortunato on Dec 3, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
And here’s the Twitter page from Jim Cerny who’s writes most of the news on the Rangers’ site:
http://twitter.com/JimCerny
Steve Valiquette has cleared waivers and will be sent to Hartford by the #Rangers #NYR
I really did think someone would pick him up. He is a real emotional player but when he doesn’t let his anger/dissapointment/whatever kick in after giving up a goal he can be pretty good thanks to his size.
by NYR9320 on Dec 3, 2009 1:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Vally seems like a great guy.
He’s constantly hosting goalie camps for the kids, always read to go no matter what, he sure had to battle his way to make it this far, plus I love the spiderman helmet.
However, I just don’t think he can handle play at this level unless he is with a defense-oriented team.
Nice to see Artem getting a chance on the top line. He probably won’t stay there too long, but it should be good experience.
Talking about Russian players….anybody a little disappointed with Grachev’s stats so far? I was expecting more production, but it’s still early in the season so maybe he wll pick it up
He had a slow start in the OHL last year and picked up once he got comfortable.
The “fly in the ointment” right now is the report that the Rangers are not releasing him to play for Russia in the World Juniors. That could be a huge mistake. Check out Laurie’s take at
Beyond the Blueshirts
thanks db….good read. And I do agree that they would be making a mistake in not letting him play. Representing one’s country is a huge deal and like the article said, if Russia does well it could really boost his confidence. Lets just hope he doesnt get pissed off at the Rangers and leave the organization….I would be crushed if that happened lol (i really would)
I def am disappointed w/ Grachev stats so far Matt.
He had a killer season last year and I was very excited thinking he would make the team out of t.c. and when he didnt I thought well maybe he’ll sart the yr in Hartford and eventually get the call up. He has had a very slow start to the season and im hoping he will pick it up and get going here. im glad you brought it up bro…………….we’ll see, its not like he’s the only one w/ a slow start huh?
by giantsNYrangers on Dec 4, 2009 12:58 AM EST up reply actions
so honestly. i rather prospal take the faceoffs on the first line.
prospal anisimov gaborik
avery drury callahan
higgins christensen kotalik
parenteau boyle lisin
brashear voros
IR- dubinsky
when dubi comes back id like to see him taken drurys spot. move higgins to the fourth with boyle and kotalik.
and let drury play with christensen and higgins
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
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#NYRangers recall D Ilkka Heikkinen from Hartford because Wade Redden not likely to be ready for Saturday’s game at Buffalo.
I just read the Blackhaws extended Duncan Keith for 13 years
cuz that’s not gonna backfire.
"It ain't over till its over"---
13 years? these long termcontracts in he NHL are ridiculous!
Didnt the Islanders learn their lesson with the retarded contract they gave Yashin way back when? Then they go and drop a 15 yr contract on Dipietro……lol. Do you think they are regretting that one? Load up the gun for Duncan…………!!
by giantsNYrangers on Dec 4, 2009 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
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