and those of the “team” you’ve assembled, attract those of us who “hang out” here.

Speaking for myself only, I came here and stayed because of how well you manage the site and the comments. It’s truly a pleasure to be able to have intelligent conversation without the negative aspects seen at so many other places. While we often disagree – we can do so and still keep things “friendly”.

So – “Thank you” to all of those who help make this site what it is. :-)

Yall rock, minus the Rangers thing. Congrats Jim, Joe, and everybody else.

i had to deal with reading comments on game stories on the daily news or post websites and its very very refreshing to here actual educated ideas and debates on this team…next to facebook this is my most visited site every day you guys have great stories and always seem to focus on the stuff that reporters and beat writers seem to miss or not want to look at because of their connections with the team…keep up the great work

Jim took a chance and now has created the go-to blog for the Rangers on the web. Level headed, dedicated, and above all wise; SB Nation found a diamond in the rough.

Now if only I could think of stuff to contribute on a regular basis, eh Jim? I still remember discussing playoff coverage for the first couple weeks of the blog between you, me, and Joe ha ha.

Thanks to all the readers as well, you make this place !

Thanks for all your efforts in making this a great place to hang out and the FIRST place I come for Ranger news. While my hectic schedule has limited my ability to regularly post to short periods of intense activity followed by long periods silence, I’m always lurking nearby because the staff & membership provide the BEST Ranger content on the web. My best to everyone at the Banter!

p.s. – Jen sure sounds like a keeper! Congrats on that too!

And I will have to agree with Smurf “Blueshirt Banter rules” !!

I think I’ve read every single post from the beginning of the site. Jim, Joe, etc are terrific writers with a great blend of humor, knowledge and hard work (in no particular order).

Here’s to many more years of banter at, well, The Banter! Cheers, guys.

Keep up the excellent work Jim and crew!

But what can you do for an encore?

Kidding. Congrats!

I found this website in June of 09 & have been hooked ever since. congrats and lots of luck for the future guys.

First off, I would like to congratulate Jim and Joe, because they are the ones that got the party started here on Blueshirt Banter in the early going last season. I remember reading some of the first articles and enjoying the writing. By the time summer came around, the community grew and all of a sudden this site began earning the title of the best on the net for Rangers coverage.

With that being said, I would also like to thank Jim and Joe for allowing me to become one of the writers here on Blueshirt Banter. I started running my own site, Rangers Tribune, in January of ’09 and would share some of my articles via fanpost here every once in a while. Apparently Jim and Joe liked what I brought to the table, because by November of 2009, I was writing for both Rangers Tribune and Blueshirt Banter.

It has been a blast, especially working with Jim and Joe, who always find a way to make me laugh in every conversation we have away from the site. It has been a great working with them, but what has most impressed me is the fan community here.

You guys, the readers/fans, are incredible. Without you, the site would be nothing and I would also like to thank you. Whether you agree with me or not, and whether I comment back or not, I always love reading your feedback.

Blueshirt Banter is the best!

Of course I wasn’t mentioned by you bastards but thats ok….the hell with you ! But seriously you guys should be so proud of yourselves for putting out the greatest NY Ranger coverage available..I stumbled on to your show and website last June and I’m so glad I did….I’m hooked now and I feel like part of the family and you won’t be able to get rid of me……“.Blueshirt Banter is the best”……Once again Congratulations boys !!!

As I’ve declared from the rooftoops, hands down the best sports blog out there, period.

It was a pleasure to meet you at the draft in Montreal and the success so far is well deserved.

Onward and upwards :)

YOU make this site, not us. Remember that

No need to thank me. (Although being in the BSB HOF sounds nice)

It is I who should be thanking you guys who work hard everyday to make this site what it is today.

So Congratulations guys. Thank you. Here is to the future of the Banter!

thank you guys for everything!!

and happy 1st bday :)

I really enjoy this site! It is nice to converse with intelligent fans and read articles and comments by people who know and care about the Rangers like I do. It’s great to commensurate during the games as well lol. Thanks!