NHL News
After the frantic, all-star game like pace of Saturday night's 6-5 Game 1 win by the Blackhawks, a much tighter tilt tonight by both teams. Marian Hossa put the Hawks ahead late in the second period, and Ben Eager notched the game-winner just 28 seconds later as the
NHL News
My goof on this, completely forgot to do one for Game One, and by the time I thought of it, it was too late. Next Game Philadelphia Flyers @ Chicago Blackhawks Monday, May 31, 2010, 8:00 PM EDT United Center Complete Coverage > FLYERS at BLACKHAWKS TV: NBC (HD), CBC
NHL News
Gee, what a surprise. So, after these silly little Stanley Cup Finals are over, the NHL can get back to what is important: promoting Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals will be playing in the Winter Classic on New Year&
2010 Report Cards
Let's continue our reviews of the 2009-10 New York Rangers with defenseman Wade Redden. Wade Redden: What We Liked: Hard to find something I liked about what I think is still the biggest disaster in the history of this franchise, but I did. What I liked is the
New York Rangers News
First of all, major stick salute goes to Donny over at Litter Box Cats for sending this to me. It looks like the Rangers may be on the verge of changing their AHL affiliation from the Hartford Wolfpack to the Rochester Americans, who this week announced they will not extend
NHL News
Our buddy Kyle from Katchop has checked in with a new logo for the Pittsburgh Penguins, entitled "ChokesBurgh" , I thought you guys might get a kick out of it, even if NBC and the NHL don't. Kyle has come up with some great pictures that you
2010 Report Cards
A contract negotiation that dragged on far too long. A week long holdout, trade rumors, a mid-season position change, the first injury of his NHL career, and a career year points-wise. Add it all up, and it was a very busy year for Brandon Dubinsky. What We Liked: When Brandon
NHL News
The three of us, along with many transplanted Ranger fans, may be losing an opportunity to see our Blueshirts on the road: The Glendale, AZ City Council is meeting tonight to discuss the NHL's request for financial support of $20 million to $25 million, to cover next season&
Bantering Around
First off, we here at the Banter would like to wish all the Mom's out there a Happy Mother's Day. We'll get back to the player previews and off-season stuff tomorrow, for today, in between taking Mom out to dinner and letting her know
NHL News
Ah that's a shame. Not sure where this came from, but I got it from Greg Caggiano.
New York Rangers Analysis
Our friend Dave over at Blue Seat Blogs put this together, and was nice enough to share it with us. It is a terrific breakdown of how the salary cap works, as well as buyouts, free agency, waivers, arbitration, and everything in between. Best of all, he explains in a
New York Rangers Analysis
The list of the things that need to be fixed with the Rangers would give Santa's a run for his money. Except for starting goalkeeping, every aspect of their game needs significant work, and we all have opinions on how to fix them. So without further adieu, let&