New York Rangers News
According to a report from the Associated Press, the team doctors for Avangard Omsk of the KHL are not to blame for the death of Ranger prospect Alexei Cherapanov. The full story from AP is here. A few pieces from the story: Cherepanov, a first-round New York Rangers draft pick
New York Rangers Analysis
At season's end, Rob did an analysis of each player on the roster, and gave some thoughts on what lies ahead for each one. Since so many of you are new to Blueshirt Banter, we thought we would bring some of those profiles to you again. Today we
New York Rangers News
Blueshirt Banter Radio will return on Blog Talk Radio Wednesday July 15th at 7:30 PM, for 90 minutes. Remember, we'll be on the air every Wednesday night throughout the summer. We'll discuss the Rangers free agency moves, any new Ranger news, and take your phone
New York Rangers News
Here is the 2009-2010 Schedule for the New York Rangers: Rangers Schedule from NHL.com Just a few notes from a quick glance: * Marian Gaborik makes his MSG Debut October 3rd against Ottawa * John Tavares makes his Fish Stick debut at MSG December 16th * Scott Gomez returns to the Garden
NHL News
As we discussed yesterday, the NHL is releasing the schedule for the 2009-10 season at 3PM EST this afternoon, precluded by a press conference at Fenway Park in Boston at 2 PM to make a major announcement, presumably about this year's Winter Classic. Here is the release, courtesy
Front Page
The great guys over at Fear the Fin, the SBNation community for the San Jose Sharks, are hosting an NHL 09 tournament on Xbox Live. Unfortunately, I just found out about it, so I am a little late in telling you about it. Go take a look, and Mr. Plank
New York Rangers Analysis
So while most of us are pretty excited about the signing of Marian Gaborik, I came across a few other "sides of the story" I thought you might want to take a look at. Let's start with Ray Slover from The Sporting News. Ray compares the
New York Rangers News
Blueshirt Banter Radio is on the air tomorrow night live from 7 PM until 9. We will be joined by Stephanie Bagley, writer for ESPN Magazine and the Hockey Barn. As always, we will be taking your phone calls on the Rangers, the NHL, and talking about whether or not
New York Rangers News
Thanks to Dirk over at On the Forecheck for sending this along, its an English translation of Sport Express, a Russian newspaper. Sounds like Zherdev may be playing the KHL card that has become commonplace among European hockey players unhappy with their contract situation. Story from Sport Express Now while
NHL News
The 2009-2010 NHL Schedule will be released tomorrow, and the NHL will be making a "major announcement" at Fenway Park in Boston, presumably regarding the Winter Classic on New Years Day. There will be some interesting side stories in the new schedule, like when the Fish Sticks new
New York Rangers News
Kukla's Korner is reporting that the Rangers have traded Lauri Korpikoski to the Phoenix Coyotes for RW Enver Lisin. Have not found this anywhere else yet CONFIRMED FROM COYOTES WEBSITE: TRADE IS A DONE DEAL I have to admit, don't know much about Lisin, I will
New York Rangers News
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with goaltender Chad Johnson. Ok, you guys want to rag on the front office for this one, you are certainly entitled. Why would they sign a WR, and one who as far