NHL News
2012 NHL Lockout: Friday's Meetings Yield Some Positive Signs
The NHL and the NHLPA met twice yesterday, and there seems to be some positives to take from their negotiations ... even if they only negotiated the little things.
Joe Fortunato
Front Page
New York Rangers News: Rick Nash Has Shoulder Bruise
That sound you hear is all of the New York Rangers fans breathing a collective sigh of relief.
Front Page
2012 NHL Lockout: Why Friday's Meeting Between The NHL And NHLPA Is So Important
The NHL and the NHLPA are meeting for the first time in two weeks to discuss non-core economic issues pertaining to the current CBA negotiations. But what does that even mean?
New York Rangers Analysis
Fantasy Hockey: Who Are The Top New York Rangers, 3-1 Edition
Blueshirt Banter finishes it's top-10 fantasy hockey options for the New York Rangers. If there is a season, of course.
NHL News
2012 NHL Lockout: Is There Room For Optimism In The NHL CBA Negotiations?
The NHL and the NHLPA are meeting formally on Friday. Should fans be hopeful the two sides can close the gap?
New York Rangers Prospects
New York Rangers Prospects: Who Are The Rangers Top Three Prospects?
In order to open up SB Nation United in a united way (see what we did there?) all the hockey sites are doing a post within the same mold (we have four options to choose from). I selected the Rangers top prospect story, although we're going to play
Bantering Points
Explaining The New Blueshirt Banter
Here's what you need to know about the new Blueshirt Banter.
Front Page
Should More New York Rangers Head To Other Leagues?
Rick Nash was the first player on the New York Rangers to make the exodus overseas to play hockey for a league that isn't currently locking out its players. And in his first game for HC Davos, Nash lit up the scoreboard, scoring a hat trick in the
NHL News
2012 NHL Lockout: Will We See A Breakthrough In Week Two?
The first official week of the 2012 NHL lockout consisted of no official meetings, a series of informal phone calls and e-mails, a hearing in front of the Alberta Labour Board and no official meetings. Did I mention the two sides didn't meet formally last week? I did.
NHL News
2012 NHL Lockout: Alberta Labour Board To Make Decision Next Week
The NHL and the NHLPA both presented their cases on Friday in an attempt to see whether or not the NHL lockout was legal for the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Katie Strang goes over the two side's arguments here: NHLPA lawyer Bob Blair told the panel that
Blueshirt Banter Discussion
Blueshirt Banter Helps Quinnipiac Hockey Fight Childhood Cancer
Hey guys, So this is going to be a first for Blueshirt Banter. You've probably seen a couple of different hockey sites - and SB Nation sites in general - promote different fundraisers and charitable organizations over the years. To this point, we haven't done so
Bantering Around
SB Nation United Is Coming Soon: Here's A Preview
Something that we alluded to earlier when we unveiled the new logo for Blueshirt Banter was some changes coming as well. They’re almost here. And while I don’t have an exact date for you all, the changes are right around the corner, and I wanted to ease you