Blueshirt Banter Discussion
The New York Rangers avoided any trades, didn't get Justin Schultz, took care of their backup goalie problem by re-signing Martin Biron and are going into July 1st with an open wallet. Glen Sather has already told the media he expects the Rangers to be "active"
New York Rangers Rumors
One of the biggest fish in the free agent pond (if not THE biggest fish based on his age and skill) is going to be making his decision today. Justin Schultz, the Wisconsin offensive defenseman, will reportedly make his final decision today as to where he is going to start
New York Rangers News
The New York Rangers have re-signed Martin Biron, with both sides agreeing to a two-year contract averaging $1.3-million a year. Biron, who was a serviceable backup last year who not only earned John Tortorella's trust but also spelled Henrik Lundqvist for 20 starts, returns after telling the
New York Rangers Rumors
Not too long ago it seemed as though the New York Rangers and backup goaltender Martin Biron were supposedly close to a new deal to keep Biron on Broadway. But since that was originally reported it seems talks have died down. Or, at least, there hasn't been enough
New York Rangers Rumors
Originally 26 NHL teams expressed interest in Justin Schultz before he sat down with his agent to begin the negotiating process. It was believed, however, that Shultz had a list of his own, a list with as few as six names on it. Last night, one of the teams who
New York Rangers Rumors
The options aren't exactly endless for NHL teams as the free agency window draws closer to opening. But there are options on the table, be it through trades or the free agent market. There are very few names that will likely draw interest on the free agency list
New York Rangers Rumors
One thing is for certain after the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins have thrown down the gauntlet. They traded away Jordan Staal and Zbynek Michalek to create a significant amount of cap space for this offseason. In other words, it might be possible for the Penguins to land
New York Rangers Prospects
First Round (28th Overall): Brady Skjei, Defenseman, USA U-18. By now we should have a pretty good idea of what Gordie Clark, Glen Sather and the rest of the New York Rangers draft crew are going to do with their early-round picks. Clark loves heady, character players with lots of
New York Rangers Rumors
The New York Rangers made Brady Skjei their first-round pick when they selected him 28th overall Friday night in the first day of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. And with that selection, it would seem that the Rangers will be looking for offense in the second and third round of
New York Rangers Analysis
Well, the 2012 NHL Entry Draft is finally here. The New York Rangers will pick 28th tonight -- assuming there's no trades made at or before the draft. While this is the latest pick the Rangers have had in quite a few years, this is the perfect draft
Blueshirt Banter Discussion
As our pick came closer and closer, the staff here at Blueshirt Banter debated about which players to take as a few of our "first choices" (for full disclosure Jankowski was high on my list, probably at the top of guys the Rangers should look at with the
New York Rangers Rumors
As you probably know, Bobby Ryan has hit the open market again after spending a chunk of time there earlier this season. The New York Rangers, who were linked to Ryan back then, will probably once again be linked to the 25-year-old Anaheim Ducks sniper. This news most likely becomes