New York Rangers Analysis
After an 11th-hour deal helped the New York Rangers and Brandon Dubinsky avoid arbitration, we're starting to hear more about the negotiations. The four-year $16.8 million ($4.2 million cap hit) is a very fair deal for both sides, that surprised almost everyone when it was announced.
New York Rangers Analysis
It's not really news since we knew that Brandon Dubinsky and the New York Rangers were going to be headed for arbitration today if the two sides couldn't come to an agreement, but at least the saga will end soon. An arbitration judge has 48 hours
New York Rangers Analysis
This morning I posted a story citing Jesse Spector saying that the New York Rangers negotiations with Brandon Dubinsky had hit a wall because of the years of the deal. Now Larry Brooks is reporting it's the money. From his article: Dubinsky, the 25-year-old winger, led the team
New York Rangers Analysis
Some bad news surfaced on the Brandon Dubinsky arbitration front today. Jesse Spector is reporting that the New York Rangers and Dubinsky "do not appear close" on a new deal. From his full story: Brandon Dubinsky's arbitration hearing is set for Thursday, and a deal does
New York Rangers Analysis
There were five restricted free agents the New York Rangers had to get back under contract when the season ended. Thus far, Glen Sather has taken care of three of them, getting Artem Anisimov, Brian Boyle and Mike Sauer to put their name on new pacts. But, in the end,
New York Rangers Analysis
Even less going on today than yesterday. Sometime you forget just how long these summers drag on with no real hockey news. Since it got some pretty good discussion yesterday, here is a link to all the free agent defenseman still on the market. It looks like there might be
New York Rangers Analysis
- Why Steven Stamkos and Drew Doughty won't be going anywhere. [NHL] - I know this is an older article, but Andrew Gross talks about potential relocation reports and what that would mean for the league. Detroit in the East? Welcome to the party. [Ranger Rants] -Carp is
New York Rangers Analysis
Official press release on the Boyle signing below. After signing Brad Richards, Glen Sather said he fully expected to sign all of his RFA's over the next few weeks. So far he has taken care of three of the five, including getting Artmen Anisimov under contract, who was
New York Rangers Analysis
Generally every NHL off season has one or two "untouchable" restricted free agents which every team would love to have but probably will never get their paws on. This year's crop includes guys like Zach Parise, Drew Doughty, Shea Weber and Steven Stamkos. Parise and Weber
New York Rangers Analysis
Reminder: Just reminding you that @Joe_Fortunato is the new official twitter account for Blueshirt Banter. While you can still find our stories posted on @BlueshirtBanter, that account is going to become Jim's personal twitter account shortly, and when it does you won't be able to
New York Rangers Analysis
Yesterday Mike put up some great analysis on the Mike Rupp signing. Just to further reinforce the Rupp signing, I reached out to Pensburg Managing Editor Frank for his thoughts on the signing: Rangers fans will like Mike Rupp. He's a gritty guy who brings size and his
New York Rangers News
According to the NHLPA official website, arbitration dates for Brandon Dubinsky, Ryan Callahan and Brian Boyle have been announced. Brandon Dubinsky: July 21st Brian Boyle: July 25th Ryan Callahan: July 28th So Glen Sather now has the timeline for getting all three under contract. It's unfortunate that the