New York Rangers Analysis
With all the recent NHL and New York Rangers news we've taken a bit of a break from our draft previews, but we're back on the ship today. One of the guys we have been discussing is Joel Armia. Armia is one of the most interesting
New York Rangers Analysis
Yesterday Rangers nation blew up over an article written by Larry Brooks about Brad RIchards' contractual desires. Except it wasn't really the news on Richards that sent Rangers nation into a tizzy. It was a tiny blurb that Brandon Dubinsky is asking for $4.5 million a
New York Rangers News
According to Larry Brooks, coveted center Brad Richards has no intention of coming to New York on a discount. In fact, he's already set the bar (before any other negotiations) at $7 million a year, on a long term deal. From Brooks' article: The Rangers have heard
New York Rangers Analysis
When the news broke yesterday that the Dallas Stars would not even be sending a contract offer in the direction of Brad Richards this off-season, the Rangers number one target, and biggest off-season plan, suddenly became much more acquirable. Yes, Richards will certainly be hitting the free agent market. Or
New York Rangers Analysis
When news broke that Glen Sather swapped Roman Horak and two second round picks for Tim Erixon and Calgary's fifth round pick this season, Rangers nation rejoiced. The trade was another one of Sather's gems, and gave the Rangers an elite prospect for very little in
NHL News
In some breaking NHL news TSN.ca is reporting that Colin Campbell has stepped down from his position as the head of the NHL Discipline. TSN is also reporting, according to a source, former New York Rangers forward Brendan Shanahan will take over. From the TSN article: Campbell will remain
New York Rangers Analysis
I have mentioned this in a few fanshots but since we're coming closer to the deadline I want you all to have an adequate amount of time to make your picks. If you're lost allow me to fill you in. Every year the SB Nation NHL
NHL News
It's been speculated for most of the off-season, but the decision is finally official, the Atlanta Thrashers are being relocated to Winnipeg. Here are some tweets from Bob McKenzie: TSNBobMcKenzie: Team will play out of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference for one year before NHL realignment
New York Rangers Analysis
For the next installment in our daily prospect reviews I give you Mark Scheifele. Scheifele is one of the most interesting prospects in the draft, and, according to all the mock drafts I have looked at, is a guy who will probably fall into the Rangers wheelhouse on draft day.
New York Rangers Analysis
Continuing with our prospect previews lets take a look at Zack Phillips of the QMJHL. Phillips opened eyes this season with a massive 38 goals and 57 assists for 95 points in 67 regular season games this year for Saint John. He then backed that up with nine goals and
New York Rangers Analysis
The third installment of the Blueshirt Banter 2011 NHL Entry Draft Prospects Previews is Vladislav Namestnikov. Namestnikov is a very interesting prospect for a variety of reasons. For starters, he's a Russian who speaks fluid english and is completely adapted to living in North America. That's
New York Rangers Analysis
With the second pick in the Blueshirt Banter draft preview ... OK, maybe we'll put an end to that kind of a beginning. But, for the second prospect we will be reviewing, I give you Center, Mark McNeill, Prince Albert Raiders (WHL). We discussed this in my preliminary draft