Bantering Around
Today marks a full month since I took the site over from Jim, and what a month it has been. I was hoping to make as smooth a transition as possible, and I believe we have done that. But, I could have never done it without a fantastic writing staff
New York Rangers Analysis
Another slow Sunday here in Ranger land. But that's OK, because Blueshirt Banter will be here with you all August to keep your Rangers news and discussion at a premium. Speaking of discussions, make sure you keep up with all the great discussions going on here for the
New York Rangers Analysis
Ever since the New York Rangers took care of their five restricted free agents and the year-long quest to obtain coveted free agent Brad Richards, fans eyes have hungrily turned towards the potential of adding another elite winger to the squad. On paper the idea sounds great, getting another top-flight
New York Rangers News
According to Andrew Gross the New York Rangers have agreed to terms with this year's first-round pick (15th overall) J.T. Miller. Miller would be eligible to play for the Connecticut Whale this season. He would also have the option to play for Plymouth of the OHL, which
New York Rangers Analysis
Glen Sather walked into this off season with a plan. He hit every bullet point; getting coveted free agent Brad Richards, signing Mike Rupp to fill the tough-guy role and he got all five of the New York Rangers restricted free agents under contract without a single arbitration hearing. Today
New York Rangers Analysis
As reported on Blueshirt Banter earlier, the New York Rangers have agreed to a three-year deal with restricted free agent Ryan Callahan. The contract is worth a reported $12.875 million for a $4.26 million cap hit. The deal allowed the two sides to avoid arbitration, something that could
New York Rangers Analysis
We're officially less than 24 hours away from Ryan Callahan's scheduled arbitration hearing, and as of right now it seems as though the two sides are still at an impasse. Andrew Gross reported yesterday that no progress had been made by the two sides on a
New York Rangers Analysis
By now you have probably seen the Larry Brooks article that talks about the possibility that Ryan Callahan would lose his "unofficial-official" captaincy status if the two sides go to arbitration. Callahan, who is slated to have his arbitration hearing July 28th, and the New York Rangers have
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