New York Rangers Analysis
When the New York Rangers allowed players like Cam Fowler and Brandon Gormley to walk right past them, I think all of us here—myself included—were … well … filled with unquenchable rage unhappy. But with a night to think about it, and with consistent friendly little reminders that, yes, Gordie
New York Rangers Analysis
When July 1st rolls around the entire sporting world will probably be wondering where LeBron James is going. But unfortunately the New York Rangersaren’t the New York Team that LeBron is supposedly very interested in. The big name that NHL General Managers will be looking into is Ilya Kovalchuk.
New York Rangers News
The NHL has announced the 2010-2011 Rangers regular season schedule. You can see the entire schedule here. Key games: October 9th: Season opener at Buffalo October 11th: First game against the Islanders, at the Island October 15th: Home opener against Toronto October 24th: First game against New Jersey, at
New York Rangers Analysis
Well time to continue our Rangers season in review. Let's kick off what will probably be the most interesting position to be filled this season, the back-up goaltender. Alex Auld: What We Liked: Really hard to get a good read here, mainly because he played in a
New York Rangers Analysis
Let’s continue our reviews of the 2009-2010 New York Rangers with defenseman Michael Del Zotto. Michael Del Zotto: What we liked: There was a ton we liked about Del Zotto this year. For starters he stepped into a major role—quarterbacking the power play—with relative success. His
Bantering Around
The United States will open up their world play today at 2:30 against the mighty power of England. The United States--who will be hoping to get out of the group stages since for the first time since 2002--start off the World Cup with a bang. I don&
NHL News
Congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks! Well, the Blackhawks did what the Rangers couldn't. Beat the Flyers in a critical game. But I digress. Patrick Kane scored the game winning goal in the first period of overtime, and Jonathan Toews won the MVP Trophy. Chicago bested the Philadelphia Flyers
New York Rangers Analysis
Sorry to have been so distant guys, but graduating from college and all took up a ton of time. Consider this my rising from the dead. Welcome me back! Anyway let’s get on to the easiest player review of them all: Henrik Lundqvist. Henrik Lundqvist: What We Liked: Uh,
Bantering Around
I know that we don’t often go way off topic here at the Banter, but I will ask that you bear with me for this. On Sunday me—and close to 1400 other graduates—graduated from Quinnipiac University. This moment is obviously very bittersweet for me for a variety
2010 Report Cards
Many of these player reviews won’t be very pleasing, but one that will be is mine: Marc Staal. Staal has been a bright spot on the Rangers blue line for years now, but this year was particularly trying for the young defenseman. With Wade Redden, Matt Gilroy, Michal Rozsival
Bantering Around
Sorry for the crazy title. Also sorry for the lack of stories yesterday, really slow weekend guys. But that's to be expected in these dog days of the off season. Regardless I'm gonna toss this story out there to all of you Sunday visitors for some
Bantering Around
FAIR POINT. NIX THE TIEBREAKERS TILL THE THIRD ROUND. SO FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO POSTED GOALS ASSISTS POINTS I'M SORRY. WE'LL DO TIEBREAKERS AFTER IF NEED BE. SO NEVER MIND FOR NOW. SORRY GUYS. Hey guys. I'll tally up the final scores from