New York Rangers Game Threads
Early powerplay goals by Anton Stralman and Ryan Callahan gave the Rangers a 2-0 lead after the first. Callahan and Stralman both have two goals in the 2012 NHL Playoffs. Seven minutes into the second Matt Carkner left the penalty box and sprung Milan Michalek on a breakaway who scored
Blueshirt Banter Discussion
I think we are all feeling pretty satisfied from last night’s 1-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. What could be better than knowing we are going into Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead? Knowing we have that 2-1 series lead and enjoying today’s open thread for non-Ranger
New York Rangers News
New York Rangers rookie forward Carl Hagelin has received a three game ban by the league's front office for his hit to Ottawa's captain Daniel Alfredsson. Hagelin has no previous history of offenses that have resulted in fines or suspensions. Brendan Shanahan's video explanation
Bantering Around
I know we can't wait until tomorrow for more playoff hockey, so we are hosting another playoff hockey open game thread! Consider this a game thread/open discussion thread for all the games happening tonight and to discuss the 2012 NHL Playoffs thus far. Hope you guys enjoy
Bantering Around
I know we are all excited for playoff hockey so I decided to throw an open thread up for tonight's games. Consider this a game thread for all the playoff games today, or just an open discussion thread. This way, we can enjoy some playoff hockey here at
New York Rangers Analysis
Ruslan Fedotenko is one of three active New York Rangers that has lifted the Stanley Cup. For some of you that means he has valuable experience and can provide poise and steady play in the postseason, for the rest of you it is meaningless. I like the fact that Fedotenko
New York Rangers Analysis
Brian Boyle has emerged as one of the most important players in the Rangers lineup this season. Although his offensive fireworks from last year weren’t repeated this season, his excellent two-way play and physical play makes him noticeable whenever he is on the ice (also, it doesn’t hurt
New York Rangers Analysis
The Rangers’ playoff success may very well depend on excellence from the teams’ role players. After the Richards line, the most important line may very well be the Rangers third line. The Boyle line is counted on to get the puck in deep and work the cycle, to be physical,
New York Rangers News
According to the NHL Network, Henrik Lundqvist is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lundqvist took a puck to his hand/wrist in the third period in the Rangers big win against the Philadelphia Flyers last night and was barely able to finish the game. All
New York Rangers Analysis
Mike Rupp has been anything but spectacular this year. He has netted five goals and one assist in just over fifty games played and is pretty much a lock to eclipse the 100 PIM mark before the regular season ends. Rupp was signed in the offseason to a three year
Bantering Around
Artem Anisimov hasn’t scored a point since December 22, 2011. His last point was an assist tallied against the New York Islanders, which begs the question should we even count that as a point? There is no denying that Anisimov is currently snake-bitten, Torts has tried putting him with
New York Rangers Analysis
At this point it is safe to say that we have a good understanding of what rosters will look like when the puck drops for the start of the regular season. In the coming weeks there will almost certainly be a few players who get invited to training camps who