New York Rangers Analysis
When I think of the 2011-2012 Rangers season, I think of a mystery book I haven't read yet. The team could be destined to shock the world, or they could be destined to shock us all and struggle. I spent a while mulling the possibilities, and came
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The NHL Season starts today, and I'm sure plenty of you have ideas about who will make the playoffs, who will win awards, and who will win it all. Well, we want to hear your predictions! Post your answers to the following questions in the comments, and at
New York Rangers News
The New York Rangers have officially shut Marc Staal down for at least the immediate future, placing the stalwart defenseman on injury reserve today. The move was expected once the Rangers announced that Staal would not be making the trip to Europe for the Rangers' season opener. I would
New York Rangers News
If there was any concern that a rival team might pick up Sean Avery on waivers, it can be put to bed now. Sean Avery cleared waivers this afternoon, and will either be assigned to the Connecticut Whale or allowed to seek a contract overseas. UPDATE by Joe Fortunato: The
New York Rangers News
It's another busy morning in Ranger-land as rookie defenseman Tim Erixon is being recalled to the big club and will be flown out to Sweden to join the team. Erixon will practice with the Whale today and then fly out to Sweden to join the Rangers and
New York Rangers Analysis
With news breaking yesterday that the New York Rangers were going to waive Sean Avery and keep Erik Christensen fans broke into an outrage. While I understand the confusion, I truly don't understand the anger. Yes, Christensen is one of the most frustrating players in the NHL. He
Bantering Around
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New York Rangers News
Things are getting very interesting for the New York Rangers. Not long after reports trickled out that the Rangers had put Sean Avery on waivers, Dale Weise was claimed off waivers by the Vancouver Canucks. While some Rangers fans might be upset by Weise being claimed, I would argue that
New York Rangers News
According to Larry Brooks, the New York Rangers will be waiving forward, Sean Avery. This may come as bit of surprise to some people, as it did to me. It was noted yesterday that both, Sean Avery and Erik Christensen were fighting for the last and final spot in the
New York Rangers Analysis
With news breaking late yesterday afternoon that Marc Staal would not be making the trip to Europe for the New York Rangers' season opener, Rangers' nation has gone into a semi-panic. But, in our hearts, we had to know this was coming. Staal wasn't skating
New York Rangers News
Shortly after the conclusion of the Rangers final exhibition game again EV Zug, Coach John Tortorella announced that Marc Staal will miss the first two games of the regular season, and potentially more. Marc Staal has been suffering from concussion-related headaches, and as a result, will not join the
New York Rangers Game Recaps
The Rangers wrapped their Magical Mystery Tour of exhibition games against European teams by facing off with EV Zug in Switzerland, playing their 4th game in 5 nights. The Rangers came out slow in the first period, maybe the combination of travel, short time between games and little rest caught