New York Rangers News
Hello from Raleigh, North Carolina Blueshirt Banter addicts! I am reporting live from 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend, where Rangers Henrik Lundqvist, Marc Staal and Derek Stepan participated in last night's SuperSkills Competition. I am on the trip as a member of the media, so I was fortunate
New York Rangers Game Threads
It's all about "Team Staal" today, with Rangers Marc Staal and Henrik Lundvist both picked to play fro them. This is your open thread for today's game. Enjoy the game fellas.
Bantering Around
In honor of the NHL All-Star Game tonight I present you with a special Sunday morning Blueshirt Banter cartoon. Now, I don't like to kick a man when's down (and injured) but I couldn't help but think about the disappointment (and possible safety
Bantering Around
Behold, Pope Prust the First. Thou shalt not fear men bigger than thou art, thou shalt smite them no matter their size. Thou shalt kill penalties, thou shalt block shots, and thou shalt score shorthanded goals. And above all else, thou shalt always remember, "it's just pain.
New York Rangers Game Threads
Here is your open thread for the Fantasy Draft tonight on Vs. at 8 PM EST. "Will Eric choose his brother Marc?" "Ohhhhh Joe, he would have some explaining to do to Mrs. Staal" Anyway, I will try and join you guys, I am in the
NHL News
Recently two of the bigger fish have been removed from this upcoming off-season's free agent market. Both Alexander Semin and Matt Moulson were given contract extensions. The Washington Capitals offered a one-year extension to 26 year old Russian sniper Alex Semin worth $6.7 million next
Bantering Around
Courtesy of Jim, last night I was able to partake in a Q&A with Brian Leetch and Don Mattingly at the Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan. When Jim came to me (and Joe, who was unable to make it due to the weather), I jumped at the opportunity
New York Rangers Analysis
According to our good friend Andrew Gross, the Rangers are going to be quite active today. Here is what he had to say during his recap of last night's loss: Defenseman Michael Del Zotto and forwards Evgeny Grachev, Brodie Dupont, Chad Kolarik and Kris Newbury will be rejoining
New York Rangers Game Threads
Next Game Florida Panthers @ New York Rangers Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011, 7:00 PM EDT Madison Square Garden Complete Coverage > Rangers look to keep things rolling tonight against the Florida Panthers, who over the years have been a thorn in the Rangers side. Will join you fellas as soon
New York Rangers Game Recaps
Luck has gone the Rangers' way, for the most part, all season long. Unfortunately that was not the case against the Florida Panthers tonight at Madison Square Garden. I am not looking for excuses here, but a few unfortunate bounces were the difference in this game, and those bounces
New York Rangers Analysis
Previously I have looked at waht the Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets may have to offer the Rangers at the trade deadline. In this week's edition I'll breakdown one of the worst sinking ships in the league, the Ottawa Senators. As you will see, the
New York Rangers Game Recaps
Please God let the MSG feed be on Center Ice so I don't have to hear Joe Beninati. Rangers can get to the 70 point mark with a win tonight, that didn't happen last season until Game 69. Giggity. Marc Staal is out, Ruslan Fedotenko is