New York Rangers News
From the day Ryan McDonagh was traded to the Rangers for Scott Gomez, we've anxiously awaited our chance to see him play, and tonight is the night. According to Andrew Gross, Ryan McDonagh will make his debut tonight in place of Michal Rozsival, who is still nursing a
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There were rumors that defenseman Michael Del Zotto had choice words for head coach John Tortorella upon learning that he was assigned to the Connecticut Whale (AHL). Those were never "confirmed" but based on what has been said by the two, I think we can assume they had
New York Rangers Game Recaps
Mats Zuccarello assisted on the Rangers first goal, and then notched his first NHL goal in overtime to lead the Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at Madison Square Garden. Spirited first period by both teams, Rangers killed off two penalties, had the majority of
New York Rangers Analysis
The logic behind blocking a shot is simple, if the shot doesn’t get to the net, then it can’t go in. If the puck can’t go in, then the other team doesn’t score. If the other team doesn’t score, then you will win the game.
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According to this afternoon's edition of Puck Daddy, former Maple Leaf and Canuck Kyle Wellwood has had his contract terminated by Atlant Mytishchi of the KHL. Presumably, he will look to resurrect his NHL career. With Erik Christensen out for a while, Vinny Prospal maybe out forever, and
New York Rangers News
According to AHL transactions the Rangers have sent down Michael Del Zotto and called up Ryan McDonagh. This is a pretty interesting move. Many people, including many of you here, have thought about sending Del Zotto to Connecticut to get some of his confidence back. It's an idea
New York Rangers Game Recaps
After shutting out the Panthers back in November in South Florida, Tomas Vokoun and the Cats returned the favor tonight by defeating the Rangers tonight by the same 3-0 score. The Rangers played an ugly, boring, uninspiring game that looked like they had turned back the clock to last
New York Rangers Game Recaps
I guess we should be satisfied with the one point the Rangers picked up in tonight's 2-1 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, because they were outplayed two out of the three periods and probably did not even deserve it. A very strong third period saved
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There is an uncertainty among the Ranger fan base right now. The team is winning consistently, they have established an identity, and fans are asking themselves whether this season is too good to be true. I cannot blame you if you are one of these people, because historically the franchise
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers just completed a 8-3-1 month, allowing only 2 goals or less in half of the efforts. As on should expect, the Rangers' controlled the scoring chances for most of the month, finishing +25 at even strength, and +32 overall. This marked the first
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Mats Zuccarello might have actually been Glen Sather's biggest off season signing this year. Or at least the biggest "long-term signing" of the year. Sure, he supposedly threw a two-year $15 million lure to Ilya Kovalchuk this summer. Thankfully Kovalchuk denied, thinking he was
New York Rangers News
As per Andrew Gross, Erik Christensen sprained his right knee during the second period of last night’s game. Christensen was pushed through the crease on a powerplay and did not return to the game. It is unlikely that he will make the trip to Florida this weekend when the