New York Rangers Analysis
Today we will continue with out next edition of "X Factors For 2010." We have already covered Sean Aver and his aggressive role on the team and we have also looked into Martin Biron's role as a backup goaltender. Today we look at Michael Del Zotto.
Bantering Around
SB Nation is continuing their "summer fill" segment, which involves two SB Nation blogs interviewing each other about their respective teams. Hayley, the managing editor for SB Nation's Calgary Flames blog, Matchsticks And Gasoline, was nice enough to answer some questions for Blueshirt Banter. So go
New York Rangers News
According to a Sporting News report, the agent for Marc Staal said in an email to the magazine that they still want a deal with the Rangers, and rumors of offer sheets are "absolutely unfounded" "The focus is on finalizing a deal with the Rangers", said
Bantering Around
By now I think you have all heard about or read the story on yesterday's Puck Daddy, a great story by Greg regarding the policies that some teams, including our New York Rangers, have in place regarding bloggers. As promised, I wanted to talk to you guys about
New York Rangers Analysis
Continuing our "X factor" segment on Blueshirt Banter we go from the biggest X factor (popularity wise) in Sean Avery to the most important in Martin Biron. Since the post-lockout era the New York Ranger have been missing one of the most vital cogs to a successful
New York Rangers News
Versus has released their television schedule for the upcoming season, and the Rangers appear to be their biggest ratings getter, as the Blueshirts will be broadcast on Versus 11 times. The following games are on Versus: 10/18 vs. Colorado 11/9 vs. Washington 11/17 vs. Boston 12/15
Bantering Around
Although he may not want everyone knowing this, today our beloved Jim Schmiedeberg is celebrating his 40th birthday! Jim is the reason we have such a great community of hockey/Ranger fans here on Blueshirt Banter and is also the main man behind Blueshirt Banter Radio, which many of you
New York Rangers Analysis
Those who have read previous articles and comments of mine know that I believe 100% in the philosophy of shot creation and shot prevention being the most important elements to the success of an NHL team. Recently, Tyler Dellow revisited the topic of Even Strength shooting as it pertained to
Bantering Around
Over the past year, while establishing myself as a mainstream blogger, the only thing that has turned me off about what I do is the disrespect Bloggers are shown. I have seen it every now and then and it got to me a little bit. I am usually not one
Bantering Around
Getting ready to hit the big 4-0 next week, so tonight on Internet Radio Nowhere we'll be stepping into the AMC Gremlin Wayback Machine to go back to the year I was born, 1970. We'll talk about all the newsmakers from that year, and play
Bantering Around
While we spent the day yesterday discussing the rule changes the NHL has been trying out at R & D camp, Blueshirt Banter went into investigative mode, and has been able to uncover details on some other rule changes that didn't make the cut this year. 1. The
Rangers Legends
I guess its true what they say, hockey players are a superstitious lot. What other reason could there be for only six players in New York Rangers history having worn the number thirteen? Some were good, like Bob Brooke, some were not so good, like Valeri Kamensky, some are still