NHL News
The hockey managers at SBNation decided to pair up and swap a few questions about their respective teams. In a strange bit of irony, Blueshirt Banter was paired up with Hockey Wilderness, the SBNation blog for the Minnesota Wild. Nathan and his team do a great job over there; make
New York Rangers News
For you lucky Rangers season ticket holders, a chance to meet the newest Rangers up close and personal. If any of you are going to this, be sure and take pictures, and if you want to do a Fan Post on it, we will put it on the front page.
New York Rangers Prospects
Right before this year's free agency Glen Sather shipped Scott Gomez to the Canandians for Chris Higgins; a deal which also saw the Rangers acquire Canadian prospect Ryan McDonagh. Right after the trade hit the fan it was pretty apparent that McDonagh's name was lost in
New York Rangers Analysis
NHL.com has an article with the main questions facing each team in the Eastern Conference. (click here for full story) Here is what they had to say about the Blueshirts: Who will fill the hole in the middle? What do the Rangers and the doughnuts at Tim Horton'
New York Rangers News
Steve Zipay has an interview with Dubinsky, and it sounds like Brandon is confident everything will be done in time for training camp. Full story here. Highlights: "I want to be a Ranger," said Dubinsky, 23, still an unsigned, restricted free agent. "The Rangers want me here;
NHL News
Morning everyone, Back at it this morning after a nice week of R and R with the family. Thanks to Joe, Ryan, and Rob for keeping things going while I was away. A few things going on this morning: The NHLPA has voted to fire executive director Paul Kelly after
New York Rangers Prospects
As we continue our "Prospect Review" series here at Blueshirt Banter we come to probably the most talked about prospect in the farm system that isn't named Grachev, michael Del Zotto. In 2006 Del Zotto was the second overall pick in the OHL priority draft, behind
NHL News
According to reports, Alex Tanguay has agreed to sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning, pending a physical. Full story from TSN Highlights: The two sides have reportedly been in negotiation since July, but it was not until two weeks ago when Tanguay was contacted by Lightning stars Vincent Lecavalier and
Bantering Around
Since this was so successful last time and I need time to do a few more stories I will bring back the Musings a little early. Recently TSN reported that Sharks head coach Todd McLellan removed all of his captains for the up-coming season. In the report TSN had
New York Rangers Analysis
All is quiet on the home front, and to be honest I can't figure out why. It has been exactly 121 days since the New York Rangers 2008-2009 season ended with a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. In those 121 days the Rangers have traded
New York Rangers News
Please note I just got word from the Rangers that the date has been changed on this due to the threat of bad weather this weekend. Press Release from the Rangers: NEW YORK RANGERS HOST SUMMER FAN FEST CELEBRATION Rangers Subscribers Join Past and Present Players for a Day of
New York Rangers News
We don't bring you guys too many stories like this, but maybe we should. We spend a lot of time talking about athletes who screw up, and don't pay enough attention to the ones who are out there making a difference. I love the fact that