2022 Report Cards
2022 Report Card: Igor Shesterkin
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Bantering Points: 6/25/22
Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Vincent Mercogliano delivers a prospect update as the Blueshirts look ahead to next season (LoHud) * Scott Blair ponders what’s next for Vitali Kravtsov and the Rangers as they attempt to mend fences (The Hockey Writers)/ Around the NHL: * Minnesota Wild
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Rangers Announce Chris Kreider Underwent Successful Surgery on Wrist
The New York Rangers announced today that Chris Kreider had a successful surgery on his wrist. UPDATE: Chris Kreider underwent successful surgery today to remove a small bone fragment from his wrist. The expected timeline for recovery is 2-4 weeks. The surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Hotchkiss at Hospital
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Bantering Points: 6/23/22
Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Vincent Mercogliano examines the Blueshirts’ salary cap situation as they prepare for free agency in the coming weeks (LoHud) * Brendan Azoff points out some things the Rangers can take away from the success of the Colorado Avalanche (The Hockey Writers) * Brian
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NHL Awards: Chris Drury GM of the Year Nominee and Adam Fox Norris Votes
To cap off an exciting night that saw the Rangers’ star netminder take home some new hardware, we learned Chris Drury in his first season as an NHL GM has been nominated for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. Whether you think he deserves this or not,
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NHL Awards: Igor Shesterkin Finishes Third in Hart Trophy Race as League MVP of 2021-22 Season
Having just won the Vezina as the NHL’s best goalie which you can read about here, Shesterkin was then waiting to hear the results of his other nomination, the Hart Trophy awarded to the League’s MVP. Simply put his nomination for this award speaks volumes of the dominant
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Bantering Points: 6/21/22
Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Ethan Sears examines some of the potential options for the Blueshirts to investigate as they search for a new backup goaltender (NY Post)/ Around the NHL: * The Tampa Bay Lightning responded to their Game 2 thumping with a thumping of their
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NHL Awards: Igor Shesterkin Wins Vezina Trophy as Top Goalie of 2021-22 Season
Anyone reading this blog or following the New York Rangers knew that Igor Shesterkin was far and away the best goalie in the NHL this season, and now he has the hardware to officially prove it. 1⃣- GOR 👏 👏 Congratulations on your first Vezina Trophy, Shesty! pic.twitter.com/XbawJxtbdp
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Bantering Points: 6/20/22
Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Ethan Sears examines the obstacles standing between the Blueshirts and a reunion with Andrew Copp next season and beyond (NY Post)/ Around the NHL: * Shayna Goldman lists three strong performers from the playoffs that are likely to break out for good
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Bantering Points: 6/18/22
Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Jared Greenspan relays word from former Ranger Brandon Dubinsky had some words of warning about the Philadelphia Flyers’ decision to hire John Tortorella as their head coach (NY Post) * Matt Grazel argues that the Blueshirts will need to build a better
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Bantering Points: 6/17/22
Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Ethan Sears notes that Sammy Blais’ re-signing is the latest domino to fall in an offseason filled to the brim with key decisions (NY Post) * Arthur $taple relay$ word on the free agent$ the Ranger$ have yet to make a deci$
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Report: New York Rangers Re-Sign Sammy Blais to One-Year Deal
The New York Rangers have reportedly re-signed forward Sammy Blais. The news comes from Cap Friendly, who reports that the figure of this contract is just under Blais’ qualifying offer at $1,525,000. Signed to Standard Contract Samuel Blais (RW) | NYR#NYRhttps://t.co/pF5oHMHHdP — CapFriendly Transactions (@CF_Transactions)