New York Rangers Analysis

Five intriguing NCAA free agents

A preview of the 2018-19 college free agent class

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Bantering Points: 1/25/19

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Mark Herrmann discusses how even in the midst of a “down” season, Henrik Lundqvist is still a major contributor to the success the Rangers have achieved this season (Newsday) * Sam Prevot examines whether or not the Carolina Hurricanes would make sensible

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Neal Pionk Can Not Outscore His Deficiencies

Arguments made from those skeptical of the value of particular offensive defensemen usually follow the same script. Criticisms are made regarding the risks and costly turnovers the player might make. The player’s defensive ability is heavily scrutinized. The judgment is laid down; the player is “one-dimensional” and therefore limited,

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Jeff Gorton Needs To Explore All Options When it Comes To Kreider

Hope can be a hell of a drug. Reality after the initial hope is often a hell of a crash. To avoid one, you need to swap the order. Look at the likely reality first, then look at the hope. Decisions that comes from that line of thought often protect

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Bantering Points: 1/24/19

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Larry Brooks examines the logjam the Blueshirts will have once Neal Pionk returns to full health (NY Post) * Dave Shapiro examines how the Rangers match up with the Colorado Avalanche as trading partners (Blue Seat Blogs) * Shapiro also sat down with

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Vladislav Namestnikov’s Current Role is Hurting His Value

What have we seen from Namestnikov after his first 60 games in New York?

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Bantering Points: 1/23/19

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Larry Brooks believes that the team should only trade Chris Kreider if the right deal falls into place (NY Post) * Sean Hartnett argues that the Rangers need to hold on to Mika Zibanejad until the their next core emerges (WFAN) * Rob

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Oilers Ripe for Mining If Rangers Complete Second Sell-Off Before Trade Deadline

The Oilers are a team ripe for the pickings, if the Rangers are aggressive enough

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Bantering Points: 1/22/19

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Brett Cyrgalis notes that Ryan Lindgren being recalled from the AHL after the All-Star break isn’t a guarantee (NY Post) * Dave Shapiro answered questions about the trade rumors with the Colorado Avalanche, the Hartford Wolfpack, and defensive lineup decisions (Blue

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Bantering Points: 1/21/19

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Brett Cyrgalis discusses how the Rangers were in desperate need of the All-Star break to recharge and gear up for the stretch run (NY Post) * Colin Stephenson notes that the team’s three game winning streak heading into the break could

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Bantering Points: 1/20/19

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Highlights: NYR 3, BOS 2 (4:24 video via NHL.com) * Game Recap: A multi-goal effort from Mika Zibanejad propelled the Rangers past the Bruins (CBS) * Colin Stephenson heard from David Quinn about how last night’s contest was homecoming of

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An Avalanche to Start the Fire Sale?

Reports out of Denver suggest a Rangers-Avalanche trade “of some magnitude” could be on the horizon