2017 Report Cards
Ryan McDonagh is the dream. A top prospect who turned out to be anything and everything he was projected to be. A guy the New York Rangers got in perhaps the greatest trade of Glen Sather’s career. (That link is a beautiful time machine from Jim’s breaking news
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It appears that general managerJeff Gorton isn’t wasting much time. Today the New York Rangers have signed 2017 first round pick Filip Chytil to an entry-level contract. Yesterday the Rangers inked seventh overall pick Lias Andersson to his ELC. Chytil was the 21st pick of the first round.
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After officially retiring from the NHL exactly a week ago today, Kevin Klein has decided to continue his hockey career and signed a one-year deal with the Zurich Lions of the Swiss National League. The Lions announced the signing of Klein through their official Twitter account, and mentioned that
2017 Report Cards
Every season Henrik Lundqvist is expected to carry his team to the Stanley Cup and every season they fall short – not because of Lundqvist, but because the team in front of him is incomplete. The expectations are high every season because Lundqvist is a generational talent and when the Rangers’
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The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with Lias Andersson, the team’s seventh overall pick in the 2017 Draft, today. OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with forward Lias Andersson on a three-year, entry-level contract. pic.twitter.com/HkDzKzFgjw — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 13, 2017
2017 Report Cards
When the NHL season opens in October, Oscar Lindberg will be suiting up for just his third NHL season, and it will be his first as a member of the newly minted Vegas Golden Knights. Lindberg was drafted 57th overall in the 2010 draft by the Phoenix Coyotes, and joined
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Hartford Wolf Pack standout Nicklas Jensen has signed a contract with Jokerit Helsinki of the KHL. He joins former Ranger Magnus Hellberg as the second Blueshirt asset to take his talents overseas. #Jokerit and Nicklas Jensen have agreed on a 1-year deal (+option for 2018-19). Jensen was 2nd
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In a move that has been in the works for over a month, the Rangers removed Jeff Beukeboom from defense and penalty kill coaching duties and hired Lindy Ruff in his place. The New York Post’s Larry Brooks spoke to Vigneault about the decision. In the process, he did
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What is there to say about Tanner Glass in 2017? I could copy and paste my 2016 or 2015 Report Cards while changing a few names and dates around and everything would still ring true. I could throw numbers, percentages, and rates at you for 500+ words while sprinkling in
2017 Report Cards
Yes, it had to happen. While this report card probably won’t be the most cynical out of the bunch (that honor will probably go to Dan Girardi’s), I don’t know how many people will want to relive Marc Staal’s season, much less write about it. I
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The New York Rangers offseason has included a number of drastic changes – including the trade of Derek Stepan and Antti Raanta to the Arizona Coyotes, having two draft picks in the first round (their first top-round pick since 2012), extending Brendan Smith and Jesper Fast and signing highly sought
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Ten days into free agency, the Rangers still don’t have their center situation fully figured out. David Desharnais was an incredibly smart, frugal signing. However, that still leaves one spot to fill. The current free agent market offers little in the way of help. Trades are always possible, but