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Bantering Points: 2/28/17
News and notes for Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
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New York Rangers Trade Mat Bodie For Daniel Catenacci
Sorry for the lack of a photo, but SB Nation is having photo issues. Deal with the logo. Love the logo. The New York Rangers announced they’ve traded Mat Bodie to the Buffalo Sabres for Daniel Catenacci. OFFICIAL: #NYR have acquired forward Daniel Catenacci from the Buffalo Sabres in
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Rangers trade for Brendan Smith, send Buchnevich to AHL
The Rangers have just traded for Brendan Smith of the Detroit Red Wings. The price? A pair of picks, including a second rounder. Pending a trade call (not official until then), DET will get 2nd rder and 3rd rder, both in 2017, from NYR for Brendan Smith. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie)
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Dan Girardi out at least a week with ankle injury
As if tonight’s game didn’t have enough storylines. Rangers’ alternate captain Dan Girardi will be out tonight with an ankle injury. Girardi has an “open wound” on his ankle that needs some healing. According to Sean Hartnett and others he could miss up to two weeks with the
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Jeff Gorton Did The Right Thing With Kevin Shattenkirk
Let me show you a tale with two chapters: I may be way off base but the Pitt/Wash rumors for Shattenkirk tell me Gorton isn't budging and St. Louis is panicking. Hold steady, Jeff! — Joe Fortunato (@BlueshirtBanter) February 27, 2017 I understand there are a few conditions
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Rangers Should Prioritize A 2018 Stanley Cup Run
A hockey general manager needs to think like a poker player. He needs to think beyond the scope of the hand in front of him. Any hand can win, but which hands and what scenarios are really worth risking a sizable bet? Can he afford it at this time, or
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Bantering Points: 2/27/17
News and notes for Monday, February 27th, 2017
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The Deadline Will Speak Volumes About Jeff Gorton
Due to another Spectrum incident yesterday, I missed enough of the game that I can’t do any type of coherent notes. Whatever, who wants to talk about last night anyway? The trade deadline? Now that’s where it’s at. Today is February 27th, two and a half days
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Washington Capitals Acquire Kevin Shattenkirk
After all the speculation, all the rumors, and all they hype surrounding the Kevin Shattenkirk sweepstakes, it has come to an end to tonight in the worst possible way for Rangers fans. When the St. Louis Blues came into Madison Square Garden back on November 1st, I commented that it
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Bantering Points: 2/26/17
News and notes for Sunday, February 26th, 2017
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Rangers Vs. Devils: Late Game Heroes
* That game was interesting to say the least. The Rangers went from all out domination the first 40 minutes to getting their teeth knocked out the next 10 minutes and then managing to pull out a win in overtime. Antti Raanta gave up two very soft goals, Adam Clendening saved
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Blue Jackets Down Rangers 5-2 At Madison Square Garden
Following last night’s thrilling overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils, the New York Rangers were handed a 5-2 loss by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Given that the Rangers were coming off of a game last night, and having played a ton of hockey down the stretch, they