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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)

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Bantering Points: 6/16/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Ethan Sears hears that the Blueshirts are excited about getting Vitali Kravtsov back into the fold for next season (NY Post) * Sears also highlights the team’s upcoming cap crunch and how it’ll limit the Rangers to no more than

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Bantering Points: 6/15/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Mollie Walker highlights the potential growth of Alexis Lafreniere, Braden Schneider, and the rest of the team’s young players as a critical factor for their future championship hopes (NY Post) * Ethan Sears points out that even with a few days

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The Rangers Might Have Hit Their Ceiling

While the Rangers’ run to the Eastern Conference Finals is one to be proud of, there’s reason to worry that being “ahead of schedule” now won’t ever end with them being on schedule later

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Rangers Announce Jessica Campbell as Coach for 2022 Development Camp

The former CWHL and Team Canada star will help develop the next generation of New York Rangers

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Bantering Points: 6/14/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Larry Brooks highlights New York’s lack of size and physicality (?????????????????????) as an issue Chris Drury will need to address if they want to find themselves deeper in the playoffs next spring (NY Post) * Mollie Walker chatted with Ryan Strome about

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Rangers’ Mismanagement of Kakko Raises Concerns

After an exciting season that culminated in an unexpected run to the Eastern Conference Final, the general feeling around the New York Rangers is that the 2021-22 season was the beginning of a period of sustained success. A key part of that success will be the growth and development of