NHL News
There might be a glimmer of hope in the current CBA Negotiations, thanks to the rumor that the NHLPA is going to make another offer this morning. This comes just days before the NHL's September 15th deadline. There is some hope that comes from this news. The NHL
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***Updates as of October 12th, 2012*** When September rolls around, hockey fans across the globe begin to prepare for the start of training camp, and the upcoming hockey season (maybe not this year). However, a lot of fans begin getting excited for the annual release of the EA Sports NHL
New York Rangers Analysis
Last week we took a look at the New York Rangers' best fantasy options, counting down from 10-7. Today, we're going to be going through 6-4. Before we begin, let me remind you all again about how these rankings work: These rankings are based off of fantasy
New York Rangers News
The New York Rangers have broken the ever-long silence among free agency, and announced the re-signing of defenseman Steve Eminger. The Rangers were said to be in the hunt for another defenseman, and were dipping into the free agent pool to get it done. However, it looks as if the
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With a potential lockout on the horizon, and the anticipated release of EA Sports NHL 13 right around the corner, Blueshirt Banter will have the privilege of reviewing NHL 13. EA Sports has been kind enough to provide us with a review copy of the game, in order to review
NHL News
Throughout this entire summer the media, talking heads, fans and the two parties themselves have set deadlines for the current CBA Negotiations. September 15th, you don't need me to remind you, is the NHL's deadline for a new CBA. If one isn't reached by
New York Rangers Analysis
Henrik Lundqvist's 2011-12 season was one of the best years that any New York Rangers goaltender has had in the franchise's 86-year history. The Blueshirts' goaltender set career highs in wins (39), goals against average (1.97), and save percentage (.930%). Lundqvist's career
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Several of the league's most prominent, talented young players have recently been signed to long-term contracts by their teams. The Oilers, for example, have locked up young stars Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall to six and seven year deals respectively. Max Pacioretty, Jeff Skinner, Wayne Simmonds, Zack Smith,
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It’s with great pleasure that I unveil the first step in the next evolution of Blueshirt Banter. In the next month SB Nation will be undergoing a dramatic upgrade to our platform and our editorial process. There will be much more detail to come but for now, the new
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This offseason the Rangers agreed to terms with left winger Taylor Pyatt. Pyatt's combination of great size and good hands was what made him the Islanders first round pick (eight overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft but Pyatt has never completely lived up to the top-six forward
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The National Hockey League's Atlantic Division has some of the most intense rivalries in all of sports. Every Ranger fan knows that when the Rangers are playing a division rival, especially the Devils or the Flyers, we can expect to see the gloves come off and grown men
NHL News
Last week, Dig gave you guys a quick overview of some of the NHL's premier players mulling over options to play in different leagues if there is a lockout. With the two sides not even speaking, and a lockout seemingly evident, it makes sense that the players would