Bantering Around
As usual, you guys rock. The response to b4mv01's post about the Banter Fantasy Hockey League was so overwhelming, that it looks like we may be able to fill up a second league. If someone wants to take the reins on the second one, please shoot me an
NHL News
With the Ilya Kovalchuk drama looking as if it was going to drag on even further earlier this week, the National Hockey League elected to take a big risk in order to finally put the saga to rest. An ultimatum was laid out by the league to the NHL Player&
NHL News
Darren Dreger of TSN is reporting via twitter that the National Hockey League and the Player's Association have come to an agreement that will hopefully put an end to the Ilya Kovalchuk saga once and for all. Dreger referred to it as a "Global Settlement" that
NHL News
It seems like everyday, every hour, there is a tweet or a post or an article about the Ilya Kovalchuk saga. Now, the NHL is set to approve the 15 year, $100 million deal for Kovalchuk, but with a few conditions. As per Larry Brooks, who broke this last night,
New York Rangers Analysis
As part of the discussion after Joe's X-Factor piece on Michael Del Zotto, regular commenter NTB posed the following question: What I want to know is how much room for improvement on the PP there really is? What rate do the top PP D-men score at?
New York Rangers Analysis
Yesterday, August 31, 2010, was a very special day on several levels. First and foremost, New York Rangers netminder Henrik Lundqvist was awarded by Gray Line Bus Tours for his work with the Garden of Dreams Foundation. His award? A New York City Sightseeing bus named in his honor with
New York Rangers News
Andrew Gross has confirmed on Twitter that Tim Kennedy, the 24 year old Forward from Buffalo, NY who also played for Buffalo last season is to sign a one-year deal with the Rangers. I also want to note that our own Nick Montemagno broke this story to us here
New York Rangers Analysis
Today we will continue with out next edition of "X Factors For 2010." We have already covered Sean Aver and his aggressive role on the team and we have also looked into Martin Biron's role as a backup goaltender. Today we look at Michael Del Zotto.
Bantering Around
SB Nation is continuing their "summer fill" segment, which involves two SB Nation blogs interviewing each other about their respective teams. Hayley, the managing editor for SB Nation's Calgary Flames blog, Matchsticks And Gasoline, was nice enough to answer some questions for Blueshirt Banter. So go
New York Rangers News
According to a Sporting News report, the agent for Marc Staal said in an email to the magazine that they still want a deal with the Rangers, and rumors of offer sheets are "absolutely unfounded" "The focus is on finalizing a deal with the Rangers", said
Bantering Around
By now I think you have all heard about or read the story on yesterday's Puck Daddy, a great story by Greg regarding the policies that some teams, including our New York Rangers, have in place regarding bloggers. As promised, I wanted to talk to you guys about
New York Rangers Analysis
Continuing our "X factor" segment on Blueshirt Banter we go from the biggest X factor (popularity wise) in Sean Avery to the most important in Martin Biron. Since the post-lockout era the New York Ranger have been missing one of the most vital cogs to a successful