New York Rangers Pregame
The Rangers have won two in a row. They are coming off a big emotional win in a game they desperately had to have. Right now they feel pretty good about themselves. Stop me if you've heard all of this before. If you've been paying attention
New York Rangers News
Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants is reporting that the New York Rangers have recalled veteran defenseman Anders Eriksson and forward P.A. Parenteau from the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) this afternoon. As far as Parenteau goes, the reasoning behind this move is most likely because Ryan Callahan, who left last
New York Rangers Game Recaps
It will be very difficult for the New York Rangers to make the playoffs, and the odds are against them, but as a fan, you must admit that they put on some show tonight at the Prudential Center in their 4-3 comeback win over the New Jersey Devils. There
New York Rangers Game Recaps
If the Rangers can just play teams that are worse than them for the rest of the season, the playoffs are a sure bet. Unfortunately, that's a very short list. But thankfully, the New York Islanders are still on that list, so all is right in the world,
New York Rangers Pregame
In 1979, the New York Islanders were on their way to becoming an NHL powerhouse. They had 116 points that season, edging out the Montreal Canadiens by one point for best in the league. The Rangers finished that season with 91 points, good enough for third in the Patrick Division.
New York Rangers News
I was asked to pass this along, so here you go: Join local hockey fans at ESPN Zone in Times Square to watch the Isles and the Rangers go head to head. All fans are welcome – stop by on the way to the game or come watch the whole game
Bantering Around
This Friday, March 26th, marks the start of the real March Madness as the 2010 NCAA Division 1 Hockey Championships gets underway. Below is the bracket, and join me after the jump for some analysis, predictions, and your chance to win a T-shirt courtesy of Jim if you can
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What makes the Rangers’ self-inflicted plight even worse is that the Thrashers late surge is all about heart and effort since their major moves were to trade away a goalie and their best player while essentially getting Johnny Oduya and 48-year-old Chris Chelios for the stretch run.
New York Rangers Analysis
The season is over. That's not an angry statement, or a bias one. It's not a judgment call or even a guess. Even if the Rangers manage to scrape their way into the playoffs, the year is done. When you look at the big picture-which
Bantering Around
The process from my inquiring about running the New York Rangersblog here on SBNation to the official launch of Blueshirt Banter on March 19th2009 was actually about four months. SBNation was just starting to grow their hockey coverage in earnest, and (understandably so) they were looking for an established Rangers
New York Rangers Game Recaps
It is going to take a miracle for the New York Rangers to make the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Boston Bruins were shutout by the Penguins 3-0, meaning the Blueshirts would move within a point of a playoff spot heading into Boston on Sunday if they won tonight.
New York Rangers Analysis
Earlier in the season, Marian Gaborik was contending with Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby for the scoring title in the National Hockey League. Most often, Marian was between first and fifth in scoring in the league, even when the team went through rough stretches. Now, though, several months later, Gaborik