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New York Rangers Analysis
To take a break from the trade-deadline hoopla, I wanted to just touch on easily the best Ranger this season, Henrik Lundqvist. He's a Vezina candidate, and the likely favorite if the voting was for some reason to be this afternoon. But with my updates on the team
New York Rangers Analysis
It seems odd that a team who is a clear contender for the Stanley Cup would make a move -- or perhaps in this year's case not make a move -- for future gains. But that might be something Glen Sather evaluates with the NHL trade deadline less
New York Rangers Analysis
With the NHL trade deadline rapidly approaching Glen Sather only has a few more days to evaluate some of the changes the New York Rangers need moving forward this season. If Sather is going to put stock in the Rangers' loss to the Penguins Tuesday night, then offense is
New York Rangers Analysis
With the NHL trade deadline less than a week away the New York Rangers are currently analyzing their squad to see where the team needs improvements and what the team can afford to part with. We've talked about adding offense and we've also talked about adding
New York Rangers Analysis
Editor's Note: OK, we've officially overloaded the Rick Nash stories, and I apologize. In an attempt to keep up to date with his situation we waterlogged you guys, which was not my intent. So to take our minds off you know who, this is a story
New York Rangers Analysis
Funny seeing a Rick Nash article again isn't it? Well we have some more news to passing along regarding the Rangers and the Rick Nash sweepstakes. About an hour ago, Darren Dreger reported that he still believes that the Rangers are the front runners to acquire Rick Nash.
New York Rangers Analysis
As the NHL trade deadline continues to approach more and more names are being tossed around the rumor mill. Recently it was suggested that Michael Del Zotto would be part of the package that Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson would be looking to get in return for Rick
New York Rangers Analysis
With the NHL trade deadline rapidly approaching we've talked about Rick Nash about the potential opportunity for him to get traded to the New York Rangers. But enough about Nash (maybe) for right now. The main question I want to ask all of you guys on this lazy
New York Rangers Analysis
Note: Written on 2/15 before Chicago Here's the non-mathematical formula that describes the Rangers for me right now: Good (Top 10) Team + Elite (Top 3 - playing as #1) Goaltender = "Elite" Contender Henrik Lundqvist is having his peak year in the NHL, and if he
New York Rangers Analysis
Over the last few days, NHL fans around the glove have been on trade watch for the recently available Rick Nash. Yesterday, Joe posted up that the reported cost to acquire Rick Nash would cost the Rangers way too much. However, as of yesterday afternoon, news spread that the New
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers rumors are swirling at an unprecedented pace this winter. Whether it's Jeff Carter, Rick Nash, Anson Carter, or anyone out there, the rumors are being talked about at an all time high rate. News broke today that Pavel Kubina was being asked by the
New York Rangers Analysis
If Larry Brooks' sources are right, then Glen Sather has discussed bringing Rick Nash to the New York Rangers. It's something I speculated about last week, but now the rumor seems to be gaining some serious steam. Before we go any further, however, let me clarify something.