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New York Rangers Analysis
When Jeff Halpern signed a one-year deal with the New York Rangers, a lot of fans wondered where, or how he would fit into the current Rangers system. A lot of people questioned him, at the age of 36, as to why the team was adding older players, instead
New York Rangers Analysis
They weren't glamourous moves, and they certianly weren't the big splashes the fans were expecting, but the New York Rangers and general manager Glen Sather made a couple of savvy moves to help round out the Rangers bottom two lines. The best move in this category
New York Rangers Analysis
When the New York Rangers announced they signed Michael Haley, it turned a lot of heads, and had a lot of people wondering what Glen Sather was doing. I for one, was confused just as much as everyone else, but after looking at some videos on Haley, I think John
New York Rangers Analysis
Alright, the New York Rangers were involved in a bunch of different moves in one way or another, so let's sift through everything. Arron Asham: Signed a two-year, $2-million deal. There was a significant amount of animosity about this move, but in the end it'
New York Rangers Analysis
These two UFAs are "under the radar" for a reason. They aren't being discussed and fantasized over because they are what is going to be left in the dirt after all the rest of the pinata candy has been greedily snatched up.They're that
New York Rangers Analysis
With the 59th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft the New York Rangers selected Center, Cristoval "Boo" Nieves. Nieves was ranked among the top 27 North American skaters, and could definitely help out the Rangers in the near future, with his skating abilities and big frame.
New York Rangers Analysis
The night started off with the biggest debate heading into the draft, with who the Edmonton Oilers were going to take with their number one overall pick. The Oilers went with yet another young forward, and selected Nail Yakupov from the Sarnia Sting of the OHL. Following the Blue Jackets
New York Rangers Analysis
Well, the 2012 NHL Entry Draft is finally here. The New York Rangers will pick 28th tonight -- assuming there's no trades made at or before the draft. While this is the latest pick the Rangers have had in quite a few years, this is the perfect draft for
New York Rangers Analysis
It's late June, so of course it's never too early to start looking at projections for next year's team. The first crack at that comes from stats aficionado Rob Vollman, in coordination with Neil Greenberg, of, well, a lot of places. Their system, named
New York Rangers Analysis
The offseason is always a fantastic time to take an in-depth look at different changes the New York Rangers can -- and sometimes should -- make. One of the ideas that has been floated around this site recently has been about trading Derek Stepan. Or, more specifically, who you would rather
New York Rangers Analysis
Every since the New York Rangers season ended thanks to an overtime goal by Adam Henrique, some people have been furious with Marian Gaborik. Despite a brilliant bounce-back season in which he scored 41 goals and lead the Rangers in points in the regular season -- not to mention the
New York Rangers Analysis
One of the biggest fish in the pond turned down the New York Rangers yesterday. Well, sort of. What Zach Parise did do was say he wasn't going to sign a contract with the Rangers if he hits the open market on July 1st. How much interest the