Dive deeper with New York Rangers analysis from the Blueshirt Banter team—where strategy meets stats, trades are teased out, and every roster move gets broken down. Whether it’s youth development, roster depth, or cap-maneuvering, we give you the insight Rangers fans need.
New York Rangers Analysis
Brandon Prust. Mike Rupp. Stu Bickel. John Scott. John Mitchell. Brandon Dubinsky. Anton Stralman. Four of the above players do not fit. If you guessed "Brandon Prust, John Mitchell, Brandon Dubinsky, and Anton Stralman" you are correct. The category is "players on the roster bubble." I&
New York Rangers Analysis
Kevin wrote a speculation piece on this topic last weekend, but now it appears as though more information is being released on the subject. This is from Andrew Gross: In the first period, I was tipped off to an interview Rangers general manager Glen Sather did during a CBS telecast
New York Rangers Analysis
Yesterday we talked about a New York Rangers defenseman on the rise in Michael Del Zotto. So today it only seems fitting -- especially after Tuesday night's 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils -- that we talk about one who is potentially faltering. When Marc Staal didn&
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers had a huge question mark on their hands this previous offseason. The team had to make a decision on whether or not to have defenseman Michael Del Zotto start the year in Connecticut, start the year with the Rangers or look into trading him. In the
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers were without captain and 25-goal scorer Ryan Callahan, but that didn't stop their offense from coming through when it was needed. Derek Stepan sniped the game-winning goal just 39 seconds after the Boston Bruins tied the game at three to give the Rangers a
New York Rangers Analysis
Wednesday it was announced that New York Rangers captain Ryan Callahan would be day-to-day with a bruised foot. In the hours before that announcement Rangers fans held their collective breath hoping it wasn't something more serious. The injury shouldn't require more than a couple of days
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers will be heading into Carolina tomorrow which will start off a very hectic and important week for the team. Over the next week, the Rangers will have two separate back to back games, starting tonight against the Hurricanes. The Rangers will then head into Tampa the
New York Rangers Analysis
Recently I talked to George about whether or not there were any stats to prove whether or not the Rangers so called fantastic "chemistry" is a myth or not. We agreed that there isn't really such a stat, unless you went deep into zone play and
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers are currently in first place, nine points ahead of the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference. As for the division, the Rangers lead the surging Pittsburgh Penguins by nine points as well. Prior to the Rangers most recent victory over the New Jersey Devils, many fans
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-0 Monday night, quieting down some critics that were mentioning that the Devils had the Rangers number. New York was unable to score or get many shots off against the Devils and goalie Martin Brodeur, but the team as a whole
New York Rangers Analysis
Earlier today we discussed all the positives that came from Scott Howson rejecting Glen Sather's trade offer for Rick Nash Monday afternoon. But there are some negatives to deal with as well. Here they are: Brandon Dubinsky: Here is the bad part about very public trades that don&
New York Rangers Analysis
So the 2012 NHL trade deadline has come and gone and when the dust settled the New York Rangers looked pretty much the same. Aside from a minor depth move (Glen Staher shipped a 5th round pick to Chicago for hulking defenseman John Scott) the Rangers did not make a