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You probably don't need me to remind you that Larry Brooks of the New York Post speculated that the New York Rangers final two games before the NHL trade deadline would impact the potential Rick Nash trade. So what impact did the Rangers' 4-3 shootout loss to
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers were handed a very disappointing loss to their cross-town rivals last night, the New York Islanders. They had a sluggish start, but were able to fight their way back into the game, and send it to overtime. However, the shootout result didn't agree with
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Last season, Brandon Dubinsky had the best season of his NHL career. Now, after scoring only six goals during the regular season, Dubinsky is the subject of trade talks, possibly for Rick Nash or Jeff Carter of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Let's assume Dubinsky isn't traded
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I was scanning my morning New York Rangers reads today and I came across Larry Brook's most recent Rick Nash story, in which he thinks the next two games will play a major role in Glen Sather's decisions when the NHL trade deadline finally arrives. From
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
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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
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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.
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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