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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.
New York Rangers Analysis
The hot topic of the past and current week has been constant flow of trade rumor, after trade rumor. A lot of which have been linked to the New York Rangers, like Rick Nash and a few others. However, I believe that the safest bet for the Rangers is if
New York Rangers Analysis
I honestly don't know when it happened. Actually, maybe I did. I could sense it growing, sure, I could even honestly say that I saw it coming. But to actually sit and make the realization that the New York Rangers are truly the Eastern Conference's best
New York Rangers Analysis
Henrik Lundqvist has made saves, stopped shots, won games, and perplexed opponents left and right this season, and even with the praise we have heaped on him I do not think it is enough. The amount Lundqvist means to this New York Rangers team is undefinable, but one thing is
New York Rangers Analysis
It's Trade Deadline season, and that means a lot (as you can tell from our very own site) of rumors, headlines, tweets, and discussions about who could be traded where. In past seasons the discussions were about who the New York Rangers needed to trade for, what types
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Last week we tossed around the idea of the New York Rangers potentially making a move for Rick Nash. But it's actually Nash's teammate, Jeff Carter, who seems destined to be moved from Columbus. Carter signed an 11-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, expecting to finish
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers widened their gap in the Atlantic Division with a very crucial 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Just like they did the against the Tampa Bay Lightning, there were many positives signs in the win. First off, the Rangers power play combined for three goals on
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers came away with a huge overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning last night. It's also worth noting some of the successes the Rangers had in that game. With this win, it puts the Rangers five points ahead of the second place Bruins, who
New York Rangers Analysis
This time of year is always interesting for the New York Rangers and their fans. Because the Rangers are a big-market team (with a big-market media presence) nearly every big name in hockey will be linked to Broadway from now until the trading deadline. It's the nature of