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New York Rangers Analysis
Since the last piece on the Rangers general team metrics, the team has gone 6-3 (Nov. 14th). This is interesting because as George's November scoring chance piece pointed out, it was a decent month; but when you look at the top-level team statistics (some of which reflect possession
New York Rangers Analysis
The NHL Board of Governors passed a four-conference realignment yesterday, a move which drastically changes the outlook of the NHL. The Rangers conference will include the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes. It's good to see all the old
New York Rangers Analysis
When the New York Rangers traded for Ryan McDonagh back in 2009 there was obvious excitement. The Rangers relieved themselves of Scott Gomez and his albatross of a contract and acquired a quality prospect to boot (at the time McDonagh was Montreal's top-rated defensive prospect). McDonagh started last
New York Rangers Analysis
Last year the New York Rangers had a highly touted prospect, Ryan McDonagh, start the year with the Connecticut Whale to gain some seasoning before he auditioned for a role with the big club. But midway through the season the Rangers called McDonagh up due to injuries, and he never
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers keep finding ways to win games. Sometimes it's not pretty, but the important part for the Rangers is that the two points keep rolling in. I'm not going to go into depth on whether or not the Rangers of last year would
New York Rangers Analysis
It's been a strange two days in the NHL, with Bobby Ryan trade rumors hitting a fever pitch last night, only to come back down this morning. If you're unaware, the Anaheim Ducks fired head coach Randy Carlyle and replaced him with Bruce Boudreau. Yes, that
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers' 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins got scary there for a minute. Alright, it was downright terrifying. But the Rangers held on despite allowing a goal by Evgeni Malkin with 6.1 seconds left in the second period and then allowing former Ranger Pascal Dupuis
New York Rangers Analysis
For the past few days I have seen more and more questions, comments and posts on the availability of Anaheim Ducks forward Bobby Ryan. Now, I'm not trying to add to the rumors that are already swirling around, Larry Brooks did that for me. Brooks tweeted yesterday that
New York Rangers Analysis
Yesterday, we gave you player grades for the defenseman and goalies on the New York Rangers. Today we will give you grades for all the forwards on the team. Let me note before we get into the grades that all grades are based on the expectations of the player coming
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers are approximately 25% done with their season, compiling a 12-5-3 record through the first 20 games. Here at Blueshirt Banter, we'll be reviewing the players and giving them grades based on the first quarter of the season. This subject will be broken up into
New York Rangers Analysis
After back-to-back losses to both the Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers in which the New York Rangers only managed to score one goal, a big losing streak seemed possible. Especially since New York had the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers on the horizon. But instead the Rangers parlayed those
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers head out of town for two games, then return home at Madison Square Garden for another couple of games. The travel schedule should not be a problem, but the talent levels of the teams the New York Rangers will face is at a season high. The