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As a follow up to my post on Monday about individual scoring chances, this article covers the larger picture, totalling the number of chances that each player was on the ice for. The last update for this came at the end of February, so this adds just the 18 final
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Ryan Callahan is the favorite to take over the captaincy from recently bought out Chris Drury, and he should take over the captaincy from Drury. But there is a lingering rumor that newly signed center Brad Richards is a viable option for the "C" because of his past
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I covered the Rangers' even strength shooting back in the pre-Brad Richards era, but most fans will tell you not all shots are created equal. That's why I took on the project of tracking scoring chances for the team this year. By monitoring and recording the shots
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Marian Gaborik hit an all-time time low in goals and points this past season. While 22 goals and 48 points isn't horrible, it is definitely un-like Marian Gaborik. Gabby is definitely in store for a bounce-back season in the upcoming 2011-2012 season. Of course as many people have
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August is never really a great month for big NHL news, its the dog days of summer and trying to find good news or analysis is like trying to find water in the Sahara Desert. But what is going on right now are the prospect camps for both USA Hockey
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- As we reported Friday morning, Rangers forward Sean Avery was arrested for shoving a police officer outside his L.A. home. Avery was released after he posted bail for $20,000. Joe covered what could happen next for the Rangers and Sean Avery. - We also reported on Friday
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As we reported here yesterday, J.T. Miller was invited to the USA Junior Evaluation Camp. If Miller, who is one of 40 selections who were invited to camp, makes the team it will be a fantastic opportunity to prove to the New York Rangers' brass what he is
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Derek Stepan's rookie season began with a bang, recording a hat trick against the Buffalo Sabres and instantly winning over the hearts and minds of Rangers' fans for the season. He finished his rookie campaign with 21 goals and 45 points, tied for the 15th best rookie
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Another slow Sunday here in Ranger land. But that's OK, because Blueshirt Banter will be here with you all August to keep your Rangers news and discussion at a premium. Speaking of discussions, make sure you keep up with all the great discussions going on here for the
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21-year-old defenseman Michael Del Zotto was a victim of the good ‘ol sophomore curse in 2010-11, seeing a 19-point drop from his rookie year. Everything that went right for Michael in his freshman season with the Rangers suddenly became a problem in his sophomore season. Why? I don't
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Ever since the New York Rangers took care of their five restricted free agents and the year-long quest to obtain coveted free agent Brad Richards, fans eyes have hungrily turned towards the potential of adding another elite winger to the squad. On paper the idea sounds great, getting another top-flight
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Glen Sather walked into this off season with a plan. He hit every bullet point; getting coveted free agent Brad Richards, signing Mike Rupp to fill the tough-guy role and he got all five of the New York Rangers restricted free agents under contract without a single arbitration hearing. Today