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Note: Metrics do not include 12/26 vs. NYI Since our last numbers update the Rangers have continued to find good results, going 6-2-1 in their lead up to the Christmas holiday. To summarize, the club continues to "find" ways to win with very good shooting
New York Rangers Analysis
Hockey sabermetrics are still in their infancy compared to their baseball equivalents. What that means is that every day, hockey sabermetricians are looking for new ways to evaluate what has happened on the ice. One such way is through a new metric introduced by Neil Greenberg via ESPN, called the
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers are on a four-game winning streak, the team has already compiled a 21-8-4 record and is currently sitting first in the Atlantic Division and second in the Eastern Conference. Let's just say it's been a good stat to the
New York Rangers Analysis
In another complete team effort the New York Rangers walked away with their 20th win of the season, this time over the New York Islanders. And as the Rangers battle for first place in the division tonight when they host the Philadelphia Flyers, it's hard to pick any
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According to the tweets of Andrew Gross, Carl Hagelin remained on a line with Brad Richards and Ryan Callahan today in practice. And while we won't know how serious this pairing is until the New York Rangers' next matchup (against the New York Islanders on Thursday), it&
New York Rangers Analysis
For nearly two full periods the New York Rangers weren't playing their style of hockey. They were getting outworked in the corners, they played panicked in the defensive zone and they didn't hit the double-digit marks in shots until the tail end of the second
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers are coming off an exciting win over the Phoenix Coyotes, so the momentum is there. However, the momentum will be matched this week by the intensity of the upcoming match-ups. The Rangers foes this week will be the New Jersey Devils, (in New Jersey) the
New York Rangers Analysis
Fellow Banter author Rob L. has done an excellent job keeping fans updated on the performance of this Rangers team according to shot metrics. As a follow up to his work, I wanted to give a more visual look at those the season has trended thus far. For starters, let&
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The New York Rangers have a bigger defensive problem today then they did two days ago. Steve Eminger, who separated his shoulder in the Rangers' 3-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes Saturday night, was replaced Sunday night by Stu Bickel. Before anyone gets ahead of themselves, the Rangers
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When the New York Rangers heard the explanation that Brad Richards' backhanded shot from the corner actually crossed the goal line with just .1 seconds left to play the bench exploded. As did John Tortorella, who did a fist pump in excitement over the Rangers' 3-2 victory
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It is becoming increasingly obvious that the New York Rangers have issues they need to address. After last night's 4-1 defeat at the hands of the St. Louis Blues, the Rangers have lost four of their last six games, including the last two games. In the past
New York Rangers Analysis
Yesterday the New York Rangers had to put Michael Sauer on the IR. And with that move, the Rangers' already injured defensive corps has taken another major hit. Sauer, who was averaging nearly 19 minutes a game, was a mainstay on the Rangers' blue line who helped take