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New York Rangers Analysis
I have been standing on my tall soap box (blog box?) for the past few weeks now, saying that the Rangers General Manager Glen Sather should only go after younger players with upside this trade deadline. I've stressed that picks, prospects and youth already integrated into the team
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers have been in a scoring drought for most of 2011, failing to score more than 2 goals in a whopping 18 of the 24 games for the calendar year. Some have blamed the disappearance of Marian Gaborik. Others have blamed the lack of high-scoring talent. I&
New York Rangers Analysis
We are Ranger fans. It's probably in our DNA to assume the worst. And who can blame us? But with the Rangers going 3-7-1 in their last 11 games, is it actually time to panic? It's a tough question to ask, there's no doubt
New York Rangers Analysis
John Tortorella is deservedly a Jack Adams candidate for coach of the year this season. He's finally bestowed an identity to the Rangers and has steadied the ship through wave after wave of injuries. He's successfully handed the leadership reigns to the young core of Ryan
New York Rangers Analysis
Now that Marian Gaborik is likely to miss significant time with a concussion, the Rangers need to weigh their options for a top six winger to replace him. However, options are limited and prices are steep. Kris Versteeg, a second line winger at best, fetched a first and a third
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According to Jesse Spector, multiple sources indicate that the Rangers are interested in rugged Senators winger Chris Neil. Spector speculates that there is a chance that the Rangers have an interest in Neil because they want to lessen the fighting responsibilities of Brandon Prust. This makes sense considering Prust has
New York Rangers Analysis
Editors Note: Kaberle came off the market today, to the Bruins for Joe Colborne, Boston's 1st rounder, and a conditional pick. Use this thread to discuss that trade as well. Rumors are abound stating GM Glen Sather is looking to upgrade the back end of the defense. There
New York Rangers Analysis
Marian Gaborik has three hat tricks this season, including a four-goal outburst against the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this season. Normally, this would be a reason to celebrate like it's 1994. Unfortunately, it's basically a bad thing. In those three separate performances Gaborik has tallied 10
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The Oilers are competing for another lottery pick and have a number of players who are figured to be available. This is the six edition of the NHL Trade Deadline breakdown and we'll take a look at who may be a fit for the Rangers: Dustin Penner: His
New York Rangers Analysis
The Rangers are 0-4-1 in their last five games and are 3-6-1 in their last ten games. This is the longest losing streak the team has had all season long and it easily also one of the most frustrating stretches of games in recent memory. Six of the last seven
New York Rangers Analysis
After the Rangers fourth consecutive loss Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens, John Tortorella was asked whether or not his team can succeed without their best players playing to their abilities: "No. It will be difficult. It will be difficult. Your top guys need to make some difference in
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News hit the Rangers wire last night that Glen Sather and a few scouts had been in attendance for a Hershey Bears game recently. That likely means the Rangers are taking a look at Sheldon Souray. It seems like Sather has been trying to throw a blue sweater on him