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New York Rangers Analysis
After breaking his finger in the first game of the season, Chris Drury has begun skating again this week and is inching closer to returning to the lineup. When he finally makes his return, somebody is going to lose significant ice time and quite possibly their roster spot as well
New York Rangers Analysis
They won! I wanted to make sure I got at least one positive note in, as this game was the polar opposite of the game against the Edmonton Oilers. The New York Rangers allowed a whopping 32 total chances to the Pittsburgh Penguins, by far and away their highest total
New York Rangers Analysis
The results for this game should surprise no one. The New York Rangers posted season highs in chances (25), even strength chances (24), differential (+12), and even strength differential (+15). The team was able to capitalize on several miscues by the young Edmonton Oilers team and turn them into breakaways
New York Rangers Analysis
Although the scoreboard did not necessarily reflect it, for the second straight night the New York Rangers played a wide open game, this time against the Buffalo Sabres. The ultimate tally was 24-21 in favor of the Rangers, however this was primarily on the strength of a season high 10
New York Rangers Analysis
Update 12:45pm: David Backes has re-upped with St. Louis for $4.5 million. This deal has a lot more of an effect on Callahan/Dubinsky than Giroux. Backes is 26, the Blues are buying UFA years, and the production/hits are almost identical between the three players. Backes has
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Thanks in large part to an early 5 on 3 that helped the Rangers rebound, the final tally of chances between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers ended with a very close 22-20 victory for the Capitals. At even strength however, the Caps dominated 18-11, on the strength of
New York Rangers Analysis
Note: This post does not include the 11/9 game against Washington. Brandon Dubinsky has been the subject of many a debate amongst Ranger fans. Some believed that he should have been packaged for a top line center (for various reasons), and others believed that he should be retained because
New York Rangers Analysis
In one of the more deceptive outcomes of the season, the New York Rangers hammered the St. Louis Blues in chances, finishing the game with a 17-9 total advantage, and a 12-7 even strength advantage. These advantages come mostly in the fact that once they obtained the lead, the Blues
New York Rangers Analysis
In a game marred by defensive miscues and a goal from a sharp angle, the final totals for the game between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers ended with the Rangers winning the scoring chance battle 14-13, and 10-7 at even strength. This was mostly caused by the 5-3
New York Rangers Analysis
In a game where the New Jersey Devils dominated on the dot and dominated in shots, the two teams ended up dead even in scoring chances at 17-17 apiece. Much like the first game against the Devs, the New York Rangers lost the even strength battle, but generated many (well,
New York Rangers Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the best puck possession teams in all of hockey last year, and despite losing a significant chunk of their roster, their game against the New York Rangers showed that they haven't missed a beat. This is best represented by the serious negative
New York Rangers Analysis
Blocking shots is an integral part of the game today. With today’s shooters getting more power from lighter sticks and improved workout techniques, shots are getting harder and more accurate. In today’s game, if you leave a good player with a decent look, he will hit his spot,