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New York Rangers Analysis
In the 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, the New York Rangers generated their fewest chances overall this year (15), and their fewest chances at even strength (9). The worst offenders were the tandem of Matt Gilroy and Steve Eminger, both being outchanced 5-0. The best line, as has been
New York Rangers Analysis
When Glen Sather originally shelled out a four-year $6.6 million contract for Derek Boogaard there was some question as to how he would be utilized under John Tortorella -- a coach who is known to lean on his "top guys." Boogaard certainly has some value to bring
New York Rangers Analysis
When the Rangers demoted Wade Redden to the AHL at the beginning of the year, it was a move that was necessary for the Rangers to get under the salary cap ceiling to start the 2010-2011 season. Although Redden’s $6.5 million cap number is off the cap for
New York Rangers Analysis
Seems as though there is a contingent of Rangers fans who three games into the season are either jumping the gun and hoping for a trade to ‘shake things up’ or already have one foot over the edge looking to jump as if the season is completely lost. With Gaborik’
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We'll just get right into it this time, with the definition repeated again for those that are not regular readers, or didn't see the article 8 hours ago: A scoring chance is defined as a clear play directed toward the opposing net from a dangerous scoring
New York Rangers Analysis
The game versus the Buffalo Sabres saw both teams do a decent job of keeping players out of dangerous scoring area. This game was an old fashioned shootout, in part predicated by the numerous powerplays seen by both teams. As you'll see, the game featured many momentum swings,
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Chris Drury's point totals have steadily gone down over the three years he has been a New York Ranger. Last season was arguably his worst, as he only scored 14 goals and 32 points in 77 games played. And defensively, where he is usually strong, he was a
New York Rangers Analysis
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Seems like a simple enough idea. I would assume most children with the ability to walk and properly use the toilet would understand the meaning of the phrase. Words are simply words. When somebody makes an inappropriate
New York Rangers Analysis
As you may have ascertained from some of the comments, I have taken on tracking scoring chances for the New York Rangers. Thanks to the efforts of Vic Ferrari at Irreverant Oiler Fans and timeonice.com, this is not as daunting a task as it could be, merely requiring the
New York Rangers Analysis
In my recap of the New York Rangers 6-4 loss to the New York Islanders I said the following: Well, with a new season comes new disappointments, and today's matinee against the Islanders will be the first to go into that category this season. What also comes with
New York Rangers Analysis
Short day today, with the Rangers playing this afternoon against the New York Islanders. So here are some nice links to get you through the morning. Mike Hume talks about the Rangers victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Andrew Gross talks about the line up that will dress this afternoon, and
New York Rangers Analysis
The majority of the so called "analysts" have written off the Rangers as pretenders for their respective pre-season predictions. They all seem to be forgetting that the Rangers have a certain Cup worthy Swede in goal who when he finally gets a real defense in front of him