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New York Rangers Analysis
Some questioned head coach John Tortorella's decision to start back-up goaltender Martin Biron Monday night against the Calgary Flames, but I was one of the few that applauded the move. The reason being that it creates a healthy goaltending situation for this New York Rangers team, something
New York Rangers Analysis
This Rangers club is different from other Rangers clubs of the past. Sure, the Rangers have generally been in the top-five in hits, especially in the Ryan Callahan and Brandon Dubinsky years, but there has always been something missing. There was always a level of ferocity that the Rangers
New York Rangers Analysis
I took a look at individual chances over the first seven games. Since it coincides with the quarter pole of the season, I thought it would be a good take a look at the chances after 21 games, which concluded with the game last weekend against the Minnesota Wild. Thus
New York Rangers Analysis
We've talked a lot about the impact that Marian Gaborik's return would have on this team. His scoring prowess, his underrated passing and his ability to make space for everyone on the ice with him would only be a positive. We were hoping that his play
New York Rangers Analysis
Note: This little write-up was inspired by a very similar piece named The Decline of Jarome Iglina, by Kent Wilson. Kent knows his numbers better than I do, but I couldn't help but think of the similar situation the Rangers are in with Chris Drury the whole
New York Rangers Analysis
In what was arguably their best defensive performance to date, the New York Rangers held the Minnesota Wild to just 7 even strength chances, 3 of which came during the final minutes with the game long since decided. From top to bottom, they did an excellent job of keeping the
New York Rangers Analysis
Unlike the first game against the Boston Bruins, the New York Rangers found ample opportunity to score goals, but were denied early late and often by Tim Thomas. The final tally shows a fairly decisive 21-14 edge to the Rangers, but the wonders of score effects reared their ugly
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
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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
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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
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