Dive deeper with New York Rangers analysis from the Blueshirt Banter team—where strategy meets stats, trades are teased out, and every roster move gets broken down. Whether it’s youth development, roster depth, or cap-maneuvering, we give you the insight Rangers fans need.
New York Rangers Analysis
Throughout this roller coaster season, there has been one part of the Rangers' game that has been consistent all year. That is the penalty kill, which is currently ranked ninth in the National Hockey League at 83.8 percent. Heading into the season, many felt that the Blueshirts would
New York Rangers Analysis
Yeah, yeah, yeah I know. I have been one of the people here who as deemed that making the playoffs would be "useless" and that the Rangers would be better off golfing than getting crushed in the playoffs. But on NHL.com today they ran an ad, that
New York Rangers Analysis
If you were wondering what the latest "gem" was from John Tortorella this week look no further. Mark Herrmann (filling in for Steve Zipay over at Newsday) reported that Tortorella had this to say the other day: ""The boys are loose," John Tortorella said. "
New York Rangers Analysis
The season is over. That's not an angry statement, or a bias one. It's not a judgment call or even a guess. Even if the Rangers manage to scrape their way into the playoffs, the year is done. When you look at the big picture-which
New York Rangers Analysis
Earlier in the season, Marian Gaborik was contending with Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby for the scoring title in the National Hockey League. Most often, Marian was between first and fifth in scoring in the league, even when the team went through rough stretches. Now, though, several months later, Gaborik
New York Rangers Analysis
When John Tortorella took up his post as Head Coach of the New York Rangers, he promised to bring changes to the scene. He promised us a more up-tempo and offensive system while demanding a harder working attitude by his players on the ice. But most importantly he promised
New York Rangers Analysis
I know it may be early, but the way in which Vinny Prospal has been playing for this New York Rangers team all season long has been stunning, and I think it is about time the front office begins to talk with Prospal's agent in hopes to re-
New York Rangers Analysis
Dear New York Rangers Fans, With another listless and embarrassing loss tonight, at the hands of the New Jersey Devils, I think it is safe to say that the season is over for the Rangers and that there will be no playoffs come April. The Rangers desperately needed the win
New York Rangers Analysis
There is so much that goes along with the name Sean Avery, both on and off the ice. He may be more popular for his antics against rival goaltender Martin Brodeur, or for his "sloppy seconds" remark last season, but all of that aside, he is a solid
New York Rangers Analysis
14-15-6 is the New York Rangers record while playing in front of their home crowd at Madison Square Garden this season. Below .500 while playing in the World's Most Famous Arena. Below .500 while playing before some of the most passionate hockey fans here in the
New York Rangers Analysis
With Wednesday’s lack of action by the Rangers Front Office, they leave their team with no other option but to win with the lineup they have. That is the same lineup that has struggled all season long to pick up wins and score goals. The same lineup that has
New York Rangers Analysis
This will be the third time I will have had a chance to sit down and chat with Chris Kotsopoulos, who spent one season with the Rangers back in 1980/81. He has always been good to me when I've needed an interview, so before I get to