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New York Rangers Analysis
New York Sports is replete with inner rivalries. The Yankees and Mets, the Giants and Jets, the Rangers and Islanders, and even the Knicks and Nets, although I can't say I've ever heard anyone ever get really excited for a Knicks-Nets game. But each of
New York Rangers Analysis
If you have read this site regularly since the end of last season then I'm sure you've heard me rant and rave about how I think current GM Glen Sather should be ousted. I say this because in the end I believe that with the tremendous
New York Rangers Analysis
Who will get the boot out of the lineup? Well, considering that forward Aaron Voros has been a consistent scratch, I would assume that one of Enver Lisin, Brian Boyle or Erik Christensen will start to watch from the sky box. Do not get me wrong, each of these individuals
New York Rangers Analysis
Beginning Monday night, the Rangers will play a stretch of four games in six nights, including back to back games against the Islanders, Wednesday at the Garden, and Thursday out at the Mausoleum. With Stephen Valiquette banished to Hartford and playing poorly there, the Rangers have a goaltending issue looming
New York Rangers Analysis
There seems to be a common misconception around here when it comes to Chris Drury. We here at the Banter do not want Chris Drury to fail; in fact we probably want him to succeed more than anyone else. But as writers for the New York Rangers it is our
New York Rangers Analysis
Allowing 11 goals in his last four starts, Henrik Lundqvist has begun to struggle in net at about the worst possible time for the New York Rangers. Come to think of it, the all-star goaltender always seems to be off of his game at around this time every year.
New York Rangers Analysis
Rookies are generally the "weak links" of a sports teams. They are generally the youngest players on the teams, guys who are incredibly inexperience and who's ability to handle play on the big stage is questioned often. On the flip side rookies are the future and
New York Rangers Analysis
Greg over at Metro Hockey has a fantastic story about some investigative reporting done by Adrian Szkolar, a Ranger fan and student at Stony Brook University. Last week Larry Brooks ran this story about the Rangers failure to offer Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik a contract when he was a free
New York Rangers Analysis
Since we are literally one-third through this season it's about time to grade the Rangers. Here is a list of every player, coach, and general manager of the team; their grade and the reason why (in no particular order): Marian Gaborik : There isn’t too much more
New York Rangers Analysis
Authors Note: Sorry for no attempt at paragraphs and such, but why should I try to write seriously when the team I support, follow, and love can't even complete the simplest of hockey plays (I'M LOOKING AT YOU, ROZIVAL - STEP UP ON YOUR MAN - EVERYONE LEARNS
New York Rangers Analysis
Identity is something the Rangers have lacked not only this year, but in years prior to this one. There is no indication of the Broadway Blueshirts being a great defensive team, an up-tempo offensive club, or a rough and tough squad that will out-muscle you night in and
New York Rangers Analysis
You guys are probably familiar with Kyle's work, he did the terrific "Kansas City Drylanders" logo that was such a huge hit. Well Kyle is at it again, and sent me this after last night's game. "If I only had a heart"