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2022 Report Card: Kaapo Kakko
Kakko’s third season ended on a down note, but there’s still many things to like about one of the Rangers’ top young players.
New York Rangers Analysis
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.
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2022 Report Card: Ryan Strome
The now-former Ranger was very good but often frustrating at the same time.
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2022 Report Card: Dryden Hunt
Hunt spent much of the regular season miscast in a second-line role.
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2022 Report Card: Artemiy Panarin
The superstar winger posted a career-high point total in the regular season in spite of some concerning underlying play.
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Rangers Trade Patrik Nemeth to Coyotes
The Rangers have found a way to open up more cap space by offloading Patrik Nemeth’s contract.
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Rangers’ Mismanagement of Kakko Raises Concerns
After an exciting season that culminated in an unexpected run to the Eastern Conference Final, the general feeling around the New York Rangers is that the 2021-22 season was the beginning of a period of sustained success. A key part of that success will be the growth and development of
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Ruminating on the Rangers’ Season
As anyone who has read a decent sampling of my articles here (or has been subjected to my presence for more than five minutes) would know, I enjoy getting into the statistical weeds when it comes to the New York Rangers. But now, with their entertaining 2021-22 season having come
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Rangers’ Kids Need More Ice Time
In the long term, to develop further. But more immediately, to help the Rangers continue to win in these playoffs.
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Blueshirt Banter Roundtable: Rangers vs. Lightning Series Predictions
Following a stunning Game 7 defeat of the Hurricanes in Raleigh, the Rangers now face the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions with a trip to the Cup Final on the line.
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Artemiy Panarin and Rangers Playoff Hockey
After perhaps their worst showing of the playoffs this past Thursday night, it’s a challenge to remain optimistic about the Ranger’s chances against the Hurricanes in game six. We can take comfort in the fact the series is returning to Madison Square Garden, and with the Hurricanes’ abhorrent
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Ryan Lindgren an Unsung Hero for Rangers
The rugged defenseman’s value has really shone through in the playoffs since his return to the lineup.
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How bad has the third D-pair been?
As it turns out, it’s pretty bad. Let’s talk about it.