New York Rangers Analysis
What Could A Pavel Buchnevich Extension Look Like?
Buchnevich had a solid case heading into this season, and his hot start certainly makes things more interesting.
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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Maybe Now Buchnevich Will Get The Respect He Has Deserved
The Russian has rewarded David Quinn’s trust with two strong performances on both sides of the puck.
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2020-21 New York Rangers Season Preview: The Defense
Taking a look at the Blueshirt defensemen on the active roster for this upcoming season.
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2020-21 New York Rangers Season Preview: The Forwards
The Rangers forward corps promises to be the most exciting part of the upcoming season
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REPORT: Long Island Hockey Team Hates Fun, Ruins Everything
Opening Night would have been the perfect time to debut a New York rivalry of Russian goaltenders.
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Banter Roundtable: Division Preview
The Rangers have a new (temporary) home
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K’Andre Miller’s Opportunity Is Here, And Rangers Should Make Most of It
I found myself thinking about Kurt Russell’s speech in Miracle, in which he portrays legendary Team USA coach Herb Brooks, when thinking about K’Andre Miller ahead of opening night on Thursday. I feel like I’ve used this line to start a story or make a point before,
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Now Comes David Quinn’s Real Test As an NHL Coach
Much of Quinn’s tenure as Rangers’ head coach has been centered around player development and culture building. Now, focus begins to shifts towards tactics and game management.
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The Rangers Now Have No Excuse For Not Playing the Kids on Defense
With expanded rosters and a delayed start to the AHL season, the Rangers might as well give their talented youngsters first bite at the apple.
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2020 Report Card: Libor Hajek
The Czech defender had another injury shortened season in New York, so where do things go from here?
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The Rangers’ Next Captain
The New York Rangers have not had a captain since the 2017-18 season. The last man to wear the “C” was defenseman Ryan McDonagh, who just lifted the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before McDonagh, it was Ryan Callahan, Chris Drury, Jaromir Jagr, Mark Messier, Brian Leetch, Messier
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There’s No Choice Now But To Go With The Kids
The path forward is clear