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Brendan Smith: a man without a role
What comes next for the fourth line winger/versatile defenseman?
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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Contracts that have haunted the Rangers
Five contracts from the last dozen years that the Rangers likely regret
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Buying Out Kevin Shattenkirk Would Be A Huge Mistake
It is understandable to want more from Shattenkirk, but there are other defenders more deserving of a buyout.
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Brady Skjei’s Game Has Improved Since Adam McQuaid Was Traded
After what was considered a down sophomore season, much of the resurgence of Brady Skjei has been credited to the stabilizing force on his right side — Adam McQuaid. While appreciated for his heart and soul mentality and experience, the right-handed defender known for his defensive abilities may have been applauded
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Rangers Radar: Libor Hajek’s debut
Hajek makes his NHL debut, Gilmour pots another goal, and Kravtsov and Traktor make an early exit from the KHL playoffs
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The Kids Have Fight: Skeleton Squad Rangers Making Most of Remainder of Season
Despite the deadline-day losses, New York’s blossoming young core is showing early signs of future contention
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David Quinn and playing to win
The roster may be different, but the coach’s approach is unlikely to change
New York Rangers Analysis
New York Rangers analysis: On PDO, puck luck, and shot suppression versus quality shot suppression
The Rangers difficult start was a factor of a few things, but to simply call it "bad luck" is leaving out a lot of context.
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Libor Hajek likely to make Rangers debut tonight
The young Czech defenseman could just be hours away from his Rangers debut
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Rangers Radar: DeAngelo’s Point Streak
DeAngelo is absolutely rolling right now
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Measuring Mats Zuccarello’s Value On and Off the Ice
Mats Zuccarello’s value to the New York Rangers, and in general, the hockey world, spans much deeper than his 352 points in 509 regular season games show. It also transcends what the team gained in trading the right winger. For both his actions on and off the ice, Zuccarello
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Mats Zuccarello Brought Innocence Back to Hockey
On December 23rd, 2010, the New York Rangers needed to convert their third shootout attempt or else they’d lose the game to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mats Zuccarello, playing in his first NHL game, hopped over the boards and skated to the center of an anxious Madison Square Garden.