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The Rangers Are Finally Ready To Take The Long Way With David Quinn

The story ends, ironically enough, with Alain Vigneault finally walking down a road of self reflection. The predictable part was that he wasn’t asked about it. We won’t start there, though, because that’s how this story ends. Or maybe more appropriately, how the current story begins. When

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The Complications of Jimmy Vesey

It’s been just three games but Jimmy Vesey has found himself at the center of a fair amount of discussion so far. Before the regular season opener on 10/4, I discussed how Vesey’s struggles really couldn’t keep him out of a top-six role because of the

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Namestnikov already fighting for a roster spot

Namestnikov’s 2018-19 season is off to a rocky start

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How Long Is Marc Staal’s Leash with David Quinn?

Staal’s play has been on decline, and his preseason struggles have continued into the 2018-19 regular season.

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Brendan Smith is right where he belongs

Smith earned the clean slate that the Rangers gave him before training camp

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Introducing Blueshirt Banter’s Weekly Power Rankings

This is a weekly series that will run during the 2018-19 season.

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New York Rangers 2018-2019 Season: Five Things To Keep An Eye On

The Jimmy Vesey Situation According to the projected opening night lineup tonight, Vesey will be “rewarded” from what was a relatively dreadful preseason with a firm spot on the second line. At first blush it seems like a massive oversight, and further proof the narrative of “David Quinn is going

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Previewing the 2018-19 New York Rangers with MSG Networks’ Steve Valiquette

With the return of the New York Rangers comes the return of MSG Networks’ comprehensive coverage of the team. Per its press release, the network will be covering 71 of the team’s 82 regular season games, with the “Montefiore Medical Center Rangers Game Night” serving as pre-game analysis, the

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Thoughts on New York Rangers Town Hall

David Quinn, Jeff Gorton and Glen Sather spoke on a variety of topics at a season ticket holder event on Monday.

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Putting Lias Andersson’s Demotion in Perspective

The Rangers made the stunning move to demote Lias Andersson to the Hartford Wolf Pack, giving an NHL spot to, among others, Brett Howden. The discourse surrounding Andersson had already been noxious, and this decision by the Rangers is tinder added to an already lively fire. People who were already

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The Rangers’ Opening Night Roster Leaves Much to be Desired

For an organization looking to infuse speed and youth into their NHL lineup, New York’s roster is largely devoid of new blood

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It’s OK to be Disappointed with Lias Andersson For Now

But the future remains bright for the young Swedish center