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The news has just broke that Evgeni Malkin, Steven Stamkos, and Henrik Lundqvist are the three finalists for the Hart Trophy, also known as the MVP award. Hank, who is also a finalist for the Vezina this year, is getting a lot of nods and attention for his outstanding season
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No surprises here, Henrik Lundqvist was officially named a finalist for the Vezina trophy, along with Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings, and Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators. Here's the official release from the NHL Media site: Lundqvist, Quick and Rinne Named Vezina Trophy Finalists FOR
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New York Rangers rookie forward Carl Hagelin has received a three game ban by the league's front office for his hit to Ottawa's captain Daniel Alfredsson. Hagelin has no previous history of offenses that have resulted in fines or suspensions. Brendan Shanahan's video explanation
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Well, it did not take long for Gary Bettman to turn an already silly fine into an absolutely moronic one. I wrote about Bettman and the NHL fining New York Rangers Head Coach John Tortorella $20K for his comments about the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, and was extremely angry about
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There was numerous different sources speculating earlier today, that Chris Kreider would sign with the New York Rangers. According to Bob McKenzie on TSN, the Rangers and Kreider have officially agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract. Well, it's finally official, Chris Kreider is on his way
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As soon as the NCAA Frozen Four concluded, Ranger fans around the world were waiting to hear this news. Before his college season was even over, it was expected that Kreider would forgo his senior season at Boston College to join the New York Rangers. As of today, both Chris
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According to the New York Rangers, both Marian Gaborik and Ryan Callahan were not present at the teams practice today in Greenburgh, NY. It was said that Marian Gaborik is at home sick with the flu, and Ryan Callahan is attending personal matters at home. The worry isn't
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The National Hockey League released the 2011-2012 Playoff scheduling for the first round match ups earlier this afteroon. The New York Rangers will be going up against the Ottawa Senators in the first round, with their loss to the Washington Capitals last night at MSG. However, the Rangers will
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The NHL continued to prove incapable of making any kind of rational decision today, fining John Tortorella $20K for his post-game comments after the Pittsburgh Penguins victory over the New York Rangers Thursday night. Not only was John Tortorella fined, but Brooks Orpik was also NOT disciplined at all
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According to the NHL Network, Henrik Lundqvist is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lundqvist took a puck to his hand/wrist in the third period in the Rangers big win against the Philadelphia Flyers last night and was barely able to finish the game. All
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Just a moment ago, the New York Rangers announced that they assigned defenseman, Tim Erixon, to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League. Erixon spent the last five games with the Rangers, where he had two assists, and went -2. He was recalled when defenseman, Steve Eminger, went down
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Just last week, the New York Rangers announced that Andrew Yogan signed on a tryout basis with the Connecticut Whale, down in the American Hockey League. After getting three games under his belt, he finally reached an agreement with the Rangers, and signed off on a two-way, entry-level