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After the Rangers 5-4 shootout loss to the Senators, the Rangers made a roster move by sending defenseman Tim Erixon and forward Kris Newbury to the AHL. Neither Erixon or Newbury have points in the games they have played this season. Not sure why Erixon is being sent down,
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Well it looks as if Brad Richards will be centering, not the top line, but instead the second line. I mean, we only signed him to be our top line center, John Tortorella already has other plans it seems. The lines from today's practice were as follows: Wolski
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Yesterday it was reported by Larry Brooks that Sean Avery will play for the Connecticut Whale tonight, as Avery attempts to work his way back back to the New York Rangers. Meanwhile, the Rangers have been playing mediocre hockey, leading to chants from the MSG crowd, such as "we
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The Ontario Hockey League released a statement, noting that Christian Thomas has been suspended for ten games. Thomas was assessed a five minute major, and a game misconduct on the play. Looking at the video, it did not look like there was any intent to injure. Thomas was on his
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Breaking news coming out of Rangers practice today is that Michael Sauer will play in the home opener tomorrow night vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs, as reported by Katie Strang. Sauer said he's been cleared to play; ready to go tmrw vs Leafs The move seemed likely following
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The New York Rangers announced that Michael Sauer will return to action against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As a precursor, the Rangers sent down Brandon Bell yesterday. What a time for Sauer to return, for the Rangers home opener against the Maple Leafs tomorrow night. The Rangers held their first
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The New York Rangers have assigned Brendan Well to the Connecticut Whale of the AHL. Bell made his Rangers debut on Saturday against Edmonton, registering two shots on goal. Bell was one of the bottom players in terms of playing time on defense, and wasn't able to wrestle
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Henrik Lundqvist was back on the ice for the New York Rangers, at their practice before departing for Winnipeg. Lundqvist stated that it was a skate issue, which was causing pressure on his foot. Today, he said that the issue was resolved, and everything is back to normal. Lundqvist caught
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As per MSG last night, there was a possibility that we would receive an update on Marc Staal today. However, it appears that we will not being seeing that update anytime today. Andrew Gross confirmed via twitter, that the New York Rangers will not release anything today, on the status
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The New York Rangers landed in Vancouver late this afternoon, and held an afternoon practice before tomorrow's game. Wojtek Wolski and Michael Sauer were the first two players to hit the ice, and both showed signed of improvement. Although, it is unlikely that both of them will suit
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As per the AHL website, the New York Rangers have recalled defenseman Brendan Bell from the Connecticut Whale. With all of the current injuries, it seems as if there is some concern for Michael Sauer. Sauer sat out last night's game on Long Island, in a game where
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John Tortorella has confirmed that Mike Sauer will not play in the New York Rangers' matchup against the New York Islanders on Saturday. According to multiple reports his right shoulder isn't ready yet, although John Tortorella wouldn't consider the injury long-term. This just puts