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Last week I reported that the New York Rangers had an offer on the table for unrestricted free agent defenseman Anton Stralman. Stralman, 25, attended New Jersey Devils training camp on a tryout basis in September but was never offered to stay beyond his October 6 tryout expiration date. So
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As anticipated, head coach John Tortorella has confirmed that he will be going with the same lineup tomorrow versus the Ducks as he did on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. That means Sean Avery, who practiced with the team for the first time today, will not suit up. Avery
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The most anticipated question today was regarding whether Sean Avery would be claimed via re-entry waivers. As of 12:00, it is official, Sean Avery will remain a New York Ranger. Although, this would only be part one of two step process. Now that Avery has officially cleared waivers,
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As speculated earlier today on twitter stating that Sean Avery will be coming back to New York, can finally be confirmed. Larry Brooks just posted via twitter that Sean Avery will be placed on re-entry waivers tomorrow. As expected, Avery will probably clear re-entry waivers. But due to
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I can't even say that the New York Rangers announced that Andre Deveaux was called up, it was Carl Hagelin. Hagelin posted via twitter, congratulating his teammate on being re-called. It looks as if this was the replacement for Kris Newbury, since he was sent down following
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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