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After some dismal performances, the changes have begun it looks like, and Stephen Valiquette is first on the chopping block. From the NY Post: The Rangers have placed backup goaltender Stephen Valiquette on waivers and have claimed seventh-year center Erik Christensen off waivers from Anaheim. Teams have 24 hours to
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From Andrew Gross at Ranger Rants, here are the lines for tonight, subject to change after everyone's first shift: Sean Avery-Vinny Prospal-Marian Gaborik Christopher Higgins-Artem Anisimov-P.A. Parenteau Donald Brashear-Chris Drury-Ryan Callahan Ales Kotalik-Brian Boyle-Aaron Voros Matt Gilroy-Bobby Sanguinetti Marc Staal-Michal Rozsival Michael Del Zotto-Dan Girardi Can'
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The Canadian Press is reporting that the NHL has suspended Penguins LW Matt Cooke 2 games for his hit on Artem Anisimov in last night's loss to the Pens. Pittsburgh Penguins left-winger Matt Cooke was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for a
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Steve Zipay over at Blue Notes is reporting that John Tortorella said that Wade Redden will miss 5 to 7 days with an "upper-body injury". It appeared Redden hurt his shoulder last night on a check from Victor Oreskovich of the Florida Panthers. Looks like we are going
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For those of you that are looking at this four game stretch the Rangers have against Florida (twice), Columbus and Tampa Bay as some kind of opportunity for the Rangers to find their game against lesser opponents, there is something you should know: The Panthers are 7-2-1 in their last
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Andrew Gross from Ranger Rants has some updates from yesterday's practice: (click link for full story) Off the ice, captain Chris Drury (concussion), who has missed the last three games and does not have a timetable for returning, will visit the doctor this afternoon, which the Rangers are
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If you haven't read Larry Brooks article today, you should. While we all are critical of Larry on occasion, I think today he hits the nail right on the head with his thoughts on fixing the Madison Square Mess. Here are some of the highlights: The Islanders are
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A few updates as the Rangers get ready to take on the darlings of Versus tonight at MSG: Andrew Gross at Ranger Rants has some notes from this morning's skate: (click link for full story) Well-attended optional skate here this morning at the MSG Training Center with goalie
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As the Rangers get ready for the BJ's tonight at the Garden, here is what's going on today: Andrew Gross has a lot of info today. First off, the line combos for tonight: Higgins-Prospal-Gaborik Sean Avery-Artem Anisimov-P.A. Parenteau Enver Lisin-Callahan-Ales Kotalik Donald Brashear-Brian Boyle-Aaron Voros
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From Ranger Rants: (click link for full story) Here’s how: the left wing’s presence will allow coach John Tortorella to move Christopher Higgins from left wing to center on a line with Parenteau and Ales Kotalik (at least based on today’s line rushes). Tortorella also had Vinny
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Thanks to Laurie Carr on this one, the AHL website is reporting that P.A. Parenteau has been recalled from Hartford, and Dane Byers is being sent back down. Donald Brashear and Aaron Voros are still with the team in case you were wondering. FYI: Just got the email from
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Tonight at 8 PM, Blueshirt Banter Radio will be live on the air for a special Friday night edition, and our guest will be former NHL superstar Theo Fleury. Fleury spent 16 seasons in the NHL, most of it with the Calgary Flames, but also spent time with Colorado Avalanche,