New York Rangers Analysis
Last night Kevin and I swapped picks for a mock All-Star Fantasy Draft. I took team Daniel Alfredsson, while Kevin took team Jerome Iginla, who we decided can be the second captain for this activity. Kevin said his draft strategy was: "to overvalue goaltending right away, pick up some
Blueshirt Banter Discussion
Since the lockout ended and the shootout was added to the NHL there have been a plethora of posts suggesting ways to change the NHL overtime policy. As you may know, the current system is 5 minute 4 on 4 overtime, then shootout. In the past, there was the possibility
Blueshirt Banter Discussion
The NHL will announce the 2012 NHL All Stars at some point today, an announcement that will certainly spark discussion, anger for some, and excitement for others. We already know the following six players will be in the game: Daniel Alfredsson, Milan Michalek, Jason Spezza, Erik Karlsson, Dion Phenauf, and
New York Rangers Analysis
Now that we are halfway through the season, we have a pretty good idea of who has contributed to the New York Rangers success. Rather than simply saying that each player was important in their own way, I decided to rank the active players in order of least to most
New York Rangers Pregame
Update: From now on in "Keys to the Game" threads, we will be offering a little competition. Comment in the section who will score the first New York Rangers goal, not the first overall goal. I will keep standings until the end of the season, and the winner
New York Rangers Pregame
It's almost time, folks! At 3:00 PM ET the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers will battle at Citizens Bank Ballpark. The Rangers and Flyers both won their last game. The Rangers will be aiming for their 24th win of the season, and here's how
New York Rangers Analysis
For some reason I cannot understand, Sean Avery has been a fan favorite in his time in New York. Despite his time in New York, then trip to Dallas, then trip to Hartford, then back to New York, then to Connecticut, and finally back to New York, throughout the entire
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers won their fifth straight game last night, four of which rivalry games, by defeating the New York Islanders 3-0 at Madison Square Garden. The win put the Rangers in first place in the Eastern Conference, something Rangers fans have been waiting for for a long time.
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers are coming off an exciting win over the Phoenix Coyotes, so the momentum is there. However, the momentum will be matched this week by the intensity of the upcoming match-ups. The Rangers foes this week will be the New Jersey Devils, (in New Jersey) the New
NHL News
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New York Rangers News
Lots of news breaking tonight, so let's take a look. CSN's John Boruk is reporting that a Bobby Ryan trade is imminent, and that the Rangers are the front runners to acquire the winger. A source close to the situation tells me a Bobby Ryan trade
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers head out of town for two games, then return home at Madison Square Garden for another couple of games. The travel schedule should not be a problem, but the talent levels of the teams the New York Rangers will face is at a season high. The