New York Rangers Analysis
As many of you may know, I am a big fan of the Rangers' young defensemen. Michael Del Zotto is my favorite player, and Ryan McDonagh is quickly working his way up the list as well. McDonagh found a way to stick in the NHL once he was promoted,
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 4-2 yesterday, tying the season series up at one win a piece. The win extended the Rangers' winning streak to seven, a streak that started on October 31st vs. the San Jose Sharks, and included wins over the Anaheim Ducks,
New York Rangers News
The New York Rangers struck a deal with the Washington Capitals today, not to get another defenseman, but to deal one away. Tomas Kundratek, 21, has been dealt to the Capitals for Francois Bouchard, 23. Bouchard is well known for his 2006-2007 season in the QMJHL, in which he notched
New York Rangers Prospects
Mitch Beck has been primarily covering the Hartford Wolf Pack / Connecticut Whale for the past six years. Mr. Beck also has extensive coverage of the Rangers/Whale's ECHL Affiliate, first the Charlotte Checkers and now Neil Smith's Greenville Road Warriors. Somehow he also finds the time
New York Rangers Prospects
A new weekly feature that I will be running here is the "Weekly Whale Recap." If you have a better name for it (The Wade Redden Chronicles is not a good name for it) please let me know. Rather than starting by recapping this past week, let me
New York Rangers Game Notes
After the news broke last night that Tim Erixon and Kris Newbury have been demoted and that Andre Deveaux was promoted, the news broke today that Deveaux is in New York practicing with the team. Deveaux will wear #33 if anyone is wondering. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Whale won in a
New York Rangers News
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
New York Rangers News
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
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers are 0-1-2, and many fans are already panicking. Still, it's important to remember that the first few games (especially when two of them are in a foreign country, and the other is a week after the first two) are not necessarily an indication of
New York Rangers News
Mats Zuccarello was fined by the NHL today for his hit on Los Angeles Kings forward Kyle Clifford. Zuccarello was called for boarding 3:05 into the first period of the opening game today, and apparently the hit was over the top. The play was only called a minor, but
New York Rangers Recaps
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers in overtime today 3-2, thanks to a power play goal by Jack Johnson. Ryan McDonaugh was called for tripping 2:51 into the OT period, and the Kings capitalized. After a solid kill, the Rangers finally let up with fifty two
New York Rangers Analysis
When I think of the 2011-2012 Rangers season, I think of a mystery book I haven't read yet. The team could be destined to shock the world, or they could be destined to shock us all and struggle. I spent a while mulling the possibilities, and came up