New York Rangers Recaps
The Rangers made it two in a row tonight in an exciting game with the Bruins. This was arguably the most entertaining game the Rangers have played all year. The game had it all; great offensive chances, great saves, great defense, fights, hits, aggressive play, and tempers boiling over. In
New York Rangers Analysis
When the Rangers demoted Wade Redden to the AHL at the beginning of the year, it was a move that was necessary for the Rangers to get under the salary cap ceiling to start the 2010-2011 season. Although Redden’s $6.5 million cap number is off the cap for
New York Rangers News
The Rangers have come to terms with Ruslan Fedotenko, who came to camp on a professional tryout. Fedotenko impressed management, coaching, teammates, and fans with his camp and preseason play. Fedotenko led the Rangers in scoring (1 G, 6 A) in his five preseason games, finishing with a +5 rating.
New York Rangers News
As per Larry Brooks, defenseman Wade Redden will be placed on waivers today at noon. It looks like the Rangers have found his replacement in either Ryan McDonagh, Michael Sauer, Garnet Exelby, or Alexei Semenov. Redden was given an ultimatum at the end of last season, saying show up ready
NHL News
It seems like everyday, every hour, there is a tweet or a post or an article about the Ilya Kovalchuk saga. Now, the NHL is set to approve the 15 year, $100 million deal for Kovalchuk, but with a few conditions. As per Larry Brooks, who broke this last night,
New York Rangers News
Versus has released their television schedule for the upcoming season, and the Rangers appear to be their biggest ratings getter, as the Blueshirts will be broadcast on Versus 11 times. The following games are on Versus: 10/18 vs. Colorado 11/9 vs. Washington 11/17 vs. Boston 12/15
NHL News
During this year’s NHL Research and Development camp, the NHL will be testing out roughly a dozen proposed rule changes. Of the proposed rule changes, some are designed to increase action, others are designed to increase player safety. Some are good ideas, and some are just stupid. Let’s
NHL News
When the NHL rejected the Ilya Kovalchuk contract, it sent shock waves throughout the league. Many saw it as a huge victory in the fight against these enormous contracts, which of course it is. Many others looked deeper into the situation, and noted what could become a very big issue
Bantering Around
The NHL’s TV contract with Versus and NBC expires after the 2010-2011 season, that is known. What is not known, however, is where the NHL will wind up after the contract expires. According to Sports Business Daily, ESPN is interested in bringing the NHL back to their networks, including
Bantering Around
Let me begin by saying that I absolutely cannot believe I have to write a post about this stupid rumor. I am going to quote the asinine rumor: Another rumor that just broke is the Rangers are considering trading Marian Gaborik to the LA Kings and signing Kovalchuk. Very interesting
NHL News
In case you missed it, and if you did, you've been living under a rock for the past 24 hours, the NHL rejected Ilya Kovalchuk's deal with the New Jersey Devils. The 17-year, $102 million deal would have paid Kovalchuk $98.5 million in the first
New York Rangers Prospects
The schedule for the Traverse City Tournament, in which the Rangers prospects participate annually, has been released. The Rangers are in the Gretzky division, and have three games: * 9/11 vs. Columbus at 3:30PM * 9/12 vs. Carolina at 5:30PM * 9/14 vs. Minnesota at 3:30PM/ The