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Dave Shapiro

With Langenbrunner In The Mix, Richards Won’t Be Dealt

When the Stars traded a conditional third round pick for Jamie Langenbrunner yesterday, they were sending a message. That message was that the Stars, one of the league’s top teams this season, are buyers. They are going for a Stanley Cup this year, and have a legitimate chance at

Halfway There: 2010-2011 Midterm Grades

After 41 games, the Rangers have been a pleasant surprise. They currently sit at 23-15-3, good for third in the Atlantic and seventh in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers have been great on the road, with a 13-7-1 record, which is one of the best in the NHL. However, their

Blocking Shots: The Double-Edged Sword

The logic behind blocking a shot is simple, if the shot doesn’t get to the net, then it can’t go in. If the puck can’t go in, then the other team doesn’t score. If the other team doesn’t score, then you will win the game.

Christensen Hurt; Weise Called Up

As per Andrew Gross, Erik Christensen sprained his right knee during the second period of last night’s game. Christensen was pushed through the crease on a powerplay and did not return to the game. It is unlikely that he will make the trip to Florida this weekend when the

Todd White Sent To Connecticut

In relatively unsurprising news, the Rangers have sent Todd White to the AHL this afternoon. White was waived yesterday, the third time he was waived this season, and cleared today at noon. In 18 games this season, White has seen extremely limited ice time, notching a goal and an assist

Wade Redden….The Mentor?

Before I begin, I would like to thank Jess Rubenstein of The Prospect Park for answering my questions regarding Wade Redden in the AHL. When the Rangers demoted Wade Redden to the AHL, most fans celebrated, however a few were curious about how he would accept his demotion. After his

Without Top Picks, Rangers Rebuild Follows Old Adage And New Trend

As the old adage in hockey goes, you build a team from the net out. That means you start by finding a solid goalie, then you build solid defense, and then build strength down the middle at the center position. The theory here is that by preventing goals with solid