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George Ays

Revisiting the Rangers' Even Strength Shooting

With the draft still a few days away, it's a good time to look at a favorite topic of mine, even strength shooting. On average, nearly 80% of the game is played at even strength, so the ability to get shots on goal in this situation is of

2011 NHL Entry Draft Prospects: Matt Puempel

Next up in the Blueshirt Banter draft pick preview special is 18 year old Matt Puempel. Puempel was the 2009-10 CHL rookie of the year, posting 33 goals and 64 points in 59 games. This led to preseason discussions as someone that would be in the top of this draft,

Breaking News: Rangers Trade for CGY prospect Tim Erixon

According to various reports, notably the Calgary Flames official twitter account, the Rangers have traded for and signed Calgary Flames prospect Tim Erixon in exchange for center Roman Horak and two second round picks. The Rangers also receive a 5th round choice in return. Erixon is 6'2, 190lb

2011 NHL Entry Draft Prospects: Boone Jenner

Our next prospect is another teammate of someone previously reviewed, Nicklas Jensen's teammate Boone Jenner. A 6'2", 196 lb center, he had a strong second season with the Oshawa Generals. Playing with current Rangers' prospect Christian Thomas, he posted a line of 25-41-66 in

2011 NHL Entry Draft Prospects: Tomas Jurco

After Joe's review of Zack Phillips yesterday, it seems only fitting to jump right to his Saint John teammate Tomas Jurco next. The 6'2, 187lb right wing finished his 2nd season of juniors as the 20th ranked North American prospect according to NHL central scouting, while

2011 NHL Entry Draft Prospects: Nicklas Jensen

With the first story in the Blueshirt Banter draft pick previews, I select, Nicklas Jensen, RW, Oshawa Generals. The Denmarkian Danish winger is listed at 6'3, 186lbs, and recently turned 18 years of age. He is coming off his first season in the OHL, where he posted a

Rangers Sign Prospect Roman Horak

According to multiple sources, including the internet home of the CT Whale, the Rangers have signed 19-year old forward Roman Horak of the Chilliwack Bruins in the WHL. Horak finished his 2nd season with the Bruins with a line of 26 goals and 52 assists in 64 games. He had