NHL Draft
In the two years Blueshirt Banter has been in existence, thanks in large part to the fact that the NHL has generously extended us media credentials to the 2009 and 2010 NHL Draft, I feel that with the exception of Jess Rubenstein at The Prospect Park, we've covered
Bantering Around
Eddie and I are doing our Friday night show, No Name Radio, its a mix of comedy, ball-busting, political incorrectness, and severe lack of good taste. We cover a variety of topics, and whatever else comes to mind. You can find us on the Blueshirt Banter Radio page, and just
NHL News
For those of you watching tonight's Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins, here is your open thread. For all the latest on the Lightning, there is no better place than Raw Charge, the SBNation home of the Bolts. Or, catch
New York Rangers News
According to numerous reports (I'm linking to the story on 1500 ESPN Twin Cities) Derek Boogaard's death has been ruled an accidental mixture of alcohol and oxycodone. From drugs.com: Oxycodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine.
New York Rangers News
This was too good a story not to share, and it reaffirms my belief that hockey players have been and will always be the best athletes in professional sports. Zach Bennett, an 11 year old boy from Albany, NY, was born with neurofibromatosis, a degenerative disease that causes tumors to
New York Rangers News
I have to be honest, until his tragic death Friday night, I had no idea how Minnesota fans felt about Derek Boogaard. We as Ranger fans didn't really know much about him, and let's be honest, his time in New York can probably best be described
New York Rangers News
I know a few of you posted this link already, but I figured I would put it in a fresh post. There have been no updates, but let's look back at Derek Boogaard's highlight moment as a New York Ranger: RIP Booger
New York Rangers News
According to Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Derek Boogaard has been found dead in his apartment by his family. More info as it comes in, that's all I got.
Bantering Around
If you happen to not be doing anything tonight, Eddie and I are doing a radio show at 10 PM, calling it No Name Radio (for now, we'll be soliciting names during the show. It's just going to be a anything goes type show, covering a
Bantering Around
If I have to tell you this is satire........call a doctor. No longer satisfied with making over the organization in a Southwestern motif, the Rangers have set their sights on bigger aspirations, and have traded the Statue of Liberty to Phoenix for Camelback Mountain. "All she does is
New York Rangers Analysis
The season may be over, but there are several players who deserve being recognized. So without further ado, I present to you the Blueshirt Banter End of the Season Awards, or at least my version of them: The "Ooh My Achin Back Award" once again goes to Henrik
New York Rangers News
From the Associated Press: NEW YORK, N.Y. - The New York Rangers will play an exhibition game in the Czech Republic in September, facing HC Sparta Prague as part of the NHL's push into Europe. The game will be played Sept. 29 at Tesla Arena. On Thursday,