New York Rangers Analysis
"It's only one game..." my Penguin-fan friend says to me during the third period of last night's game against the Blue Jackets. "...and it's the freakin' Blue Jackets!" Guess what, he is 100% right with both those comments. But,
Bantering Around
Authors note: I was at Scotiabank Place Saturday afternoon to witness the Rangers 2-1 shootout victory. The following is not necessarily a story or anything; it's just the latest installment of a trip me and my friends do every year. This was our third year doing to the
New York Rangers Recaps
So much more actually went on in this game than I might relay over the next ten minutes you're reading this; but I'll do my best to cover this latest tango between the last team we beat in the Stanley Cup Finals. The game started out
New York Rangers Prospects
Authors Note: Welcome to the Notable Prospect Update which will give a quick statistical update of the more intriguing Rangers prospects in the system. This list is not set in stone so please do not panic, just leave a comment with the name of the prospect and I'll
New York Rangers Recaps
After the Rangers broke a three-game losing streak Monday night in a 5-2 win against the Coyotes, many Ranger fans expected the team to build upon the positive result away to the Islanders tonight; but that would not be the case. The Blueshirts came out flat to start the game
New York Rangers Analysis
One hundred and twenty days from today (Friday, February 5th) will mark the three year anniversary since the Rangers traded for Sean Avery, the man who most definitely had a role in sparking the 2006-2007 Ranger squad into a 17-4-6 run to make the playoffs. Avery, who has been nursing
New York Rangers Analysis
One word comes to mind every time I look at the Rangers depth chart going into tonight's dance with the Penguins, and that would be depth. The Rangers, no matter which way you spin it, can run three lines of offense and defense, and most likely be damn
New York Rangers Analysis
Every game counts. If you ask me, part of the reason that allowed the Rangers to make the playoffs last season was the fact that they started the season by going 10-4-1 in their first fifteen games. 21 points in 15 games? That works out to be 1.4 points
New York Rangers Analysis
A while back I wrote a piece on why I thought the Atlantic division was the toughest in the league, with some numbers to back me up. After watching some Ranger classics last night on MSG, I started thinking about this season and how wide open the Atlantic and the
New York Rangers Analysis
After every game one, two, or handful of players always stick out in our minds as they either played noticeably well or just plain bad. As the unofficial on-ice analyst here at the Banter, there might not be pressing issues for me to be discussing with you constantly (hopefully), so
New York Rangers Analysis
As a fan preseason games have always made me laugh. We all over-scrutinize these games because we've gone three long months without our obsession, but then if the boys lose it isn't a big deal because it was a preseason game. This always made me laugh
Bantering Around
Note: I was attempting to put together a coherent article focused around one or two topics, but it's too nice out and all I am focused on at the moment is the USA Soccer World Cup Qualifier in Mexico tomorrow (4 PM EST). So instead I will pull