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Holden and Staal: A Recipe for Disaster
The pair that could undermine the Rangers’ revamped blue line.
Shayna Goldman
2017 Report Cards
2017 Rangers Report Card: Henrik Lundqvist
Every season Henrik Lundqvist is expected to carry his team to the Stanley Cup and every season they fall short – not because of Lundqvist, but because the team in front of him is incomplete. The expectations are high every season because Lundqvist is a generational talent and when the Rangers’
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Lindy Ruff Joins Alain Vigneault’s Staff, Replaces Jeff Beukeboom on Bench
The New York Rangers offseason has included a number of drastic changes – including the trade of Derek Stepan and Antti Raanta to the Arizona Coyotes, having two draft picks in the first round (their first top-round pick since 2012), extending Brendan Smith and Jesper Fast and signing highly sought after
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Kevin Klein Officially Retires from the NHL
What was first reported in the New York Post earlier this month, is now confirmed. Kevin Klein is retiring from the NHL. The most likely path for the 32-year-old defenseman moving forward appears to be a career in Europe. OFFICIAL: #NYR defenseman Kevin Klein announced his retirement from the NHL
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2017 Rangers Report Card: Nick Holden
The New York Rangers acquired Nick Holden from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a fourth-round pick at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft – making the 2016-17 season his first in New York. The left-handed defenseman showed his ability to play on both sides, giving him more versatility in the lineup
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Jesper Fast Re-Signs With New York Rangers for three-years, $5.55 million
The New York Rangers announced that restricted free agent Jesper Fast has extended for three-years. This contract entails an average annual value of $1.85 million – an increase from his previous AAV of $950,000. OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Jesper Fast on a
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Report: Rangers out on Thornton and Marleau
After the New York Rangers announced their signing of defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to a four-year, $26.6 million contract, Bob McKenzie reported that the Rangers are no longer pursuing unrestricted free agents Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton. NYR were in on Marleau/Thornton but out on both now that Shattenkirk
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Adam Clendening Signs with Arizona Coyotes
Adam Clendening has signed a one-year, one-way contract with the Arizona Coyotes worth $650,000. Clendening will join Derek Stepan and Antti Raanta, who were recently traded from the New York Rangers, in Arizona. Confirming #Coyotes have signed defenseman Adam Clendening to a one-year, $650,000 deal. This is a
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Report: Dan Girardi signs with Tampa Bay Lightning
After being bought out by the New York Rangers, 33-year-old defenseman Dan Girardi will reportedly sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Girardi was in the midst of a six year, $33 million contract that included a no-movement clause throughout the life of the contract, as well as a modified no-trade
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Rebuilding the Rangers Fourth Line
Throughout the regular season, the New York Rangers featured a number of combinations on their fourth line. Many of those combinations emulated a speed and skill focused style, rather than a more traditional gritty fourth line. Players like Brandon Pirri, Jesper Fast, and Oscar Lindberg often found themselves on the
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Brendan Smith Finalizing Extension with Rangers
The New York Rangers are reportedly close to finalizing a deal that extends defenseman Brendan Smith for four years, with a cap hit of $4.35 million. The deal includes a limited no-trade clause as well. It will be an AAV of $4.35M. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 28, 2017
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2017 Rangers Report Card: Jesper Fast
Jesper Fast has most often been shifted on the New York Rangers third and fourth lines in recent seasons. He made his NHL debut in the 2013-14 season, when he appeared in 11 regular season games. By 2014-15, he became a more integral facet of this team, playing 58 regular