2017 Report Cards
Mats Zuccarello strong play this past season only reinforced why he is an integral piece of the New York Rangers’ core. The 5’7’’ right-winger maintained his role as the team’s spark plug between his skilled production and fearless play. His actions on and off the ice were rewarded
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With their final pick in the draft, the Rangers selected Patrik Virta in the seventh round. The 21-year-old Finnish forward, who is categorized as a center and right wing, played with TPS in Liiga the last two years. Last season, he scored 26 points (14 goals, 12 assists) in 49
2017 Report Cards
Brendan Smith only played 18 regular season games and 12 playoff games in a New York Rangers’ sweater, but in that time he certainly made an impact. Just prior to the 2017 trade deadline, Smith was acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a 2017 third-round pick and
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After the New York Rangers elimination in the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it was suggested by the team, media, and fans, that their core group may need to change. The decision to buyout Dan Girardi was the first indication that the Rangers’ front office acknowledged that their core must change
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Derek Boogaard died of an accidental overdose of oxycodone and alcohol on May 13, 2011. Boogaard was only 28-years-old. After a hockey career that extended between the Western Hockey League and National Hockey League, Boogaard’s head injuries mounted and ultimately caused him to develop the neuro-degenerative brain disease, chronic
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Tanner Glass’s three year, $4.35 million contract is finally expiring this offseason. The question now though, is whether it is the end of Glass career in New York or if the Rangers will find a reason to extend him. As it stands, the Rangers are not exposure eligible
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The New York Rangers drafted Pavel Buchnevich 75th overall in 2013. When he played in the Kontinental Hockey League for the Severstal Cherepovets and SKA Saint Petersburg, the Rangers were able to see and anticipate the player that was coming to New York. His skating and speed were evident from
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So much has been discussed about where the New York Rangers defense went wrong and the issues that became more glaring as the season and postseason progressed. Dan Girardi’s game has deteriorated, despite him playing with the Rangers’ top defenseman Ryan McDonagh. His game is fundamentally flawed, as his
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Henrik Lundqvist and his twin brother Joel just led Team Sweden to victory at the 2017 IIHF World Championship. After a disappointing postseason with the Rangers, Henrik decided to join Joel, Team Sweden’s captain, at the tournament – marking the first time the brothers have played together in 12 years.
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Mika Zibanejad’s two year, $5.25 million contract is expiring this offseason. Zibanejad signed this contract in 2015 with the Ottawa Senators, after his 3 year, $5.325 million entry level contract expired. Unless the New York Rangers re-sign him sooner, Zibanejad will become a restricted free agent on
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With the offseason for the New York Rangers unfortunately getting a premature start, it is time to identify how the Rangers should proceed moving forward. The Rangers’ most glaring flaw is their defense. The right side in particular, needs serious reconsideration before next season. In an effort to improve their
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New York Rangers’ goaltender Henrik Lundqvist announced at breakup day that he would join Team Sweden at the 2017 IIHF World Championship. This will be Lundqvist’s first appearance at the World Championship since 2008. Including this year, Lundqvist has represented Sweden four times at this tournament (2004, 2005, 2008)