Monthly Archives: June 2019

Rangers introduce the next franchise player in No. 2 pick Kaapo Kakko

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Derek

The moment Kaapo Kakko officially became a New York Ranger!#NYRDraft | @SAPSports pic.twitter.com/F2l1jRWrsL — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 22, 2019 Shortly after 8 PM (well 5 in Vancouver), the Rangers waited patiently for the Devils to make it official … Continue reading →

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Rangers take Kaapo Kakko

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Derek

Following the Devils doing a nice touch by having Hockey Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur introduce first overall pick in American center Jack Hughes, the Rangers wasted no time. General Manager Jeff Gorton didn’t even thank Vancouver or congratulate the … Continue reading →

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Popular former Ranger Callahan forced to call it quits

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Derek

A day before tonight’s NHL Draft, the news was sad about Ryan Callahan. Due to a debilitating back injury, the popular former Ranger will be forced to call it quits. BREAKING NEWS: Julien BriseBois stated today that forward Ryan Callahan … Continue reading →

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The courageous words of deserving Masterton recipient Robin Lehner

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Derek

If anyone suffers from mental illness, then you know the stigma attached to it. It can really suck. It kicked my ass recently in the form of a panic attack. Then a mini episode yesterday. Having battled Panic Disorder for … Continue reading →

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Flyer insanity signing Hayes might impact Rangers with Kreider

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Derek

I was gonna post this about three hours sooner. But a unfortunate panic episode had me recovering with a cold shower following a workout. So, I kept myself occupied doing stuff I needed to do here. What I’m about to … Continue reading →

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How Trouba fell into Gorton’s lap

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Derek

It never made any sense from the beginning. When the Rangers announced the trade last night for Jacob Trouba, the return the Winnipeg Jets got was for a better description, severely lacking. So, how did they only wind up with … Continue reading →

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Rangers steal Trouba away from Winnipeg

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Derek

OFFICIAL: #NYR have acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Neal Pionk and the 20th overall pick in the 2019 #NHLDraft (originally from WPG). pic.twitter.com/rZTXYv4YG1 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 17, 2019 In an absolute … Continue reading →

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Devils offseason preview

Posted on June 16, 2019 by hasan4978

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc083OdN5WY While next weekend will certainly be one of the most exciting non-game related weekends in local hockey history with both the Devils and Rangers getting potential franchise players in the first two picks of Friday’s NHL Draft, drafting Jack … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup playoff thoughts from the outside

Posted on June 15, 2019 by hasan4978

By all accounts and logic, this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs was one of the most unpredictable in NHL history.  From the beginning – which saw a shocking sweep of President’s Cup winner Tampa Bay and other first-round upsets of last … Continue reading →

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Twenty-five Years Later: June 14, 1994

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Derek

Twenty-five years later, the real Anniversary is here for the Rangers. They commemorated the emotional Stanley Cup victory in February by bringing almost every member of that special championship team back to Madison Square Garden. That included architect Neil Smith … Continue reading →

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