Monthly Archives: October 2024

Laviolette Showing No Confidence In Rempe

Rangers coach Peter Laviolette hasn’t shown much confidence in playing Matt Rempe. It looks like he’ll eventually be sent back down. Continue reading

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Rangers’ New Banner Makes No Sense

When the Rangers visit the Red Wings tomorrow night at Little Caesars Arena, it’ll be their fourth game of the new season. It’s been exactly a week since they defeated the Penguins 6-0 in the season opener. They followed that … Continue reading

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Devils continue strong start with holiday shutout of Utah

In some ways, yesterday felt like the start of hockey season to me even though we’re already five games into our regular season (while other teams like the Caps just played their opener on Saturday, against us!). Don’t get me … Continue reading

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Shesterkin Keys Rangers Win Over Red Wings

Igor Shesterkin was at his best making 31 saves on 32 shots to lift the Rangers over the Red Wings on Monday night at MSG. Continue reading

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Rangers’ Defense Struggles In Overtime Loss To Utah HC

In their home opener, the Rangers dropped a 6-5 decision to the Utah Hockey Club at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Continue reading

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The Case Of Shesterkin

Entering a contract year, Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is determined to redefine the goalie market with a record setting new contract. He turned down the Rangers’ offer on Tuesday. How does he compare to other goalies? Will he earn his desired salary? Continue reading

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Rangers and Lafreniere Close To An Extension

A day following their first victory of the new season, it looks like the New York Rangers are close to signing Alexis Lafreniere to a contract extension. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the two sides have made significant progress … Continue reading

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Rangers Dominate Season Opener

The first game went about as well as can be expected. When the puck was dropped at PPG Paints Arena, it was all Rangers. They dominated the Penguins to easily win the season opener 6-0 on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. … Continue reading

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Rangers Preview: Cup or Bust

When the puck drops on a new season against the Penguins later tonight, the Rangers will be under the weight of heavy expectations. After coming close in two of the past three years, it’s Cup or bust for a core … Continue reading

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NHL Preview: Cup Winner Hard To Predict

Entering the start of a new season, with the Devils and Sabres having already completed a two-game series over in Prague for reasons only known to the league, there isn’t a consensus pick to win the Stanley Cup. At least … Continue reading

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