Category Archives: NY Rangers

McIlrath to make NHL debut

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Derek

When the Rangers take on the Blue Jackets later at Madison Square Garden, it will mark the NHL debut of Dylan McIlrath. Selected by the Rangers in the first round of the 2010 NHL Draft 10th overall, it’s been a … Continue reading →

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In Callahan’s absence, Stepan must Step up

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Derek

A closer look at the Rangers’ scoring issues is enough to make one jump off the Chase Bridges. A fundamental flaw with the roster is the lack of finish. Outside of Rick Nash, they don’t possess one other 30-goal scorer. … Continue reading →

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The Ship Be Sinking: Rangers humiliated by Predators

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Derek

Losing is one thing. As a loyal and passionate fan of this team whose family has attended games since 1996, we’ve had our share of stinkers. Between ’97-98 through ’03-04, the Rangers didn’t make the playoffs once. Since Henrik Lundqvist’s … Continue reading →

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Predators vs Rangers: Vigneault makes changes for tonight

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Derek

Faced with the first crisis in his coaching tenure, Alain Vigneault has made changes to the Rangers lineup for tonight’s game against Nashville. Obviously disappointed with how the team is performing, he is hoping Hartford recall Arron Asham and a … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Dud

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Derek

    How many have attended games on their birthday? The first one was a nice present from the Rangers on Dec. 8, 1995 when Brian Leetch set up Pat Verbeek for an overtime winner on the power play over the … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day At MSG: One point gained, one point lost as Devils prevail 4-3 over Rangers

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Derek

At the very least, the Rangers found a way to gain a point. It took long enough. Thirty games into a baffling season under first-year coach Alain Vigneault, they lost in overtime to the Devils 4-3 at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading →

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Rangers recall Miller, Pouliot to sit?

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Derek

J.T. Miller is back. The 20-year old forward was recalled by the Rangers yesterday. After tallying a goal and assist in 15 games with the big club, the former 2011 first round pick went back down to Hartford. In three … Continue reading →

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From Monster Mash to Beach

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Derek

The Monster Mash Era is over. Brandon Mashinter was dealt to Chicago for Kyle Beach. A former ’08 first round pick of the Blackhawks, the 23-year old Beach has never played in an NHL game. He’s spent the majority of … Continue reading →

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Rangers good enough to beat Sabres

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Derek

The effort wasn’t the best. But it didn’t matter. Not against a Sabre team that can’t get out of its own way. In his return to goal following the contract extension, Henrik Lundqvist was sharp making 27 saves in the … Continue reading →

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Battle Preview: Rangers at Sabres pits Lundqvist versus Miller

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Derek

Now with his new contract finally done, Henrik Lundqvist returns to the net for the Rangers tonight when they visit the Sabres in Western Buffalo. Too much was made out of rookie Cam Talbot getting two consecutive starts. As Lundqvist … Continue reading →

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