Category Archives: NY Rangers

Nash leaves game with injury

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Derek

Nash leaves game When it goes bad, it goes bad. The Rangers are getting humiliated by the Sharks. They trail 6-1 in the second period. Relax. It’s only Game 3 of 82. They are playing a higher powered offense a … Continue reading →

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A Victory for Vigneault

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Derek

Ryan Callahan returned and so did the Rangers. After three days off, they returned for Game 2 of 82 at Staples Center. Led by their emotional captain, the Rangers gave new coach Alain Vigneault a victory by crowning the Kings … Continue reading →

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With Callahan back, Miller demotion disappointing

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Derek

The news of Ryan Callahan’s impending return Monday against the Kings isn’t earth shattering. Unless you were living in a cave, the Ranger captain was going to be back for the second game of the season. He’s the emotional leader … Continue reading →

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Lack Of Preseason shows for Stepan, Other Observations

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Derek

All training camp, we wanted to know when Derek Stepan would sign on the dotted line. With the key piece of the Rangers in a battle with general manager Glen Sather, it took all preseason to finally get the 23-year … Continue reading →

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Nothing To Howl At: Rangers drop opener

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Derek

The Rangers dropped the season opener to the Coyotes 4-1. Not exactly the start you wanted to see under Alain Vigneault. Similar to preseason, they never led and were undisciplined. Another theme was the superb play of Marc Staal. He … Continue reading →

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Metropolitan Division Predictions

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Derek

The new season finally is here. Six teams are in action tonight including new Metropolitan Division member Washington. The Capitals are back where they belong playing against old Patrick rivals the Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers and Penguins. The only difference … Continue reading →

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Rangers Set Roster: Fast, Miller make it, Kreider cut

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Derek

Yesterday, the Rangers announced their roster. There weren’t many surprises. A strong camp from rookie Jesper Fast impressed Alain Vigneault enough to keep him up. “We had some decisions to make and when I looked at what Fast did throughout … Continue reading →

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Crowned by the Kings in Vegas

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Derek

At least it’s only preseason. In their final tune up at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the Rangers were crowned by the Kings 4-1. The same two teams played Vegas in 1991. That was a stark contrast with John Vanbiesbrouck … Continue reading →

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Tort’s Canucks take apart Vigneault’s Rangers

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Derek

Tonight sucked. If you were looking for a statement, keep searching. The Rangers were terrible in Vancouver. Score one for John Tortorella, whose new team delivered a 5-0 KO. Playing its third game in four nights, Alain Vigneault’s club started … Continue reading →

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Trading Places: Vigneault vs Tortorella

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Derek

In the classic 80’s hit movie Trading Places, Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd are used by The Dukes. “They used as guinea pigs,” Valentine tells Winthorpe, who is restrained by servant Coleman from strangling him. A classic scene in one … Continue reading →

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