Tag Archives: Alain Vigneault

With Skjei recalled, Rangers could be without McDonagh

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Derek

In a non-surprising move, the Rangers recalled Brady Skjei from Hartford. The 22-year old defenseman is expected to play tonight for injured captain Ryan McDonagh, who didn’t return after the first period due to blocking a shot with his right … Continue reading →

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Rangers clinch playoffs

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Derek

“If at first you don’t succeed, you can dust yourself off and try again.”-Aaliyah It took long enough. Finally on the third try, the Rangers clinched the playoff in a 4-2 road win over the Blue Jackets and former coach … Continue reading →

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Derek discusses Rangers live

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Derek

At the bottom of the hour in five minutes, I’ll be discussing the importance of tonight’s game for the Rangers. Coming in losers of three straight, they need to win one of their final four games to clinch the playoffs. … Continue reading →

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Crosby burns Rangers in overtime

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Derek

In the final regular season match-up at least, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins sent a message. For the third consecutive time, the Rangers lost to the Pens. This time, it came 3-2 in overtime on a Crosby deflection with 30 … Continue reading →

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Rangers take advantage of breaks in 5-2 win over Bruins

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Derek

On Rivalry Night, the Rangers made the most of some breaks to post a 5-2 win on home ice over the Bruins at MSG. Taking advantage of some undisciplined play from their old Original Six nemesis, they used two power … Continue reading →

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Vigneault to blame for current state of Rangers

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Derek

Too often when a team falters, it’s pinned on one player. Case in point, the current state of the Rangers. Much has been made of the downturn defenseman Dan Girardi has taken this season. The 31-year old veteran who has … Continue reading →

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Vigneault comes under criticism

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Derek

Playing for the second straight day, the Rangers dropped a 5-3 decision to the Pens at MSG. If there one word to sum up a weekend in which they got one point against Detroit and Pittsburgh, it would be disappointing. … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day for Vigneault

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Derek

It is Groundhog Day. Cue the jokes from Bill Murray’s classic Phil character whose life keeps repeating the same day over and over. Unlike the classic movie made in 1993, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault has his own version of Groundhog Day. … Continue reading →

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Angry Vigneault fumes at short press conference

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Derek

Following a disappointing 3-0 shutout loss to the Senators, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault wasn’t in the mood to discuss what went wrong with reporters. Borrowing a page from former bench boss John Tortorella, he was abrupt and left the postgame … Continue reading →

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Rangers follow up win streak with awful shutout loss at Ottawa

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Derek

After finally winning two straight games, the Rangers couldn’t summon up the strength in a awful 3-0 shutout loss at Ottawa. They were outskated and outhustled by a bad Senators team. The defeat keeps them just one point up on … Continue reading →

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