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Rangers acquire Wennberg from Kraken to bolster center depth

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers made a move before the trade deadline to help improve their roster. They acquired Alex Wennberg from the Kraken in exchange for a 2024 second round pick and a fourth round conditional pick. By adding Wennberg, … Continue reading →

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Tarasenko scores in successful Broadway debut, Rangers defeat Kraken for fourth consecutive win

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Derek

If it was the first show on Broadway, it went well for Vladimir Tarasenko. Making his Rangers debut wearing his trademark number 91, the former Blue scored his first goal less than three minutes in to electrify the Garden crowd. … Continue reading →

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Devils grind their way to 2-0 despite Hughes’ injury

Posted on October 20, 2021 by hasan4978

Normally a second home game of the season can be a sleepy affair, especially when it’s between interconference teams (and ones that have never met before last night at that). Last night’s 4-2 win over the Kraken was anything but … Continue reading →

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Rangers sign defenseman Nemeth, add depth with Tinordi and McKegg, DeAngelo put on trial in conference call with Hurricanes, More on a hectic July Frenzy

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Derek

It was a busy first day in NHL free agency. When it was over, more than $500 million had been spent on 98446712562 players. At least that’s how it felt. Headlining the long list was top free agent defenseman Dougie … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Blue Jackets prove you don’t need a high priced goalie to have success

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Derek

AP Photo credit Russell LaBounty of USA Today via Getty Images Like most observers, I didn’t have many expectations for the Blue Jackets. They lost star forward Artemi Panarin to the Rangers. Let Sergei Bobrovsky go to his destination of … Continue reading →

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Devils hit the break in bad fashion

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Derek

Elvis Merzlikins shutout the Devils with 41 saves in a Columbus 5-0 win that sent New Jersey into the break on a three-game losing streak. AP Photo credit Columbus Blue Jackets via Getty Images Let’s give them credit for winning … Continue reading →

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Rangers make one change: Glass in for Fast

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Derek

When they introduce the players at what should be a loud MSG for the home opener, the Rangers will do so with one change to the lineup. Third-year coach Alain Vigneault has decided to insert forward Tanner Glass for second-year … Continue reading →

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No Discipline For Kreider

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Derek

With the home opener just a few hours away, there will be no league discipline for Chris Kreider. His late hit on Blue Jackets forward Alex Wennberg resulted in a concussion in the first period of Friday’s Rangers’ 4-2 win … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets cry foul on Kreider hit that concussed Alex Wennberg

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Derek

The first period of the Rangers’ 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets was very physical. Players from both sides were finishing checks. Some were borderline. That included Rene Bourque who was penalized for going high on Ryan McDonagh. One hit … Continue reading →

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