Tag Archives: Black and Blueshirts

Gritty veteran Marc Staal chases Cup with Panthers

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Derek Felix

Back in 2005, the Rangers selected defenseman Marc Staal out of Thunder Bay, Ontario, with the 12th pick. In a late NHL Draft due to the lockout finally ending, I didn’t even know where the Rangers selected. Jury duty called. … Continue reading →

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Warrior like mentality for Lindgren provides spark

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Derek Felix

If you watch Ryan Lindgren play hockey, he does it with maximum effort. Few give what the 24-year old rugged defenseman does shift in and shift out. A former Bruins second round pick in 2016, the Burnsville, Minnesota native came … Continue reading →

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Never Say Die Blueshirts gave us something special

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Derek Felix

As I sit here listening to and enjoying a classic show from Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood from MSG back in February ’08 in a time I went with Dad to see them, I’m in a moment of reflection. Love … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist thanks Rangers, city and fans

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Derek Felix

AP Photo credit NBC Sports via Getty Images On the emotional day he was bought out by the only organization he’s known since debuting in 2005-06, Henrik Lundqvist thanked the New York Rangers and the fans of the greatest city. … Continue reading →

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The Decade In Review: Memorable Rangers Moments, All Decade Team

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Derek Felix

It’s hard to believe that the decade is coming to a close. It wasn’t that long ago that we were meeting Theo Fleury at a book signing for his unbelievable story of conquering the demons in Playing With Fire. That … Continue reading →

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The best thing I saw today on Dan Girardi returning to MSG with son Landon

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Derek Felix

When the Lightning visit the Rangers at MSG tonight, it’ll mark the return of Dan Girardi. The recently retired former defenseman, who was such a big part of those classic Black and Blueshirts teams, will be honored before the game … Continue reading →

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True Warrior Dan Girardi retires

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Derek Felix

After 13 years, Dan Girardi called it a career today. Once undrafted, he became a fixture on the Rangers defense. One of Glen Sather’s best signings, he developed into a shutdown defenseman who did whatever it took to help the … Continue reading →

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Popular former Ranger Callahan forced to call it quits

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Derek Felix

A day before tonight’s NHL Draft, the news was sad about Ryan Callahan. Due to a debilitating back injury, the popular former Ranger will be forced to call it quits. BREAKING NEWS: Julien BriseBois stated today that forward Ryan Callahan … Continue reading →

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King of New York wins number 400

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Derek Felix

Congrats Henrik Lundqvist! A fun piece to write on win number 400. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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