Tag Archives: Brady Skjei

Game 5 Review: Thoughts on tough 2-1 Rangers loss to Oilers/refs, talent lacking

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Derek

I know it’s a bit late. However, Saturday’s 2-1 Rangers loss to the Oilers and the refs really ticked me off. Let me preface this by saying that I rarely get on the officiating for any of my teams when … Continue reading →

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A Review of a memorable Game 4: Smith and Skjei play unlikely heroes in thrilling Rangers 3-2 overtime win over Sharks

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Derek

Tonight's game marked the first time in franchise history that #NYR⁠ ⁠ defensemen registered the game-tying goal with less than three minutes remaining in regulation and the game-winning goal in OT. (Per @PR_NHL) pic.twitter.com/x2mUzDzq42 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October … Continue reading →

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A Review of Game 3: Rangers swept under by Hurricanes in wild storm

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Derek

There are going to be days like this. It’s part of the process under a new coach still trying to establish himself. When I predicted that the Rangers would be more exciting to watch, this was a bit what I … Continue reading →

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A Review of Game 2: At least the Rangers didn’t get shutout by Hutton

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Derek

Ever since Carter Hutton played for St. Louis, he’s had our number. Originally a Nashville backup goalie before posting a NHL best .931 save percentage with the Blues last season, now he’s the starter in Buffalo. After a bad start … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Patience a virtue in Quinn’s first year

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Derek

The word rebuild hasn’t been common in this part of town. Until last trade deadline, it was unfamiliar to Henrik Lundqvist. When he first entered the league as a fresh faced 23-year old championship winning goalie of Frolunda back home … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead: How the ‘18-19 Rangers stack up

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Derek

It’s never easy to assess a rebuilding team. Coming off their worst season in over a decade, the Rangers are a team in transition. Expectations aren’t that high as in years past. Fans should be realistic about what to expect. … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hayes is the best center on the Rangers, Pay him!

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Derek

Let me start off by saying what’s been on my mind for a while. How long exactly? Try since February of last season. There are many different perspectives on what needs to happen going forward for the Rangers. I’m here … Continue reading →

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Rangers take calculated risk on new long-term contract with Brady Skjei

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Derek

In what’s been a quiet summer, the Rangers took care of some business earlier today by re-signing defenseman Brady Skjei to a six year contract worth an average of $5.25 million per season. They decided to skip bridging him by … Continue reading →

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A good bridge deal for Vesey to prove himself

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Derek

Today, the Rangers announced the re-signing of restricted free agent Jimmy Vesey. One of four players who filed for salary arbitration, he took a very fair bridge deal worth a reported average of $2.275 million through 2020. In his first … Continue reading →

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Summer of calm for Hudson rivals, Rangers and Devils

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Derek

It’s now been over a week since all the fireworks 🎇 were fired on the first day of free agency. Following John Tavares’ impactful decision to go home like Dorothy to Kansas Toronto, leaving a gaping hole for the Islanders … Continue reading →

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