Tag Archives: Brett Howden

Where is Quinn going with these lines?

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Derek

Two days before the first meeting between the Rangers and Devils on Thursday, coach David Quinn made some changes to his lines. Before I get into my befuddlement over it, let’s take a look at what reporter Vince Mercogliano tweeted. … Continue reading →

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Quinn tweaks D, Georgiev gets start at Ottawa

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Derek

It didn’t take long for coach David Quinn to make some changes. Following last night’s 6-4 home win, he tweaked the D and made other adjustments in practice. When the Rangers visit Ottawa tomorrow night, it’ll be Alexandar Georgiev in … Continue reading →

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Howden’s goal gives Rangers first win over Jets in wild one

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad celebrates a goal in a nice comeback 6-4 Rangers win over the Jets in a crazy home opener. AP Photo by Adam Hunger via Getty Images This one was crazy. It felt like a baseball game with home … Continue reading →

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Rangers expected lines for tomorrow include Brendan Smith, Kakko understands how to play hockey

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Derek

Tell me if you thought Brendan Smith would be in the starting lineup tomorrow night. That indeed appears to be the case. Cue NYR Twitter panic attacks in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… The Rangers will ice a team that … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Trusting the Process will be key to new and exciting season on Broadway

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Derek

The excitement is palpable over Opening Night this Thursday on Broadway. A new era of Rangers hockey will finally be upon us when the Winnipeg Jets visit MSG. They’ll roll out the blue carpet for prize second pick Kaapo Kakko, … Continue reading →

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A telling Quinn quote could bode well for Kravtsov

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Derek

Following last night’s 4-2 loss to the Islanders in Bridgeport, coach David Quinn discussed both the final preseason game and the tough decisions he will make regarding the roster. In less than 24 hours, the Rangers will make the final … Continue reading →

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Key young Blueshirts on bubble in tonight’s preseason finale in Bridgeport

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Derek

It all comes down to this. For young forwards Filip Chytil, Brett Howden and Vitali Kravtsov, they’re on the bubble to make the Rangers 23-man roster as camp breaks. So much so that both 19-year old Kravtsov and 20-year old … Continue reading →

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Quinn moves struggling Chytil back to wing

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Derek

For now at least, it looks like the Filip Chytil center experiment is over. The young forward, who’s entering his second full year, hasn’t distinguished himself in camp or preseason. In today’s practice, he was listed back on the right … Continue reading →

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Derek talks Rangers preseason and excitement for a New Era

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Derek

https://www.pscp.tv/NewYorkPuck/follow What I covered in my return to Periscope is how excited I feel about the Rangers headed into a promising season along with a bright future. Talked some about the 3-1 preseason win over the Islanders. Highlights: Vitali Kravtsov … Continue reading →

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Rangers get first preseason win over Islanders 3-1

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Derek

Vitali Kravtsov celebrates his goal at the Ranger bench. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy Newsday and Steve Ryan. “Things usually settle down the last couple of games before it’s time to go.” Henrik on tonight’s improved #NYR effort vs. … Continue reading →

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