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Canadiens become first team to make coaching change by firing Julien

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Derek

In a big shakeup, the Canadiens announced this morning that they’d relieved head coach Claude Julien and assistant Kirk Muller. The Canadiens have appointed Dominique Ducharme interim head coach and have added Alex Burrows to the coaching staff. Claude Julien … Continue reading →

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Inept offense problematic for Blueshirts in a throwback rivalry fight filled game, Lose 1-0 to tough Bruins

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Derek

Pavel Buchnevich fights Jeremy Lauzon during a heated second period. Getty Images This is the closest the Rangers came to scoring against Jaro Halak in another tough loss. Kaapo Kakko had the best chance when he was in on a … Continue reading →

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Without Panarin, now is the time to find out about Lafreniere

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Derek

When the Rangers skate against the Bruins tonight at MSG for the second time in three days, they’ll be without star forward Artemi Panarin. The left wing suffered a lower-body injury when he got tangled up with Chris Wagner in … Continue reading →

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Marchand dooms Rangers in overtime, good effort wasted, Panarin hurt

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Derek

AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy New York Rangers Brad Marchand made the Rangers pay by scoring 36 seconds into overtime to give the Bruins a 3-2 win at MSG. His breakaway goal past birthday boy Alex Georgiev decided a … Continue reading →

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Georgiev moves on from DeAngelo altercation the right way

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Derek

AP Photo via Getty Images In many ways, one of the cool things to admire about Alex Georgiev is his poise. Since joining the Rangers, the birthday boy who blows out 25 candles when he makes his first start since … Continue reading →

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New look Rangers even younger headed into 2021 season

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Derek

Expectations will be much higher for new starting goalie Igor Shestyorkin and a young, talented Rangers roster featuring top pick Alexis Lafreniere and former first round pick K’Andre Miller. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Twitter Copyright 2021 This … Continue reading →

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As training camp opens, Kreider a sounding board on Lafreniere and Rangers

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Derek

The look on the bench says it all. A wow moment is coming for some new Rangers. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Twitter. "We know we've got the skill. We know we bring a dynamic offensive game. The … Continue reading →

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A good change by NHL on offside rule, the crazy Rangers schedule, Kucherov surgery and WJC

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Derek

One of the biggest gripes over the past few years was how often the offside challenge overturned goals. My view on it was when it’s obvious, that’s what it’s there for. When it becomes confusing for both players, coaches and … Continue reading →

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Hockey will finally return in January

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Derek

It’s back. Following a lot of negotiations, the NHL and NHLPA reached agreement for a 56-game season over the weekend. Right on the cusp of Winter, hockey is coming back. On Solstice Day, we can at least have the sport … Continue reading →

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Rangers avoid arbitration, re-sign Alex Georgiev and Phil Di Giuseppe

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Derek

In good news, the Rangers reached agreement with two restricted free agents on new deals. A couple of days ago, they re-signed forward Phil Di Giuseppe to a one-year, $700,000 contract. The 27-year old left wing was called up from … Continue reading →

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