Tag Archives: Chris Drury

A fan’s perspective on the disappointing Rangers so far

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I haven’t felt like writing lately about this team. They are far more boring due to the predictability of Gerard Gallant. Maybe it’s not all his fault either. Maybe it’s the way the roster is constructed. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Rangers might need to shake things up

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Derek

When the final buzzer sounded last night in Music City, Nashville fans saluted their team for doing a great job protecting a one-goal lead in defeating the punchless Rangers 2-1. Why not? The Predators blocked 22 shots and stifled the … Continue reading →

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Spoiled fans embarrass themselves booing Quinn in return, good hockey man deserved better

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Derek

Thursday night marked the return of former Rangers coach David Quinn. A likable person who was tasked with a tough job during the rebuild, he did the best he could. It wasn’t easy to take over a team that lost … Continue reading →

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Season Preview: Rangers counting on growth from kids to go a step further

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Derek

Entering last year, the expectations were realistic for the Rangers. Their goal was to get back to the playoffs. Instead, they took a quantum leap led by their goalie all the way to the Conference Finals. They overachieved in ’21-22. … Continue reading →

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Vesey makes team, Gauthier cut despite strong showing, Blais injury, depth could be an issue

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Derek

After another ho-hum performance in their final tuneup- a well deserved 3-1 loss to the Islanders- the Rangers made roster decisions on Sunday. Among them was signing Jimmy Vesey to a one-year, $750,000 contract. He sure earned it by having … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov focused on moving forward, Rangers, Gallant pleased with Hunt, Blais to get first crack on top line, Vesey off to good start

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Derek

Training camp officially opened last Wednesday. The Rangers enter camp with higher expectations. Unlike last year when returning to the postseason was the goal which they more than exceeded in reaching the Conference Finals, it’s Cup or bust in Manhattan. … Continue reading →

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Writing was on the wall last January for Nils Lundkvist, Rangers

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Derek

When Nils Lundkvist finally put in a trade request this past week as reported by veteran New York Post columnist Larry Brooks, it wasn’t too surprising. The writing was on the wall way back last January for Lundkvist and the … Continue reading →

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Trouba named the 28th captain in Rangers history, why they selected him, WJC gets going

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Derek

In a little surprise, the Rangers announced Jacob Trouba as the new captain of the team at a short press conference yesterday at Madison Square Garden. They even aired it on MSG Network and streamed it for fans. A rarity. … Continue reading →

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A disappointment so far, Kakko must prove worth on bridge deal

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Derek

It was three years ago that the Rangers moved up to the top two in the 2019 NHL Draft Lottery. At that point, before the number one pick was revealed to the Devils, fans were ecstatic at the prospect of … Continue reading →

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The excitement of free agent frenzy begins Wednesday, Avalanche lock up Nichushkin, Malkin stays, Gaudreau leaving, Rangers likely to lose Copp and Strome, qualify Kakko

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Derek

As we draw closer to midnight before July 13th, there will continue to be many discussions on potential available players who could hit the market on Wednesday. The free agent frenzy officially begins tomorrow afternoon. With that in mind, it’s … Continue reading →

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