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Long summer nears completion, hockey on deck

It’s been a long summer. If you’re a hockey fan anyway. The off-season can feel like two parts. The first is like a bolt of lightning before a storm. That describes the beginning of free agency. In one word, chaotic. … Continue reading

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2023 NHL Draft: First Round doesn’t disappoint, Michkov falls to Flyers, Rangers steal Gabriel Perreault

Day One of the 2023 NHL Draft didn’t disappoint. Held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, which had two picks in the first round, including a funny moment where Pekka Rinne couldn’t pronounce the last name of their 24th selection, it … Continue reading

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Laviolette all business at introductory press conference as new Rangers coach

pic.twitter.com/PCXGCzIANl — Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) June 20, 2023 Yesterday, the Rangers introduced new coach Peter Laviolette at a press conference. The former Ranger became the 39th coach in franchise history. Although he didn’t play more than a dozen games in … Continue reading

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Rangers make it official by hiring Laviolette as the new coach, pressure on Drury

It’s official. The Rangers have hired Peter Laviolette as the new coach. He becomes the 37th coach in franchise history. He takes over for Gerard Gallant, who had success by posting a 99-46-19 record for the second best winning percentage … Continue reading

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Gritty veteran Marc Staal chases Cup with Panthers

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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Kravtsov heads home, Rangers’ drafting and development issue at the forefront

Earlier this week, Vitaly Kravtsov signed with Traktor for two years to return to the KHL. He’ll play back at home over the next two seasons after flaming out with the Rangers and Canucks. Originally, a first round pick selected … Continue reading

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Rangers and Devils will participate in 2024 Stadium Series

Confirming the rumor that had been discussed, both the Rangers and Devils will participate in the 2024 NHL Stadium Series next year. It’ll be held at Met Life Stadium in February 2024. I’m told the NHL is going to host … Continue reading

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Gallant, Rangers agree to part ways, organization deserves more blame for this mess

In a move that isn’t surprising, the Rangers and Gerard Gallant have decided to part ways. Following the disappointing first round defeat to the Devils, there was uncertainty surrounding Gallant’s job status. Source says #NYR and Gerard Gallant have agreed … Continue reading

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Victory Tuesday: Devils cap historic comeback with second straight home shutout in Game 7

You too, Fitzy. You deserve a bow as much as anyone in this organization for everything that’s gone on this season and the turnaround of this franchise out of the dark ages, back into the spotlight of postseason success. If … Continue reading

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Seventh Hell: Rangers dominated by Devils in Game Seven nightmare, bow out of first round in embarrassing fashion, Devils take series

It was a nightmare finish. The doomsday scenario played out. In what can best be described as Seventh Hell, the Rangers suffered a lopsided 4-0 shutout loss to the Devils in Game Seven that really felt anticlimactic. Instead, it’ll be … Continue reading

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