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Rangers Continue to Face Adversity with Latest Goalie Conundrum

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Derek

By show of hands, how many of you had both Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick on the shelf for the Rangers after the first dozen games this season? If you did, you’d be able to predict the future. Gray’s Sports … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Shakeup Needed for Slumping Kakko

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Derek

Entering tonight’s match against the Red Wings, the New York Rangers are 8-2-1 sitting atop the Metropolitan Division. Even following a 5-4 shootout loss to the Wild on Nov. 4, in which they didn’t play well, the Rangers were able … Continue reading →

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Shorthanded Rangers Show Grit and Determination in Win Over Hurricanes

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Derek

Following a great road trip to conclude October, the Rangers had an early litmus test with the Hurricanes on the calendar for their first game of November. It lived up to the hype. Showing plenty of grit and determination, the … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Perfect Road Trip A Reason for Excitement

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Derek

Flashback to a disjointed 4-1 loss at home to the Predators on Oct. 19. The Rangers were booed off the ice by impatient fans. They were back to 2-2-0 with a big road trip on the horizon. Two weeks later, … Continue reading →

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Lackadaisical Rangers get thoroughly outclassed by Predators in ugly loss

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Derek

The Rangers suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Predators on Thursday night at MSG. They were thoroughly outclassed by a defensive minded opponent who took time and space away throughout the game. Instead of building on a good home … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: Matthews and Leafs off and running, Bedard living up to the hype, Hockey Lifer Stan Fischler

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Derek

It’s only been the first week of hockey. Auston Matthews already decided to remind everyone how special he is. The superstar led the Maple Leafs to two wins on home ice. He recorded hat tricks in both games to highlight … Continue reading →

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Laviolette should ride Shesterkin early

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Derek

In less than an hour, the Rangers will play their second game of the season when they do battle with the Blue Jackets at Columbus. It’s a good chance to start the Peter Laviolette era with two wins. If they … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere gets ideal start in the first win

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Derek

No player has more attention on him than Alexis Lafreniere. Entering his fourth season, the former 2020 top pick must prove he’s capable of playing a significant role for the Rangers. So far, so good. Following a disappointing preseason, the … Continue reading →

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Former Rangers playoff hero retires, fan favorite Derek Stepan will be fondly remembered

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Derek

Fifteen years ago, the Rangers selected Derek Stepan in the second round of the 2008 NHL Draft with the 51st pick. The former Wisconsin Badger became a fixture as a reliable two-way center on Broadway. On Tuesday, he announced his … Continue reading →

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Long summer nears completion, hockey on deck

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Derek

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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