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Defense Optional: The Decline of the Rangers

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Derek

During a bad stretch of play, the New York Rangers have fallen out of playoff position entering a critical match against the St. Louis Blues. The season is hanging in the balance. Can they turn it around facing better opponents? Continue reading →

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Trocheck’s Fight Showed Character for Rangers

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Derek

At last check, the New York Rangers have lost eight of their last eleven games. After a woeful loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec. 9, they finally got back in the win column by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Have a Cuylle Emerging Power Forward

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Derek

When former team president and general manager Jeff Gorton acquired a 2020 second round pick from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Lias Andersson, nobody knew what the return would be. As it turned out, the New York Rangers … Continue reading →

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Montgomery Became Fall Guy for Bruins’ Poor Start

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Derek

Ask any sports fan about the business. It can be cruel. In the Boston Bruins case, a good man lost his job due to their poor start. On Tuesday, Jim Montgomery was relieved of head coaching duties by general manager … Continue reading →

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Bad Trend Can’t Continue for Rangers

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Derek

When the New York Rangers visit the Detroit Red Wings later tonight, they’ll bring an 8-3-1 record into the match. For the most part, there isn’t much to complain about. They’ve banked 17 of a possible 24 points through the … Continue reading →

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Which Rangers and Devils Would you Vote for?

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Derek

Over their historic rivalry that peaked in the 1990s thanks to legendary players, the Rangers and Devils have provided fans with plenty of excitement spanning over three decades. Continue reading →

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Lafreniere Gets Well Deserved Contract Extension

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Derek

On Friday, the Rangers rewarded former top pick Alexis Lafreniere with a well-deserved contract extension for seven years, keeping him on Broadway for the future. Continue reading →

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Lindgren Returns for Rangers

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Derek

After sitting out the first five games, Ryan Lindgren makes his return to the New York Rangers when they faceoff against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night at Bell Centre. The Rangers look to go 3-for-3 on their three-game road trip. Changes could be coming for the forwards. Continue reading →

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Laviolette Showing No Confidence In Rempe

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Derek

Rangers coach Peter Laviolette hasn’t shown much confidence in playing Matt Rempe. It looks like he’ll eventually be sent back down. Continue reading →

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Rangers’ New Banner Makes No Sense

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Derek

When the Rangers visit the Red Wings tomorrow night at Little Caesars Arena, it’ll be their fourth game of the new season. It’s been exactly a week since they defeated the Penguins 6-0 in the season opener. They followed that … Continue reading →

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