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Drama Needs to End for Dysfunctional Rangers

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Derek

It was a nice day in mid-December in New York City. The kind we rarely get around the holiday season. A week before Christmas, the New York Rangers remain in a state of chaos. They managed to lose their third … Continue reading →

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Laviolette Running Out of Answers

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Derek

In another disappointing performance, the New York Rangers fell behind the St. Louis Blues 3-0 before mounting a third period rally that fell short in a 3-2 loss. Mika Zibanejad played just over 13 minutes. The fewest in five years. He still was sent out late with Chris Kreider down a goal. Continue reading →

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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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