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Kreider a Healthy Scratch for Rangers

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Derek

For the first time this season, Rangers coach Peter Laviolette has decided to make an established star accountable for their struggles. When they line up for Monday’s game against the Devils, Chris Kreider will not be playing hockey. The 33-year-old … Continue reading →

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Panarin deserves to be called out for lackluster play

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Derek

In a game that they trailed by a goal thanks to the splendid work of Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers had a chance to start the third period with 1:39 remaining on a crucial power play. After getting stopped on a … Continue reading →

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Rempe Suspended Eight Games

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Derek

Following the Carolina Hurricanes handing the New York Rangers their fourth loss in five games, the NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Matt Rempe for eight games. It was fully expected. Rempe received a five-minute major and game misconduct for … Continue reading →

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Reckless Play by Rempe Tarnishes Positives in Return

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Derek

The good news. The New York Rangers won a hockey game last night by defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Dec. 20. Reilly Smith’s shorthanded goal swung the momentum. Vincent Trocheck notched the game-winner in the second period. Chris Kreider … Continue reading →

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Rempe Returns to Rangers Lineup

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Derek

The New York Rangers return to the ice to take on the Dallas Stars tonight at American Airlines Center. They enter the match on a three-game losing streak. After a comeback fell short in a 3-2 loss at the St. … Continue reading →

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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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