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A Rangers Pioneer Part I: Emile “Cat” Francis
On Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, the Rangers lost a legendary pioneer. Emile “Cat” Francis was a huge part of the Original Six franchise. He was 95. It was as a coach and general manager that he helped shape the team … Continue reading
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The images and highlights of Rangers Hall Of Fame legend Rod Gilbert, Number 7, MSG pays tribute
Having spoken to my Dad a lot about the sad passing of New York Rangers legend and Hall Of Famer Rod Gilbert, I’ve definitely gotten a new perspective on how much Number 7 meant to the franchise and the loyal … Continue reading
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Tagged 1972, 1974, 1979, Al Trautwig, Battle News, Bobby Orr, Bruins, Dad, Emile "Cat" Francis, Flyers, GAG Line, Game Six, Gilles Villemure, goal a game, Jean Ratelle, jersey Retirement, Madison Square Garden, Marv Albert, Mom, MSG Network, Number 7, Phil Esposito, Rangers, Rod Gilbert, Sean McCaffrey, Stan Fischler, Stanley Cup Final, The New York Rangers Rink of Honor and the Rafters of Madison Square Garden, The Vault, tribute, Vic Hadfield
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The Greatest Trades In Devils and Rangers History
With the official start of the summer upon us in the heat of two closely fought Stanley Cup Semifinals, I decided to look back at the ’92-93 Canadiens on hockey-reference.com. I don’t know why, but maybe seeing how close the … Continue reading
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Tagged '93-94, '95, 1971, 1972, Adam Graves, Andy Bathgate, Arnie Brown, Bill Collins, Blackhawks, Blueshirts, Bob Nevin, Bobby Orr, Bruce Driver, Bruce MacGregor, Bruins, Canadiens, Canucks, Claude Lemieux, Column, compensation, Conn Smythe, Devils, Dick Duff, Don McKenney, Emile "Cat" Francis, Greatest Trades, Greg Adams, Hartford Whalers, Jean Ratelle, John MacLean, Ken Daneyko, Kirk McLean, Kirk Muller, Lou Lamoriello, Maple Leafs, Neil Smith, New Jersey, Oilers, Patrik Sundstrom, Pete Stemkowski, Peter Stastny, Phil Esposito, playoff record, Rangers, Rod Seiling, Sean Burke, Stephane Richer, Sylvain Turgeon, Tom Kurvers, Troy Mallette, Wayne Gretzky
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