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Rangers Preview: Cup or Bust

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Derek

When the puck drops on a new season against the Penguins later tonight, the Rangers will be under the weight of heavy expectations. After coming close in two of the past three years, it’s Cup or bust for a core … Continue reading →

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NHL Preview: Cup Winner Hard To Predict

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Derek

Entering the start of a new season, with the Devils and Sabres having already completed a two-game series over in Prague for reasons only known to the league, there isn’t a consensus pick to win the Stanley Cup. At least … Continue reading →

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Rangers Defense Gets Exposed Without Lindgren In Preseason Finale

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Derek

In what amounted to the final tuneup before the regular season, the New York Rangers were outclassed by the New York Islanders in an ugly 5-2 preseason loss in Elmont, New York. Facing a full Islanders lineup, the Rangers were … Continue reading →

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Mancini Makes A Case To Stay

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Derek

With preseason concluding this weekend, both Victor Mancini and Connor Mackey have made strong cases to stay with the New York Rangers. Along with Adam Edstrom, two of those three players are likely to be part of the roster when things start up next week at Pittsburgh. Continue reading →

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Hockey Is Back

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Derek

As football rolls into Week 3 in the middle of September, we’re closing in on training camp for NHL teams. Believe it or not, hockey is back. After a long hiatus during the hot summer, players are starting to report … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Lindgren agree on one year for $4.5 million

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Derek

Three days before salary arbitration, the Rangers and Ryan Lindgren reached an agreement that’ll keep him in New York City for at least another year. The 26-year-old defenseman re-signed for one year, $4.5 million. In doing so, the onus will … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Devils have closed the gap on Rangers

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Derek

In what’s been a scorching hot summer, business has slowed down. That’s what usually happens in late July. The off-season begins with a flurry of fireworks but then cools off dramatically. If you’re hoping for the weather to change, that’s … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Rangers Must Avoid the Same Mistakes

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Derek

Show of hands? How many loyal true blue Rangers fans think they can win the Stanley Cup with the current roster? There probably aren’t many people who believe that. In truth, the Rangers had an excellent season. Under coach Peter … Continue reading →

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Tough decisions ahead for Drury and Rangers

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Derek

On Friday, Rangers team president and general manager Chris Drury answered questions about a successful season. He was also asked about whether the core is capable of winning a championship. Drury chose his words carefully. A calculated executive who never … Continue reading →

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Rangers have interesting decision on Kakko

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Derek

Kaapo Kakko was very candid about his season at breakup day. The 23-year-old right wing indicated that he likes it here. He thinks that the Rangers have a great chance to win. Considering the year they had, that isn’t debatable. … Continue reading →

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