Tag Archives: Jeff Gorton

Rangers have center weakness that must be resolved

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Derek

By show of hands, who actually thought Mika Zibanejad would be a point-per-game replacing Derek Stepan as the top center? Well, with nine goals and 10 assists for a team-leading 19 points in the first 19 games, at least there’s … Continue reading →

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It’s up to the players to fix Rangers mess

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Derek

  Through 10 games, the Rangers find themselves at a crossroads. Following a dismal 4-1 loss to the Sharks in which there were too many shifts where they were uncompetitive, they find themselves with only two wins. At a putrid … Continue reading →

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Lack of discipline and confusing lineup costly in another loss that sends fans to the exits

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Derek

When you’re a good team, you find ways to win. When you’re bad, you find ways to lose. For the Rangers, they did it to themselves again in last night’s 3-2 loss to the Devils at a restless MSG. They’re … Continue reading →

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Day 2 Rangers Camp: Miller and Staal have motivation

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Staal with something to prove, JT too!

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Rangers, Zibanejad agree on new five year contract worth $5.35 million per season

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Derek

As the clock passed 9 AM this morning, nothing had happened yet. However, the Rangers and Mika Zibanejad were able to agree during salary arbitration on a new five year contract that’ll pay him an average of $5.35 million per … Continue reading →

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Long hot summer continues in quiet hockey off-season

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Derek

As we near the end of July, the temperatures continue to hit a feverish 90 degree pitch with humidity levels skyrocketing. They don’t call it the dog days of summer for nothing. Speaking of which, did anyone else enjoy ESPN’s … Continue reading →

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A Fast resolution for Rangers

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers and restricted free agent Jesper Fast reached agreement on a new contract. It was a Fast resolution with the 25-year old checking right wing and the club agreeing to a new three-year deal worth an average … Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign Smith, why Gorton should be careful with July fireworks set to begin

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers must be careful with how they spend this summer with better potential UFA in ’18 and ’19. Continue reading →

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A deadline bust

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Derek

#NHLTradeDeadline Day was a huge bust. More on why. Especially for Rangers, Islanders. Continue reading →

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Rangers get their guy in defenseman Brendan Smith

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers made the sensible move landing D Brendan Smith from Detroit to upgrade the blue line. #NYR Continue reading →

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