Tag Archives: Jeff Gorton

The time is now for Lundqvist

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Now is the chance for Lundqvist to prove he still has it. #NYRangers #Henrik Continue reading →

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Key addition Grabner credited with hat trick

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Derek

Jeff Gorton deserves a lot of credit for the Rangers’ first half. Michael Grabner tops the list. #NYR #Grabner Continue reading →

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Rangers goalie situation isn’t a crisis

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Derek

New Column: There’s no goalie crisis with the Rangers. #NYRangers #Lundqvist Continue reading →

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The heart can’t measure the eye test with Rangers’ warrior Girardi

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Derek

Dan Girardi has been the heart and soul of the Blueshirts for a decade. It might be time to part ways. #NYR Continue reading →

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Vesey Watch results in him being a Ranger

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Derek

Jimmy Vesey decided to become a #NYRanger. How realistic will our fans be? Hopefully the organization will handle the kid right. Continue reading →

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Rangers, Hayes agree for two years, $5.2 million

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Derek

Jeff Gorton completed a great Friday by re-signing Kevin Hayes to a bridge deal worth $2.6 million AAV. The Rangers are counting on Hayes and Mika Zibanejad in the future. Continue reading →

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Rangers, Kreider agree to new contract

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Derek

It went down to the wire. But the Rangers and Chris Kreider hammered out a new 4-year contract worth $4.625 million AAV. Now it’s up to Kreider to take the next step as part of a young nucleus. Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign McIlrath, Hughes and sign Josh Jooris

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Derek

Rangers GM Jeff Gorton kept busy re-signing Dylan McIlrath for a year while adding more forward depth with Josh Jooris. Continue reading →

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Rangers draft six and acquire Nick Holden, uncertain future remains

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers did okay with their six draft picks going for 2 D, 3 F and a goalie. But what exactly is the plan to improve the team? Continue reading →

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Blackhawks deal Bickell and Teravainen to Hurricanes

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Derek

It was understandable why the Hawks did what they did. At least they won. What about the Rangers’ big risks? Big changes are ahead. Continue reading →

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