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Howden’s goal gives Rangers first win over Jets in wild one

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad celebrates a goal in a nice comeback 6-4 Rangers win over the Jets in a crazy home opener. AP Photo by Adam Hunger via Getty Images This one was crazy. It felt like a baseball game with home … Continue reading →

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Rangers expected lines for tomorrow include Brendan Smith, Kakko understands how to play hockey

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Derek

Tell me if you thought Brendan Smith would be in the starting lineup tomorrow night. That indeed appears to be the case. Cue NYR Twitter panic attacks in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… The Rangers will ice a team that … Continue reading →

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Rangers won’t have a captain again, tab four alternates

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Derek

So much for speculation. The Rangers won’t have a captain again. For a second straight season, they will go with just alternates. Coach David Quinn decided to give the A’s to the best possible candidates, who have been here a … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Trusting the Process will be key to new and exciting season on Broadway

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Derek

The excitement is palpable over Opening Night this Thursday on Broadway. A new era of Rangers hockey will finally be upon us when the Winnipeg Jets visit MSG. They’ll roll out the blue carpet for prize second pick Kaapo Kakko, … Continue reading →

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A telling Quinn quote could bode well for Kravtsov

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Derek

Following last night’s 4-2 loss to the Islanders in Bridgeport, coach David Quinn discussed both the final preseason game and the tough decisions he will make regarding the roster. In less than 24 hours, the Rangers will make the final … Continue reading →

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Lias Andersson is your third center

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Derek

All training camp, Lias Andersson has been on a mission. Out to prove he can a better two-way center option due to a good workout regimen that saw him lose some weigh, the 2017 number seven pick taken by the … Continue reading →

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Game #82: A positive conclusion in Quinn’s rookie year

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Derek

Last night, the Rangers played their final game of rookie coach David Quinn’s rookie year. Like over a quarter of the games, Game 82 required overtime. The Penguins were still playing for something. A shot at home ice in the … Continue reading →

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Prince Alexandar starts versus Pens, Looking Ahead

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers return home to host the Penguins at MSG. The game time is 7 PM with your usual drop of the puck around 7:08 between 33rd and Seventh. Rookie Alexandar Georgiev will get the start in goal. Fresh … Continue reading →

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Rangers can gain ground in Lottery race with loss at Toronto

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Derek

I don’t advocate tanking. I’m glad the Rangers aren’t under coach David Quinn. They continue to play hard, but haven’t been winning games. Since the trade deadline, they have one victory. I’ve lost track of what the exact total is. … Continue reading →

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Why even bother rescinding the major call on Zibanejad?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Derek

A day following the unfortunate circumstance that went against the Rangers’ leading scorer Mika Zibanejad in a 1-0 loss to the Stars on Tuesday night, the league predictably rescinded the five minute boarding major penalty and game misconduct on the … Continue reading →

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