Tag Archives: Kaapo Kakko

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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A tease that will pump Rangers fans up

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Derek

Let’s be honest. How cool was the old video montage and music MSG once used for the New York Rangers in the 90’s? If you’re a classic fan of the Blueshirts, there was nothing better than that tease featuring highlights … 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 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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Kakko, Andersson and Hajek get new numbers, Gorton explains the tough decisions

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Derek

On what he referred to as “one of the toughest days in hockey,” Rangers GM Jeff Gorton explained why the team made the decisions they did to reporters. Referencing the light schedule they have early on, it was a factor. … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad and Lundqvist highlight Rangers shootout win over Flyers in preseason

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad celebrates with Lias Andersson. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy NHL.com. Preseason or not, this doesn't get old. pic.twitter.com/w0TFFbnmtw — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 27, 2019 On a night some kids were still looking to make last … Continue reading →

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Chytil to get a look on top line versus Flyers

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers host the Flyers at 33rd and Seventh Avenue. It’s the fifth installment of six exhibition games. Henrik Lundqvist is expected to get the start and go the whole way. A welcome change. He can use the extra … Continue reading →

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Quinn moves struggling Chytil back to wing

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Derek

For now at least, it looks like the Filip Chytil center experiment is over. The young forward, who’s entering his second full year, hasn’t distinguished himself in camp or preseason. In today’s practice, he was listed back on the right … Continue reading →

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Derek talks Rangers preseason and excitement for a New Era

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Derek

https://www.pscp.tv/NewYorkPuck/follow What I covered in my return to Periscope is how excited I feel about the Rangers headed into a promising season along with a bright future. Talked some about the 3-1 preseason win over the Islanders. Highlights: Vitali Kravtsov … Continue reading →

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Rangers get first preseason win over Islanders 3-1

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Derek

Vitali Kravtsov celebrates his goal at the Ranger bench. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy Newsday and Steve Ryan. “Things usually settle down the last couple of games before it’s time to go.” Henrik on tonight’s improved #NYR effort vs. … Continue reading →

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