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Rangers and Kravtsov both to blame for avoidable situation
Shortly after I posted my initial reaction to the startling news surrounding the Rangers and former ’18 first round pick Vitali Kravtsov, we learned something new about what feels like an untenable situation. Of course, the organization went into full … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged Alex Georgiev, Alexei Kovalev, Blueshirts, Chris Drury, Colin Campbell, Column, David Quinn, Dryden Hunt, Glen Sather, Hartford, James Dolan, Jeff Gorton, Larry Brooks, Lias Andersson, Libor Hajek, Mark Messier, Martin St. Louis, Mollie Walker, MSG, Neil Smith, New York Post, Nils Lundkvist, Pens, Petr Nedved, Rangers, revisionist history, Ryan Callahan, Sergei Zubov, Tears For Fears, Tony DeAngelo, Vitali Kravtsov, Will Cuylle
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Remembering 9/11 on the 20-Year Anniversary today
It’s twenty years later. It still is hard to put into words how I feel about September 11, 2001. 9/11 remains a sad and painful reminder for Americans. For New Yorkers, it stings. The horrifying images still fresh for most … Continue reading
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Tagged 20-Year Anniversary, 2001, 2001 World Series, 34th Street, 9/11, Bayonne Bridge, Column, Derek Jeter, Devils, Diamondbacks, EMT, Eric Lindros, FDNY, Giants, Ground Zero, Harborside Financial Center, Heroes, Jersey City, Jets, Light Rail, Mariano Rivera, Mark Messier, Mets, Mike Piazza, New York, NYPD, Pennsylvania, Pentagon, preseason, Rangers, remembering, Scott Brosius, sports, terrorist attacks, Tino Martinez, Twin Towers, victims, World Trade Center, Yankees
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The Post Quinn Era begins, Gallant the frontrunner, Leetch right to leave, Lindgren gets fair deal, Playoff Picks
It’s already been a long two days since new Team President and GM Chris Drury decided to move on from since departed coach David Quinn. After three years on the job as part of the rebuilding process, Quinn was dismissed … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers
Tagged Adam Fox, Alain Vigneault, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Bob Hartley, Brad Richards, Brandon Prust, Brian Boyle, Brian Leetch, Bruce Boudreau, Chris Drury, Chris Kreider, Claude Julien, Connor McDavid, Dan Girardi, David Quinn, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Glen Sather, Henrik Lundqvist, James Dolan, Jeff Gorton, John Davidson, John Tortorella, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Larry Brooks, Leon Draisaitl, Marc Staal, Marian Gaborik, Mark Messier, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Babcock, Mike Grier, NHL Playoffs, Patrick Roy, Picks, Rangers, Rick Tocchet, Ryan Callahan, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Sidney Crosby, Vitaly Kravtsov, Zac Jones
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Lundqvist ready to be a Washington Capital
Coming Soon To DC: Henrik Lundqvist will go back to wearing his old number 35 when he plays for his new team as a Washington Capital. AP Photo credit Washington Capitals via Getty Images It’s been a week since we … Continue reading
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Tagged 2006, Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Capitals, Caps, Column, Devils, Finland, Frolunda, gold medal, Henrik Lundqvist, Jaromír Jágr, King Henrik, Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, number 35, Oilers, Perfect Strangers, Rangers, rock the red, Sweden, Twitter, Washington Capital, Wayne Gretzky, Winter Games
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Lafreniere signs his entry level contract with Rangers
The Alexis Lafreniere Era is ready to begin after the Rangers top pick got a late 19th birthday present by signing his entry level contract on Monday. AP Photo credit Newsday via Getty Images by Mike Stobe. Yesterday, Alexis Lafreniere … Continue reading
Posted in Battle News, NYRangers
Tagged Alexis Lafreniere, Blueshirts, ELC, entry level contract, Mark Messier, Number 11, Number 13, Rangers, Rimouski Oceanic, Sam Rosen
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In Remembrance of fallen heroes
Rangers captain Mark Messier shakes the hand of a FDNY firefighter during an emotionally charged scene before the home opener versus the Sabres at MSG on October 7, 2001. On the 19th Anniversary of 9/11, I still have this numbing … Continue reading
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Tagged 2001, 2001 World Series, 9/11, Bayonne Bridge, Column, Devils, Diamondbacks, Emergency Medical Workers, FDNY, Jersey City, Mariano Rivera, Mark Messier, MSG, NYPD, preseason, Rangers, reflection, Remembrance, respect, September 11, terrorist attacks, tragedy, tribute, Twin Towers, unity, USA, World Trade Center, Yankees
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Coming to grips with a gut wrenching moment
Life can be funny sometimes. It truly can be mysterious and unpredictable. Take the date May 25th. In 1994 on one memorable hot Spring night, that meant captain Mark Messier delivering on his promise by leading the Rangers back from … Continue reading
Posted in Battle Of Hudson, Column, Devils, NYRangers
Tagged 1994, 2012, Adam Henrique, Alec Martinez, Battle Of Hudson, Canucks, Column, Devils, Eastern Conference Final, Game Six, handshake, Henrik Lundqvist, Hudson Rivalry, Kings, Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, May 25, Mike Richter, overtime, Rangers, Stanley-Cup, Stephane Matteau, sudden death, The Guarantee
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What ‘If’
The 1991-92 New York Rangers were one of the franchise’s best teams. What ‘if’ they had beaten the Penguins and won the Stanley Cup that year? We look back while also looking forward at the promising current Blueshirts. AP Photo … Continue reading
Posted in Column, NYRangers
Tagged '93-94 New York Rangers, 1991-92, Adam Fox, Adam Graves, Alex Georgiev, Alex Kovalev, Alexander Karpovtsev, Artemi Panarin, Awards, Brian Leetch, Brian Noonan, Chris Kreider, Column, COVID-19, Craig MacTavish, Doug Weight, Esa Tikkanen, health risks, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey, Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Trouba, Jaromír Jágr, Jesper Fast, John Vanbiesbrouck, K’Andre Miller, Marc Staal, Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Keenan, Mike Richter, MLB, NBA, NHL, Nick Kypreos, Nils Lundkvist, pandemic, pause, Pavel Buchnevich, Penguins, Rangers, Roger Neilson, Ron Francis, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Sergei Nemchinov, Sergei Zubov, sports, Stanley-Cup, Stephane Matteau, Steve Larmer, Tony Amonte, Tony DeAngelo, tournament, Tyler Wall
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Hard Hits Podcast: Cool Rangers stories, Yankees classic photos, sportscards and NHL 94
In the third episode of my new Hard Hits Podcast on YouTube, I get into a few different topics. With all the COVID-19 pandemic news, I give it an appropriate nickname while trying to keep things light with some cool … Continue reading
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Tagged 1996, 2005-06, Bill Cook, Bryan Hextall, Bun Cook, Ching Johnson, classic photos, Dave Kerr, Frank Boucher, Hard Hits, Joe Thornton, John Davidson, Lester Patrick, Lorne Chabot, Mark Messier, NHL 94, Podcast, Rangers, sportscards, Wayne Gretzky, Yankees, YouTube
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