Tag Archives: Mika Zibanejad

Rangers host Sharks: Neal Pionk will sit tonight for Fredrik Claesson

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Derek

In Game 4 of the new season, rookie coach David Quinn continues to juggle the lineup. With the Rangers still looking for a win, he made clear that veteran Kevin Shattenkirk will be a healthy scratch tonight versus San Jose. … Continue reading →

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A Review of Game 3: Rangers swept under by Hurricanes in wild storm

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Derek

There are going to be days like this. It’s part of the process under a new coach still trying to establish himself. When I predicted that the Rangers would be more exciting to watch, this was a bit what I … Continue reading →

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A Review of Game 2: At least the Rangers didn’t get shutout by Hutton

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Derek

Ever since Carter Hutton played for St. Louis, he’s had our number. Originally a Nashville backup goalie before posting a NHL best .931 save percentage with the Blues last season, now he’s the starter in Buffalo. After a bad start … Continue reading →

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A review of Game 1: Rangers lose 3-2 to Nashville

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Derek

It was an emotional night at MSG. New coach David Quinn finally got a taste of what the NHL is all about. Even though his team didn’t win, they gave a good effort in a tough 3-2 home loss to … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Patience a virtue in Quinn’s first year

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Derek

The word rebuild hasn’t been common in this part of town. Until last trade deadline, it was unfamiliar to Henrik Lundqvist. When he first entered the league as a fresh faced 23-year old championship winning goalie of Frolunda back home … Continue reading →

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Preseason Game 4: Lettieri’s OT winner gives Rangers exciting win over Devils

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Derek

For a preseason game, the Devils and Rangers put on quite a show last night. In the second meeting before the season, it was once again the Blueshirts that prevailed in overtime. Last week, Neal Pionk was the hero in … Continue reading →

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Preseason Game 4: Rangers host Devils

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Derek

Tonight, the Devils visit MSG for the first time in the only preseason meeting between the Hudson Rivals. For the Rangers, it’s the fourth game of exhibition with two remaining. On Saturday, they were 5-2 losers to the Islanders at … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead: How the ‘18-19 Rangers stack up

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Derek

It’s never easy to assess a rebuilding team. Coming off their worst season in over a decade, the Rangers are a team in transition. Expectations aren’t that high as in years past. Fans should be realistic about what to expect. … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hayes is the best center on the Rangers, Pay him!

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Derek

Let me start off by saying what’s been on my mind for a while. How long exactly? Try since February of last season. There are many different perspectives on what needs to happen going forward for the Rangers. I’m here … Continue reading →

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What J.T. Miller’s new contract could mean for Hayes

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Derek

Earlier today, the Lightning announced on Twitter that they had re-signed J.T. Miller to a new contract. The restricted free agent who the Rangers included in a selloff with Ryan McDonagh at the trade deadline, received a five-year contract worth … Continue reading →

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