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Hockey Preview Part 1: Ranking the Metro Division

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Derek

Believe it or not, we’re less than two weeks away from the start of a new season. A time for new beginnings. That’s especially true in the Metro Division, where as many as six of the eight teams should be … Continue reading →

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Amanda Borges leaves the Rangers

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Derek

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoABv2mBflV/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=mv00v43mg25w There won’t only be changes on the ice this hockey season. There are also changes off the ice. Already, we’ve seen accomplished MSG veteran Deb Placey leave following a very successful stint that lasted over 20 years. She went … Continue reading →

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Preseason continues: Rangers and Islanders face off tomorrow

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Derek

As training camp continues, so does the preseason. So far, the Rangers haven’t been that busy compared to the Islanders and Flyers. The latter of who they lost to 6-4 on Wednesday in the first game at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading →

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Preseason continues: Rangers home for Flyers

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Derek

Tonight, fans get their first look up close at the rebuild. The Rangers return home for the first time since the end of March to host the Flyers in preseason. While expectations are much higher for the guys from Philly, … Continue reading →

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Preseason begins: Rangers 4 Devils 3 (OT)

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Derek

In the first preseason action for both teams, the Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3 in overtime at The Rock. It was choppy play marred by the usual allotment of sloppy penalties. There were plenty of power plays throughout. Nick Lappin … Continue reading →

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Rangers acquire defenseman Adam McQuaid

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers made a move to improve the blueline. They acquired veteran defenseman Adam McQuaid from the Bruins in exchange for Steven Kampfer, a fourth round pick and conditional seventh. The 31-year old right defenseman spent the past … 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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Rangers re-sign Hayes for one year and over $5 million

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Derek

So much for logic and suggestion. Less than 24 hours after I advocated committing long-term to Kevin Hayes, the Rangers decided the best option was to re-sign him for one year at over $5 million. Credit goes to TSN insider … 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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Rangers take calculated risk on new long-term contract with Brady Skjei

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Derek

In what’s been a quiet summer, the Rangers took care of some business earlier today by re-signing defenseman Brady Skjei to a six year contract worth an average of $5.25 million per season. They decided to skip bridging him by … Continue reading →

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