Tag Archives: Rangers

Game 13: KZB Line sparks third period comeback in 6-4 win over Golden Knights on emotional night for city

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Derek

#NYR Broadway Hat selfie for @MikaZibanejad!! pic.twitter.com/096nGpy2FY — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 1, 2017 It was a Happy Halloween 🎃 for the Rangers thanks to a stirring third period comeback in a much needed 6-4 win over the Golden Knights … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Emotional Stepan on tribute, Golden Knights hot start, Kucherov MVP pick, Devils comeback kids

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Derek

  The Golden Knights now have 8 wins in 9 games. The 1974-75 Capitals won 8 games their entire 1st season in 1974-75 (went 8-67-5) #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/UWsaK7R0Og — XTRA Athletics (@xtraathletics) October 28, 2017 This year, I don’t have as … Continue reading →

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Even cancer can’t stop Brian Boyle’s fighting spirit

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Derek

The news came down this afternoon about Brian Boyle. A well respected player who made his mark with the Rangers helping them reach their only Stanley Cup Final since 1994, the affable 32-year old center who is set to begin … Continue reading →

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Rangers, Zibanejad agree on new five year contract worth $5.35 million per season

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Derek

As the clock passed 9 AM this morning, nothing had happened yet. However, the Rangers and Mika Zibanejad were able to agree during salary arbitration on a new five year contract that’ll pay him an average of $5.35 million per … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hot summer continues, Zibanejad comparables, Canadiens con fans, Hischier can change Devils

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Derek

On another balmy July summer afternoon in the Big Apple 🍎, the longest month of the hockey offseason continues. One which seems to be crawling along like the 90 degree temps and 100 heat index with sticky humidity. Indeed, a … Continue reading →

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Long hot summer continues in quiet hockey off-season

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Derek

As we near the end of July, the temperatures continue to hit a feverish 90 degree pitch with humidity levels skyrocketing. They don’t call it the dog days of summer for nothing. Speaking of which, did anyone else enjoy ESPN’s … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: A boring NHL summer

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Derek

Even in a dull summer, there are plenty of NYR thoughts and hockey ones. Continue reading →

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A Fast resolution for Rangers

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Derek

Earlier today, the Rangers and restricted free agent Jesper Fast reached agreement on a new contract. It was a Fast resolution with the 25-year old checking right wing and the club agreeing to a new three-year deal worth an average … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th! Rangers sign Desharnais, Kovalchuk stays home

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Derek

On the 4th of July, the Rangers filled one spot by signing David Desharnais for one year, $1 million. It’s a low risk move in hopes that the undersized, speedy veteran center can play fourth line. There once was a … Continue reading →

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A wild Canada Day: Shattenkirk chooses Rangers, Devils sign Boyle, Sabres add Pouliot, Johnson

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Derek

Day One has come and gone. On a wild Canada Day, there was plenty of activity on the first day of NHL free agency. July 1 was as busy as expected. Even if this year’s class isn’t loaded with stars, … Continue reading →

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