Tag Archives: Ryan Spooner

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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A good bridge deal for Vesey to prove himself

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Derek

Today, the Rangers announced the re-signing of restricted free agent Jimmy Vesey. One of four players who filed for salary arbitration, he took a very fair bridge deal worth a reported average of $2.275 million through 2020. In his first … Continue reading →

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Summer of calm for Hudson rivals, Rangers and Devils

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Derek

It’s now been over a week since all the fireworks 🎇 were fired on the first day of free agency. Following John Tavares’ impactful decision to go home like Dorothy to Kansas Toronto, leaving a gaping hole for the Islanders … Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign Namestnikov, add defenseman Claesson

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Derek

Day One of free agency is in the books. It went as expected if you’re a Ranger fan. They didn’t do much. Committed to a rebuild, it appears there will be no quick fixes or overpaid stars coming to Broadway. … 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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Rangers offseason crucial to future

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Derek

It’s been a while since so much depended on the NHL Draft for the Rangers. A team used to postseason success, they failed to qualify for the playoffs for just the second time since Henrik Lundqvist was a rookie in … Continue reading →

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Why is Lindy Ruff back

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Derek

Sitting here finishing off a Guinness in the wee hours watching classic videos on MTV Classic, I cannot help but wonder why Lindy Ruff is still here. The news came down officially over the weekend. The former Sabres and Stars … Continue reading →

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Andersson records first NHL assist in overtime loss

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Derek

The first meaningless regular season game in the Henrik Lundqvist Era took place last night in D.C. Previously, the Rangers had never played a game in which the playoffs weren’t a possibility since ’05-06. So Game 76 of 82 was … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward: After being eliminated by the Devils, Rangers continue the process

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Derek

It finally happened. The Rangers were officially eliminated from the postseason due to the Devils winning 4-3 over the Hurricanes. That made it the first time since 2010 there will be no playoffs. Unlike that painful ending which went to … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Georgiev to get a third straight start on St. Patty’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Derek

It is St. Patty’s Day. Happy Irish ☘️ Day to everyone who celebrates. I’ll probably have a brew or two later while enjoying the NCAA Basketball Tournament and Rangers hockey along with the other big games with playoff significance. It’s … Continue reading →

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