Tag Archives: Vladislav Namestnikov

Lias Andersson is your third center

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Derek

All training camp, Lias Andersson has been on a mission. Out to prove he can a better two-way center option due to a good workout regimen that saw him lose some weigh, the 2017 number seven pick taken by the … Continue reading →

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Chytil to get a look on top line versus Flyers

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers host the Flyers at 33rd and Seventh Avenue. It’s the fifth installment of six exhibition games. Henrik Lundqvist is expected to get the start and go the whole way. A welcome change. He can use the extra … Continue reading →

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Quinn moves struggling Chytil back to wing

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Derek

For now at least, it looks like the Filip Chytil center experiment is over. The young forward, who’s entering his second full year, hasn’t distinguished himself in camp or preseason. In today’s practice, he was listed back on the right … Continue reading →

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Hughes and Hall led Devils too much for Rangers

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Derek

It maybe only preseason. Now, we see what all the hype was all about. Making his first appearance against the big Hudson rival, number one pick Jack Hughes delighted the home crowd in Newark with a magnificent game in a … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich re-signing signals the likely end for Kreider

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Derek

A few days away from salary arbitration, the Rangers and right wing Pavel Buchnevich agreed on a new contract. As expected, he received a payment between the projected $2.5 to 3.5 million range. The 24-year old Russian forward will earn … Continue reading →

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By signing Trouba for an average of $8 million over seven years, Rangers are under the pressure cooker

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Derek

In the unforgiving sweltering summer heat here in the Big Apple, the insane combination of near century mark temperatures with high humidity has made it very uncomfortable for most New Yorkers. This weekend could see some record breakers during the … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich and Trouba file for arbitration as hockey offseason cools off

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Derek

Yesterday, Pavel Buchnevich and Jacob Trouba filed for salary arbitration. It’s not exciting news for the Rangers. They still have four unsigned Group II free agents including Tony DeAngelo and Brendan Lemieux. Neither of which were arbitration eligible. After signing … Continue reading →

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Rangers introduce the next franchise player in No. 2 pick Kaapo Kakko

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Derek

The moment Kaapo Kakko officially became a New York Ranger!#NYRDraft | @SAPSports pic.twitter.com/F2l1jRWrsL — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 22, 2019 Shortly after 8 PM (well 5 in Vancouver), the Rangers waited patiently for the Devils to make it official … Continue reading →

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Game #82: A positive conclusion in Quinn’s rookie year

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Derek

Last night, the Rangers played their final game of rookie coach David Quinn’s rookie year. Like over a quarter of the games, Game 82 required overtime. The Penguins were still playing for something. A shot at home ice in the … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on the Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Derek

In about half an hour, the Rangers will introduce Steven McDonald’s family to the crowd at MSG. They’ll get a standing ovation as always on an emotional night. It’ll be loud and what all 41 home games should be, but … Continue reading →

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