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Rangers’ Jones Opens Eyes In Preseason Win Over Islanders

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday night, the Rangers played their second game of the preseason. After falling behind 3-0 due to a dismal second period, they came back to defeat the Islanders 6-4 at Madison Square Garden. In his first appearance, Zac Jones … Continue reading →

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Victor Mancini impresses in first preseason game

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Derek

On the first day of autumn, the Rangers had their first exhibition game against the Bruins up in Boston. They defeated the Bruins 3-2. A young prospect who impressed was defenseman Victor Mancini. He scored and set up a goal … Continue reading →

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Hockey Is Back

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Derek

As football rolls into Week 3 in the middle of September, we’re closing in on training camp for NHL teams. Believe it or not, hockey is back. After a long hiatus during the hot summer, players are starting to report … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Lindgren agree on one year for $4.5 million

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Derek

Three days before salary arbitration, the Rangers and Ryan Lindgren reached an agreement that’ll keep him in New York City for at least another year. The 26-year-old defenseman re-signed for one year, $4.5 million. In doing so, the onus will … Continue reading →

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Rangers re-sign Schneider to bridge deal

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday, the Rangers re-signed Braden Schneider to a bridge deal. The cap hit is $2.2 million per year. A former first round pick in 2020, the 22-year-old defenseman completed his third season with the Rangers. He played in every … Continue reading →

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Trouba deserves more respect from misguided fans due to tough situation

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Derek

When Jacob Trouba was traded to the New York Rangers, he signed a seven-year contract worth $56 million in the summer of 2019. That included a full no-movement clause over the first five years. The cap hit was eight million … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Rangers Must Avoid the Same Mistakes

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Derek

Show of hands? How many loyal true blue Rangers fans think they can win the Stanley Cup with the current roster? There probably aren’t many people who believe that. In truth, the Rangers had an excellent season. Under coach Peter … Continue reading →

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Tough decisions ahead for Drury and Rangers

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Derek

On Friday, Rangers team president and general manager Chris Drury answered questions about a successful season. He was also asked about whether the core is capable of winning a championship. Drury chose his words carefully. A calculated executive who never … Continue reading →

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Criticism of banged up Blueshirts misguided

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday, the Rangers held their final day of the season in Tarrytown. Breakup day is always harder after getting eliminated from the playoffs. Given the special season they had, it isn’t easy to stand at their lockers and answer … Continue reading →

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Change could come to likable core this summer

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Derek

It’s an overcast first day in June here in the Big Apple. There’ll be no more hockey played at Madison Square Garden this summer. Instead, it’s what could’ve been. After the Rangers were eliminated by the Panthers in a closely … Continue reading →

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