Archive for February, 2010
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28
Feb
2010
Practice Notes: Del Zotto and Hank Return, Auld Speaks
Michael Del Zotto returned to practice today for the first time since February 12th when he was injured as Evgeni Malkin’s skate sliced through his jersey and lacerated his chest. He had the 50 stitches that were used to close the wound removed about 20 minutes prior to practice and then stayed after practice for [...]
27
Feb
2010
Auld In The Family
The Rangers finally made a move to shore up their suspect backup goaltending situation this morning when they claimed veteran Alex Auld off waivers from the Dallas Stars. After Stephen Valiquette imploded early on, the blueshirts have been using a backup by committee approach, shuttling youngsters Chad Johnson, Matt Zaba and Mika Wiikman between Hartford [...]
15
Feb
2010
Rangers 5 Lightning 2
Erik Christensen netted 2 goals to lead the Rangers to a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay at the Garden.
12
Feb
2010
Sather Gets A Bruiser
The Rangers made a move today before the league’s mandated Olympic trade feeze and acquired veteran tough guy Jody Shelley from the San Jose Sharks for a conditional draft pick. Shelley, 34, is in the last year of his contract which pays him $725,000. In 517 career games, Shelley has 14 goals and 29 assists [...]
11
Feb
2010
Gaborik Update, Roster Moves
Marian Gaborik discusses his recovery from the lacerated knee he suffered in practice on Feb. 9th and whether he will play tomorrow night in Pittsburgh. In other news, The Rangers placed Donald Brashear on waivers today. The disgruntled forward had asked for a trade after being unhappy with his lack of playing time this season. [...]
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Feb
2010
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Feb
2010
Kings 2 Rangers 1
Highlights of the Rangers 2-1 loss to the Kings. John Tortorella speaks to reporters after his team’s defeat.
1
Feb
2010
Done Deal
After a long night and day of intense speculation all over the web, the news finally became official just after midnight as the Blueshirts completed their rumored trade with Calgary sending forwards Ales Kotalik and Christopher Higgins to the Flames in exchange for Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust. Both players are expected to join the [...]