9
Oct
2010
Here We Go Again: 2010 NHL Predictions
Red, White and Blueshirts once again tries to forecast who will be raising the Stanley Cup come June and who will be left waiting for next year.
17
Nov
2009
Notes: Ovie Returns, Parenteau Hurt, Johnson Shines
Here are some quick hits from Rangers universe: -Alex Ovechkin, who had been out with an injury, is expected to be back in the starting lineup tomorrow night when the Washington Capitals visit MSG to take on the Blueshirts. Ovechkin is having another superb season (14 G, 23 P, +10 in 14 Games) and should [...]
14
Nov
2009
Rangers 2 Senators 1 (Shootout)
The Rangers played only their second overtime game of the season and participated in their first shootout of the year today against Ottawa and when all was said and done P.A. Parenteau was the hero for the Blueshirts. Parenteau, who was called up for the second time this season from Hartford on Friday, beat Ottawa [...]
8
Oct
2009
Rangers 4 Capitals 3
In a game that at times resembled a parade to the penalty box, the Rangers overcame a late one goal deficit to edge the Capitals 4-3 in D.C. earlier tonight. Marian Gaborik scored two late goals after Nicklas Backstrom put the Caps ahead with his second tally of the contest. Henrik Lundqvist had an uneven [...]
8
Oct
2009
Game Preview: Capital Challenge (Updated)
The Rangers (2-1-0) head to Washington to face the Capitals (2-0-1) tonight at 7 pm. The Capitals offense is already performing at mid-season form as MVP Alex Ovechkin (5G-4A-9P) and center Nicklas Backstrom (8A) have been unstoppable in the first three games of the season. Jose Theodore will get the start in goal tonight instead [...]
7
Oct
2009
Rangers News Roundup: Avery Still Out, Drury,Torts and Brashear Speak
Some quick notes from Rangers land today: -Sean Avery ruled himself out of Thursday night’s matchup against the Capitals in D.C. It looks like the probable date for his return is sunday’s game at home against the Anaheim Ducks. Avery told reporters earlier today that his sprained right knee is “still not 100%” and he [...]
2
Oct
2009
2009-10 NHL Predictions
While we are all waiting for the Rangers to drop the puck tonight in Pittsburgh, I figured I’d try my hand at prognosticating and give you my predictions for the playoffs in each conference and the award winners for the upcoming season. Eastern Conference Western Conference 1. Boston Bruins 1.Detroit Red Wings 2.Pittsburgh Penguins 2.San Jose Sharks 3.Washington [...]
30
Sep
2009
Season Preview Part 3: The Thin Blue Line
If there is one gruop of players that is being counted on most by the Rangers to step up this season, it is the the defense. The Rangers did not sign any big name players to add to their blue line in free agency and lost veterans Paul Mara and Derek Morris. They are convinced [...]
14
Jul
2009
News Round-up: Zherdev Speaks, Zubov Leaves and Potter Signs
Not much hard news today but some interesting quotes from Nkolai Zherdev to magazine Sport-Express. Zherdev talks about the Rangers, his interest in the KHL and about where he’d like to play should he not return to New York next season. To me the most telling quote from the enigmatic winger comes when he is [...]