2
Oct
2009
Semenov Out? (Updated)
UPDATE (11:50 am) Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record has reported that Alexei Semenov will not play for the Rangers this season. He says Semenov has told Sather that he couldn’t convince his family on the idea of playing in New York this upcoming season. The Rangers will look elsewhere foe a seventh defenseman. Reports [...]
1
Oct
2009
News: Avery Out, Semenov on the Way, Betts to Flyers
Some quick news from today: -Sean Avery has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s season opener in Pittsburgh by coach Tortorella. Avery will still make the trip and be with the team. -Alexei Semenov was in danger of not making the trip as “conflicts” arose with his newly signed contract earlier today but it seems [...]
30
Sep
2009
Rangers sign Semenov
According to SNYRangers Blog, The Rangers have come to terms with D Alexei Semenov on a one year contracft worth $600,000 dollars. The 28 year old veteran was at training camp on a tryout basis. He has registered 7 goals and 26 assists in 211 career contests. Bringing in the 6’6, 235 lb. Semenov gives the [...]
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 [...]
28
Sep
2009
Season Preview Part 1: The Kids Are Alright
When training camp began, John Tortorella told everyone that the team was looking for a few of it’s youngsters to make some strides and win jobs on the big club. After seeing the amount of ice time and the opportunities to prove themselves during preseason contests he gave his young hopefuls, it’s evident he wasn’t [...]