20
Oct
2009
Sharks 7 Rangers 3
Well the winning streak ended at 7 as Tortorella’s decision to start Stephen Valiquette and give Henrik Lundqvist a rest against a non-conference opponent backfired. The Rangers jumped ahead 2-0 early on goals by Chris Drury and the ever improving Michael Del Zotto but then Valiquette and the Rangers collapsed and allowed 5 unanswered goals [...]
12
Oct
2009
Rangers 7 Maple Leafs 2
In their most impressive performance so far this young season, The Rangers employed a stifling first period forecheck to jump out to an early lead and a dominating third period to absolutely hammer the visting Maple Leafs 7-2 at the Garden. The Blueshirts fifth straight victory has the club now sitting alone atop the eastern [...]
11
Oct
2009
Rangers 3 Ducks 0
Earlier today, the Ducks visited the Garden but the Rangers were the team that came out flying and never came down while dominating play on their way to a 3-0 shutout. From the opening puck drop, the Blueshirts attacked the Ducks with a relentless forecheck that kept the action in the Anaheim zone for most [...]
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 [...]
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
Penguins 3 Rangers 2
Defensive zone lapses, an ineffective power play and the inability to get shots through to the goal. The Rangers first game playing their new up tempo attacking style sure looked alot like the games last season in former coach Tom Renney’s defense first system. The Penguins took advantage of the miscues and the Rangers’ [...]
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 [...]
29
Sep
2009
Tortorella on State of Team
Coach Tortorella addressed the media on Tuesday following practice and touched on many subjects including Michael Del Zotto making the big club and the play of Chris Drury.
29
Sep
2009
Season Preview Part 2: Moving Forward
After an offseason for the Blueshirts that was defined by wholesale changes up front, the team is returning only 5 forwards (Dubinsky, Callahan, Chris Drury, Sean Avery and Aaron Voros) who played significant minutes for the Rangers last season. In an attempt to bolster the team’s ability to score goals at even strength and on special teams, the [...]
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 [...]