24
Nov
2009
Rangers 7 Blue Jackets 4
The Rangers finally showed their fans what could be, if the team uses it’s forecheck, plays for sixty minutes and most importantly stays out of the penalty box. Last night’s 7-4 dismantling of the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets was far from a perfect performance by the struggling Blueshirts but was definitely a big step towards [...]
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 [...]
4
Nov
2009
Notes: Reunited…Will It Feel So Good?
The line of Vinny Prospal, Brandon Dubinsky and Marian Gaborik will be reunited tomorrow night in Edmonton as the Rangers face the Oilers. Coach Torts said he “liked the way the line played earlier this season” and wanted to give Artem Anisimov more minutes centering Ales Kotalik and Christopher Higgins. Enver Lisin, who missed last [...]
1
Nov
2009
Game Notes: Stars Return, Brash Out, New Lines
Based on this morning’s skate, it looks like all three injured players who missed friday night’s loss to the Wild will be back in the lineup today. Marian Gaborik, Christopher Higgins and Sean Avery will all return and try to give this club a spark as part of a revamped lineup put together by Coach [...]
30
Oct
2009
Vets Out, Rookies In
Marian Gaborik, Sean Avery and Christopher Higgins will all be out of the lineup tonight vs. the Minnesota Wild. Gaborik tried to go at the morning skate but just didn’t feel right after missing Wednesday’s game against the Islanders. It is still unknown whether he will return Sunday vs. the Bruins at Madison Square Garden. [...]
28
Oct
2009
Gaborik, Brashear Out vs. Isles
Marian Gaborik will miss tonight’s game against the Islanders with an injury that the Rangers are still not specifying other than to say it’s unrelated to Gaborik’s hip or groin. Coach Tortorella was asked if he was concerned and he said he was not. But when he was asked for a timetable going forward with [...]
27
Oct
2009
Rangers 5 Coyotes 2
The Rangers snapped their 3 game losing streak with an economical performance against the Coyotes. Thumbs Up- Artem Anisimov (who scored the game’s first goal) once again looked very comfortable and played a strong game. Michael Del Zotto continues to defy logic and play like a veteran. The rookie point man has showed incredible confidence [...]
26
Oct
2009
Practice Notes: Benchings, Henrik Expected to Start, Brash Returns
Here are some of the notes and quotes from this morning’s skate: – Christopher Higgins worked yesterday with the fourth line but will return tonight to the wing with Brandon Dubinsky and Ryan Callahan as Torts wants to see how the two respond to their benchings when they face the Coyotes at MSG. -Brandon Dubinsky [...]
24
Oct
2009
Practice Notes: Brash Out, Anisimov In, Halak Starts
Donald Brashear will miss his second straight game due to soreness. Artem Anisimov will start centering the fourth line with Brian Boyle and Aaron Voros. Coach Tortorella also said Marc Staal and Dan Girardi will start the game together as a pair but did not commit to them playing the entire game together. Henrik Lundqvist [...]
23
Oct
2009
Practice Notes: Changes Galore, Going Back to MTL
After two straight losses, John Tortorella has decided it’s time to shake up the lineup. Not only did he switch up the lines (after juggling them throughout last night’s contest while unsuccessfully trying to find a spark) but he also changed up defense pairings as well. These were the lines at preactice today and should [...]