Evgeny Grachev

3 Sep 2009
Another Big Hit from Kyle McLaren

Wanna Go Camping?

Earlier today the Rangers released their roster for the upcoming training camp. The only real surprise amongst the 44 players named was veteran defenseman Kyle McLaren. McLaren, 32, has played 12 seasons in the NHL amassing 207 points, 671 penalty minutes and a +27 rating in 719 career games. He is best known for his [...]

16 Aug 2009
C/LW Vinny Prospal

Live Long and Prospal

According to reports, The New York Rangers have signed veteran forward Vinny Prospal to a one year deal worth 1.1 million dollars. The 34 year old became an unrestricted free agent last month when he had the remaining three years of his contract bought out by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Prospal, who struggled to get [...]

21 Jul 2009

Bargain Basement

While it would seem that the Rangers might be just about done dipping into this season’s free agent pool, there are still holes to fill on the current roster (No.1 Center, Power Play point man and secondary scorer on the wing, especially with the impending departure of Nik Zherdev) and while Glen Sather may eventually [...]

7 Jul 2009

Update on Zherdev (Updated)

As we reported on this site yesterday, Nik Zherdev’s decision to take the Rangers to arbitration may spell the end of his time in a blueshirt. Reports surfacing that Zherdev and his agent will ask for a salary of 4.5 million dollars for next season have caused many following the team to speculate today that [...]

7 Jul 2009

Prospect Spotlight: Evgeny Grachev

This is the first in a weekly series of profiles on the youngsters currently in the Rangers organization who will be counted on to contribute in the future. Evgeny Grachev, Center/Winger 6-3, 212 lbs. Date of Birth: 2-21-1990 Drafted in 3rd Round of 2008 NHL Draft. Evegeny Grachev is currently considered by many to be [...]