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
Pregame Notes
With the call up of Hartford Wolfpack forward P.A. Parenteau, the Rangers line combinations for today’s game against the Ottawa Senators should look like this: Enver Lisin-Vinny Prospal-Marian Gaborik P.A. Parenteau- Christopher Higgins-Ales Kotalik Sean Avery-Artem Anisimov-Ryan Callahan Aaron Voros- Brian Boyle-Donald Brashear The Rangers will have 4 centers today, hoping to avoid a repeat [...]
10
Nov
2009
Torts After Practice Comments
Here is John Tortorella speaking to the media after the team’s practice on November 9th. In other Rangers news, Tyler Arnason, who signed with the team in the offseason has been suspended by the club after leaving Hartford and signing with a European club. It seemed that Arnason might a candidate to be called up [...]
20
Oct
2009
Dandenault Joins Wolfpack
According to RDS, defenseman Mathieu Dandenault, 33, has signed a 25 game tryout contract with the Hartford Wolfpack. Dandenault played for the Detroit Red Wings from 1995 to 2004 and following the lockout he played in Montreal from 2005 to 2009. The 6-1 200lb pound blue liner has 68 career goals and 135 assists. If [...]
8
Oct
2009
Callahan Hurt, Grachev Recalled
According to reports, Rangers forward Ryan Callahan sustained an upper body injury during this morning’s practice. The team has announced that they have recalled forward Evgeny Grachev from Hartford. The Grachev move is probably a precaution if Callahan cannot play tonight against the Capitals in Washington.
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 [...]
23
Jul
2009
Prospect Spotlight: Ryan McDonagh
Ryan McDonagh, Defenseman 6-1, 212 lbs. Date of Birth: 06-13-1989 Drafted by Montreal in 1st Round of 2007 NHL Draft Acquired by Rangers (trade) on June, 30, 2009 McDonagh is the type of defensive prospect all GM’s hope to have in their organization’s system. He has an all around game and shows strength at both [...]
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 [...]
2
Jul
2009
Free Agency Day 2: Antropov Gone, Depth for the Wolfpack
While the Rangers were quiet on the second day of free agency, a few notable moves took place. The first being the departure of Rangers winger Nik Antropov, who was acquired at last season’s trade deadline, when he signed a 4 year 16 million dollar deal with the Atlanta Thrashers. The Rangers had some interest [...]