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 [...]
21
Nov
2009
Pregame Notes
The Rangers take on the Florida Panthers tonight at 7 PM. The line combinations and defensive pairings for tonight are as follows: Ales Kotalik- Vinny Prospal- Marian Gaborik Donald Brashear- Christopher Higgins- Ryan Callahan Sean Avery- Artem Anisimov- P.A. Parenteau Aaron Voros- Brian Boyle- Enver Lisin Marc Staal- Dan Girardi Michael Del Zotto- Michal Rozsival [...]
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 [...]
3
Nov
2009
Del Zotto Earns Top Rookie
The National Hockey League has announced that Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto has been named Rookie of the Month for October. The impressive youngster posted 12 points (4 Goals, 8 assists, 4 PPG) in 14 games and led all rookies in scoring for the first month of the season. “Forget about his skill and all [...]
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
Canadiens 5 Rangers 4 (OT)
In a wholly frustrating performance tonight, The Blueshirts failed to hold a two goal lead twice and were beat by a Montreal squad that wanted it more than they did. A third straight loss, after reeling off seven straight wins, has to have coach Tortorella seething and if he isn’t then I don’t know what [...]
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 [...]
21
Oct
2009
Practice Notes: Gaborik and Cally Out
After taking the day off yesterday, the Rangers returned to practice today but were minus two of their key players when forwards Ryan Callahan and Marian Gaborik were sent home due to illness. Coach Tortorella had this to say about his two missing players “they were sick, colds or something, and we wanted to get [...]
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 [...]