Washington Capitals

1 Oct 2009
Hen-rik! Hen-rik!

Season Preview Part 4: The Henrik Rules

Just as it was with the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan, the fortunes of the Rangers rest squarely on the shoulders of one player, Henrik Lundqvist. The Blueshirts star backstop is arguably the biggest cause of the team’s recent string of playoff appearances. Having started his career with four straight 30+ win seasons (and a [...]

30 Sep 2009
Wade Redden in a familiar position last season.

Season Preview Part 3: The Thin Blue Line

If there is one gruop of players that is being counted on most by the Rangers to step up this season, it is the the defense. The Rangers did not sign any big name players to add to their blue line in free agency and lost veterans Paul Mara and Derek Morris. They are convinced [...]