The Rangers-Islanders Rivalry is Experiencing a Rebirth
It’s been some time since a Rangers-Islanders contest was meaningful for both teams’ playoff fates, but that’s the case for Saturday’s game on Long Island.
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Author archives: Michael Rappaport
Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger
Rod Gilbert and the New York Rangers were a perfect match. It’s been over half a century since Gilbert made his debut at the old Madison Square Garden (located on Eighth Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets), yet many of the franchise records he set during his tenure still stand. But it almost didn’t happen. ...
Derek Stepan Emerging As Top-Flight Center For the New York Rangers
He’s Step-an up. During a season where the overall offensive numbers haven’t been as high as many hoped they would be, the Rangers’ Derek Stepan is having a breakthrough campaign. The third-year center ranks second on the club in goals (10), assists (15), and points (25), trailing only linemate Rick Nash in each of those ...
Why Mats Zuccarello Doesn’t Increase the Rangers Playoff Chances
The New York Rangers’ search for offensive help culminated with the return of a former Blueshirt. Multiple reports indicate that Mats Zuccarello — who played for the Rangers in parts of the last two seasons — will rejoin the club in the coming days. In 52 games as a Ranger during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons, ...
Henrik Lundqvist Stands Tall For the Rangers Once Again
The scene wasn’t an unfamiliar one. In a close-scoring battle between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils, the Blueshirts needed their star goaltender — Henrik Lundqvist — to deliver a brilliant performance. ‘The King’ delivered, making 29 saves in a 3-2 victory that catapulted the Rangers past the Devils, and into the ...
Why the New York Rangers Miss Michael Sauer
Out of sight, out of mind. That is the approach John Tortorella and his troops have needed to take when it comes to defenseman Michael Sauer. The 25-year-old hasn’t played since December 5, 2011, and is expected to miss all of this season with a concussion. But, even if Sauer’s status is on the back ...
J.T. Miller Adjusting To Life With the New York Rangers
J.T. Miller is enjoying the ride. After averaging a point per game in the OHL last season, the Rangers’ first round pick in the 2011 Draft became an AHL all-star this season, and won a Gold Medal at the 2013 World Junior Championships. Now, Miller is playing on a consistent basis with the New York Rangers. ...
Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh Headline Healing New York Rangers
The Rangers have been dealing with a number of injuries, but many of their top players appear to be on the precipice of returning to the Blueshirts lineup.
Explaining the New York Rangers Average Start
The New York Rangers entered the 2012-2013 season with expectations as high as the Manhattan skyline. So, naturally, anything less than a scorching start raises questions regarding the Blueshirts’ play. New York’s modest 8-6-2 record through the first third of the season puts them in the middle of the pack. However, for a team that ...
Dan Girardi: The New York Rangers’ Unsung Hero
Underrated, overshadowed, under-appreciated. It’s hard to imagine that those three words can be associated with a player who was an all-star, a top pair defenseman, and an alternate captain (for half of the season) for one of the NHL’s best teams in 2011-12. Yet that is the case for the New York Rangers’ Dan Girardi. ...
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