Earlier this month, THW's Mike Coll…
Pittsburgh PenguinsMichael McCarron sticks out like sore thumb on the ice. Not because he’s bad – quite the opposite, actually. His hulking 6’5″ stature gives it away. Even for a big man, the kid has serious talent and it’s shown during his time with the U.S. National Team Development Program. Michael McCarron THW Close-Up: Date of ...
We’re counting down Glen Sather’s Top Ten Trades as General Manager of the New York Rangers. If you missed Part One, be sure to check it out here and see the trades that brought us up to Number 5 in the countdown. On we go… #5 – Boyle-ing Over 2000 3rd Round Pick (Jordan Weal) to ...
Oilers’ radio personnel Dan Tencer reiterated the news out of Chicago that the Phoenix Coyotes had talked with the NHL in hopes of reducing forward Raffi Torres’ suspension for the shortened season. Coyotes appealed to NHL to reduce Raffi Torres’ suspension due to short season. No go. “It was a short conversation” says AGM Brad Treliving ...
Even the NHL lockout wasn’t able to keep some of the league’s best players off the ice. Members of fifteen NHL teams hit the ice Saturday night as part of Operation Hat Trick to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Over 10,000 fans were in attendance, making this the largest sold-out event at ...
As talks between the NHL and NHLPA continue, many fans maintain a cautious hope that the lockout might still be resolved in time to salvage the 2012-2013 NHL season. If that does happen, teams such as the Rangers who made significant roster changes in the off-season will have the task ahead of figuring out where ...
Following Sunday’s article called Top 10 Undersized NHL Players, I decided to do the exact opposite and have a look at the NHL’s biggest and strongest players who can dominate the game with their size advantage over smaller and lighter players. These oversized jumbo players have always received extra attention from professional scouts and general ...
It’s not quite a subway series, rather a bridge and tunnel series. At every sports bar from Asbury Park to Astoria talk revolves around the Eastern Conference series final uniting fans in a friendly manner. New York Rangers fans are talking Devils, and New Jersey Devils fans are talking Rangers. We’re like family, kind of. ...
In war, battles rage over territory and supremacy. The Eastern Conference champs must conquer the East before they can conquer the West. The process takes time, power and an army of soldiers ready to lie down to play the puck. Resilience has buoyed the New York Rangers above other teams. Maybe it’s the New York ...
Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it, and the New York Rangers are not interested in repeating their performance Monday night against the Washington Capitals. After losing Game 2 to the Washington Capitals on their home ice, the New York Rangers know what they have to do. Discipline and focus ...
Fans know when the Blueshirts have screwed up. All it takes is that camera shot of Coach John Tortorella cringing with a smirk. Someone on the ice will hear about it. The media adores the New York Rangers, but would appreciate more from Torts. Lengthier interviews, some pep in his appearances, but it always seems ...
