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The Start of a Beautiful Relationship…

What to look for as the New York Rangers gear up for the 2010-2011 year and an introduction from The Hockey News contributor, Cory Twibell.

Aug 20 2010 | Posted in Featured Articles,Humor,New York Rangers,Northeast | Read More »

N.Y.Rangers next stop?

Next stop: playoffs? (photo by globevision/flickr)

Welcome to The Hockey Writers (THW), one of the most popular hockey sites around. Featuring behind the scenes information, player profiles, draft guides and much more. To stay right on top of our Best Stories why not sign up for our Free Newsletter?By Jon Gabrielle, NY Rangers correspondent The N.Y. Rangers may not make the [...]

Mar 26 2010 | Posted in Atlantic,Eastern Conference,New York Rangers | Read More »

Lundqvist chased!

Lundqvist keeps head up. (photo by duluoz cats/flickr)

By Jon Gabrielle, NY Rangers correspondent. As the expression goes, “it could be getting late, early!” With the Ranger’s 6-3 loss to the Devils last night at the Prudential Center in Newark, the Blueshirts find themselves fading rapidly and for more than one reason. And although 9th place in the conference standings doesn’t appear that [...]

Mar 11 2010 | Posted in Atlantic,Eastern Conference,New York Rangers | Read More »

From Helsinki to the Olympics: Blackhawks Year in Review (So Far)

Toews, Kane, and Seabrook (Pam Rodriguez/THW)

Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent As the Chicago Blackhawks go their separate ways for a lengthy two week break, it seems like an appropriate time to look back on the team’s performance this season. With their 45-11-5 record so far, the Hawks are only two points out of first place in the Western Conference, and they [...]

Feb 16 2010 | Posted in Central,Chicago Blackhawks,Western Conference | Read More »

Rangers at it again!

Rangers not exactly lighting it up! (photo by duluoz cats/flickr)

By Jon Gabrielle, NY Rangers correspondent The New Yor k Rangers, after reeling off points in 9 of their previous 10 games, going 7-1-2 during that span, have now lost three out of their last four. And although they have earned four points during this latest stretch(1-1-2), an alarming trend continues to plague these Blueshirts. In the [...]

Jan 16 2010 | Posted in Atlantic,Eastern Conference,New York Rangers | Read More »

Rangers win 2-1 in “slug.”

By Jon Gabrielle, NY Rangers correspondent From a lifetime of following hockey, one gets to hear a lot of coach speak. It comes with the territory as they say. Cliches abound and little in the way of bulletin board material is rarely uttered. Wednesday night, the New York Rangers played one of their worst games [...]

Jan 1 2010 | Posted in Atlantic,Eastern Conference,New York Rangers | Read More »

Rangers for real?

By Jon Gabrielle, NY Rangers correspondent A week ago, the N.Y. Rangers sky was falling. Today, sitting in 10th place in the conference, it may still be descending upon them, but there is a hint of blue in them silver clouds. Three consecutive wins can have that effect. Even if the wins came against the Islanders, Flyers [...]

Dec 23 2009 | Posted in Atlantic,Eastern Conference,New York Rangers | Read More »

On Broadway!

Times Square, NY (photo by Randy OHC/flickr)

By Jon Gabrielle, NY Rangers correspondent “They say the neon lights are bright…on Broadway!” If you’re too young to be familiar with George Benson’s 1978 Grammy award winning hit single, “On Broadway,” then I suggest you “google” it, “tweet” it, “you tube” it, or whatever it is this generation does, and get it. [...]

Dec 17 2009 | Posted in Atlantic,Eastern Conference,New York Rangers | Read More »

Rangers find a way….

Cleary always around Ranger net. (photo by duluoz cats/flickr)

By Jon Gabrielle, NY Rangers correspondent After Saturday night’s 2-1 win in Buffalo, Ranger coach, John Tortorella said, “we found a way to win a one goal game.” Well, on Sunday, less than 24 hours after that game, the Rangers found a way to lose a one goal game, (sauf an empty netter [...]

Dec 7 2009 | Posted in Atlantic,Eastern Conference,New York Rangers | Read More »

Rangers “outwork” Sabres, 2-1.

Zetterberg/Lidstrom visit Garden(photo by dulouz cats/flickr)

By Jon Gabrielle, NY Rangers correspondent If Brian Boyle’s shot, that hit the post with 70 seconds remaining, didn’t add more grey to John Tortorella’s already aging goatee, then certainly Jason Pomenville’s goal with 59 seconds left, surely did. With the score 2-0 Rangers, and Buffalo using an extra attacker, the point blank [...]

Dec 6 2009 | Posted in Atlantic,Eastern Conference,New York Rangers | Read More »