Anthony Caraturo
I am 21 years old and attending Stony Brook University. Writing about sports is more than a passion. I have written for the Western Student Press publication for Suffolk County Community College and for ET Week Media. I am also a staff writer for the Stony Brook University Statesman newspaper. I am excited to be working with The Hockey Writers.
Author's Posts
One Way Rangers Should Consider Lucic
June 14th, 2018 The New York Rangers' season concluded on Apr. 7. shut out by a final score of 5-0, the group looked lifeless. Ex-Rangers head coach,Alain Vigneault had dressed rugged-winger Matt Beleskey and prospect Steven Fogarty, and both players looked out-of-place and combined for six minutes of penalties. With many enticing options at center for...
Vigneault Legacy Filled With Highs & Lows
May 24th, 2018 Alain Vigneault became the 34th coach in franchise history for the New York Rangers back in 2013. Glen Sather, who was general manager at the time, was looking to hire a more offensive minded coach. Having previously coached the Vancouver Canucks, "AV" emphasized moving pucks up the ice quickly and efficiently, as well as playing an...
Rangers, Hurricanes and a Draft Day Deal?
May 10th, 2018 The New York Rangers have let it be known to all that this is not an all-out rebuild. The word that the organization is using to refer to this process is "re-tool." General manager Jeff Gorton sent a letter to fans on Feb. 8 which thanked them for supporting the team and that a transition was about to transpire. In the letter, the club...
Should the Rangers Move Up at the Draft?
April 23rd, 2018 Last year, the New York Rangers stunned everybody when they finally decided to cash in on Derek Stepan's value and peddle him to the Arizona Coyotes for the seventh selection in the 2017 NHL Draft which resulted in the selection of 18-year-old center Lias Andersson out of the Swedish League. Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton also...
Rangers Top 5 Defensive Pairs Since Cup Run
March 27th, 2018 Teams must have a strong defense to compete for championships. Suppressing shots is extremely important as it will limit your goalie’s workload immensely. Having the puck is one way to limit shots against. Chemistry among players, especially defensemen is more than just partnering your two best defenders together. Knowing your...
Kovalchuk Worth Signing for Rebuilding Rangers?
March 19th, 2018 Ilya Kovalchuk has Hall-of-Fame numbers. He would’ve easily accumulated 1,000 points had he not retired after the 2012-13 season with the New Jersey Devils. After spending nearly five years away from the NHL, is Kovalchuk ready to slide in and be a top-six forward on a nightly basis for any of the 31 teams in the NHL? One thing...
