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Billy Pepitone is a retired New York City Police Officer turned author and hockey writer. He has published two sports novels, most recently the murder/mystery 'Ice Cold' which revolves around the New York Rangers. A Ranger fan for over 35 years, Billy has covered the Blueshirts for NYRangers101.com and 'The Instigators' blog talk radio show.

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Two Ways the NY Rangers Can Counter Pittsburgh's Big Deals

Two Ways the NY Rangers Can Counter Pittsburgh's Big Deals

March 28th, 2013 With word coming early this morning that Jarome Iginla was headed east from Calgary to Pittsburgh, the New York Rangers are clearly at the crossroads of their season. The trade deadline is a week away, the team is facing a difficult test over the next six games, and now one of the most respected and productive power forwards of this...
Punchless New York Rangers Fooling Nobody After Awful Loss

Punchless New York Rangers Fooling Nobody After Awful Loss

March 22nd, 2013 In 1971, the rock band ‘The Who’ released the song “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” While the lyrics suggest this to be a political, call to action tune, it certainly could pertain to New York Rangers fans this season.
The Roller Coaster Ride Continues for the New York Rangers

The Roller Coaster Ride Continues for the New York Rangers

March 20th, 2013 The roller coaster ride that is the 2013 New York Rangers is now on an upswing, just days after a freefall had Blueshirt fans screaming for the axing of coaches, the trading of underachieving stars, and summer buyouts of underperforming veterans. That is Broadway in this lockout-shortened season where every game now has a life or...
John Tortorella: Is Time Running Out?

John Tortorella: Is Time Running Out?

March 15th, 2013 John Tortorella hangs his team out to dry. This past Sunday, the New York Rangers put forward one of their most complete sixty minute efforts of the season in a 4-1 victory over the Capitals in Washington. They were strong on the puck, won the majority of battles down low and in the corners, and silenced Alex Ovechkin and company with...
Suddenly Surging NY Rangers Ready for Second Half Run

Suddenly Surging NY Rangers Ready for Second Half Run

March 11th, 2013 The New York Rangers impressive overall performance in Sunday afternoon’s 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals could not have come at a more significant time. Game number 24 marked the halfway point of the shortened 2013 NHL season, and after all the starts and stops the Blueshirts have endured during the first half, their...
Dormant Rangers-Islanders Rivalry on Verge of Rebirth?

Dormant Rangers-Islanders Rivalry on Verge of Rebirth?

March 7th, 2013 There was a time, not so long ago, when the most heated rivalry in all of sports took place on a sheet of ice. Take the Yankees-Red Sox, Lakers-Celtics, and perhaps the Cowboys and Redskins and pour some gasoline over those traditionally ugly clashes. That will give you a sense of what the New York Ranger-New York Islander battles of...
NY Rangers Add Needed Backbone With Recall Of Micheal Haley

NY Rangers Add Needed Backbone With Recall Of Micheal Haley

March 5th, 2013 The New York Rangers made a move this afternoon that will undoubtedly anger some fans while thrilling others. No, it is not an earth shattering move that strengthens a potential Cup run, and with John Tortorella’s low tolerance level it may last less than a week. However, someone in New York may have finally opened their eyes and...

New York Rangers Rally Past Buffalo Sabres After Patrick Kaleta 'Hit'

Sunday night, the Buffalo Sabres had the New York Rangers right where they wanted them. Leading 1-0, having essentially drained all the life out of Madison Square Garden  by slowing the game to a crawl, and New York on what has essentially been a non-existent, cringe-inducing power play early in the final period. It was all set up...

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