Michael Rappaport
Michael Rappaport is a junior at New York University majoring in Sports Management. He is one of the Featured Writers for the New York Rangers for The Hockey Writers, and joined THW in January of 2012. In addition to his work for THW, Michael has been featured in numerous publications such as New York Hockey Journal, Yahoo's Puck Daddy Blog, The Huffington Post, Spector's Hockey, and Kukla's Korner to name a few. You can talk hockey with Michael by sending an e-mail to michael.rappaport@nyu.edu, or if you want to shoot a quick message, following @Mike_Rappaport on twitter.
Author's Posts
Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger
September 18th, 2017 This article was originally published in April, 2013. 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...
The New York Americans: How the NHL Came to MSG
August 16th, 2017 This article was originally written in June, 2012. The first National Hockey League team to claim home ice in New York City played at Madison Square Garden and wore red, white, and blue uniforms. This team was not the New York Rangers, but they were responsible for the Rangers coming into existence, and become the Rangers' first rival...
The Rangers-Islanders Rivalry is Experiencing a Rebirth
April 11th, 2013 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.
Derek Stepan Emerging As Top-Flight Center For the New York Rangers
March 27th, 2013 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
March 25th, 2013 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, Zuccarello tallied...
Henrik Lundqvist Stands Tall For the Rangers Once Again
March 20th, 2013 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...
