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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.

New York Rangers: The Mark Messier Essentials – October 7, 1991

Michael Rappaport | September 26, 2012

When the New York Rangers acquired Mark Messier from the Edmonton Oilers on October 4th, 1991, few could have predicted that the trade would be the finest in the Blueshirts’…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers, Player Profiles

NHL Captains: Leadership Isn’t Defined By Age

Michael Rappaport | September 9, 2012

The highest honor a current NHL player can have is to wear the “C” on the front of his jersey. The role of an NHL captain entails being a leader, which…

Categories NHL News

Why the Oilers’ Jordan Eberle Is Underpaid and Underrated

Michael Rappaport | September 1, 2012

When the Edmonton Oilers signed Jordan Eberle to a six-year, $36 million contract extension, few were surprised that the 22-year-old was given a long-term deal. The same can not be…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Player Profiles, The Business of Hockey, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Why the Rangers’ Chris Kreider Will Win the Calder Trophy

Michael Rappaport | August 29, 2012

The last 12 months of hockey for Chris Kreider were a whirlwind. At this time one year ago, Kreider was sitting in a classroom, and preparing for his junior season…

Categories New York Rangers, Player Profiles, Previews and Predictions

A Step Back: 5 NHL Teams Who Won’t Return to the Playoffs in 2012-13

Michael Rappaport | August 26, 2012

One of the benefits of a “post-lockout” NHL is the parity that now exists throughout the league. Since the 2004-05 work stoppage, 29 of the 30 NHL teams have made the playoffs,…

Categories NHL News, Power Rankings, Previews and Predictions

The Next Step: Five NHL Teams Ready to Leap into the Playoffs in 2012-13

Michael Rappaport | August 18, 2012

One of the benefits of the “post-lockout” NHL is the parity that now exists throughout the league. Since the 2004-05 work stoppage, 29 of the 30 NHL teams have made…

Categories Power Rankings, Previews and Predictions

NHL and NHLPA Are Still Far Apart on a New CBA

Michael Rappaport | August 16, 2012

With a month remaining before training camps around the NHL open, fans of every team should be excited about the start of a new season. Instead, they are watching the…

Categories The Business of Hockey, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Would a Lockout Hurt or Help the New York Rangers?

Michael Rappaport | August 15, 2012

The New York Rangers will enter the 2012-13 season as one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. Despite the optimism in New York, the quest for the organization’s…

Categories New York Rangers, Previews and Predictions, The Business of Hockey

Sidney Crosby: 25 of His Greatest Moments

Michael Rappaport | August 7, 2012

Sidney Crosby is one of the best players in the National Hockey League, if not the best player in the game. One thing he is not anymore is one of…

Categories Hockey History, Pittsburgh Penguins, Player Profiles, Top 10 Lists

Tim Thomas and the Evolving World of Social Media

Michael Rappaport | July 28, 2012

note: Whether you agree or disagree with what Thomas said is your own opinion. This isn’t the forum to address whether his comments are right or wrong. Tim Thomas knows how…

Categories Boston Bruins, Elsewhere on the Web

New York Rangers Go All In By Acquiring Rick Nash

Michael Rappaport | July 23, 2012

Make no mistake about it, the New York Rangers are ‘all in’. The Rangers established their position by acquiring five-time all-star Rick Nash from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday.…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, The Business of Hockey, Trades Contracts and Transactions

New York Rangers Top 10 Games From the 2011-12 Season: Number 9

Michael Rappaport | July 20, 2012

Throughout the summer, The Hockey Writers will count down the ten best regular season games, and the five best playoff games from the New York Rangers 2011-12 season. The Rangers won 51…

Categories New York Rangers, Top 10 Lists
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