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Scott Blair

Scott Blair is an author and journalist from Los Angeles, CA, by way of Detroit, MI. Uniquely diverse experiences have shaped Scott’s life in both of those places he calls home. He is now traveling the world, learning and growing as a human and a writer.  He was a professional hockey player and then turned to the arts, becoming an actor for about 15 years. His passions turned to poetry, prose, politics, and journalism when he got tired of the Hollywood machine and what it represents. Scott is available for interviews and welcomes questions and topic ideas.

Rangers News & Rumors: Staal to Red Wings and Nevin’s Passing

Scott Blair | September 29, 2020

The New York Rangers traded veteran defenseman Marc Staal and a 2021 second-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings over the weekend in exchange for future considerations. The Rangers also…

Categories Column, New York Rangers

Rangers News & Rumors: Lundqvist, Junior Rangers Girls & More

Scott Blair | August 29, 2020

Now that the New York Rangers’ season is over, it’s time to focus on individual awards, offseason signings, summer camps, and, of course, the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The Rangers…

Categories Column, New York Rangers

NY Rangers News & Rumors: Bubble Exit, Lottery & More

Scott Blair | August 15, 2020

The NY Rangers were swept out of the NHL bubble in Toronto 10 days ago. They were beaten in the best-of-five series by the Carolina Hurricanes, losing 3-2, 4-1 and…

Categories Column, New York Rangers

Revisiting the 2014 Stanley Cup Final – Kings vs Rangers

Scott Blair | August 14, 2020

This was a collaborative piece by Scott Blair and Barak Goldman The Stanley Cup’s history dates back to 1892 when Lord Stanley of Preston, who was Governor-General of Canada at…

Categories Archives, Kings History, Rangers History

Rangers News & Rumors: Final Scrimmage, Islanders, Hurricanes & More

Scott Blair | July 29, 2020

On the eve of the New York Rangers’ first game back since the pause due to COVID-19, everything seems to be right on track and the team raring to go.…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, New York Rangers

Rangers’ Father/Son Combinations: Hextalls and Patricks

Scott Blair | July 19, 2020

There have been several father and son combinations in NHL history. Some had a great deal of success and others had fairly quiet careers. The New York Rangers have had…

Categories Hockey History, Rangers History

Rangers News & Rumors: COVID-19, Fanatics & Fox

Scott Blair | July 3, 2020

The New York Rangers have been busy during the NHL pause due to the COVID-19 virus. Here are some of the great things they’ve been doing with extra time on…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers Can Make a Deep Playoff Run

Scott Blair | June 18, 2020

The New York Rangers technically were outside an Eastern Conference Playoff spot when the regular season was suspended on March 12, 2020. However, before the COVID-19 lockdown, the Rangers had…

Categories New York Rangers

The Richards & The Sedins: Comparing Sibling Greatness

Scott Blair | May 24, 2020

Henri Richard passed away in March, and stories of him and his older brother Maurice are still being regaled all over the hockey world. Henri “The Pocket Rocket” Richard was…

Categories Canadiens History, Canucks History

New York Rangers and Ice Hockey in Harlem Team Up for a Goal

Scott Blair | February 29, 2020

The New York Rangers have been working with Ice Hockey in Harlem since the program’s inception in 1987. From that time, the storied franchise has been lucky enough to provide…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers

Bruins or Avalanche Are Best Bets for Kreider Trade

Scott Blair | February 19, 2020

We are less than a week away from the Feb. 24 NHL trade deadline and rumors are flying around like a Russian gymnast on speed. Probably the most sought after…

Categories Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers

Rangers Future a Bit Brighter With Shesterkin

Scott Blair | February 10, 2020

Igor Shesterkin has played his first five NHL games for the New York Rangers and he’s proven the call up from the Hartford Wolf Pack was a valid one. He…

Categories NHL Goaltending, Rangers Goaltending
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