Tom Albano
My name is Tom Albano and I cover the New York Rangers. I covered the team back in the 2015-16 season for a blog called Black and Blueshirts before the site network closed down. In addition, I'm a combat sports (i.e. MMA, boxing, etc) contributor for FIGHT SPORTS and host a weekly sports talk podcast called The Unspoken Podcast.
Author's Posts
Rangers & Islanders Rivalry Reignited with Grit & Intensity
January 20th, 2020 The New York Rangers are in the midst of a nine-day span in which they play their state rivals, the New York Islanders, three times — twice at home at Madison Square Garden and once at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. It's an oddity in the schedule and yet it's built excitement in the New York community; it feels like this is...
Rangers' 5 Best Moments of the Decade
December 31st, 2019 The 2010s produced a decade of highs and some lows for the New York Rangers franchise. In this time span, the Rangers have had three head coaches, two captains, two division titles, one Presidents' Trophy, three Eastern Conference Final appearances and one Prince of Wales Trophy. New York Rangers (Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports) The...
New York Rangers' 2010s All-Decade Team
December 16th, 2019 The 2010s will go down as probably one of the most memorable decades for the New York Rangers and its fans, filled with various peaks and valleys, memorable moments and forgettable ones. It also featured plenty of names throw on the blue sweater, but only a handful can be picked for an All-Decade Team. As The Athletic's Rick...
Rangers Need a Productive Chris Kreider
November 4th, 2019 While things may be turning around after winning their last two games, the New York Rangers' season is not off to the strongest of starts. The team has shown flashes of good play, but some units have looked inefficient and some players are nonexistent. One player's performance is parallel to the Rangers' start, winger Chris...
3 Rangers Who May Be Dealt by the Trade Deadline
October 12th, 2019 The New York Rangers had arguably one of the most praised offseasons in team history, let alone one of the best ones of the 2019 offseason. But it's clear there are still things needed to be done, still holes needed to be filled and cap space needed to be had. It's clear: anyone can and will be moved. Take for instance what happened...
Rangers and Tony DeAngelo Need One Another
September 19th, 2019 With the New York Rangers preseason games now underway, defenseman Tony DeAngelo is the lone restricted free agent that has not agreed on a deal with the team. If the two sides don't come to terms, it's more than a shame for both parties. DeAngelo was a notable storyline for the Rangers last season, going from aplayer who left many...
