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Tom AlbanoTom 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.

A Draft of the Rangers’ Best Picks

June 24, 2020 by Tom Albano
Brian Leetch New York Rangers

The New York Rangers may not have the greatest overall success when it comes to gaining stars from the NHL Entry Draft, especially when it comes to early draft picks. …

Read moreA Draft of the Rangers’ Best Picks

Categories Archives, NHL Entry Draft, Rangers History Tags Brian Leetch, Henrik Lundqvist, Mike Richter, Sergei Zubov

Rangers & Islanders Rivalry Reignited with Grit & Intensity

January 20, 2020 by Tom Albano

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 …

Read moreRangers & Islanders Rivalry Reignited with Grit & Intensity

Categories New York Islanders, New York Rangers Tags Artemi Panarin, Rivalries

Rangers’ 5 Best Moments of the Decade

December 31, 2019 by Tom Albano
Adam Chapie

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 …

Read moreRangers’ 5 Best Moments of the Decade

Categories New York Rangers Tags Brad Richards, Kaapo Kakko, Marc Staal, Martin St. Louis

New York Rangers’ 2010s All-Decade Team

December 16, 2019 by Tom Albano
New York Rangers Henrik Lundqvist

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 …

Read moreNew York Rangers’ 2010s All-Decade Team

Categories New York Rangers Tags Chris Kreider, Henrik Lundqvist, Mats Zuccarello, Ryan McDonagh

Rangers Need a Productive Chris Kreider

November 4, 2019 by Tom Albano
Chris Kreider Rangers

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 …

Read moreRangers Need a Productive Chris Kreider

Categories New York Rangers Tags Chris Kreider

3 Rangers Who May Be Dealt by the Trade Deadline

October 15, 2019October 12, 2019 by Tom Albano
Chris Kreider

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 …

Read more3 Rangers Who May Be Dealt by the Trade Deadline

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers Tags 2020 NHL Trade Deadline, Chris Kreider, Ryan Strome, Tony DeAngelo

Rangers and Tony DeAngelo Need One Another

September 19, 2019 by Tom Albano
Tony DeAngelo New York Rangers

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 …

Read moreRangers and Tony DeAngelo Need One Another

Categories New York Rangers Tags Tony DeAngelo

Rangers’ 2019-20 Storylines: Rivalries & Matchups

August 28, 2019 by Tom Albano
New York Rangers Ryan Strome New Jersey Devils Cory Schneider

We’re about a month away from the start of the 2019-20 NHL season, and it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say it’s one of the most looked-forward-to by New York …

Read moreRangers’ 2019-20 Storylines: Rivalries & Matchups

Categories New York Rangers Tags Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Hayes

Rangers 2018-19 Report Cards: Tony DeAngelo

August 25, 2019 by Tom Albano
Tony DeAngelo Rangers

The term “growing pains” can be an accurate one to describe the New York Rangers’ 2018-19 season, if not its recent seasons in general. And that term could also sum …

Read moreRangers 2018-19 Report Cards: Tony DeAngelo

Categories New York Rangers Tags Tony DeAngelo

Rangers’ 2018-19 Report Cards: Filip Chytil

August 19, 2019 by Tom Albano
Filip Chytil New York Rangers

Over the past couple of seasons, the New York Rangers’ focus has been on a rebuild and youth movement, and more eyes than ever have fallen onto the team’s recent …

Read moreRangers’ 2018-19 Report Cards: Filip Chytil

Categories New York Rangers Tags Filip Chytil

Comparing Rangers’ Finnish Draft Picks to Kakko

August 5, 2019 by Tom Albano
Kaapo Kakko Matt Murray

Kaapo Kakko has all the hype in the world behind him entering his rookie season, and it might not take a lot to be the New York Rangers’ best player …

Read moreComparing Rangers’ Finnish Draft Picks to Kakko

Categories Rangers History Tags Kaapo Kakko, Lauri Korpikoski, Raimo Helminen, Reijo Ruotsalainen

Rangers’ Kreider Contract Conundrum

July 12, 2019 by Tom Albano
Chris Kreider

The New York Rangers were able to sign winger Artemi Panarin, but what does this mean for the future of winger and Rangers alternate captain Chris Kreider? In what may …

Read moreRangers’ Kreider Contract Conundrum

Categories Free Agents, New York Rangers Tags Chris Kreider, NHL Trade Rumors
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