The Greatest NHL Shootout Ever Michael Rappaport | November 26, 2012 One of the hallmarks of the “new” National Hockey League is the shootout. For the last seven seasons, many skaters have dazzled with their silky mitts and slick shots, adding…
Rangers’ Michael Sauer Still Suffering Amy Ernano | November 24, 2012 Michael Sauer was never a flashy guy or a power play quarterback. From the time he joined the Rangers, he showed himself to be the kind of defenseman every team…
Wayne Gretzky’s Greatest Game With The New York Rangers Michael Rappaport | November 20, 2012 When the New York Rangers signed Wayne Gretzky as a free agent in the summer of 1996, the hope was that a reunion with his friend and team captain Mark…
Matt Gilroy Returns to the Ranger Fold Amy Ernano | November 17, 2012 When the Rangers signed Boston University defenseman Matt Gilroy to a two-year deal in 2009, the hype surrounding the Hobey Baker winner was enough that most people didn’t question the…
Aces High: Dubinsky and Gomez Return to Their Roots Josh Smith | November 13, 2012 Who says you can’t go home? Certainly not Scott Gomez or Brandon Dubinsky. The Anchorage natives are both suiting up with their hometown ECHL team, the Alaska Aces, during the…
Rangers Must Find Spaces for New Faces Amy Ernano | November 9, 2012 As talks between the NHL and NHLPA continue, many fans maintain a cautious hope that the lockout might still be resolved in time to salvage the 2012-2013 NHL season. If…
Connecticut Whale Edge Albany Devils In Shootout Michael Gwizdala | November 3, 2012 Stats are like a model in a bikini, they show a lot but not everything. Case in point, out shooting a team by a count of 44-16 and falling in…
Marc Staal’s Return to Form Amy Ernano | November 2, 2012 When it was announced that Marc Staal was out of commission to begin the 2011-2012 season due to the lingering effects of a concussion caused by a hit from his…
The Big 5-0: Andre Deveaux’s Golden Misconduct Jubilee Ross Bonander | November 1, 2012 On 28 October 2012 in a game against the Rockford Icehogs, San Antonio Rampage center Andre Deveaux reached a unique hockey milestone: He was assessed his 50th American Hockey League misconduct.…
How The 2012 Lockout Changed My Perspective on Hockey and the NHL Michael Rappaport | October 31, 2012 For as long as I can remember, I have loved the sport of hockey and the New York Rangers. My dad still reminds me that the day after I was…
NHL Lockout 2012: Should Guaranteed Contracts Be Abolished? Mark Ritter | October 28, 2012 The NHL Lockout hit day 43 on Saturday. With every passing day the chances of a full 82-game season are rapidly eroding. And while the loss of the 2012-13 season…
Connecticut Whale Devour Albany Devils Michael Gwizdala | October 25, 2012 For the Albany Devils the script has remained the same on home ice. Through three games at the Times Union Center, the formula has been to get an early first…