Rangers’ Backup Goaltending Position Solidified with Halak Brendan Azoff | August 7, 2022 General manager Chris Drury did the inevitable by trading long-time New York Rangers’ backup, Alexandar Georgiev to the Colorado Avalanche. To many, that move was easily predictable, but the part…
Rangers’ Shesterkin Ready to Repeat Vezina Performance Next Season The Hockey Writers | July 9, 2022 Although every member of the New York Rangers received invaluable experience from the team’s lengthy run this postseason, one player, arguably the most important, learned the most. That would be…
Rangers Made Right Move With Georgiev Trade Brian Abate | July 9, 2022 After two seasons of trade rumors surrounding Alexandar Georgiev, the New York Rangers finally decided to trade their backup goaltender to the Colorado Avalanche this offseason. In return, New York…
Rangers’ Shesterkin Showing Mental Toughness in Playoffs Brian Abate | June 1, 2022 The New York Rangers relied heavily on Igor Shesterkin in goal this season to make the playoffs for the first time in five years. However, after a bad start to…
Rangers’ Shesterkin Deserves Consideration for Both the Hart & Vezina Brendan Azoff | April 30, 2022 The New York Rangers have officially completed their regular season, finishing second in the Metropolitan Division. Their 52-24-6 record was good for 110 points, and their 52 wins tied for…
Rangers’ Shesterkin Deserves Hart Trophy Consideration Brian Abate | March 8, 2022 The New York Rangers have relied heavily on starting goalie Igor Shesterkin all season, and he has once again stepped up for them in their last few games. He has…
Shesterkin Continuing Rangers’ Dominance in Goal Brendan Azoff | January 17, 2022 Goaltending is arguably the most crucial position in sports. It rivals that of a quarterback or starting pitcher. A team’s success and failures can hinge on the goalie being exceptional…
Rangers Look to Get on Track with MVP Shesterkin Back in Lineup The Hockey Writers | December 29, 2021 The New York Rangers resume the 2021-22 season after a slight pause, facing the Florida Panthers on the road on Dec. 29. With star goaltender Igor Shesterkin ready to join…
Rangers Are Relying Too Heavily on Shesterkin Brian Abate | October 29, 2021 The New York Rangers have gotten off to a good start this season, winning four consecutive games before losing at home to the Calgary Flames on Monday. Goalie Igor Shesterkin…
Rangers’ Hopes of Ending Playoff Drought Hinge on Shesterkin Brian Abate | September 15, 2021 The New York Rangers had a disappointing 2020-21 season, as their star players struggled to play well consistently and stay in the lineup, except for Adam Fox. One of the…
Revisiting Henrik Lundqvist’s Remarkable Rookie Season Brian Abate | August 23, 2021 Henrik Lundqvist just announced his retirement after spending 15 seasons with the New York Rangers. He will be remembered for his great saves, consistency, and clutch performances in important games.…
Rangers’ Goaltending Is Talented, But Questions of Depth Remain Tom Castro | August 20, 2021 The New York Rangers’ signing of Igor Shesterkin to a four-year, $22.6 million extension Aug. 9 was exciting for the fan base, a reasonable contract that locked up Henrik Lundqvist’s…