Today in Hockey History: May 25 Matthew Zator | May 25, 2023 May 25 is one of the most memorable days in National Hockey League history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but three Stanley Cup champions were crowned as…
Today in Hockey History: May 19 Matthew Zator | May 19, 2023 A pair of historic Stanley Cup champions were crowned on this date. May 19 has also seen some great individual efforts by Hall of Fame defensemen and goaltenders. Let’s begin…
Rangers’ Gamble on Russian Talent Was Critical to 1994 Cup Tom Castro | May 7, 2023 In the late 1980s and early ’90s, an NHL team saw a chance to exploit what it identified as a major opportunity that existed outside of the generally accepted process…
Henrik Lundqvist: By the Numbers for No. 30 THW Archives | March 2, 2023 After 887 games, 459 wins and 64 shutouts, all as a member of the New York Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist aka “The King” has announced his retirement. He will go down…
Rangers’ 1978-79 Stanley Cup Final: What Could’ve Been Tom Castro | November 24, 2022 Before the 2013-14 New York Rangers made their stunning run to the Stanley Cup Final, only to fall short, there was the 1978-79 team. That Blueshirts squad authored an even…
New York Rangers That Got Away: Marc Savard Jeb Biggart | November 7, 2022 The second edition of New York Rangers That Got Away, we’ll be looking at Marc Savard and his brief stint with the organization. You can read my first piece of…
Mike Gartner: Revisiting a True Hall of Fame Career Nathaniel Oliver | October 29, 2022 Right winger Mike Gartner played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League. He scored at least 30 goals in 17 of those 19 campaigns. This phenomenal feat is an NHL…
1995-96 Rangers: Sad End to Stanley Cup Hopes Tom Castro | August 23, 2022 The New York Rangers made magic in 1993-94, carrying their long-suffering fans on a wild Stanley Cup drought-busting ride that still rates among the greatest moments in NHL history. Three…
Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger THW Archives | July 1, 2022 Rod Gilbert and the New York Rangers were a perfect match. It’s been over half a century since Gilbert made his debut at the old Madison Square Garden (located on…
Rangers’ Top 5 Goals of the Last Decade Brendan Azoff | June 21, 2022 The New York Rangers have produced a lot of memorable moments for fans over the last decade. Whether it be during the regular season or postseason, there have been situations…
1971-72 New York Rangers: “We Did It All Except Win” THW Archives | May 17, 2022 This article was originally published in August, 2012. The New York Rangers endured one of sports’ longest championship droughts, as they went fifty-four years without winning the Stanley Cup. And…
New York Rangers Trade Deadline History Matt Grazel | March 4, 2022 The New York Rangers will look to be buyers during the upcoming trade deadline on Mar. 21, as they’re in a position to qualify for the playoffs for the first…