Rangers’ Risky Jonathan Quick Decision Realized in Preseason Tom Castro | October 11, 2023 If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, the tired old cliche goes. Cliches are cliches because they’re boring and overused. And they’re overused because they tend to be true. With…
Rangers’ Stanley Cup Hopes Again Rest Primarily on Shesterkin Tom Castro | September 15, 2023 Shortly after last season ended, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin issued a firm proclamation about 2023-24: “Next season is going to be a different Igor.” (From ‘Igor Shesterkin Vows…
Rangers Take Risk by Signing Jonathan Quick Brian Abate | July 23, 2023 The New York Rangers are very fortunate to have Igor Shesterkin as their starting goalie as the 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner is one of the team’s most reliable players. However,…
3 Keys to a Rangers First-Round Victory Erin Casey | April 10, 2023 As the end of the regular season approaches, all attention has shifted to the 2023 Playoffs. It has been nearly a decade since expectations for the New York Rangers have…
Rangers’ Shesterkin Returning to Vezina Form Brendan Azoff | March 28, 2023 Igor Shesterkin’s 2021-22 season could only be described as historic. He finished with a 36-13-4 record, with a 2.07 goals-against average (GAA) and a .935 save percentage (SV%) en route…
3 Takeaways From Last 4 Rangers Games Erin Casey | March 15, 2023 After settling their previous three in overtime, the New York Rangers finally won a game in regulation. Before their 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, the Rangers’ 4-3…
Rangers Need Shesterkin to Break Out of Slump Brian Abate | February 22, 2023 The New York Rangers had a 10-game point streak snapped when they lost at home to the Winnipeg Jets on Feb. 19. Rangers’ goalie Igor Shesterkin allowed four goals on…
Red-Hot Halak Gives Rangers Chance to Keep Shesterkin Rested Tom Castro | February 10, 2023 The New York Rangers began gearing up for real for another playoff run this week, pulling off a blockbuster trade with the St. Louis Blues for star right wing Vladimir…
Rangers’ Halak & Harpur Turning Into Pleasant Surprises Brian Abate | January 23, 2023 After a disappointing 11-10-5 start to their season, the New York Rangers are 14-4-2 in their last 20 games. Stars Adam Fox, K’Andre Miller, and Igor Shesterkin have all stepped…
Rangers Need Halak to Play Better to Reach Potential Brian Abate | November 24, 2022 The New York Rangers have needed better play from their backup goaltender over the last few seasons. Alexandar Georgiev showed promise when he filled in for injured starter Igor Shesterkin…
Rangers Season Could Sour Quickly if Halak Keeps Struggling Tom Castro | October 26, 2022 The New York Rangers’ most important player was hit in the mask with a puck during practice Monday. After leaning over momentarily in pain, star goaltender Igor Shesterkin slammed his…
NHL’s Top 5 Goaltending Duos Eugene Helfrick | October 7, 2022 The role of an NHL goaltender is one of the most complicated in all of sports. While hockey is a team game, ultimately the success or failure of a franchise…
