Shesterkin the Backbone in a Telling Rangers’ Victory Brendan Azoff | February 5, 2021 From heir apparent to now firmly on the throne, Igor Shesterkin’s latest performance cemented the 25-year old as the New York Rangers’ number one netminder. The Russian-born goaltender played brilliantly,…
Rangers News & Rumors: Lafreniere’s First, Blackwell’s Emergence & More Brendan Azoff | January 30, 2021 At times it felt like it would never come, but the Rangers’ first overall pick dramatically scored his first NHL goal, netting the overtime winner against the Buffalo Sabres. Alexis…
Devils’ Blackwood Is Currently the Best Young Goalie in the East Leen Amin | January 29, 2021 New Jersey Devils goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood is still on the COVID-19 protocol list and has missed the team’s last three games, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about how…
Rangers Goaltending Struggles Show Georgiev Is Best Option The Hockey Writers | January 27, 2021 It’s natural to feel down about the New York Rangers’ performance thus far. It’s not even a knee-jerk reaction because the losses keep coming. Given the team’s copious talent, it’s…
Rangers Bring More of the Same in 2020-21 Opening Night The Hockey Writers | January 15, 2021 Since the New York Rangers opened their season with a stomach-turning 4-0 beating at the hands of the New York Islanders, the reality of it seems to be settling in…
Oilers Have 3 Options to Solve Goaltending Position Long-Term Rayden Lin | January 13, 2021 After a disappointing exit in the qualification round against the 12th seeded Chicago Blackhawks this past season, questions in net started to hover for the Edmonton Oilers after the rough…
Rangers Opening Night Roster Could Be Younger Than Anticipated Sean Crimmins | January 11, 2021 As training camp winds down and the long-awaited start to the 2021 NHL season approaches, teams are starting to finalize who fills their roster spots and line combinations. It is…
Dear Santa: Rangers’ 2020-21 Wish List The Hockey Writers | December 11, 2020 No place celebrates the holiday season quite like New York City. December in the Big Apple means extravagant decorations, festive bright lights, and engaging in timeless traditions. Under normal circumstances,…
Rangers’ Georgiev Remains Key Despite Rise of Shesterkin Brian Abate | November 18, 2020 The New York Rangers hope that Igor Shesterkin is the heir apparent to Henrik Lundqvist, but Alexandar Georgiev will still be a key player for the Blueshirts next season. He…
Rangers’ Focus on Low-Profile, Sensible Offseason Moves Tom Castro | October 25, 2020 The excitement level surrounding the New York Rangers certainly dropped from the NHL Draft earlier this month to the current free agency period. That was to be expected, of course.…
Rangers Goaltending Is in Great Shape Post-Lundqvist Sean Crimmins | October 20, 2020 The New York Rangers are entering a new era after the departure of goaltending legend Henrik Lundqvist. He became the face of the franchise following his NHL debut in 2005,…
Rangers News & Rumors: Lafreniere, DeAngelo, Georgiev & More Scott Blair | October 17, 2020 The New York Rangers have signed Alexis Lafreniere, the No. 1-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Lafreniere will be on an entry-level contract that will pay him just…