Can Brandon Dubinsky and the fans forget the season so far? The Hockey Writers | March 3, 2012 On Thursday night Brandon Dubinsky nearly cost his team dearly by taking an unsportsmanlike penalty in the dying embers of the first period in the Rangers 3-2 victory over the…
Five Reasons Why ‘We Don’t Want You,’ Rick Nash The Hockey Writers | February 23, 2012 With the NHL trade deadline looming large over the hockey world, several names are being floated around the rumour mill. The usual ‘players’ are rumoured to be making deals to…
Rangers Need to Pass on Nash, Preserve Playoff Dash Heidi Werner | February 22, 2012 New York’s GM Glenn Sather likes to take an opportunity when it arises, like a 27-year old power forward who has two 40-goal season and six seasons with 30 or…
New York Rangers bolstered by Blue Line Benefits Heidi Werner | December 30, 2011 With a crunching 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, New York Rangers coach John Tortorella commented on his defense, “I wouldn’t say it was defensive. I’d say it’s some brain-dead…
New York Rangers Putting Forth a Complete Team Effort Patrick Kearns | November 15, 2011 The Rangers are all the rage these days after their six-game winning streak. But can they sustain their recent successes? Early signs are pointing to yes.The usual suspects have contributed early, but it appears as though sophomore center Derek Stepan is poised for a breakout campaign. He has found instant chemistry with sniper Marian Gaborik, and the two of them have hooked up early and often this year.
Exploring the Sabres Top Free Agent Targets Brandon Schlager | June 18, 2011 Since Terry Pegula purchased the Buffalo Sabres back on February 22, Buffalo hockey fans have been in an uproar over the anticipation of the first offseason under the new regime. With Pegula’s seemingly bottomless pockets comes…
From Abdelkader to Zuccarello – 24 April 2011 Monica McAlister | April 24, 2011 Did you work late last night? Did your significant other make you run errands while the game was on? Did your dog chew off your TV cable wires? Have no…
Video: Matt Cooke Elbows Ryan McDonagh; Penguins lose to Rangers in wild third period Mike Colligan | March 20, 2011 The NBC Game of the Week matched the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers in an Atlantic Division battle, but over the next 24 hours the spotlight will shine brightest on Penguins winger Matt Cooke after his elbow to the head of Ryan McDonagh in the third period of a 1-1 game.
NHL Power Rankings, February 14 Steve Kendall | February 14, 2011 NHL Power Rankings, February 14 In the spirit of the Hallmark-created holiday of St. Valentine’s Day, this week we take a look at what I love about each of the…
Crystal ball for season’s second half … Steve Kendall | January 16, 2011 Halfway report The season just passed its halfway point. Earlier this week, we looked at midseason award winners. Today, we examine the Stanley Cup contenders, the teams to watch, and…
Montreal Canadiens Jacques Martin Cheats the Habs with “The System” The Hockey Writers | January 16, 2011 I’m pretty sure that if you managed to catch any of the the Montreal Canadiens game against the New York Rangers, you’ll have one of two opinions. But that’s going…
Welcome to the Big Show: Who Should the Final 36 All-Stars Be? James Neveau | January 7, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent From adding events to the Superskills Competition to making the All-Star Game itself into a North America vs. the World event, the NHL has continuously tried…