Posts About "Brandon Pirri"
PTO Predictions Revisited: Landing Spots for 67 UFAs
September 14th, 2017 Training camps are now open. Preseason games start on Saturday already. Yet, there are 50-plus players, arguably of NHL-calibre, still seeking contracts for the upcoming campaign — enough to ice a roster in Seattle. Make it happen, Mr. Bettman. Kidding aside, this is a serious time for those free agents looking for work into...
Predicting Penguins Free Agency
July 1st, 2017 What do Nick Bonino, Trevor Daley, Chris Kunitz, Matt Cullen and Ron Hainsey all have in common? They're likely to leave behind significant holes in the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup when they depart for new teams when free agency begins in less than 24 hours. Restricted Free Agents Retained The Penguins' front office has had its hands...
Top 5 Rangers Likely to Be Traded
February 19th, 2017 The March 1 trade deadline is quickly approaching. The New York Rangers find themselves in an interesting position, as they have a great record and look to be a contender on paper. In reality, however, the Rangers are too thin on the blue line to really challenge elite teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins or Washington Capitals over a...
Rangers' Pirri the Odd Man Out?
February 6th, 2017 Brandon Pirri got off to a strong start for the New York Rangers this season after signing a one-year contract for $1.1 million late in the offseason. He tallied four goals and two assists in his first six games, making the Rangers look very smart. Since late October though, Pirri has only added 10 more points (four goals, six...
Zibanejad's Return Will Boost Rangers
January 16th, 2017 The New York Rangers are coming off two straight losses and are looking to get back on track so they do not begin to slide too far down in the standings. Center Mika Zibanejad is expected to return to the lineup in the club's next game Tuesday, when they host the Dallas Stars. Zibanejad has missed the club's past 25 games with a...Rangers Power Play Struggles
December 23rd, 2016 The New York Rangers are in the middle of a terrific season, but one area that’s starting to cause concern is the club's recent power play struggles. The team's current rate of conversion (20.4%) leaves them at tenth in the NHL, but in recent games, the attack hasn't been good enough. The unit had a quick, clean and dangerous look...