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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 13

Matthew Zator | September 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 14 Sept. 13 has been a huge date on the international stage as Canada, and the Soviet Union battled…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Sharks History

Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger

THW Archives | August 1, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Player Profiles, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: June 30

Matthew Zator | June 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 1 One of the most dramatic sagas in National Hockey League history finally came to an end on this…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History

Rangers News & Rumors: Shesterkin, Brodzinski, Francis, & More

Scott Blair | March 10, 2022

The New York Rangers went 3-0 last week, and Igor Shesterkin led the way. It was a busy week for the Blueshirts, as they agreed to terms with Jonny Brodzinski.…

Categories Column, New York Rangers, News and Rumors

Rangers Weekly: Slow Starts, Miller, Nemeth & More

Matt Grazel | February 20, 2022

Welcome to New York Rangers Weekly! After two weeks off, the Rangers returned to play on Feb. 15. New York defeated the Boston Bruins in a shootout, 2-1, and was…

Categories New York Rangers

Rangers’ 1969-70 Season Finale Still a Day to Remember

John Kreiser | November 15, 2021

*This was originally published on April 4, 2020 “This game is slippery. It’s played on ice.” That quip from coach-general manager Emile Francis was about the only thing New York…

Categories Hockey History, Rangers History

Blues’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: 10 Draft Picks Vacated in 1983

Stephen Ground | December 15, 2020

In the history of the NHL, there have been some pretty terrible draft mistakes. Some draft classes have been total duds. Teams have missed on great players by just one…

Categories Blues History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers, Bruins Swap Forwards

Rick Cole | January 11, 2016

The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, the National Hockey League’s two also-rans, got together yesterday and completed a one-for-one trade of forwards. The dissension-ridden Bruins dealt away truculent winger…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Column, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, NHL Expansion

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers Fire Red Sullivan

Rick Cole | December 7, 2015

The New York Rangers have dismissed coach Red Sullivan. New York general manager Emile Francis made the announcement that Sullivan had been relieved of his duties yesterday. Francis named himself…

Categories Column, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Campbell – Francis Caused Riot

Rick Cole | November 23, 2015

National Hockey League president Clarence Campbell is upset with several players on the New York Rangers and especially general manager Emile Francis. Campbell says that Francis was solely responsible for…

Categories Column, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Near-Riot in New York

Rick Cole | November 22, 2015

A scene like never before unfolded in last night’s wild National Hockey League game between the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden in New York.…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: 1965-66 Preview – New York Rangers

Rick Cole | October 23, 2015

  The New York Rangers have a new general manager, but many of the same old problems. What they do have is hope, hope instilled by the acquisition of young…

Categories Column, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History
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