Posts About "Kevin Shattenkirk"
Rangers Set to Focus on Defensive Development
April 27th, 2019 The vast majority of the excitement over the New York Rangers' rebuild has been focused up front to this point. That would be on the forwards, a mostly raw but talented young group which offers cautious optimism that at least several future cornerstones could emerge in the coming seasons. The hope extends to a potential franchise...
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Oilers, Canucks, Kings, More
March 10th, 2019 In today's rumor rundown, there are some items on the New York Rangers, the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings. Quick New York Rangers Rumors Hits Larry Brooks of the NY Post wrote a few updates on the New York Rangers. Among them was that the team is trying to bring 2018 first-round draft pick Vitali Kravtsov...
Rangers Buying Out Their Defense Could Lead to Regret
January 29th, 2019 So far, the New York Rangers have been passing the "patience test" during their rebuild. No impulsive big-name free-agent signings or quick-fix trades. No rushing youngsters in the minors who aren't ready for the NHL level. Just a steady, gradual approach to the process of properly laying a foundation for the future - one...
Unwise, But Possible Trade Options for the Oilers
January 19th, 2019 If there's one thing the fanbase in Edmonton might agree on, it's that the general manager of the Oilers hasn't done the best job making trades this season. Peter Chiarelli gets credit for signings like Alex Chiasson and Mikko Koskinen, but when it comes to in-season deals, the consensus is he's failed miserably. Adding...
What the Rangers Should Do With Shattenkirk
January 1st, 2019 People say timing is everything and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk’s return to the New York Rangers' lineup on New Year’s Eve was no exception. After being sidelined for seven games, he returned to the lineup after the Blueshirts' registered a 5-2 record since he sustained a separated left shoulder on a hit from J.T. Miller...
Rangers Need to Reignite Struggling Power Play
December 31st, 2018 The New York Rangers have seen much improvement on the ice this season, except in the area of the power play as this unit continues to struggle. Coach David Quinn has seen a slight upgrade in production with the return of Mats Zuccarello and Pavel Buchnevich to the lineup, but getting back the quarterback of the unit, Kevin...