Posts About "Marc Staal"
Rangers’ DeAngelo Needs a Reliable Defense Partner
December 28th, 2020 The New York Rangers signed Tony DeAngelo to a two-year, $9.6 million contract extension earlier in the offseason. The skilled right-handed defenseman is coming off of his best season and will be a key player for the Blueshirts in 2020-21 as they look to make it back to the playoffs. However, he’ll have to form chemistry with a new...
Detroit Red Wings' Newest Fan Favorite
December 17th, 2020 When I was a little kid, growing up in Hamtramck, maybe seven years old, I wanted to be Brendan Shanahan. I mean, sure I wanted to play like him, of course, but I wanted to BE him. I don't know what it was about him to this day. He looked big and strong, the number 14 looked cool on the back of his jersey, and when I asked my dad what...
Rangers' Uncertain Defense Could Be Achilles' Heel Next Season
December 12th, 2020 Brady Skjei and Marc Staal are gone. Jacob Trouba should be better after an uneven first season on Broadway. Tony DeAngelo has been re-signed. New assistant coach Jacques Martin has replaced longtime whipping boy Lindy Ruff, and he'll try to do what Ruff couldn't: improve the New York Rangers' long-running issues with keeping opponents...
Red Wings' 3 Worst Contracts for 2021
December 1st, 2020 A year ago, the Detroit Red Wings had several names in the running for “worst contract” on the team. That’s not the case anymore. Steve Yzerman has quickly revamped Detroit’s roster, buying out Justin Abdelkader and opting not to re-sign Jonathan Ericsson, Jimmy Howard, or Trevor Daley. Now, only Dylan Larkin and Anthony...
Rangers' Focus on Low-Profile, Sensible Offseason Moves
October 25th, 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. The Blueshirts weren't going to be able to duplicate the buzz from selecting potential superstar Alexis Lafreniere with the top overall pick, especially...
New Faces Highlight Red Wings' Defensive Upgrades
October 20th, 2020 The Detroit Red Wings' blue line hasn't been the same since names like Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski, and Chris Chelios graced it. Sure, fan favorites have made for some great memories (You got Kronwalled!), but the defense has long felt like an afterthought (See: Jonathan Ericsson, Kyle Quincey). That is clearly no longer the...
Former Ranger Marc Staal Deserves Respect
October 9th, 2020 The New York Rangers have had a busy offseason, landing the first pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and buying out goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. That news overshadowed the team’s decision to trade veteran blueliner Marc Staal to the Detroit Red Wings after 13 seasons with the Blueshirts. Related: Rod Gilbert, Mr. Ranger The...
Rangers News & Rumors: Staal to Red Wings and Nevin's Passing
September 29th, 2020 The New York Rangers traded veteran defenseman Marc Staal and a 2021 second-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings over the weekend in exchange for future considerations. The Rangers also announced the passing of former team captain Bob Nevin last week. Staal's Tenure Staal played his entire career up to this point with the Rangers....
Red Wings News & Rumors: Staal, Rasmussen, Gagner & More
September 28th, 2020 This week has been the Detroit Red Wings' most active since their season came to a halt back in March. They took care of some things in-house, and then stole the spotlight before the beginning of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Let's dive right in. Red Wings Acquire Marc Staal The Red Wings took on 33-year-old Marc Staal and his...
Red Wings Gain Options With Staal Trade
September 27th, 2020 News broke late Saturday night that the Detroit Red Wings had acquired veteran defenseman Marc Staal and a draft pick from the New York Rangers for future considerations. https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1309994970431062025 Staal has one year left on his contract with a cap hit of $5.7 million. With Jonathan Ericsson...
Rangers Trade Staal to Red Wings for Future Considerations
September 26th, 2020 The New York Rangers have traded defenceman Marc Staal and a 2021 second-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for future considerations. https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1309994970431062025?s=20 Staal has spent his entire NHL career with the Rangers after being selected 12th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry...
Most Underappreciated New York Rangers in 2019-20
April 18th, 2020 The 2019-20 season for the New York Rangers has been defined by unparalleled stars playing on the Madison Square Garden ice that fans haven't had the chance to experience in arguably over a decade. Even though the current season might come to an official end, the NHL continues to explore possible ways to resume the season. Related:...
Rebuilding Rangers Still Need Staal - For Now
February 1st, 2020 Surely, Marc Staal knows the names by now. The host of hotshot New York Rangers defensive prospects supposedly on their way to take the left-side job of the career Blueshirt. It's a concept that got real Oct. 29, when for the first time in his 13-year career, Staal was made a healthy scratch. Rangers coach David Quinn, apparently...
