Posts About "Marc Staal"
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...
Rangers' 5 Best Moments of the Decade
December 31st, 2019 The 2010s produced a decade of highs and some lows for the New York Rangers franchise. In this time span, the Rangers have had three head coaches, two captains, two division titles, one Presidents' Trophy, three Eastern Conference Final appearances and one Prince of Wales Trophy. New York Rangers (Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports) The...
Rangers' Rebuild Hurt by Regrettable Staal, Skjei Deals
November 4th, 2019 The predictable roller-coaster effect of the New York Rangers' rebuild has been in full effect over the past week-plus. The up-and-coming Blueshirts played three of their best games of the season mixed in with their absolute worst. The extreme ups and downs have been figuratively vertigo-inducing for fans, no doubt. The kids, though,...
Rangers' Takeaways from 3-2 Loss to Canucks
October 21st, 2019 The New York Rangers were defeated by the Vancouver Canucks in a Sunday matinee game on Oct. 20, by a score of 3-2. After it all seemed lost at the end of the first period, the Rangers improved to make it a game. Coming into the matchup, the Rangers were losers of three straight and desperately looking to get back into the win...
Rangers: Who Will Wear the Letters in 2019-20?
October 1st, 2019 October is here and New York Rangers hockey is back. It has been a long but exciting summer, but it is finally time to drop the puck and get the 2019-20 season underway. This team has changed completely from when they last played on April 6, and it seems it has changed for the better. With the change in personnel, there also needs...
Rangers' Defense Depth Offers Tantalizing Trade Options
June 12th, 2019 What an offseason it's been for the New York Rangers. First, they won the second-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft Lottery, then fan-favorite, John Davidson, returned home to replace Glen Sather as the new caretaker of the franchise. Armed with blue line depth and ample salary cap space, the Rangers are ready to make a splash...
Predicting Rangers Opening Night Defense
May 22nd, 2019 The 2019 NHL Entry Draft is about a month away, signaling the period during which next season's rosters will begin to take shape. For the New York Rangers, this draft is not likely to contain any players that would suit up on defense for them next season. When the Rangers rebuild began at the 2018 trade deadline, general manager,...
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...
Steady Staal Anchoring Rebuilding Rangers
November 27th, 2018 Ask most New York Rangers fans what the first thing is that comes to mind when they hear the name Marc Staal, and the answer will almost always be, "His contract." It's understandable: Staal's six-year, $34.2 million deal that carries an annual $5.7 million cap hit for two more seasons after this one is exorbitant (to put...
Who Will Lead the Rebuilding Rangers?
June 10th, 2018 The expectations for the 2017-18 New York Rangers were high last fall, but injuries and inconsistencies on the ice plagued the Blueshirts' season out of the gate. The Rangers dealt captain Ryan McDonagh at the trade deadline in an attempt to set themselves up for the future. The question now remains: Who will be chosen as the 29th...
Rangers Staal a Buyout Candidate
May 30th, 2018 Marc Staal has spent his entire 12-year NHL career with the New York Rangers. One way or another that tenure with will have to end soon. Staal has three years remaining on a contract that pays him $5.7 million per season. The team is essentially paying Staal to be the lesser part of a top defensive pair. While the 31-year-old defender...
Rangers Veteran 'D' Need a Short Leash
May 12th, 2018 With a new coach to be hired and a commitment from the New York Rangers organization to change the culture and stylistic approach on the ice, every player still wearing a Blueshirt in 2018-19 will be on notice. No one should understand that better than the team's veteran defensemen. This club on the rebuild has, so far, given every...
Rangers Top 5 Defensive Pairs Since Cup Run
March 27th, 2018 Teams must have a strong defense to compete for championships. Suppressing shots is extremely important as it will limit your goalie’s workload immensely. Having the puck is one way to limit shots against. Chemistry among players, especially defensemen is more than just partnering your two best defenders together. Knowing your...
