Author: Frank Curto
Rangers Open Playoffs Against a Familiar Opponent
When the dust settled last night, the Eastern Conference Wild Card #2 spot was finalized, with the Washington Capitals clinching the last playoff position with a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The New York Rangers will likely open the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. The team was still awaiting their […]
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New York Rangers: Is the President Trophy Worth It?
The New York Rangers incredible regular season has eight games remaining. The campaign includes 50 wins along with 104 points and a tight battle for not only winning the Metropolitan division but also the President Trophy as the league’s top team in the regular season. The NHL’s best team comes with an important caveat: home-ice […]
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New York Ranger’s Final 19 Games Will Dictate Playoff Position, Home-Ice Advantage
Now that the trade deadline drama is over, the New York Rangers look to secure a playoff spot and begin a deep run into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Saturday`s 4-0 shutout over the St. Louis Blues was the New York Rangers’ most dominating performance. The Blueshirts have 19 games remaining on their schedule to get […]
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Where Do the Rangers Need to Focus at the Deadline?
The NHL trade deadline is a little over a week away, and general manager Chis Drury needs to remain diligent in obtaining a right-wing or a center. The New York Rangers are 10-1 in their last 11 games. Their lone loss in that 11-game span was to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, a contest […]
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Rangers Depth Playing a Significant Role in Team’s Success This Season
The New York Rangers have battled the injury bug for most of the season, but their success so far can be attributed to the team’s depth. Injuries are a part of a team’s strategic plan at the start of every NHL season. The New York Rangers are no different, as they have had their share […]
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Rangers Forward Suffers Significant Injury; Trade Deadline Looming
Rangers forward Blake Wheeler suffered what appeared to be a severe right leg/ankle injury in Thursday’s 7-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens, magnifying the need for the team to acquire a right wing before the trade deadline next month The silence at Madison Square Garden was deafening as fans witnessed Blake Wheeler’s injury during the […]
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Ranger’s Hottest Line Unable To Get the Ice Time It Deserves
The New York Ranger’s best line five-on-five does not have Mika Zibanejad or Chris Kreider playing on it Some of the names, such as Will Cuylle and John Brodinski, may not be household names among the NHL fanatics, but the duo skating along with Kappo Kakko has become the Blueshirts best trio at even-strength over […]
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Filip Chytil Done For the Season, Rangers Look Ahead to Trade Deadline
The physical health of New York Rangers Filip Chytil is more important than goals, assists, and anything else hockey-related. On Sunday afternoon, the team released a statement letting the Ranger’s fan base and all of the NHL that the team is more concerned with the well-being of Chytil as a person than a hockey player. […]
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New York Rangers Look To End a Horrific January on a Winning Note
Once the top team in the National Hockey League, the New York Rangers need to find their identity while putting a 4-6-2 month of January behind them. The New York Rangers have two games remaining for the month of January. Games against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday and a contest in Ottawa against the […]
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Peter Laviolette Needs To Find Othmann A Spot For Success
Now that the New York Rangers have called up their 2021 first-round pick, Brennan Othmann, head coach Peter Laviolette needs to place him on a line where he can find early success. General manager Chris Drury needed to fill a hole left when Tyler Pitlick went down with a lower-body injury. The club recalled forward […]
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