Author: Justin Bonhard

Looking ahead at NYR vs. NJD First Round Matchup

The New York Rangers and the rest of the National Hockey League have wrapped up their regular seasons and are all geared up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After much back-and-forth, the Rangers have finally found out who their first-round opponent will be, and it is the cross-river rivals, the New Jersey Devils. With a […]

NYR Should Not Roll Over In Final Meaningless Game

The New York Rangers have locked themselves into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Having done so in back-to-back seasons, they are in a great spot to try and do what they did last season by making the Eastern Conference Finals. But before they do that, one more game will still be played in the regular season. […]

New York Rangers Jimmy Vesey Nominated for Bill Masterton Award

For all 32 teams across the National Hockey League, one player is nominated for the Bill Masterton Award each season. The Masterton Trophy is awarded to those that show perseverance and sportsmanship and is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The New York Rangers nominee is Jimmy Vesey, the 29-year-old winger from Boston, […]

3 Reasons Why This Rangers Playoff Run Will Be Better Than Last Season

The New York Rangers have clinched their spot in the 2022-23 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their opposition is yet to be determined, but all signs point to it being the cross-river rivals, the New Jersey Devils. What a series that will be. Some different teams in this postseason represent the Eastern Conference compared to last. With […]

Player Profile: Drew Doughty

The Los Angeles Kings could be considered a contender for the title of “dynasty” in the 2010s, as they won the Stanley Cup in 2011-12 and 2013-14. With guys like Jonathan Quick, Anze Kopitar, and Dustin Brown on their roster, they have been a force in the NHL for over a decade. But, one member […]

NYR: Blais Re-Signed on a One-Year Deal

The New York Rangers have made another offseason move. After signing Vitali Kravtsov and Ryder Korczak to their new deals, the Rangers have decided to bring back Sammy Blais to a one-year deal worth $1.525 million. The Rangers acquired the 25-year-old from the St. Louis Blues in the Pavel Buchnevich trade. His first season with […]

Rangers: 2021-22 Season In Review

The New York Rangers finished their franchise-changing 2021-22 season this past week. It was filled with remarkable performances, a return to prominence in the NHL, and followed up with postseason drama and a future that is burning bright. Let’s review it. 2021-22 NYR Season What more can you say about it. It was a success. […]

Rangers: Should They Trade For First Round Pick?

The New York Rangers remarkable 2021-22 season has officially come to an end. It featured 102 regular and postseason games, and each of them featured some incredible moments. By making the Eastern Conference Finals and winning the first two postseason series against Pittsburgh and Carolina, the Rangers forfeited their first-round selection to the Winnipeg Jets. […]

Rangers: Comparing the 2014 Stanley Cup Run To Now

The New York Rangers have really showed their worth this season and into the current state of the Playoffs. The Rangers have proved that they can be a cup contender, seemingly overnight. But how does this team relate to the 2013-14 squad that made it to the Stanley Cup Final. Let’s take a look. 2013-14 […]

Player Profile: Ryan Reaves

In his 12th NHL season, Ryan Reaves is still setting the tone and gaining his team momentum on a nightly basis. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by St. Louis, the Winnipeg, Manitoba native has outlasted most of those who came before him. Instead of relying on his skills with […]