Alexis Lafreniere

Welcome Back! NY Rangers Defeat Calgary Flames in OT 5-4 In A Wild, Entertaining Game

Well, if you’re going to be in Rangers’ hockey withdrawal for that long, at least come back with a game of epic proportions! The NY Rangers defeated the Calgary Flames 5-4 in OT last night in a wild contest that arguably was one of the NHL’s best this season. Admittedly, I’m probably using this much […]

Rangers Need to Hit The Ground Running Out of the Break

With the NHL All-Star break currently going on and teams and players who are not involved taking a nice vacation, getting some important rest, and resetting their respective bodies for the second half of the season, it is time for many teams in this 32-team league to start gearing up for a Stanley Cup Playoff […]

The Evolution of Filip Chytil

It has always been a mixed bag when it comes to the New York Rangers and the success of young players. Guys like Pavel Brendl, Hugh Jessiman, Al Montoya, Manny Malhotra, Jamie Lundmark, and several others never really got the job done, whether it was with the Blueshirts or in the NHL. For some, the […]

Will And Skill: Rangers Beat Panthers 6-2 With A Well Rounded Offensive Barrage

After a mini hiatus, the NY Rangers bounced back from their loss against the Boston Bruins and defeated the Florida Panthers behind a dominating third period. Let’s break it down. THAT’S GOOD! EVERY WHICH WAY Six goals in a game will always be fantastic, no matter how they are scored. I don’t care if all […]

Back On Track: Rangers Rebound With 3-1 Victory Over Columbus Blue Jackets

The NY Rangers bounced back from a sluggish loss to Montreal by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 with an uninspiring but effective triumph. Whether it was the aftermath of a flu bug spreading through the locker room or just an emotional letdown, the Rangers couldn’t waste another opportunity to defeat a lesser opponent. Instead, […]

Jacked Up: Rangers Blow Lead In Third Period To Lose to Hughes, Devils 4-3 in OT.

The NY Rangers lost to the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime in a game that again saw the Blueshirts display the same sloppy play and lack of structure that plagued them early in the season. If you combine that with unleashing a torrid Jack Hughes, you get the outcome of yesterday afternoon. Let’s break […]

Rangers re-sign Jimmy Vesey

The New York Rangers re-signed forward Jimmy Vesey to a 2-year, $800k contract extension. Vesey, who played with the Rangers from 2016 to 2019, recently re-joined the team in the offseason last summer. In his return to the Rangers squad, he has found a home where previously he had hopped around teams in the Eastern […]

Who is Alexis Lafrenière? Upcoming Boom, Bust, or Bait?

Lafrenière is a puzzling player to evaluate. He’s like an inkblot test that shows you whatever it is you want to see in him. Some see a true 1OA draft pick who simply hasn’t been given the opportunity to grow and gain confidence in the league. Others see a player with the NHL skillset of […]

Missing The Point: Rangers Lose 2-1 In Shootout To Lightning Despite Stellar Effort From Shesterkin

Last night, the NY Rangers were defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in a shootout loss highlighted by an outstanding goalie matchup. Andrei Vasilevskiy ended up being slightly better than Igor Shesterkin, although the Rangers squandered several opportunities as they once again left a point on the table they could have had. So, let’s […]

Monster Trade Shaping Up As the Patrick Kane Sweepstakes Begins

It’s no secret at this point that the Chicago Blackhawks are in full rebuild mode, and Patrick Kane’s time in the windy city is coming to an end. Even with a no movement clause in place, many expect Kane to waive it as the trade deadline approaches. Kane still has plenty left in the tank […]