Jacob Trouba

Rangers blow chance to take a commanding lead of Conference Final

The New York Rangers came into Sunday afternoons Game three matchup riding a four-game winning streak. But they didn’t just win their last four contests; they played arguably their best hockey all season during those seven days. After taking the first two from the two-time defending champions in New York, Game three was a must-win […]

Jets: Trade Mark Scheifele; Bring Back Andrew Copp

Trade Mark Scheifele; Bring Back Andrew Copp Crazy right? Andrew Copp didn’t want to be a Jet, and Mark Scheifele is an elite level, point per game, number one center. Why on earth would Jet management want to do this? Bear with me, and perhaps I can sway your thinking. There has always been some […]

Rangers Game 4 Recap: Rough and Tough

The New York Rangers were able to even up their second-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-2, with a dominating 4-1 victory. Both teams have won on their home ice, and the series now flips back to Carolina for game 5. But, before that, let’s take a look at what went down in game 4. […]

Rangers: A Decision On Captain Must Be Made In 2022-23

Amid their first successful season since 2016-17, the New York Rangers finally find their identity. Currently down 1-0 in the best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Rangers have many capable leaders on this team. All of those “leaders” co-exist on the same level as each […]

Rangers: Uphill Battle Continues For Game 6

The uphill battle continues for the New York Rangers as they look to even the series at three games apiece tonight in Pittsburgh. The Past is The Past Leave it behind them. The Rangers were rocked in both games three and four of this series, which included the pulling of Vezina and Hart Trophy finalist […]

Rangers: Season in Review

For only the fifth time in the franchise’s 94-year history, the New York Rangers have eclipsed 50 wins in a single season. It’s quite an accomplishment in and of itself, but it’s even more impressive when you look back on where the franchise was merely a year ago. The sudden upheaval and firings of Jeff […]

Logjam on Defense Will Force Rangers Hand

With the trade deadline fast approaching and new rumors being bandied about each day, who are the bargaining chips possibly on their way out of the franchise? Despite their youthful NHL roster filled with recent prospect graduates, the Rangers cupboard is still full of promising prospects. Although the hype isn’t quite Alexis Lafreniere or Kaapo […]

Rangers First-Half Grading

Wow! What a first half of hockey! With the All-Star break upcoming, it gives us a chance to flashback at the first half of the New York Rangers season. There were so many bright spots for them and some unfortunate dark ones. This allows us a chance to grade each player’s first half and explain […]

New York Rangers: Evaluating Players Against Expectations

So far, this season has been a roller coaster. For the first ten games, Shesterkin and Fox carried this team. Then the team got it together and went on a hot streak until finally cooling off a bit before the holiday break. We will go over the big-name players of this team and evaluate how […]