Mika Zibanejad

Dreaming About Patrick Kane as a Ranger

I consider myself a hockey fan first, but for this particular article, I am going to put on my New York Rangers fan hat. Throughout the NHL offseason and up until now, trade rumors continue to swirl regarding Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane. His name is mentioned every single day by all the relevant hockey […]

NO QUIT! Rangers Overcome Terrible First Period To Stun Oilers With 5-4 Shootout Victory

It may be lazy for a team to adopt and carry over a slogan or hashtag from season to season. However, when the Rangers are exhibiting this high level of play coupled with unquestioned resiliency, there isn’t a better mantra that describes it than “NO QUIT.” It’s the only way to frame the Rangers’ unbelievable […]

The Rangers Offense is Rolling

The New York Rangers are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now. The team has points in eight straight (7-0-1), and they have won six consecutive games. As of this writing (Thursday, February 16), the team is third in the Metropolitan Division and sixth in the league with a 32-14-8 record for […]

Six Shooters: NY Rangers Score Six Goals Again, Defeat Vancouver 6-4 For Sixth Win In A Row

This recap will be brought to you by the number six! The NY Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks last night 6-4 for their sixth straight win, including the team scoring six goals in three consecutive games. The Blueshirts stay hot, but it was far from perfect, so let’s break down the good, the bad, and […]

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 […]

Not Much Bruin: Rangers Fall To League-Leading Boston Bruins 3-1 at MSG

Perhaps it’s too strong to say the Rangers failed their test against the league-leading Boston Bruins, but they certainly learned the lesson that they have work to do if they wish to defeat them. It resulted in a matter-of-fact 3-1 loss to Boston in a game in which the Rangers didn’t play badly but not […]

Zibanejad is the Perfect Ranger

When the New York Rangers traded Derick Brassard to the Ottawa Senators for Mika Zibanejad back during the 2016 offseason, many people did not know what to think. In Brassard, the Blueshirts had a player that produced (163 points in three seasons), came up big in the playoffs, was consistent, and was well-liked by his […]

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The Rangers Are Back

The New York Rangers were one of the league’s biggest surprises last season. The team finished second in the Metropolitan Division and seventh in the NHL with a 52-24-6 record for 110 points. They also shocked many hockey fans and pundits n the Stanley Cup playoffs last season as they made it all the way […]

Adam Fox skating for the New York Rangers

Fox Doing it All for the Rangers

When it comes to great defensemen and the New York Rangers, Brian Leetch is the player everyone talks about. Leetch, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, was a franchise defenseman. He won the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe in 1994, he is second on the team’s all-time list in points with 981 (240 goals and […]