New York Rangers
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 […]
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Blues’ Three-Game Homestand Garners Mixed Reviews
The St. Louis Blues’ brief, three-game homestand didn’t start on the right foot. The Blues began their homestand against the Boston Bruins at the Enterprise Center on Sunday, April 2. The Blues lost to the Bruins 4-3 in a shootout. St. Louis fought back to earn a point against Boston. Boston’s one of the best […]
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Rangers and Avalanche Swap Forwards Friday
On Friday, the New York Rangers announced the acquisition of forward Anton Blidh from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for center Gustav Rydahl. The 27-year-old Blidh has played 14 games this season, with the Avalanche registering zero points with a minus-2 rating. The Avalanche signed Blidh to a one-year deal in August of 2022. Originally […]
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No, the Rangers Shouldn’t Trade for Patrick Kane
As the Patrick Kane trade talk surrounded the Rangers all season, it seemed like that would be finally put to rest. When Vladimir Tarasenko was dealt to the New York Rangers, he was reunited with good friend Artemi Panarin. It was not the reunion most Rangers’ fans expected, but it was welcomed nonetheless, and the […]
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The Patrick Kane Conundrum
With Ryan O’Reilly now in Toronto and Vladimir Tarasenko already ripping it up in New York, the trade market for Patrick Kane is thinning and thinning fast (almost as fast as Kane’s hairline). Will the aging American superstar be able to find the right landing spot before the trade deadline, or will he be stuck […]
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Shesterkin Slander Will Not Be Tolerated
Igor Shesterkin is still the best goaltender in the NHL. Is he playing like it right now? Obviously not. But when Shesterkin is on his game, he’s untouchable. It’s also not as though he’s been categorically bad this year either; he just hasn’t been historically great like last season. But toss out Monday’s loss against […]
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How the Kids became the Rangers’ Best Line
After strong showings against the Florida Panthers, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Toronto Maple Leafs, the reunited ‘Kid-Line’ have thus far lived up to their expectations. They struggled to produce much of anything when they were put together earlier in the season. The second go around could not be more different, as now they […]
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The Rangers shouldn’t Splash at the Trade Deadline
As the season has chugged along, the discussion around the New York Rangers has been about who they are going to add at the trade deadline come March. While many have speculated about Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane, that discussion has recently shifted to Timo Meier of the San Jose Sharks. Some have even speculated […]
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Has the Rangers’ power play gone stale?
While the Rangers have certainly been imperfect, this team is built for the playoffs; and when they are at their best, they play like it. While the Rangers have been spectacular as of late, defying underlying stats like their expected goals percentage (which has steadily declined despite the team winning), their power play has been […]
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Top Heavy: NY Rangers’ Stars Lead The Way As Team Defeats Florida Panthers 5-3
The NY Rangers defeated the Florida Panthers 5-3 last night in a game dominated by their top stars, both veterans and young talent alike. It wasn’t a perfect game, but a lot to be pleased about, so let’s break it down. THAT’S GOOD! THE STARS ALIGN The Rangers have sometimes been “accused” have being a […]
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