Stanley Cup Playoffs
Is The Real Shesterkin Back for the Blueshirts?
- Patrick Hoffman
- February 15, 2024
If the New York Rangers and their fans are judging by his performance in his team’s 2-0 shutout win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night, February 12th, at Madison Square Garden, then the answer is a resounding yes. Rangers’ goaltender Igor Shesterkin was magnificent in stopping all 30 shots he faced in picking up […]
Read MoreRangers Adam Fox Reminding Many of Brian Leetch
- Patrick Hoffman
- February 12, 2024
Former New York Rangers great Brian Leetch was one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history. He is eighth all-time in points (1,028) and is one of seven to accumulate more than 1,000 points in his career (247 goals and 781 assists). Leetch, a Hockey Hall of Famer, is also one of only six blueliners […]
Read MoreHill Shining Between the Pipes Again for the Golden Knights
- Patrick Hoffman
- February 10, 2024
Going into last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, no one knew what to expect from the Vegas Golden Knights in terms of their goaltending. The team had Adin Hill, Laurent Brosoit, and two-time Cup winner Jonathan Quick on its playoff roster. However, the team’s other goaltender, Logan Thompson, was nursing multiple injuries and could not play. […]
Read MoreWhy The New York Rangers Should Mimic The Florida Panthers Goaltender Management Tactics
- Alex Dudley
- February 7, 2024
In a good news/bad news season so far for the Rangers, the first game following the All-Star break was no different. The good news included a big win, Artemi Panarin staying red hot, and Jonathan Quick posting another outstanding start in a season full of them. One could even add Alexis Lafreniere’s game-winning goal in […]
Read More3 Keys to the New York Rangers Second Half
- Alex Dudley
- February 5, 2024
With 8 days off since their last game, the Rangers get back in action against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Here are three things to look for as the Rangers attempt to grow their narrow lead in the Metropolitan Division and head into the playoffs firing on all cylinders. Goaltending: […]
Read MoreAn Open Letter to Rangers General Manager Chris Drury: Part I – Stay The Course
- Patrick Hoffman
- February 3, 2024
I am trying something different. I have written two open letters to New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury regarding the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, March 8th. In part one, which is written below, I tell Chris Drury to stand pat. I try to convince him that he has the right pieces to […]
Read MoreThe Devils Have a Big Vanecek Problem
- Patrick Hoffman
- January 30, 2024
When one looks at the New Jersey Devils roster, he or she probably sees a team that should make the Stanley Cup playoffs. They have solid offensive depth, a decent defensive corps, and goaltending that should be more than good enough to get the team to the postseason. Heck, the Devils thrived on all of […]
Read MoreSamsonov Looking Like a Different Goaltender for the Leafs
- Patrick Hoffman
- January 25, 2024
It is not easy being an NHL goaltender. All eyes are on them. Wins and losses sometimes get pinned on them. A team’s playoff success depends on how they play during the biggest point of the season. Now, take all these things and imagine you are a goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is […]
Read MoreFlames’ Markstrom Having Great Bounce-Back Season
- Patrick Hoffman
- January 24, 2024
Last season was a tough one for Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom. Markstrom, 33, was coming off a season in which he was a Vezina Trophy finalist as the league’s best goaltender, won 37 games, had a 2.22 goals-against average, posted a .922 save percentage, and had nine shutouts. Because he had such a strong […]
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