The season is at the mid-way point for many of the prospects in the Rangers system.  The highlights of the past month included a gold medal at the World Juniors for Nigel Dawes and a return to form from Brandon Dubinsky..   

THE PROSPECTS

On The Rise
Joey Crabb 8GP 4-5-9 12PIM 20GP 7-8-15 18PIM	Crabb's performances over the past month have drawn plenty of praise.  In a pair of televised games between Minnesota and Colorado College, Crabb was close to being the best player on the ice for the Tigers and perhaps the Gophers too.  It seemed as if he was in on almost every play and picked up a couple of goals for his trouble as the two teams split the results.
Nigel Dawes 3GP 1-0-1 4PIM 28GP 18-9-28 14PIM 4GP 1-3-4 6PIM - WJC	To a large extent, Dawes was overshadowed by many of the other players on the Canadian roster in this year's World Juniors.  After leading his team in scoring last year (including two goals in the final), Dawes has been relatively quiet this year on a squad that has been decimating their opponents.
Brandon Dubinsky 13GP 5-10-15 29PIM 35GP 11-16-27 85PIM	Last year's leading point getter for the Winterhawks finally awoke from his offensive slumber in December.  While Portland, along with Dubinsky have struggled through much of the year.  The recent play of the 2004 2nd rounder will go a long way to helping them turn their season around.
Philippe Furrer 5GP 1-1-2 4PIM 30GP 3-3-6 14PIM 4GP 0-0-0 6PIM - WJC	We've managed to find out a whole lot more about Furrer in the past month, and the majority has been good.  After seeing him play in the World Juniors, and hearing about his desire to play college hockey in the US it's clear that Furrer has recovered from last year's season long injury.  The talented defenseman has managed to work his way up the depth chart for Bern and was one of the top blueliners for Switzerland at the World Juniors, playing in all situations.
Alexandre Giroux 15GP 7-4-11 6PIM 33GP 12-5-17 35PIM	After being a passenger for much of the first two months of play, the lanky winger has finally appeared to find his scoring touch.  While certainly not an offensive dynamo, Giroux nevertheless has worked himself into the goal scoring league for the Wolf Pack and has found a way to contribute.
Jarkko Immonen 7GP 3-2-5 2PIM 33GP 13-19-32 16PIM	The beat goes on for Immonen.  Currently ranked third in scoring for the Finnish league, Immonen remains the offensive leader for JYP and is frequently represented in the three stars of the game, twice as the first and twice as the third star in games played last month.
Maxim Kondratiev 5GP 1-1-2 29PIM (RUS) 24GP 2-6-8 49PIM	Kondratiev appears to be enjoying his time playing for second placed Lada Togliatti.  The young Russian defenseman has put together an impressive +11 rating in just 11 games, though he did serve a one game suspension following an unknown game incident.
Rick Kozak 9GP 4-1-5 18PIM 21GP 7-1-8 51PIM	A trade at the beginning of December has brought about a rejuvenation in Kozak's game this season.  After falling out of favor with the struggling Blazers, the hot-tempered winger has found a home in Prince Albert.  Kozak started his stint with his new team with 3 goals, an assist and a +6 rating in his first five games.
Jason Labarbera 10GP 9-0-0 .942 1.51 23GP 17-4-1 .942 1.57	Despite being pulled in a game, Labarbera did not lose through the month of December, a month in which he dominated both in regulation and in the shootout.  Last year's AHL MVP actually got better and was one of the reasons the Pack has been able to make a run at the high flying Manchester Monarchs.
Henrik Lundqvist 5GP 3-2-0 .923 2.02 23GP 17-5-1 .935 1.77	December perhaps wasn't the best month for Lundqvist, but compared to many other prospects he still remains one of the brightest stars in the Rangers organization.  The young Swede continues to be amongst the leaders in the Elite League for save percentage (3rd) and goals against average (2nd).
Dominic Moore 15GP 4-8-12 4PIM 35GP 7-21-28 22PIM	After a lull, Moore is well and truly back in the thick of things.  The second year pro now leads the Wolf Pack in assists and points and is among the leaders for plus/minus.  Perhaps more importantly, Moore is starting to regain the effectiveness that should see him through to another shot in the NHL.
Lawrence Nycholat 15GP 2-11-13 21PIM 34GP 5-16-21 46PIM	We've been wondering when we'd start to see Nycholat contribute offensively, and as it turns out it was the month of December.  After a slow start where his defensive partner Bryce Lampman stole the spotlight, Nycholat has rocketed into prominence with his offense.
Darin Olver 6GP 1-9-10 4PIM 18GP 5-14-19 16PIM	Fans of the Wildcats have continued to support Olver despite his offensive struggles this year.  The hard working centerman has found it difficult to find the back of the net, but impressed in his one televised game last month, scoring the only goal for his team (and for the month of December) in the game.  Olver has been playing in all situations and is often the go-to guy in the face-off circle.
Jakub Petruzalek 5GP 1-3-4 6PIM 29GP 14-22-36 24PIM 4GP 1-1-2 0PIM	The 2004 9th round draft pick continues to impress.  Petruzalek has continued his point a game pace and won selection to the Czech team for the World Juniors, picking up a goal and an assist through the first phase of the tournament.  The 5'9" winger has now returned to Ottawa to continue playing with fellow Czech and linemate Lukas Kaspar.
Corey Potter 5GP 0-0-0 23PIM 11GP 0-1-1 41PIM	The Spartans' season has been awful this year, but the play of Corey Potter has been one of the bright spots.  The junior defenseman has managed a +5 rating and remains the defensive leader for Michigan State.
Dylan Reese 6GP 2-3-5 4PIM 15GP 4-5-9 10PIM	The talented blueliner appears to be hitting his stride for the Crimson of Harvard.  After missing almost half of last season and an opportunity to play for the gold medal US World Junior team, Reese has established himself as the offensive leader on the blueline.
Billy Ryan 5GP 1-1-2 4PIM 18GP 3-7-10 22PIM	Although he registered just two points in the month of December, Ryan continues to be one to watch.  One of the more offensively gifted players in the Rangers stable, the young freshman has been working hard this year and is creative in the offensive zone.
Craig Weller 15GP 1-6-7 37PIM 35GP 6-6-12 61PIM	Weller appears to be slowing down a little, but with the blueline in Hartford struggling some nights to ice a healthy six, he has been moved back somewhat permanently to defense.  The move has helped the Pack, but has of course put a dent in Weller's offensive production.
Chad Wiseman 15GP 7-4-11 7PIM 35GP 11-12-23 20PIM	In the early part of the season, Wiseman was getting plenty of chances but struggled to finish them.  In December that changed, as he got his offense somewhat on track
Holding Steady
Ivan Baranka 7GP 1-2-3 4PIM 33GP 4-8-12 34PIM 4GP 0-1-1 4PIM - WJC	Little news to contribute on Baranka's performance over the past month.  Offensively he continues to add points and his performances at the World Juniors went largely unwatched by the Rangers faithful.
Dane Byers 10GP 2-4-6 46PIM 34GP 3-5-8 110PIM	Okay, so maybe we were a little hard on Dane last time around.  The physically minded forward has been part of the turnaround in form for the Raiders who managed to play .500 hockey in December...a marked improvement.
Ryan Callahan 5GP 1-2-3 10PIM 32GP 16-11-27 53PIM 4GP 1-2-3 0PIM - WJC	We at OTG got our first look at Callahan during the World Juniors and we were both impressed and disappointed.  Disappointed because it appears that he's not going to be the top line forward we'd hoped he might be, but impressed at his effort, particularly his work ethic and his willingness to battle through the net.  There's a chance he could develop into a poor man's Adam Graves and that's what we'll be looking for.
Lee Falardeau 16GP 5-3-8 6PIM 27GP 10-6-16 12PIM	Falardeau continues to resist using his body as much as many observers would have liked to see.  The former Michigan State forward has shown glimpses of the play that got him drafted as a 2nd rounder, but his play has been inconsistent for the suddenly struggling Checkers.
Bruce Graham 10GP 2-4-6 11PIM 40GP 21-16-37 40PIM	November was Graham's month...December was certainly not a disaster but represented a return to more of a supporting role for the Wildcats offense.  The towering center managed just two goals in December and heads into the new year in a bit of a lull offensively.
Mike Green 11GP 3-3-6 4PIM 33GP 7-13-20 30PIM	Not much news on Green, his statistics have been fairly consistent and he appears to be being used as a two way forward with penalty killing responsibilities and limited power play time.
Nate Guenin 6GP 0-3-3 10PIM 19GP 1-5-6 66PIM	Ohio State slipped into second place in the NCAA and are ranked 10th nationally as of Monday.  Guenin has been a key piece for the Buckeyes, but after last year the expectations are high.
Dwight Helminen 15GP 0-4-4 4PIM (AHL) 10GP 4-4-8 0PIM (ECHL) 25GP 4-8-12 4PIM	Impressive after his initial call up, Helminen has slipped back into a role player with the Wolf Pack in the month of December.  A hot start to the month, gave way to steady play as he adjusted to the higher level.
Kim Hirschovits 5GP 1-2-3 2PIM 32GP 5-8-13 41PIM	A light schedule for HIFK has perhaps helped Kim escape from prospect purgatory for the moment, but the young Finn could do a lot more to garner attention in the coming month..
Ryan Hollweg 15GP 2-2-4 37PIM 33GP 4-3-7 66PIM	Hollweg continues to be a fan favorite in Hartford with his chippy style of play.  Hollweg continues to show a willingness to get involved, and is not afraid to drop the gloves.
Chris Holt 5GP 1-4-0 .894 2.93 17GP 8-8-1 .897 2.93	It was a disappointing month for the Mavericks and for Holt.  Four losses in five outings and a game in which he came into the net just 39 seconds into the match after his backup gave up two quick goals, were not the highlights Holt and the Mavs had hoped for.
Marcus Jonasen 9GP 4-4-8 12PIM 34GP 13-10-23 39PIM	A better month from the 20 year old captain of the Tri-city Americans.  His 23 season points rank him fifth on the team, while he's tied for the team lead with 13 goals.
Lauri Korpikoski 5GP 0-0-0 2PIM 25GP 0-2-2 10PIM 4GP 2-0-2 4PIM - WJC	Despite seeing his playing time reduced for TPS since coming back from a knee injury, Korpikoski has nonetheless brought some favorable comments in the past month.  The young Finn has been representing his country at the World Juniors and impressed obsevers with his work and talent level.
Bryce Lampman 12GP 0-3-3 8PIM 31GP 5-6-11 38PIM	A bad back kept Lampman out of a handful of games last month and perhaps curbed his effectiveness a little.  While not as impressive as earlier in the season, Lampman continues to be one of the go-to guys on the Pack blueline.
Lucas Lawson 8GP 0-3-3 13PIM 22GP 1-6-7 21PIM	Continuing his role as the 13th forward, Lawson has found plenty of playing time in the last month.  The defensive minded winger has also managed to find a way to chip in the odd assist and has been the perfect bench call-up as the Pack has battled through injuries.
Steven MacIntyre 5GP 0-0-0 13PIM (AHL) 12GP 0-0-0 63PIM (ECHL) 30GP 0-0-0 115PIM	With Gillies and Grenier down, as well as a number of blueliners the Pack turned to MacIntyre to provide some muscle.  While not overly gifted talent-wise, MacIntyre has contributed as an enforcer and played within his abilities for the most part.
Jeff MacMillan 15GP 0-3-3 14PIM 34GP 1-4-5 29PIM	Steady would be the best description for the Pack's plus/minus leader.  MacMillan has made little in the way of a positive impression, but has found a way to contribute to one of the better teams in the AHL.
Jan Marek 7GP 3-1-4 2PIM 27GP 5-12-17 14PIM	The addition of Petr Nedved and Jan Hlavac as well as injuries have impacted Marek's performances this year.  Still the 25 year old (December 31st) Czech has managed to find ways to keep the offense ticking over.  We would have liked to see Marek do a little more given his age and experience.
Al Montoya 4GP 4-0-0 .902 2.41 18GP 13-4-1 .896 2.55 4GP 2-1-0 .901 2.28 - WJC	It hasn't been an impressive year by any means for the 2004 1st round pick.  Montoya has struggled with his consistency despite his impressive record.  Questions abound as to whether his focus isn't there this season after last year's gold medal in the World Juniors and ensuing 6th overall selection in the draft.
Jonathan Paiement 9GP 0-9-9 20PIM 37GP 4-34-38 116PIM	Paiement's offense largely comes from the power play and is perhaps helped along somewhat by some of his more offensively gifted teammates.  Certainly he could do little more statistically, but his play has not overly impressed observers who consider him an outside shot at the NHL despite the numbers.
Petr Prucha 6GP 1-0-1 6PIM 33GP 1-7-8 14PIM	Prucha finally got his first goal of the season last month, but failed to make the Czech team for the ROSNO cup and continued to see limited offensive ice time.  Still, reports continue to suggest that he has been contributing on the defensive side of the pck and working hard.
Roman Psurny 8GP 3-2-5 0PIM 34GP 11-13-24 27PIM	Psurny has been playing in all situations for the Tigers and has made a positive impression on those who've seen him play.  In December he continued his steady offensive production and contributed on the penalty kill when called upon.  A fairly slight winger, the biggest knock on him is a lack of strength.
Rory Rawlyk 15GP 1-3-4 10PIM 30GP 4-8-12 45 PIM	Rawlyk continues to draw mixed reviews in Charlotte and has watched as three of his teammates have been called up to the Hartford blueline ahead of him.  Still wanting a little on defense, the lanky Rawlyk will need to improve his all round game if he wants to make the most of his career.
Martin Richter 4GP 0-0-0 6PIM 27GP 3-3-6 18PIM	Injuries shortened the month for Richter, who managed just four games last month.
Ken Roche 4GP 0-1-1 4PIM 16GP 2-5-7 29PIM	Things have settled down a little for Roche in the past month.  A light schedule certainly hasn't helped, but Roche has not been much of a factor in the handful of games that were played during December.
Juris Stals 11GP 4-3-7 4PIM 19GP 7-3-10 15PIM	Stals has had a moderately successful stint with Charlotte, but still has remained inconsistent.  With the Checkers struggling after a hot start, the Latvian could certainly be doing more to push his cause.
Jake Taylor 15GP 0-1-1 46PIM 22GP 0-3-3 79PIM	Taylor's solid play as a third pairing d-man for the Pack has come at an important time for the club.  The towering blueliner has remained healthy and played within himself as he continues to learn the professional game
Fedor Tyutin 8GP 1-0-1 6PIM 20GP 3-2-5 24PIM	Playing for the struggling St Petersburg club should give Tyutin plenty of experience on defense, but unfortunately for us there's little to share in terms of progress other than his statistics.
Layne Ulmer 8GP 1-4-5 2PIM 27GP 3-8-11 11PIM	His offensive game continues to come around despite missing several games to injury last month.
Stephen Valiquette 6GP 3-3-0 .928 1.91 13GP 7-5-1 .938 1.75	There appeared a point where Valiquette couldn't buy a win in the past month.  Still the Hartford backup battled back and made the most of his opportunities, the highlight perhaps the 1-0 shootout loss to Lowell back on December 3rd where Valiquette made 40 saves during regulation and overtime, and then followed it up with 12 shootout stops before losing the game on the 53rd shot he faced.
On The Decline
Zdenek Bahensky 6GP 0-1-1 0PIM 26GP 7-10-17 41PIM	After a sharp slip in production, it was probably not surprising that Bahensky failed to make it onto the Czech squad for the World Juniors.  After spending several days at the Czech camp, he was granted leave to return home and visit his family and friends and returned to the Blades line-up this week.
Jozef Balej 12GP 2-3-5 6PIM 31GP 5-11-16 25PIM	Balej continues to struggle this season, though it appears he's over the worst of it.  The young winger finally ended a lengthy goal drought in December with a nice goal from a sharp angle, before adding another later in December.  It is still hoped that Balej will be able to recapture his form from last year where he was scoring at almost a goal a game pace..
Brandon Cullen 6GP 2-1-3 14PIM 13GP 2-4-6 48PIM	Cullen's struggle with injuries continued through December, again missing several games.  In his limited action Cullen has been both a fan favorite and a contributor, but with this the last season in his contract, he may be playing for his career this season.
Ivan Dornic 11GP 0-0-0 2PIM 19GP 0-1-1 7PIM	After returning to his native Slovakia, Dornic has continued to see his stock drop.  The young centerman failed to register a point with Bratislava before dropping from the line-up altogether.
Rob Flynn 5GP 0-0-0 4PIM 13GP 0-3-3 2PIM	Just when things appeared as if they might be looking up slightly, Flynn once again became a healthy scratch in December.  The grinding forward has little to differentiate himself from other players, and appears destined to be a minor leaguer at best.
Jordan Foote 0GP 0-0-0 0PIM 13GP 1-1-2 6PIM	Michigan Tech has struggled this season, and the successive failures have forced Foote out of the line-up altogether.  The free-skating winger failed to appear in a single game for the Huskies in the entire month of December.
Ilya Gorokhov 8GP 2-0-2 8PIM 35GP 4-6-10 26PIM	Again, not much to report on this aging Rangers prospect playing in Russia
Sven Helfenstein 4GP 0-1-1 4 PIM 24GP 8-6-14 14 PIM	Helfenstein's stock continues to drop as his hot start has become a thing of the past.  In recent games Helfenstein has found himself separated from his more offensively gifted line mates.
Matt Kinch 10GP 0-3-3 2PIM 21GP 1-5-6 12PIM	Without a first hand account of how he's playing, all we can go on is his modest offensive numbers and a plus/minus that continues to fall..
Aarto Laatikainen 5GP 0-1-1 4PIM 31GP 5-5-10 20PIM	It appears that November was a false alarm.  Laatikainen's production slipped back to more modest levels in December and he was moved down to the third defensive pairing...not a particularly positive sign..
Greg Moore 5GP 0-0-0 2PIM 21GP 7-3-10 8PIM	We didn't expect Moore's hot offensive start to continue, but in some recently televised games we've barely noticed him on the ice.  The veteran leader for the Maine Black Bears continues to play in all situations, though his effectiveness has lessened as the season has gone on.
Garth Murray 15GP 1-1-2 48PIM 15GP 1-1-2 48PIM	After finally returning from a pre-season injury, Murray has been slow to make an impact on the Wolf Pack.  The physical winger has certainly contributed with his fists and body, but the lack of offense has been a disappointment to date.  Murray will either need to ratchet up his defensive play or find a way to get his offense going.
Ales Pisa 7GP 0-1-1 12PIM 26GP 3-5-8 57PIM	Pisa continues to be hidden away in Russia with little news
Mike Walsh 4GP 1-0-1 4PIM 15GP 1-5-6 18PIM	His play hasn't been as bad as the results, but with Walsh this year was supposed to be all about results.  The 2002 5th round pick has simply had difficulty finding the back of the net.
Injured
Dan Blackburn Injured in 2003	Blackburn has continued to struggle to return from a nerve injury suffered while lifting weights in the Summer of 2003.  He recently reported to Charlotte, but it remains to be seen whether he will be able to play at a competitive level again.
Blair Betts 3GP 2-1-3 0PIM 16GP 5-4-9 4PIM	The run of injuries to Blair Betts continued in the month of December, with yet another serious shoulder injury.  Betts elected to have surgery and will almost certainly miss the rest of the regular season, but may be back in time for the playoffs.  The injury marks the third time that Betts has had surgery on his shoulder.
Trevor Gillies 7GP 0-0-0 61PIM 24GP 0-1-1 140PIM	A puck off the foot has put a significant dent in Gillies' season, and just went the tough guy was starting to get praise from his coach.  Gillies suffered a broken bone and will be out for a significant part of the remainder of the season.
Martin Grenier 2GP 0-2-2 14PIM 8GP 0-3-3 45PIM	Grenier finally returned from a thumb injury suffered in a fight earlier in the year, only to re-injure his thumb and succumb to surgery.  The rugged defenseman could miss much of the remainder of the season with the injury, though he may be able to return in March.
Hugh Jessiman 0GP 0-0-0 0PIM 4GP 1-1-2 6PIM	After suffering an ankle injury and the resulting surgery, it appears that Jessiman will not be back before the end of the season.
David Liffiton 9GP 0-0-0 15PIM 24GP 0-0-0 41PIM	A shoulder injury cut short an impressive start to his pro career, but he should be back in early January.  Liffiton has continued to impress on the Hartford blueline, playing both a physical game and showing his ability to move the puck up ice.
Thomas Pöck 3GP 0-1-1 2PIM 12GP 0-3-3 6PIM	A high ankle sprain suffered early in the month of December has kept Pöck out of the line-up for the past four weeks.  It is hoped that the young Austrian will be able to return to the line-up early in January and try to get his season back on track.
Richard Scott Injured in 2003	Remains out of action with concussion like symptoms

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Rangers back in New York Brad Timing Kings Reign Over Blueshirts Rangers Claim Woywitka Rangers Staaled Avery, Bickel and Bell clear waivers Avery Waived Weise Clamed by Canucks Swiss Cheese Rangers Score Late To Get Past The Devils Rangers Lose In OT Line-up Announced For Preseason Opener Staal Sent Home Staal and Prust Sit Out Scrimmages Day 2 Summary Day 1 Summary Camp Under Way Camp Opens Tomorrow Rangers Come Up Short In Title Game Rangers Prospects Lose in OT Prospects To Play For Title Wednesday Callahan Named 26th Captain Rangers To Announce Captains 2011 Draft Picks Star Against Dallas Prospects Traverse Opener Successully Coming To A Head Who to watch in Traverse City Former Rangers Killed In Crash Who's On First? Was Time To Go Bahamanian Native Deveaux Signs With Rangers Traverse City Roster Released Rangers Add Depth With Bell Summer of Love Miller Signs Entry Level Contract Callahan Resigns Return of Eminger Prospal Signs with Columbus Pashnin coming to North America Dubinsky and Rangers settle on 4 year deal Boyle - Rangers agree to three year deal Anisimov Signs Also Sauer Signs Up For Two More Years Numbers Game Fed Reserved Dupont Departs The Rich Get Richards Brad Intentions Drury To Be Bought Out Drury To Stay 2011 Draft Recap Buy High, Sell Low Off-season Notes Keep The Hits Coming Game 4 - By The Stats Gilroy Expected To Get Discounted Whale Tie Series With 3-1 Win NHL Announces $2 Billion Tv Deal Zuccarello Sent Down Boudreau Bashes Blueshirts Former Ranger Sergei Zubov Retires Biron Back On The Ice Series Is Closer Than It Appears Back In A New York Minute! Rangers Shutdown In The Capital Game On Tonight! Not Working Overtime Inexperienced Rangers Head Into Playoffs Post Season Schedule Announced Playoffs Baby Playoffs! Playoffs Edging Closer Just One Minor Deal Rangers Acquire Bryan McCabe Character Win In The Capital Banged Up Rangers Take On Caps Island Life Opening Night Hats Off To Derek Stepan Williams The Younger From A to Z Banking On The Fed Season Projections Home Grown Where There's A Will White Out Room For Optimism - Part I Room For Optimism - Part III Room For Optimism - Part II Camp Fire Stories Fedotenko signs $1M - 1 Year Deal Valentenko Has A Nose For Hockey A Word To The Weise Rangers Trim Roster Cam-tastic Stepan Up Marc'ed Up Capital Punishment The One That...Almost...Got Away Just In Case Sweet On Sauer Rangers High Five Wings Not So Rosy-val Line Dancing More Cuts As Rangers Trim 11 In Brandon We Prust Waived Redden Winged In Detroit Free Agents Sometimes Prospal Wade Ridding I'm Not Dead Yet First Cuts Are The Deepest Kris Crosses Over Well Isle Be Rangers Open Up Preseason With Win 4-3 in OT Mac On Track The Battle For Spots Right On McCue Camp Day 4: Stars Rising And Falling One Goal In Mind Ask Not What Your Team Can Do For You Sam I Am Czech Him Out Two Days Of Camp...what have we learned Woody...Is That A....Johnson Rangers Agree To Terms With Marc Staal Rangers Training Camp Preview Prospecting For Gold Prospects Star Against Dallas Dan Is The Man Prospects Fall In Wild Game Camp Roster Published and Staal Deal 'Close' On The Matt Oh MG Ranger Prospects Shutout by Hurricanes Did Steve Tell You That Perchance? A-Fro Stylin' Invitations Are Out Prospect Open With 5-4 Win Prospects In Action Saturday Better Playing Through Chemistry Dubie-ous Consequences Staal And Rangers Talking Rangers Gear Up For Preseason Captain Kangaroo Tysen. It's What Your Team Deserves Now In 3D - Devin DiDiomete Oh Brother, It's A Baldwin Delving Into Del Zotto Center Of Attention The Big Chappell Forward Motion Callahan, A Good And Great Man Byers Beware Reports: Rangers sign Tim Kennedy Bringing To A Steady Boyle The Boogeyman Avery Labeled For The Bench? Now We Have Our Own Marty Artie Facts Cap In Hand? Putting Out The Brash Season Ends Abruptly It Comes Down To One Game Rangers A Little Prusty In Florida Gaborik v Carcillo - The Rematch Avery Back And Bad Blueshirts Shutdown and Shutout Capitals Tonight Lundqvist's 50 Not Enough Blueshirts Host Pens Tonight Quiet Day For Rangers Rangers Add Minor Leaguers Blueshirts Fillibuster Senators Olympics Are Done: Game On! Drury Scores In Upset Win Olympics Move Into High Gear Rangers Feature On Day Two Olympic Hockey Starts Today Rangers Give Themselves A Chance Brash Decisions Blue Poppy Syndrome Deja Blue Christmas Comes Early For Rangers Rangers Mauled By Sharks Rangers Match Best Ever Start To Season Week 3 Preview King Subjects Kings To Royal Performance Rangers Rake Leafs 7-2 Powerful Play From Rangers Denies Ducks Weekly Preview: October 9th - 15th Rangers Cap Off First Week With A Win Young Guns II A Rivalry Renewed Rangers' Open House Draws Rave Reviews Penguins Ice Rangers At The Igloo Weekly Preview: October 2nd-8th Opening Night Statistics The Official Unofficial Season Preview And Then There Were 22 Should They Stay, Or Should They Go Shut Up And Coach Dubinsky Signed, Rangers Cut 5 More Dubinsky Lowers His Asking Price Third Day Sees Gaborik On The Ice Day 2 Notes Training Camp - Day One Notes Camp Opens Today O Is For Offense Sullivan Announced As Assistant Rangers To Open Up In Pittsburgh Preseason Schedule Announced Korpikoski Traded Callahan Agrees To New Contract Gaborik Ready To Go Rangers Order A Buffalo Wing The Best Defense Is A Good Offense Bye Bye Nikolai [Cap] Space...The Final Frontier Unpleasant Truths Plumbing The Depth Rangers Add Gaborik, Brashear Active Day For Rangers Rangers Open Up With Blockbuster Trade Avery In The News Post Game 4 News And Notes Odds On Favorites Game 3 Tonight At The Garden Lundqvist Puts In Capital Performance Is That You Rod? Playoffs Within Sight Loss Puts Rangers In A Tough Spot It Doesn't Get Easier Fright Night No Help Wild Night For Rangers Rangers Lose To Sens, Recall Sauer Senators Visit New York Closer Than It Looked No Help Last Night Rangers Sign Paul Crowder Rangers Remain In 6th, More To Watch Tonight Waiting For Saturday Torts Takes Aim At Shootouts Rangers In 6th - Isles No Longer A Threat One For The Road Avery Powers Rangers To Win OTG Notebook: March 6 OTG Notebook: March 5 Inside The Numbers OTG Notebook: March 4 Grass Isn't Always Greener Meeting The Deadline OTG Notebook: March 3 Oh Grate OTG Notebook: March 2 OTG Notebook: February 28 OTG Notebook: February 26 Pluses and Minuses OTG Notebook: February 25 Change As Good As A Holiday? OTG Notebook: February 24 Renney Last To Fall OTG Notebook: February 23 OTG Notebook: February 19 OTG Notebook: February 18 OTG Notebook: January 27 OTG Notebook: January 26 OTG Notebook: January 25 Home Cooking OTG Notebook: January 24 OTG Notebook: January 23 OTG Notebook: January 22 OTG Notebook: November 8 OTG Notebook: November 1 OTG Notebook: October 30 OTG Notebook: October 29 OTG Notebook: October 27 OTG Notebook: October 22 OTG Notebook: October 21 OTG Notebook: October 20 OTG Notebook: October 18 Happy Vally OTG Notebook: October 17 OTG Notebook: October 15 OTG Notebook: October 15 A Win Of Historic Proportions OTG Notebook: October 14 Dawes And Prucha On The Outer OTG Notebook: October 13 OTG Notebook: October 13 OTG Notebook: October 12 OTG Notebook: October 11 Still Unbeaten...Just Dubie Dubie Does Have The Rangers Kept Up OTG Notebook: October 10 OTG Notebook: October 9 A Season Of Change OTG Notebook: October 8 OTG Notebook: October 7 OTG Notebook: September 23 OTG Notebook: September 22 OTG Notebook: September 21 OTG Notebook: July 31 OTG Notebook: July 30 OTG Notebook: July 29 OTG Notebook: July 28 OTG Notebook: July 25 OTG Notebook: July 24 OTG Notebook: July 23 OTG Notebook: July 22 OTG Notebook: July 20 OTG Notebook: July 18 OTG Notebook: July 2 Pennywise And Pound Foolish Sather Turns Defense Into Offense OTG Notebook: July 1 Rangers Sign Four, Re-sign Two No Such Thing As A 'Free Agent' OTG Notebook: June 30 OTG Notebook: June 29 OTG Notebook: June 28 OTG Notebook: June 27 OTG Notebook: June 26 OTG Notebook: June 24 Rangers Draft: Day Two OTG Notebook: June 23 OTG Notebook: June 22 Mixed Bag For Rangers In The Draft OTG Notebook: June 21 OTG Notebook: June 20 Rangers Preparing For Draft OTG Notebook: June 19 OTG Notebook: June 18 OTG Notebook: June 17 OTG Notebook: June 16 OTG Notebook: June 12 OTG Notebook: June 11 Critical Decisions OTG Notebook: June 5 OTG Notebook: June 2 OTG Notebook: May 28 OTG Notebook: May 26 OTG Notebook: May 16 OTG Notebook: May 11 OTG Notebook: May 9 OTG Notebook: May 8 OTG Notebook: May 7 OTG Notebook: May 6 OTG Notebook: May 5 OTG Notebook: May 4 Game 5 Is Alive OTG Notebook: May 3 OTG Notebook: May 2 OTG Notebook: April 27 OTG Notebook: April 26 OTG Notebook: April 25 Rangers Sign Wiikman OTG Notebook: April 24 OTG Notebook: April 23 OTG Notebook: April 22 Penguin On The Menu OTG Notebook: April 21 OTG Notebook: April 20 What's Next? OTG Notebook: April 19 Captain And The King Lead Rangers To The Semis OTG Notebook: April 18 On The Marc OTG Notebook: April 17 Diving: The Real Unsportsmanlike Conduct OTG Notebook: April 16 OTG Notebook: April 13 Things About To Get Interesting OTG Notebook: April 12 OTG Notebook: April 11 2-0, 2-0, It's Off To NY We Go What A Difference A Game Can Make OTG Notebook: April 10 OTG Notebook: April 10 Game 1 A Poor Predictor OTG Notebook: April 9 Heros Are Made In The Playoffs Cally Tallies In Opening Win OTG Notebook: April 8 Iocaine Powder...I'd Know That Smell Anywhere OTG Notebook: April 7 OTG Notebook: April 6 Fourth Still A Possibiity OTG Notebook: April 5 Home Sweet Home OTG Notebook: April 4 OTG Notebook: April 3 Playoff Bound! OTG Notebook: April 2 Jersey Bedeviled By Rangers Steady Freddie Scores Winner Rangers Bolt Tampa After Loss Rangers Sign Justin Soryal Florida, More Passionate About Their Game How Sweep it Is The Return Of The King Rangers - Isles II: Revenge Of The Blueshirts Well Isle Be Flyers Victims Of Death Valley Rangers Survive Hurricane Rangers Make Deals At Deadline Rangers Send Panthers Close To Extinction Avery Big Deal Bad Hab-its How The West Was Won Rangers Living The Hi-Life Putting On The Thinking Cap Caps Veto Rangers' Plans Leave It To Steve When An Asset Becomes A Liability Ducks Give Rangers Roasting A Royal Raspberry Rangers Dominate Hapless Thrashers Sabres Not So Sharp Do You Smell Something Burning? Shanahan Works Overtime Jagr Powers Rangers Past Leafs Captain, Oh My Captain Avalanche Wipes Out Rangers Back On Broadway Rangers Continue To Bedevil New Jersey Colt 45 Do Something About It Tom Offensive Liability The Best Defense Is A Good Offense Lundqvist Recovers In Shootout With Flyers Kids Night Happy Vally Home Cooking Road Worriers Zero Tolerance Lundqvist Dispells Devils Two Good Jagr Takes Bite Out Of Tampa Rangers Fall To Leafs Dawes Bedevils New Jersey Iced In The Igloo Bean There, Done That Rangers' Season Heads South Just A Minute SCOTTTT!!!! Powerless To Score Rangers Come Up Short Rangers Add To CD Collection Game On! Proud To Be OTG First Cuts Training Camp - Left Wing Training Camp - Right Wing Training Camp - Center Training Camp - Defense Training Camp - Goaltending Rangers: Games To Watch Rangers Do Not Pick Peca Goalie Matt Zaba Signed The 2006-07 OTG Awards - Vol. 2 Rangers Get An Oil Change Rangers Sign Anisimov Avery Arbitration Ruling Accepted Hossa Accepts Deal The 2006-07 OTG Awards - Vol. 1 2006-07 OTG Ex-Rangers All-Stars A Trip Across The Atlantic A Look At The Draft Win Or Go Home Shanahan. A Good And Great Man! Four And Out! Seven-Up! Shocked And Awed Unsavoury Avery Prince of Pests Everything's Just Peachy All Aboard! Justice Served, Penalty Must Follow Injuries Will Be Scapegoat Again Better Than They Look? Change Must Start At Top The Missing Link Painting A Picture Blackhawks Downed Bruised And Beaten Special Circumstances A Capital Effort Lightning Grounded By Grinders Adam Out Of The Big Apple For Sale Shooting Blanks Avery Labelled As Agitator King Abdicates Responsibility Heading South COPs Take Law Into Their Own Hands Leading By Example One And Out Balance Of Trade Ortie's Shortie Caps Win Rangers Claim Krog Senators Veto Rangers Comeback Betting On Betts Finally! Killed By Penalties Flyers Fire Back Marcel S.O. Captain Oh My Captain! Being A Fan Rangers Bear Down On Bruins JJ Returns In Loss Henrik Hosts Second Shutout Blueshirts Tame Panthers Rangers Beat 'Lowell' Devils Blueshirts Start Preseason With Win 2005-06 OTG Awards Pock Back 2005-06 OTG Ex-Ranger All-stars Rangers Sign 2005 Draft Pick Hossa To Return Blueline Now Set Ranger Re-Sign Rozsival On Schedule Moore Gets Hall Pass Mom's New Friend Ortmeyer And Lampman Signed The Story So Far... Irish Eyes Are Smiling Rangers Receive A-Ward Remember The Penguins Straka Returns Rangers Call In Cullen Risky Business Mistaken Identity After New York Everything Else Was Just Grave-y JJ And The Rangers Release Records Nieminen Finished As A Ranger Weekly Recap: March 5th March Preview You Betts! Prospect Review: 10-9 to 10-15 Lovin Henrik The Devil Is In The Details Caps Cap Rangers Prospect Review: 10-2 to 10-8 Rangers Lose Overtime Pay Balej Dealt To Vancouver Moore Is Better Wow Rangers Sign Graham Prospect Review: 9-24 to 10-1 Rangers Deal Murray For Hossa Blueshirts Double Up Bruins Blackburn Retires Rangers Stranded On Island Staal Signs Contract The Captain Retires Rozsival, Two Others Signed Lampman And Moore Signed Grenier And Giroux Sign Finn In, Trade Made Three More Signed Rangers Sign Three Poti And MacIntyre Re-Signed So Far...So So... Blueshirts Bring Back Betts Rangers Sign Defenseman Joe Rullier Nieminen and Ward Join Team Rucinsky Back And Pöck Re-signed Busy Day For Rangers Rangers Buy Out Holik Montoya Signs Rangers Ink Kozak Gernander Hangs Em Up The Rangers And The Cap The Neo-Optimist January Prospect Review December Prospect Review November Prospect Review October Prospect Review A Counter Proposal September Prospect Review Day One... Baranka Signed Falardeau Joins Pro Ranks Not A Foregone Conclusion Rangers Add Dawes Weekes Added Rangers Sign Veteran D-man Rangers Round Out Staff Wiseman Re-signed Two More Signed Nylander And Lundmark signed 2003-04 Ex-Ranger All-Stars 2004 OTG Awards The NHL Entry Draft: Day 2 The NHL Entry Draft: Day 1 Future Forward: Goaltender Future Forward: Defense Future Forward: Right Wing Future Forward: Left Wing Future Forward: Center Dark Days Excuse Me Richter Honored Rheaume Claimed Off Waivers Causes For Concern Jagr On Broadway Heerema Reclaimed MacDonald To Debut Rangers Sign Osaer Siklenka Heading Back To Philly Keefe Claimed By Bolts Rangers Add Depth Opening Nightmare Bouchard Comes Back Rangers Claim Two Training Camp - Day 2 Richter Hangs Them Up Bobo Comes Back Back To The Future Rangers add Depth Packing It In Ekman Sent To Sharks Healey Signs with New York Markkanen Signs Rangers Get Their Man Lyashenko Found Dead Big Names On The Move After Midnight 2002-03 OTG Awards 2002-03 Ex-Ranger All Stars Rangers Sign Pair At The Center Of It All Former Black Bear Signed Trio Of Moves Gordie Dwyer Claimed By Canadiens Rangers Exchange Minor Leaguers 10 Things I`d Change Kovalev Returns To New York Mottau Traded If I Could Be Like Mike More Questions Rangers Lose Back To Back Counting Chickens Winging It An Arbitrary Decision An Offensive Defense 2001-02 Ex Ranger All Stars Anything But Free 1st Annual OTG Awards - The Good Was Lindros Worth It? Make A Wish Meeting your favorite player Low Gone York Traded! Bure To Broadway! A Dinner With Dave Maloney Espo Shares His Thoughts Manny To Star In Dallas Bye Bye Billy The Devil You Know Fish And Chips Rants And Raves Getting Defensive You`re Killing Me Game On! First Cuts At Camp Czeching Out? Adding Some Punch Time To Move On Heads Up! Give Me A D! Mind The Net Hartford Gets A New Look Will Manny Make It? Much Ado About Something 2000-2001 All Ex-Ranger Team