Day: July 13, 2009

by AveryGod

I’ve been a Rangers fan since I was about ten years old. Right around the time when they won the Holy Grail of hockey. At the time you could say that I jumped on the band wagon but I’ve never stopped loving those blueshirts. With every up, and many downs, I still watch and cheer with every win, big trade or signing.

The Coyotes have announced that they have acquired former first round pick Lauri Korpikoski from the Rangers in exchange for right wing Enver Lisin. The deal re-unites Korpikoski with Don Maloney, the man who drafted him while serving as the Rangers’ Assistant GM.

The move likely comes as a result of Korpikoski being reportedly unhappy with his contract offer, and brings back to the Rangers another enigmatic Russian winger. Lisin has played parts of three seasons with the Phoenix Coyotes, but is still yet to establish himself as a full time NHLer.

Posted by Toby Ivey ≡ 7:48:29 PM – July 13, 2009
The NHL announced this morning that the arbitration hearing dates for Ryan Callahan would be July 23rd. As it turns out that date is now free, after the Rangers announced they had come to terms with the 24 year old Callahan this afternoon on a reported two-year deal.

The third year pro set career highs last season scoring 22 goals and 18 assists in 81 games to finish tied for third on the team in goal scoring and lead the team in plus/minus with a +7.