Kreider Cleared, Jooris Back In Regular Jersey
Welcome news for the Rangers today, with Chris Kreider being cleared to practice with the Rangers today ahead of tomorrow’s first meeting of the season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Kreider had missed the last two games with an undisclosed upper body injury, and had previously missed four games with neck spasms earlier in the year. The […]
Division Of Duties
Seventeen games into the season and the Rangers have answered most of the challenges that have come their way. Integrating a whole host of new players – Check! Improving the defense – Check! Improving the offense – Check! Improving special teams, both Power Play and Penalty Kill – Check and Check! It’s fair to say […]
Kreider Injury A Mystery
Forty eight hours ago, give or take a couple, the Rangers let the public know that Chris Kreider would not be dressing for Sunday night’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. In fact Kreider wasn’t even in Edmonton for the game, and was instead in some undisclosed location being evaluated. The news remains limited, with Alain Vigneault simply […]
Nieves To Make NHL Debut Tonight
The Rangers announced today that Pavel Buchnevich and Chris Kreider remain out with undisclosed injuries, paving the way for Cristoval Nieves to make his NHL debut. Nieves will wear #67, and will become the 1025th player to appear in a regular season game for the New York Rangers. Drafted in 2012 in the second round, Nieves caught the eye of Head […]
Canucks In Town Tonight
The Rangers host the Vancouver Canucks tonight, seeking to extend their winning streak to six games before heading out on their first multi-game road trip of the season, a four game jaunt through Western Canada and Columbus. Vancouver are in the midst of their own road trip, playing the fifth of six before heading back […]
Hayes Named NHL Third Star
Last year Kevin Hayes was playing in his sophomore season, and finding the going tough. He perhaps thought things would come easy after a rookie season that saw him register 17 goals and 28 assists in 79 games. His conditioning over the off-season was questionable, and the performances on the ice were a step below the previous […]
Lindberg Set To Sit
Chris Kreider is set to return from neck spasms tomorrow night against the St Louis Blues, but his return means that Oscar Lindberg will be a healthy scratch. Faced with the prospect of breaking up the line-up that took care of an out-of-sorts Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, coach Alain Vigneault went with the best option available. Kreider’s […]
McIlrath Clears Waivers
Former first round pick Dylan McIlrath has cleared waivers and will be assigned to Hartford today. The 24 year old blueliner’s career with the Rangers is still at risk, given that he still requires another 41 NHL games in order for New York to retain his rights next year. The move to the AHL will allow him […]
Pastrnak Suspended Two Games
Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak has received a two game suspension as a result of the hit he delivered on Dan Girardi during Wednesday night’s 5-2 win comeback win by the Rangers. Pastrnak struck Girardi’s head with the shoulder, and appeared to leave his feet when he initiated the contact. Fortunately for the Rangers, Girardi was able […]
Shoulder Separation Sidelines Jooris
Fourth line forward Josh Jooris left last night’s game against the Boston Bruins after the first period and did not return. The Rangers later confirmed that the 26 year old would be likely heading to Injjry Reserve following diagnosis of a a separated shoulder. Fourth line forward Josh Jooris left last night’s game against the Boston Bruins after the […]