The New Squad
by Pete Robinson Out with the old and in with the new. Thus ends the Jagr Era of the New York Rangers. Even though it was short, Captain Jagr will definitely be missed by all. Whether you loved him or hated him, Jaromir Jagr was a main contributor to the rebuilding of the Rangers, as well as […]
Rangers Will Be Less Interesting Without Avery
by Mark Owens However, I can only hope that Sather has some sort of prearranged deal in place to lovingly accept Avery back should he wear out his welcome in Dallas in the next 18 months. Avery was perfect for Broadway. He was a unique combination of entertainment, talent, personality, good looks, and fuck-you attitude […]
Free Agency – Day 2
Day two of the 2008 free agency frenzy is under way, and so far no more big signings to report, which of course gives us plenty of time to review the stories from yesterday. Wade Redden of course was the biggest signing for the Rangers yesterday, and he seems ready to go. The career Senator is set to play for just […]
No Deal
Jaromir Jagr and the Rangers are still at odds according to John Dellapina of the NY Daily News. In his story today, Dellapina makes the case for both sides, and unless someone budges, it doesn’t look like there’s any middle ground. Steve Zipay tells us Jagr isn’t feeling the love from the Rangers. In his recent press conference, Jagr explained […]
Term Limits
In the lone story in today’s papers, the NY Post reports that Jaromir Jagr is unlikely to return with the Rangers. Larry Brooks spoke with Jagr’s agent Pat Brisson, and talked about the current state of negotiations. Brisson and Glen Sather have been “talking all week”, but the sticking point appears to be the number of years. The Rangers are said […]
Sign Language
While the multiple threads on whether Martin Straka has signed on to play with Plzen in the Czech Republic (announced by the club) or hasn’t signed (announced by his agent) continue, the NY Post reports that Jaromir Jagr has received a three year $35M deal to join Avangard Omsk. Glen Sather tells the post that he’s told Jagr’s agent several times that they […]
Be Patient Brendan
Do the Rangers really have interest in Mats Sundin or not? According to the NY Post, Glen Sather is considering bringing him in to center Jaromir Jagr in what would possibly be the oldest first line in the league. By contrast Bob McKenzie of TSN reports that no substantive discussions have taken place, and Leafs interim GM Cliff Fletcher describes the […]
Jagr And Rangers Meeting
The Rangers and Jaromir Jagr hope to meet this week about discussing a new deal. Jagr is set to become a free agent July 1st, but both he and the Rangers have indicated they’d like to see if they can’t work something out. 2008 draftees Michael Del Zotto and Derek Stepan will be in New York this week to go through the annual […]
Rangers Draft: Day Two
In our second installment, we take a look at day two of the Rangers’ draft, and the addition of six more prospects, as well as the departure of Alex Bourret after just over a year with the Rangers. Along with the trade of Bourret, the Rangers also sacrificed a seventh round pick as well as their 2009 […]
Rangers Want Jagr To Stay
According to the New York Daily News, the Rangers want Jaromir Jagr to stay at least another year. Larry Brooks goes on to say in the Post that the point of negotiation will be determining what the Rangers expect from Jagr, and whether Jagr will agree to that. Brooks also writes that the Rangers are one of a select few teams […]