2013 3rd Round Pick – Pavel Buchnevich
With their second third round pick, the Rangers selected Russian left wing, Pavel Buchnevich, and like Duclair, the Rangers picked up a player who saw his stock drop, despite better than average offensive skills, and high end skating. In fact, some had even ranked Buchnevich as a first round pick, but with the Russian debuting with […]
2013 3rd Round Pick – Anthony Duclair
With the 80th overall pick in the draft, and third of their three third round picks, the Rangers selected Quebec Remparts forward Anthony Duclair. The 18 year old native of Pointe-Claire, Quebec has above average skating and offensive capabilities, but questions remain as to whether he can round out his game. At 5-11 and 177lbs, Duclair […]
2013 4th Round Pick – Ryan Graves
A physical defender, another need for the Rangers, and with their fourth round pick, they selected 6-4 220lb Yarmouth native, Ryan Graves. The PEI Rocket blueliner projects to be another work in progress for a Rangers team who has taken flyers on several similar players over the past several years, with little to show for it. […]
Disagreements Caused Richards Decision
If you’re wondering what exactly the Rangers were thinking when they decided to keep Richards, then you’re not alone. The general consensus outside the Rangers was to buy-out the veteran center who has seven more seasons remaining on his nine year contract. Within the Rangers hierarchy, it appears it may not have been quite so […]
McIlrath Behind Expectations
The Rangers are in need of a physical presence on their blueline, but it looks as if 2010 first round draft pick Dylan McIlrath does not appear to be in the short term plans at least. The 6-5 defender, originally drafted as a work in progress, remains just that. Perhaps more concerning was this quote from Gordie […]
Rangers Looking for Goaltender, Defense in Draft
The Rangers go into tomorrow’s draft with no first or second round picks, courtesy of trades for Rick Nash and Ryane Clowe. It’ll be the first time the organization won’t be picking in the first round since 2002 – when Pavel Bure cost them their first rounder – and is the first time 50 year history of the Draft that […]
Brad Richards To Return
The Rangers will not use their buy-out option for Brad Richards, meaning the 32 year old center will return for at least one more season with the Rangers. New York will still have the option to buy Richards out at the end of the season, but would be unable to buy him out if he is […]
Vigneault Appointment Official
The Rangers made it official today, with Alain Vigneault named the Rangers’ 34th head coach in franchise history. Vigneault becomes the first French Canadien coach of the Rangers since Michel Bergeron who last coached in 1989. General Manager Glen Sather noted that the organization had identified thirteen candidates in their search, ultimately interviewing Vigneault and Mark Messier in person, and another […]
Alain Vigneault To Be Next Coach
The Rangers look set to announce that Alain Vigneault will be the next coach of the New York Rangers, allowing Glen Sather to have his coach in place before the upcoming NHL Draft. Vigneautl and the Rangers are reportedly working out the contract, but an announcement would appear likely in the next few days. Vigneault travelled to […]
John Stevens to be Interviewed
The Rangers have expanded their search for a new coach to former Philadelphia Flyers head coach, and current Los Angeles Kings assistant coach John Stevens per the LA Times. The former NHL defender who played 53 games with the Whalers and Flyers, has a 122-112-34 record, all but four of those coming with the Flyers. Stevens […]