Net New
The Rangers projected line up for tomorrow’s opening Qualifying Round match will feature a lot of playoff newbies. In fact nine of the roster will make their first post season NHL appearance, after all these games will statistically count towards the player’s playoff stats, even if they are deemed a “qualifying” round. The nine include […]
Voluntary Practices – Phase 2 Approaching
Reports from the New York Post today suggest that the Rangers may be on the cusp of approach Phase 2 of the NHL’s plan to resume play. There are a number of preventitive measures that each team has to meet in order to re-open their practice facilities and resume voluntary skating for players. With the Islanders set […]
And Here We Go
Okay, so how many of you thought Brendan Smith would be on the roster for opening night, let along starting as a fourth line wing? Now be honest, I’m not sure even Brendan himself envisioned that this was likely to happen, though it certainly appears that he wasn’t ready to just give up. Or for that matter, […]
Chytil Back To Wing
After a below par preseason, the Rangers appear to be giving up on promoting Filip Chytil into the second line center position. Chytil practiced today on the third line wing, and early drew remarks from coach David Quinn that suggested the bench boss was not happy with what he’d seen so far from the young Czech. Chytil’s […]
Friday Injury Update
He was pulled out of the line-up in the second period preseason opener with the Devils, and Artemi Panarin remains off the ice as the team continues to practice today. Both coach David Quinn and General Manager Jeff Gorton played down the seriousness of the injury, saying that Panarin is expected to return in the preseaosn. Meanwhile Sean […]
Sean Day Actually On Roster
A further update clarifies that 2016 3rd round pick Sean Day is indeed on the training camp roster, despite not being listed in the practice squads. Day had off-season surgery, but will skate with the team tomorrow as he come back. With the correction, Matt Beleskey remains the only contracted player not invited to camp, and the official roster […]