Better, But More Work To Do
Eighteen games in, and the New York Rangers find themselves back in the mix for a playoff spot. It’s only early days, but the 2-8-2 record through the first 12 games really put them on the back foot and called into question the future of Head Coach Alain Vigneault, General Manager Jim Gorton and franchise […]
DeAngelo and Smith Sit
After dressing seven defensemen in Sunday’s win over Montreal, Vigneault has elected to go back to a regular six man unit, pushing Tony DeAngelo out of the line-up, and keeping Brendan Smith out of the line-up as a healthy scratch for the second straight game. As a result of the changes, Marc Staal has been promoted to play alongside Ryan […]
My Game 1 Recap: Preview Edition
The scene is set. Two original six teams do battle once more, renewing acquaintances for the first time since the Rangers knocked out Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals. In the case of Price it was literal, figurative of course in terms of the Canadiens in general. Many in […]
Marc Staal Probably Okay To Practice
Rangers Head Coach Alain Vigneault appears to have communicated that Marc Staal is cleared to practice, and wlll join the team on Wednesday. Staal has been out with a suspected concussion as he – and the team – have taken a cautious approach to his return. Staal has missed seven games so far and will also miss […]
All in?
With the recent flurry of success in Ranger land, optimism reigns supreme. Prevailing winds of discussion are predominantly leaning towards Keith Yandle. Brought to the Rangers at enormous expense late last season, mysteriously miscast by a Coach who has often shown little tolerance for certain players mistakes, all the while overlooking certain others. See J.T. Miller […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roster Juggling
The Rangers were staring down the barrel of some tough roster decisions to reach the NHL’s 23 man roster and their own stated 22 man salary cap savings roster. Unfortunately for Josh Jooris he suffered a shoulder injury last night and looks to be headed for a extended injury reserve stay, alleviating Ranger management immediate decisions to reach […]
Teflon Coach?
I’m more than a little surprised some of the New York Rangers local newspapers, and pundits, haven’t been more critical of Coach Vigneaults body of work this season. Since the Rangers 2014 Stanley Cup finals appearance the Rangers have been on a decline. Culminating in this springs embarrassing toasting by the Pittsburgh Penguins in a […]
Do Something.
Why do I envision A.V. going down with the boat, standing next to the drain hole with the plug in his hands when this series is over. I guess because he’s done it all year. He’s talking about making changes for the second game in Pittsburg Saturday, and thats exactly what it will be is talk. Who […]