Palmieri & Niemi Set To Become UFAs
New York will not extend qualifying offers to pending RFAs Nick Palmieri and Jyri Niemi, but will extend an offer to Brandon Mashinter. In the case of Niemi, it’s not surprising. The former Islanders draft pick was acquired back in May 2010 in exchange for a sixth round pick, but has struggled to make an impact in the AHL. […]
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
In past years, a lot has been made of bringing in veterans who have Stanley Cup experience. Chris Drury, Scott Gomez, even lesser lights like Ruslan Fedotenko were referred to as having been there and having the ring to prove it. Brad Richards is the lone representative in terms of Cup winning pedigree…if you exclude John Tortorella of course. […]
Mashinter Sent Back Down; Kreider Ready?
The Rangers returned Brandon Mashinter to the Connecticut Whale after the morning skate, and there’s remains plenty of speculation over who might actually play tonight. Chris Kreider could be a surprise starter having not played the last five games for New York after suffering a bone chip in his ankle. Meanwhile JT Miller (NHL) and Darroll Powe (NYR) will make […]
Rangers Call-up Miller and Mashinter
The Rangers called up 19 year old JT Miller along with recent acquisition Brandon Mashinter from Connecticut and sent Benn Ferriero back down. The move gives the Rangers a few more options as they await the return of Ryan Callahan and Chris Kreider from injury. In Miller, the Rangers get a potential third liner who can play wing or center and provide some […]