Depth Moves Only On Deadline Day
While there was nothing that could be added to the Rangers on the NHL trade deadline day, General Manager Chris Drury did make a couple of depth moves to provide a little extra depth and bolster the Hartford Wolf Pack’s quest to return to he playoffs for the first time since the 2014-15 season. Over the past […]
Hajek Clears: Assigned To Harftord
Libor Hajek‘s sideline ordeal is over for the moment. The Czech defenseman cleared waivers today, and has been reassigned to Hartford, where he’ll finally get the chance to play some hockey. Stuck in the category of “not good enough to make the roster”, but “maybe good enough to be claimed”, he has spent the majority […]
Czech Him Out
We’re over half way through the Ranger Countdown, and we’ve covered a number of veterans, as well as a good deal of the prospects under contract. The first preseason game is now just five days away and coach Tortorella will likely look to make some roster moves before then. Tomas Kundratek, the subject of this […]
Rangers Sign Wiikman
The Rangers announced today that they have come to terms with free agent goaltender Miika Wiikman. Wiikman completed his first pro season in North America with a 21-8-3 record for the Hartford Wolf Pack, finishing with a .919 save percentage and a 2.30 goals against average. Originally targeted by the Rangers in 2006-07 season after a […]
Changes Needed As Mediocrity Settles In
by Mark Owens Optimistic Ranger fans are probably satisfied with the Rangers’ current second place standing, patiently watching the Rangers tread water, but changes are needed before mediocrity settles in Need some evidence? – The Rangers are now 26-10-7 with Avery and 7-8-2 without him since his arrival last February. -The Rangers’ anemic offense continues […]
Hard Roster Decisions Remain
by Mark Owens With three preseason games remaining, Tom Renney and staff face some difficult roster decisions. There are still 33 players in camp vying for 23 roster spots. Which 11 players will be cut? To answer this question, start by looking at which players are most likely to make the team. The following veterans […]
Prospect Watch: Jamie Lundmark
by Denis Savage In today’s first of many feature articles on the prospects of the New York Rangers I put Jamie Lundmark under the microscope. 6’0″, 180lbs., and at the tender age of 20 perched as one of our top prospects is this Edmonton, Alberta native. Playing center and obtained with the ninth pick overall […]