Ranger Danger
by Eric Vecchione When Glen Slather unloaded many of the Ranger’s oldest and highest salaried players last spring, many fans thought they had seen the end of the longstanding ineffective strategy of importing and overpaying old players past their primes. However, many of Sather’s moves in the new NHL are raising eyebrows and making Ranger […]
The Rangers And The Cap
It has taken nine months of posturing and several weeks of hard negotiating, but it appears that a new NHL CBA is just around the corner. Though much is yet to be revealed, the one thing that is apparent is that the NHL will likely start the 2005-06 season with a salary cap of around […]
Fans Should Be Skeptical
by Matt Pennino Hey everybody, the Rangers are rebuilding! Or are they? I for one am not a firm believer in this “rebuild”. While I give credit to the organization for being bringing in a lot of youth (whether it is because of the massive movement at the trade deadline or by signing free agents) […]
2004 OTG Awards
Each of the past three seasons we’ve asked you the Outside The Garden readers to vote for the best and worst of the Rangers from the past season. In the past there have been a couple of surprises here and there, but with such turmoil and change this season, pe Most Valuable Player: Matthew BarnabyWhenever […]
Dark Days
These are dark days to be a Ranger fan, there is no doubt about that. A franchise record seven years without the playoffs in the easiest league in which to qualify, a league high salary over that time and a General Manager who is wildly unpopular with the fan base. And to top things off, […]
The Path Not Taken
by Arien Hughes Time is relentless. First it nurtures and develops, strengthens and matures, until finally it begins to decay and destroy life. Every aspect of existence is touched by this intangible force and all must eventually succumb to it. A true hallmark of greatness is when a person can not only battle back against […]
Causes For Concern
It looked as if the Rangers were about to turn their season around. After a inconclusive start to the New Year, New York broke out with two emotional wins against the rival New York Islanders, and an 2-1 overtime loss (but creditable performance) against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They followed this up with a 3-3 […]
Jagr On Broadway
Back when he was with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Jaromir Jagr openly talked about wanting to come to New York to play for the Rangers, after a disappointing stay with the Washington Capitals his wishes finally came true. General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the New York Rangers have acquired the All Star right wing […]
Lost In The System
by Jess Rubenstein I used to tell folks that very little shocks me anymore, and when they ask me why then I tell them it is because I am a Ranger’s fan so nothing shocks me anymore. All I can do these days is shake my head in wonder when I see the next great […]
After Midnight
Ah yes, July 1st and the opening of free agent season…can you feel the excitement? No? Hardly surprising perhaps given next year’s impending Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations and a sixth straight season of frustration as a Ranger fan. Nope, this won’t be your typical July 1st. In actual fact, many commentators are expecting a glut […]