Training Camp Set To Open
The Rangers open camp tomorrow for the first time under coach Alain Vigneault. The roster stands in a bit of disarray, with Derek Stepan still unsigned and wingers Ryan Callahan and Carl Hagelin projected to miss the start of the season while recovering from should surgery. On defense, Marc Staal is attempting another comeback from a significant injury, and while he says he’s […]
Eye See A Problem
Since injuring his eye on March 5th off of a deflected Kimmo Timonen shot, there’s been plenty of questions around whether Marc Staal would be able to return as an effective NHLer, or even at all. Staal himself has admitted that he initially wondered the same, though he appears now to be on track to be ready […]
Staal Skating Again
Marc Staal has had it tough in recent years, what with a concussion, a broken foot and now an eye injury. But the 26 year old got back on the ice two weeks ago and says he’s training hard for the upcoming season. In talking to Jim Cerny of Blueshirts Extra, Staal called it “one of the […]
Nash And Staal Invited To Canadian Olympic Camp
Marc Staal and Rick Nash have been invited to the Canadian Olympic Orientation Camp scheduled for late August. Staal is aiming to make his second Olympic Appearance for Canada, while Nash will be a good shot at making his third. It’s anticipated at this stage that the camp, which will be held in Calgary – AB, will only […]
Defense Not As Deep As It Looks
Looking at the Rangers roster, you might be mistaken in thinking that they have plenty of depth on the blueline. The team now has ten blue-liners with NHL experience on the roster, and a further three who’ll be under contract this year. The starting six – barring injuries – looks pretty much set for the […]
The Silly Season Is Upon Us
New York placed veteran forwards Arron Asham and Darroll Powe on waivers yesterday, in the hopes that someone else will pick them up. Both are in the final years of their respective contracts, with Powe at $1.06M and Asham and $1M in terms of salary cap. Neither forward has particularly impressed in a Rangers uniform, although Asham did at […]
Injuries Shaping Both Teams
The Rangers go into tonight’s game once again missing the services of Marc Staal, Ryane Clowe and Darroll Powe. The trio played in just a one, two and three games respectively in the Capitals series, with all three missing the final two wins. For Boston, things are a little more unsettled. Brad Marchand will play after injuring himself in […]
It’s Okay To Be Optimistic
Rangers fans could be forgiven to be pessimistic. The franchise has won only one Cup in the past 72 seasons, and has missed the playoffs 13 times in the past 40 years. They have a losing record in the playoffs – wins/losses – against each of the other original six teams, and didn’t secure a […]
Game 7 Experience
The Rangers go into tonight’s deciding Game 7 in D.C. with a 1-10 record in the last 11 games played in the Capitals’ home building. That solitary victory was the triple OT game last year, which was finally ended by Marian Gaborik. If the Blueshirts are to advance, they’re going to have to overcome that record, […]
Marc Staal Back – Kind Of
After playing in Game 3, Marc Staal was a surprising scratch in Game 4. The only news we had was Ryan McDonagh saying that he felt Staal’s decision to take himself out of the line-up for the good of the team was a brave one. Staal further missed the optional skate yesterday, but did return to the ice today, […]