A Rivalry Renewed
The more things change the more they stay the same. Tonight’s match-up between the Rangers and Devils marks the start of the 27th season series between the two teams. From the very first year in 1982-83, when the teams split the season 3-3-1, this has been a case of five star dining versus meat and […]
Post Game 4 News And Notes
Henrik Lundqvist bounced back from allowing four goals in Game 3 with another stellar performance last night. Lundqvist once again was the difference between a win and a loss, allowing the Rangers to secure a 3-1 series lead and put the Capitals on the brink of elimination. To say Lundqvist was the difference hardly begins to the tell the story of his first star performance last night. […]
Some Familiar Foes
Less than 24 hours to go before the puck drops on Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal between the Rangers and Devils. The Journal News writes the Rangers have a chance to emulate the NY Giants and their improbable superbowl victory. There are a couple of players who have a unique view of this playoff match-up. Mike […]
Gomez and Drury Lead the Way in Total Team Effort
by Mark Owens Gomez assisted on two power play goals and Drury assisted on all three markers to lead the Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Devils. Both teams now have 91 points and five games left. Gomez’s Willis Reed-like appearance despite bruised ribs energized fans and teammates alike. Gomez played with passion all […]
Behind The Line
by Timmy Corbett The Rangers announced today they signed Greg de Vries. Greg is a good skater with good passing and shooting ability. He is good on the penalty kill and likewise on 5-on-5 action. He can score goals and gets good numbers on assists. Not once did I say great, not once will anyone […]
Mottau Traded
The Rangers today dealt Mike Mottau to the Calgary Flames for an undisclosed, conditional draft pick. The former Hobey Baker’s unsatisfying career with the Rangers organization had long been a source of speculation over his future with the team. Mottau would have begun a free agent this summer, and with the Rangers defensive corps starting […]
Fish And Chips
I guess I should start off by apologizing for not letting you guys know that I was Down Under for a month, but you can rest assured that I have everything under control again and will be looking to keep this site once again as up to date as possible! Was nice to have an […]
The Negativity Manifesto
by PenYada I’ve been reading the various Rangers message boards on the ‘net, and there seems to be an overriding feeling of disappointment and negativity by many of the posters. Then there are those posters who come on and express dismay at having to read so many negative comments. My response is….WELL WHAT DO YOU […]
Game On!
Pre-season is now officially over…the next game is for real, as the New York Rangers travel to Carolina to face the Hurricanes this Friday night. The Rangers went 4-4-1 in their nine games, but only now is the team starting to show some cohesion. Eric Lindros initially looked tentative after his long layoff but has […]
Camp Fires
by Jim Samuels It has been almost two weeks since the world as we knew it was so abruptly taken from many of us and changed forever. Just two short weeks and a few short blocks from a society struggling to pick up the pieces from a shattered September morning, the Rangers have gone about […]