When you think of players on New York Rangers who would be willing to drop the gloves with an opposing player, the first names that come to mind should be Derek Dorsett and Arron Asham. Dorsett did get on the score sheet for fighting last night, but another Rangers forward stole the show when he [...]
Despite losing their first game of the season, the New York Rangers have positives that they can build off of moving forward. One of the more impressive players on the ice against Phoenix Coyotes, Brad Richards showed that he is ready to put last season behind him and move forward as the playmaking forward he is [...]
Throughout the preseason, New York Rangers and their fans have been waiting for their No. 1 center to settle his contract dispute and rejoin the team for the 2013-14 NHL season. Tonight, they get their wish when Derek Stepan returns to the lineup for the Blueshirts, as they take on Phoenix Coyotes in their first regular-season game. Many concerns have been raised about [...]
Of the many young prospects who played for New York Rangers in the preseason, speedster forward Jesper Fast stood out above most. The Swedish winger impressed Alain Vigneault and Rangers’ management with his explosive skating and poise with the puck. Fast also showed he has the skill to create offensive opportunities and isn’t afraid to [...]
Forward Danny Kristo and defenseman Dylan McIlrath are considered two of the top prospects for New York Rangers, but management seems to think that the two young players are not quite ready to crack the NHL roster. Along with Kristo and McIlrath, the Rangers cut forwards Michael Haley, Andrew Yogan, Michael Kantor. Also cut were [...]
For the last three seasons and especially in last year’s playoffs, the New York Rangers‘ power play has struggled mightily and cost them wins. One of the hottest issues this offseason after the Rangers brought in Alain Vigneault was if he could improve the special teams unit, and so far the returns have been good. [...]
