Recently, the NHL released the schedules of all 32 teams, hoping for a somewhat normal year following a crazy, shortened season due to COVID-19. Back this year is the NHL All-Star Game, as well as a break for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games – where the NHL is on track to possibly allow players to participate in the games after …
It’s been a wild few weeks for Zac Jones. A month ago, the Rangers’ defensive project was set to return to Massachusetts for his junior season, seeking further development in order to have a seamless transition to the NHL. But on April 8th, Jones was celebrating after notching the first goal in the Frozen Four semifinal. On April 10th, he …
One simple article on the NHL website was enough to set a ton of Rangers fans off. With the 2021 NHL season more than half over, trophy-talk has begun once more, paving the path for many controversial selections. On March 17th, an NHL ‘Trophy Tracker’ article was posted, specifically focusing on the possible Norris Trophy candidates thus far. Leading the …
Believe it or not, we are just about halfway into the quick, 56 game NHL season. The season has been unlike any other – with each game being a crucial division matchup, COVID-19 protocol lists, taxi-squads – etc. The Rangers, still in the thick of a rebuild, have had their highs, and their lows. It’s safe to say, however, that …
354 days. That’s how many days Madison Square Garden went between having fans at New York Rangers games. Nearly a year without the Blueshirt faithful; pumping their fist at every ‘hey,’ screaming ‘shoot’ on powerplays, yelling ‘Potvin sucks!’ after a loud whistle. Without a doubt, fans were missed. When it was announced that New York stadiums could hold fans at …
The NHL and Adidas recently announced their brand new line of “Reverse Retro” jerseys. Set to be worn whenever the 2021 season begins, each jersey (supposedly) gives a nod to their respective franchise’s past while ‘remixing’ it and giving it a modern touch. Some were bold. Some were conservative. Some were outright confusing. Here’s a full ranking of each of …
Not long ago, the New York Rangers made their official announcement that the final year remaining on Henrik Lundqvist’s contract would be bought out. Henrik was expected to make $8.5 million for the 2020-21 season, and will now get ⅔ of his remaining contract, paid out for the next 2 years. Just days after a trade that sent another long-time …
With the first overall pick in this year’s draft set (virtually) for October 6th, the Rangers are going to get an NHL-ready talent for their left-wing. Alexis Lafreniere, the likely pick, has put up big numbers in the QMJHL and has separated himself from the rest of his draft class as a generational talent. Lafreniere has put up 297 points …
It’s been 140 days since the New York Rangers have played a game. They were in Colorado, battling back against the Avalanche, where Pavel Buchnevich tied the game with 13 seconds remaining in the third period. Less than 12 hours later, the NHL season was put on pause. Tonight, they will return to action in an exhibition game against the …
On Monday the Rangers announced their official Phase 3 training camp roster, complete with 19 forwards, 10 defensemen, and 4 goalies. Additions go from highly coveted forward Vitali Kravtsov to 2017 fourth round defenseman Brandon Crawley. It’s also worth noting that newly signed d-man K’Andre Miller is on the Phase 3 roster, but due to his contract signing, is unable to …
