Blog Feed: The Rangers Tribune

Rangers React to the Passing of Boogaard

Published on 2011-05-14 19:01:00

Here are quotes from some of the Rangers reacting to the passing of teammate Derek Boogaard, courtesy of Sportsology...Marian Gaborik: “I found out immediately, like right away...it was late at night here...I couldn't believe it. It was weird becau > read more

Video: Derek Boogaard Tribute

Published on 2011-05-14 10:59:00

A wonderful video tribute to Derek Boogaard...And how could we forget this...You will be missed, Boogey Man.======================================================================== Follow me on Twitter or e-mail me at nmontemagno@rangerstribune.com > read more

Breaking: Derek Boogaard Found Dead

Published on 2011-05-13 21:43:00

Very, very sad news to report tonight as Michael Russo of the Star Tribune confirms that Rangers forward Derek Boogaard was found dead in his apartment by his family earlier today. No other details have been released just yet, but we'll have them for > read more

Rangers to Play Flyers in 2012 Winter Classic

Published on 2011-05-13 14:20:00

AP PhotoThere was much speculation that the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers would be the two teams to go head-to-head in the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, but what was once speculation is now confirmation as Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants is report > read more

Rangers Sign Prospect Jason Wilson

Published on 2011-05-13 14:00:00

The Rangers announced today that they have agreed to terms with prospect forward Jason Wilson, a fifth round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Wilson, 21, played in 64 games with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the Ontario Hockey League this past season, rec > read more

We're Back

Published on 2011-05-13 13:45:00

If you haven't already read on our Facebook or Twitter, we experienced a series of technical difficulties and until now, have not been able to publish to the blog. Blogger, the platform we use to run Rangers Tribune, was experiencing a temporary outa > read more

Frolov Signs in KHL

Published on 2011-05-12 13:53:00

Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants is reporting that forward Alexander Frolov has signed a contract in the KHL for next season. Frolov, who was acquired by the Rangers last summer, was due to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. In 43 games with Ne > read more

Player Review: Ryan McDonagh

Published on 2011-05-12 05:58:00

Getty Images21-year-old rookie defenseman Ryan McDonagh was recalled from the AHL on January 7 to play for the Rangers in a game against the Dallas Stars. McDonagh was brought up as a replacement for Michael Del Zotto, but as time went on, the former > read more

World Championships: Jagr Nets Hat Trick to Eliminate USA

Published on 2011-05-11 14:52:00

I promise I did not look into a crystal ball before writing this morning's article about Jaromir Jagr having what it takes to return to the National Hockey League, because that piece was as timely as can be. Jagr and his Czech Republic squad defeated > read more

Would You Take Jaromir Jagr Back on the Rangers?

Published on 2011-05-11 06:00:00

Getty ImagesSince leaving the National Hockey League for the KHL after being eliminated from the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs as a member of the New York Rangers, the legendary Jaromir Jagr has been dearly missed by many here in North America. He wasn > read more

Pending Free Agents: Bryan McCabe

Published on 2011-05-10 06:15:00

AP PhotoVeteran defenseman Bryan McCabe was acquired by the Rangers on February 26, just two days prior to the 2011 NHL Trade Deadline, mainly for one reason. That reason was to help quarterback the Blueshirts' struggling powerplay and give them the > read more

Rangers Rally Behind Avery in Marriage Equality Campaign; First Sports Franchise to Do So

Published on 2011-05-09 17:41:00

This past Saturday I posted a video of New York Rangers forward Sean Avery in a "New Yorkers for Marriage Equality" campaign commercial, which spread rapidly across the hockey world and around the Internet. Today I received an e-mail from a Human Rig > read more

Player Review: Derek Stepan

Published on 2011-05-09 06:30:00

Getty ImagesRookie Derek Stepan had an entrance into the National Hockey League that no one will ever forget. He scored three goals in the Rangers' 6-3 opening night defeat of the Buffalo Sabres and that was only the start of what would be an incredi > read more

Rangers Trade Prospect Ethan Werek to Phoenix for Oscar Lindberg

Published on 2011-05-08 18:39:00

The New York Rangers have announced this evening that they have traded prospect Ethan Werek to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Swedish forward Oscar Lindberg.Ethan Werek, when drafted by the Rangers in the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft > read more

World Championships: Stepan, Kreider and Gaborik All Score

Published on 2011-05-08 07:00:00

Reuters PicturesRepresentatives of the New York Rangers are lighting it up over in Slovakia during the 2011 IIHF World Championships. On Saturday, both Derek Stepand and Chris Kreider scored goals in Team USA's 3-2 defeat of France, which put them in > read more

Video: Sean Avery a "New Yorker for Marriage Equality"

Published on 2011-05-07 16:19:00

Left wing Sean Avery has made some controversial decisions throughout his career, leaving him with a poor reputation throughout the National Hockey League. However, he recently performed a highly commendable act by agreeing to support a cause called > read more

World Championships: Canada 4 USA 3 (SO)

Published on 2011-05-07 07:00:00

It was a wild outing yesterday morning between Team USA and Team Canada over in Slovakia at the IIHF World Championships. Team USA both gave up a lead and rallied to tie in the game, but they ultimately fell to their north-of-the-border foes in a sho > read more

Rangers Sign Roman Horak

Published on 2011-05-06 14:06:00

Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants is reporting that the Rangers have signed Roman Horak, a 2009 fifth-round draft pick of New York, to an entry level contract. While playing with Chilliwack of the WHL this season, Horak totaled 26 goals and 52 assists for > read more

Pending Free Agents: Alexander Frolov

Published on 2011-05-06 06:00:00

Getty ImagesAlex Frolov, remember him? If the memories are vague, or you don't recollect him ever being on the team at all, that is probably because his last game played was on January 8 against the St. Louis Blues. Following that game, the Rang > read more

Pending Free Agents: Vinny Prospal

Published on 2011-05-05 06:00:00

Getty ImagesAmong the numerous moves made by general manager Glen Sather on July 1 of 2010 was the re-signing of veteran forward Vinny Prospal. Prospal, age 36, was coming off a spectacular debut season on Broadway in which he finished second on the > read more

World Championships: Sweden 6 USA 2

Published on 2011-05-04 16:49:00

In their last game of the preliminary round, Team USA was smacked around by Team Sweden, 6-2, earlier today. The United States had previously locked in a spot for the next round, though, and will face Team Canada on Friday at 10:15 a.m., France on Sa > read more

Player Review: Brian Boyle

Published on 2011-05-04 06:00:00

Getty Images6-foot-7, 244-pound Brian Boyle was not supposed to make the New York Rangers out of training camp back in September. Everyone, and I mean everyone, thought he was destined to be assigned to the American Hockey League when they planned o > read more

Video: 2010-11 NYR Tribute

Published on 2011-05-03 16:36:00

A great collection of highlights from the past season put together in this presentation. Definitely worth a watch....h/t to reader Brad for bringing this to my attention.======================================================================== Follow > read more

Pending Free Agents: Ruslan Fedotenko

Published on 2011-05-03 06:00:00

Getty Images[Ed. Note: In this series we will look at all of the pending free agents, restricted and unrestricted, that Glen Sather and the Rangers will have to make decisions on in the offseason. We'll address the good, the bad, and determine whethe > read more

World Championships: USA 4 NOR 2

Published on 2011-05-02 15:00:00

Despite going down 2-0 to Norway in the first period, Team USA rallied to defeat the Norwegians, 4-2, in Game 2 of their World Championship tournament schedule. This win cinches them a berth in the next round, unlike last year when they had to go thr > read more

Player Review: Marian Gaborik

Published on 2011-05-02 06:00:00

Getty Images[Ed. Note: Over the course of the next month, we will be taking a look at each Ranger player's performance in the 2010-11 season, and also grading them based on what we talk about in the article. This series will be called "Player Reviews > read more

Boston Could Have Interest in Drury if Bought Out

Published on 2011-05-01 17:00:00

Kevin Paul Dupont over at the Boston Globe writes that the Bruins could potentially have interest in veteran forward Chris Drury if the Rangers, as they have been rumored to, bought out their current captain this summer.Talk along Broadway is that th > read more

The Blueshirts May Be Done, But The Rangers Tribune Isn't

Published on 2011-05-01 06:00:00

The past week has been very slow in Rangerland as well as on this blog since the team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs last Saturday. However, this is my third year of doing this, and the first few days of the Rangers' off-season always c > read more

World Championships: USA 5 Austria 1

Published on 2011-04-30 15:22:00

In their tournament opener earlier today, Team USA defeated Austria by the score of 5-1. Two goals in each the first and third periods, as well as one in the second helped the Americans cruise past the Austrians and get off to a 1-0-0 start. Basicall > read more

Prust and Girardi Undergo Surgery

Published on 2011-04-30 06:54:00

Getty ImagesAccording to Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants, forward Brandon Prust and defenseman Dan Girardi both underwent surgery earlier this week with the 2010-11 season now over for the New York Rangers. Prust finally had that shoulder fixed up that > read more

Video: Crazy Chris Kreider Goal

Published on 2011-04-29 14:02:00

As you already know, the World Championships are getting underway this weekend over in Slovakia for those participating. Earlier in the week exhibition matches were held as sort of a pre-tournament camp, and during those exhibition games Team USA wen > read more

Gilroy Saved Future as a Ranger with Playoff Performance

Published on 2011-04-29 06:00:00

Getty Images26-year-old defenseman Matt Gilroy has had his fair share of ups and downs as a member of the New York Rangers. He entered the league out of college in 2009-10 and has played in 127 NHL games since then, in addition to the five playoff ga > read more

Derek Boogaard Could Be Connecticut Bound

Published on 2011-04-28 06:30:00

Getty ImagesOver the course of the past season, we saw a lot of improvements on the Rangers and many players that became pleasant surprises. Derek Boogaard, inked to a 4-year deal last July, was assuredly not one of them. The 28-year-old bruiser only > read more

Video: Ryan McDonagh Discusses Rookie Season

Published on 2011-04-27 13:50:00

I thought this was pretty interesting material coming from the Rangers official website. In the video below, rookie defenseman Ryan McDonagh talks about his freshman year in the NHL as well as what he needs to improve for next season....============= > read more

Rangers to Buy Out Wojtek Wolski?

Published on 2011-04-27 06:18:00

Getty ImagesArthur Staple of Newsday writes that the Rangers will "almost certainly" buy out the final year of Wojtek Wolksi's contract before next season. Wolski, 25, was acquired by the Blueshirts from the Phoenix Coyotes midway through the season > read more

Stepan, McDonagh and Kreider Added to Team USA for Worlds

Published on 2011-04-26 16:57:00

Kevin Allen of USA Today has reported via twitter that Rangers forward Derek Stepan and defenseman Ryan McDonagh will join prospect forward Chris Kreider in joining the Team USA roster for the upcoming World Championship Tournament. For all three of > read more

As Offseason Looms, Sather Should Prepare to Upgrade Offense

Published on 2011-04-26 06:30:00

Getty ImagesWith yesterday being break-up day, I brought you an article looking back on the 2010-11 New York Rangers season. But this season, for the Rangers anyway, is now over and done with and it is time to turn our focus to the draft, free agency > read more

Tortorella Talks Past, Present and Future on Break-Up Day

Published on 2011-04-25 17:15:00

After completing end of the season meetings with all of his players this morning, Rangers head coach John Tortorella spoke about a multitude of topics with the media for about 30 minutes afterwards. Here are some of the highlights from what the coach > read more

Highlights From Break-Up Day: Dubi Talks Contract, Avery Takes Responsibility, Gaborik Expects No. 1 Center

Published on 2011-04-25 14:23:00

Andrew Gross is doing a great job covering Rangers break-up day on his blog, Ranger Rants, and brings us some of the highlights so far after talking to the coach and the players.Brandon Dubinsky on negotiating another contract with Rangers: “I want > read more

Appreciating the 2010-2011 New York Rangers

Published on 2011-04-25 06:00:00

Getty ImagesThere is always a state of emotion to overcome when your team’s season comes to an end, whether it is after Game 82 of the regular season or after being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Anguish is the word that comes to mind si > read more

Tortorella's Contract Extended Three More Years

Published on 2011-04-24 10:36:00

AP PhotoLarry Brooks of the New York Post is reporting that the Rangers have extended the contract of head coach John Tortorella for another three years, as his original deal was due to expire at the end of this season. Sources have told The Post tha > read more

Rangers Discuss Game 5 Elimination, Tortorella Postgame Presser

Published on 2011-04-24 06:00:00

For one last time this postseason, we look at postgame quotes from the Rangers' locker room following Saturday's elimination loss at the Verizon Center. All quotes are courtesy of Rangers Report.Lundqvist on missed opportunities: “We had some oppor > read more

Postgame: Rangers Eliminated from the Playoffs by the Capitals

Published on 2011-04-23 17:46:00

Getty ImagesThe New York Rangers have officially been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Washington Capitals, and with that their 2010-11 campaign has come to an end. This afternoon’s 3-1 loss at the Verizon Center was not the way the > read more

Pregame Preview: Rangers at Capitals, Game 5

Published on 2011-04-23 08:00:00

It’s felt like forever since Game 4 between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals, which took two overtime periods to complete, but more so for the Blueshirts since their season now hangs in the balance. This afternoon’s Game 5 will ob > read more

Stalking the Caps: Day Thirteen (Gameday)

Published on 2011-04-23 05:00:00

[Ed. Note: Throughout the Quarterfinal series between New York and Washington, The Rangers Tribune will be keeping a close eye on the Capitals and their every move so that readers are just as informed on the opponent as they are the Rangers. Each day > read more

Same Personnel, Different Lines for Game 5

Published on 2011-04-22 14:21:00

According to Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants, head coach John Tortorella told the media that the Rangers will go with the same lineup they did in Game 4 for Saturday's Game 5 in Washington, but the offensive lines we saw towards the end of Wednesday's d > read more

Mats Zuccarello Fractures Hand

Published on 2011-04-22 10:33:00

According to Swedish Reports, forward Mats Zuccarello fractured his hand in a playoff game with the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League last night. Zuccarello is likely done for the remainder of the season and also will not be available f > read more

Don't Stop Believing (Revisited)

Published on 2011-04-22 06:00:00

Getty ImagesWe've been here before. The season is on the line and our New York Rangers must win three straight games in order to keep it alive and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That translates to "do or die" in my book, whi > read more

Rangers Still Have Hope

Published on 2011-04-21 15:19:00

Getty ImagesI'm sure many of you are still feeling down after last night's double overtime loss to the Capitals, so here are some quotes of optimism from the Rangers today at practice thanks to Andrew Gross.Brandon Dubinsky: “Obviously it’s a tou > read more

Rangers React to Game 4 Collapse, Tortorella Postgame Presser

Published on 2011-04-21 09:48:00

As you would imagine, last night's Ranger locker room was filled with blank expressions following the 4-3 double overtime loss at MSG. Here's what the players had to say, courtesy of Ranger Rants. Gaborik on the costly play that ended the game: “I > read more

Postgame: Rangers Fall Into 3-1 Series Hole After Double OT Collapse

Published on 2011-04-20 23:19:00

Getty ImagesLet’s start this whale of a postgame off by facing the facts. The Washington Capitals deserved to win this game. The Rangers gave up a 3-0 lead in the third period and were outshot 31-20 through the third period and both overtimes. The > read more

Stalking the Caps: Day Ten (Gameday)

Published on 2011-04-20 16:30:00

[Ed. Note: Throughout the Quarterfinal series between New York and Washington, The Rangers Tribune will be keeping a close eye on the Capitals and their every move so that readers are just as informed on the opponent as they are the Rangers. Each day > read more

Pregame Preview: Capitals at Rangers, Game 4

Published on 2011-04-20 12:00:00

The Rangers kept themselves in the series with a thrilling 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 on Sunday, and tonight will look to even things up at two games apiece in Game 4. Since Sunday’s matinee at Madison Square Garden, an awful l > read more

Rangers Have Gained Mental Edge Over Caps

Published on 2011-04-20 06:00:00

AP PhotoEven though the Rangers and Capitals entered a two-day hiatus after Sunday's Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, a lot occurred between the two clubs in those 48 hours. From Boudreau's criticism of MSG and complaint about Marc Staal's hit on Mik > read more

Photo: The Dubinstache

Published on 2011-04-19 20:00:00

Couldn't help myself from posting this....======================================================================== Follow me on Twitter or e-mail me at nmontemagno@rangerstribune.com > read more

Stalking the Caps: Day Nine (Featuring Whining, More Whining and Even More Whining)

Published on 2011-04-19 18:00:00

[Ed. Note: Throughout the Quarterfinal series between New York and Washington, The Rangers Tribune will be keeping a close eye on the Capitals and their every move so that readers are just as informed on the opponent as they are the Rangers. Each day > read more

Torts, Dubi and Hank Respond to Boudreau's Comments

Published on 2011-04-19 14:50:00

Yesterday we informed you of the comments made by Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau when he was asked about the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden on a radio talk show (read article here). Also, as I'm sure most of you have read, Boudrea > read more

Video: Brandon Dubinsky History Will Be Made

Published on 2011-04-19 13:00:00

I've previously expressed my love for the History Will Be Made campaign that the National Hockey League runs during the playoffs, but I love them even more when they make them using clips involving the Rangers. The one you see below was created with > read more

Blueshirts to Offer Gilroy Multi-Year Deal

Published on 2011-04-19 10:20:00

Getty ImagesLarry Brooks of the New York Post reported in today's column that GM Glen Sather and the New York Rangers are expected to offer 26-year-old defenseman Matt Gilroy a new multi-year deal after this season. Gilroy will be a restricted free a > read more

Rangers Veterans Doing Their Part in the Playoffs

Published on 2011-04-19 06:30:00

Getty ImagesThe impact a veteran presence has on a hockey team is often overlooked during the regular season. That is because the little things being done out on the ice are not appreciated as much as statistics. But that all changes in the playoffs > read more

Mats Zuccarello Returned to Connecticut

Published on 2011-04-18 16:28:00

According to the AHL Transaction Log, the New York Rangers have returned forward Mats Zuccarello to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League. Zuccarello, 23, was recalled after the Rangers' loss to the Atlanta Thrashers in game 81 of the r > read more

Caps' Coach Boudreau Insults MSG and Its Fans

Published on 2011-04-18 11:57:00

AP PhotoThere's a line when it comes to New York Sports and its fans, and Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau just severely crossed it. Earlier today he guest appeared on Washington's 105.9 Radio morning talk show. When he was asked about t > read more

Rangers React to Game 3 Win Over Caps, Tortorella Postgame

Published on 2011-04-18 06:00:00

Here is your gamely collection of postgame quotes from yesterday's 3-2 win over the Caps at MSG (full postgame here), but this time they aren't so depressing since they're actually coming after a win instead of a loss for a change. All quotes are cou > read more

Postgame: Rangers Pull Out 3-2 Win in Game 3 to Cut Caps' Series Lead in Half

Published on 2011-04-17 18:18:00

Despite being down 2-0 in the series, the Rangers were welcomed home to an indescribable feeling this afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Seeing the team take the ice just prior to the opening faceoff with thousands upon thousands of rally towels bei > read more

Pregame Preview: Capitals at Rangers, Game 3

Published on 2011-04-17 09:23:00

The Rangers may be down 2-0 in their opening round series with the Washington Capitals, but they’ve been in situations like this all throughout the year. With their backs up against the wall and the pressure on, the Blueshirts have always found wa > read more

Rangers Need More From Dubinsky

Published on 2011-04-17 05:00:00

Getty ImagesMarian Gaborik has taken a lot of heat lately for registering no points in two games during this Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series between the Rangers and Capitals. While Gaborik gets paid the big bucks on this team and with that co > read more

Stalking the Caps: Day Six

Published on 2011-04-16 16:30:00

[Ed. Note: Throughout the Quarterfinal series between New York and Washington, The Rangers Tribune will be keeping a close eye on the Capitals and their every move so that readers are just as informed on the opponent as they are the Rangers. Each day > read more

Notes and Quotes from Rangers Practice

Published on 2011-04-16 13:58:00

Nothing major to report from Rangers practice today, although head coach John Tortorella did discuss several topics when talking to the media afterwards. According to Andrew Gross on twitter, Torts said that the lineup will most likely remain the sam > read more

Rangers React to Game 2 Loss to Caps

Published on 2011-04-16 11:34:00

Just as we did following Game 1, today we bring you quotes from the Rangers locker room after last night's 2-0 loss to the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of the series, in addition to a video of head coach John Tortorella's postgame press conference. > read more

Postgame: Rangers Fall Behind 2-0 after Game 2 Loss to Caps

Published on 2011-04-15 22:04:00

Reuters PicturesIn Game 1 of the series, the Rangers’ effort was acceptable despite the loss. I don’t feel the same can be said of the effort in Game 2. By the night’s end, the Rangers looked like a depleted team lacking confidence and once aga > read more

Stalking the Caps: Day Five (Gameday)

Published on 2011-04-15 17:02:00

[Ed. Note: Throughout the Quarterfinal series between New York and Washington, The Rangers Tribune will be keeping a close eye on the Capitals and their every move so that readers are just as informed on the opponent as they are the Rangers. Each day > read more

Pregame Preview: Rangers at Capitals, Game 2

Published on 2011-04-15 12:00:00

Wednesday’s series opener at the Verizon Center was an all out battle between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals. That battle was only the first of many to come in this Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, and although the Caps grabbed th > read more

Rangers Must Match Caps' Physicality

Published on 2011-04-15 06:05:00

Getty ImagesEarlier in the week when I guest appeared on Blueshirt Banter Radio, I spoke about the keys to winning this series for the New York Rangers. One of the major points I made was that the Rangers would have to answer the bell when the Caps c > read more

Stalking the Caps: Day Four

Published on 2011-04-14 17:00:00

[Ed. Note: Throughout the Quarterfinal series between New York and Washington, The Rangers Tribune will be keeping a close eye on the Capitals and their every move so that readers are just as informed on the opponent as they are the Rangers. Each day > read more

Torts: "We're Not Idiots"

Published on 2011-04-14 14:10:00

The theme of today's practice was generating offense, which is something the Rangers did very little of in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals. It was obvious that Washington dominated the first and overtime periods by pinning the Blueshirts in thei > read more

Rangers React to Game 1 Loss

Published on 2011-04-14 10:00:00

Jesse Spector of the Daily News did a great job collecting quotes from the locker room following last night's 2-1 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their playoff series. Here's what they had to say....Staal on Semin's winner: “I > read more

Postgame: Rangers Go Down Fighting in Game 1, Lose to Caps in OT

Published on 2011-04-13 22:59:00

Reuters PicturesA heartbreaking overtime loss was not the way the New York Rangers wanted to open this series with the Washington Capitals tonight at the Verizon Center, but they have no reason to sulk after this defeat. This is a seven game series a > read more

Stalking the Caps: Day Three (Gameday)

Published on 2011-04-13 17:00:00

We are now less than two hours away from puck drop between the Rangers and Capitals at the Verizon Center to get this series started. Caps coach Bruce Boudreau was just asked about the status of defenseman Mike Green and whether he would play, to whi > read more

Pregame Preview: Rangers at Capitals, Game 1

Published on 2011-04-13 12:00:00

It was only decided on Saturday that the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals would square off in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but in the three-day span between then and now, it feels as if the series has been over-previewed, ov > read more

Rangers Ready to Upset the Caps, Make Experts Eat Their Words

Published on 2011-04-13 06:00:00

AP PhotoYes, I have been reading all of the same predictions you have for this Quarterfinals series between the Rangers and Capitals. Everyone seems to like the Capitals in six games, which to me makes no sense because the Rangers are not going to lo > read more

Stalking the Caps: Day Two

Published on 2011-04-12 17:00:00

[Ed. Note: Throughout the Quarterfinal series between New York and Washington, The Rangers Tribune will be keeping a close eye on the Capitals and their every move so that readers are just as informed on the opponent as they are the Rangers. Each day > read more

Torts Talks Game One, Rangers Lines, Boogaard "Sent Home"

Published on 2011-04-12 13:58:00

John Tortorella met with the media for an extensive period of time following today's practice, and once again Andrew Gross came through with all of the quotes on Ranger Rants. Torts discussed everything from the Capitals to goaltender Henrik Lundqvis > read more

Rangers-Capitals: A Series Preview

Published on 2011-04-12 06:00:00

Getty ImagesA rematch of the 2009 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals is what we wanted, and a rematch of the 2009 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals is what we will get. Beginning Wednesday night, the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals will square > read more

Kreider Will Opt to Stay at Boston College

Published on 2011-04-11 19:00:00

Reuters PicturesI don't know what it is about today, but the Ranger news has been pouring in almost hourly it seems. This news, though, is not exactly going to be bringing a smile to your face. College Hockey Inc. has reported that 2009 first round d > read more

Stalking the Caps: Day One

Published on 2011-04-11 17:00:00

Our full Rangers-Capitals Series Preview will be coming your way tomorrow morning on the blog, but until then I have been stalking the Caps (hence the title of this series) and keeping tabs on every update out there concerning the Blueshirts' first r > read more

Rangers Prepared for First Round Dance with Capitals

Published on 2011-04-11 14:10:00

Getty ImagesAndrew Gross, doing the great job that he always does, collected some quotes from the Ranger locker room following today's practice and shared them on his blog, Ranger Rants. To me, the team is not getting overexcited about making the pla > read more

Carl Hagelin Signed to ATO, NYR to Open 11-12 in Sweden

Published on 2011-04-11 10:18:00

Two things to report this morning in Rangerland. First, according to the team's official twitter, the Blueshirts have inked forward Carl Hagelin to an ATO agreement so that he can play for the CT Whale of the AHL for the remainder of the season. Hage > read more

Rangers Back Where They Belong, But For Different Reasons

Published on 2011-04-11 06:30:00

Getty ImagesLast season was the first since the lockout in which the New York Rangers missed out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This season was close to becoming the second until the miracle that Saturday was came along and helped the Blueshirts clinch > read more

Rangers-Capitals Playoff Schedule Released

Published on 2011-04-10 21:16:00

Game 1: Wednesday, April 13 - 7:30 p.m. - Verizon CenterGame 2: Friday, April 15 - 7:30 p.m. - Verizon CenterGame 3: Sunday, April 17 - 3:00 p.m. - Madison Square GardenGame 4: Wednesday, April 20 - 7:00 p.m. - Madison Square Garden*Game 5: Saturday, > read more

Video(s): Tortorella Teleconference, NYR Playoff Commercial

Published on 2011-04-10 17:40:00

I mentioned in my last post how head coach John Tortorella called into Hockey Night Live last night to talk about the Rangers' entrance into the playoffs, but for those who did not get to see it, I found a video with audio so here you go: Remember a > read more

Drury Discusses Making Playoffs, Facing the Caps

Published on 2011-04-10 07:15:00

Following notice that the Rangers would be making the Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Hurricanes lost to the Lightning, 6-2, captain Chris Drury spoke on behalf of the team via teleconference with the media. The captain had a lot to say, especially ab > read more

Rangers Officially Make the Playoffs, Will Face Capitals in Rd 1

Published on 2011-04-09 20:49:00

Getty ImagesAfter a disaster of a night on Friday, it seemed highly unlikely that things would go the way the New York Rangers needed them to in order for them to make the playoffs today. But the team, once again displaying their resiliency, defeated > read more

Postgame: Rangers Beat Devils to Keep Hope Alive, Playoff Lives Rest in the Hands of Tampa

Published on 2011-04-09 14:39:00

Getty ImagesThe Rangers faced a life or death situation this afternoon against the New Jersey Devils in order to keep their playoff hopes alive, and just like they have done so many times over the course of the 82-game season, they came through with > read more

Pregame Notes: Devils at Rangers, 4/9/11

Published on 2011-04-09 07:30:00

ATThe New York Rangers were unable to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference in 81 games played this season, so for the second straight year it will all come down to the very final game on their schedule. Since the Buffalo Sabres clinched a > read more

Updated Look at the East; Hurricanes and Sabres Win, Rangers in Ninth

Published on 2011-04-08 21:23:00

I am beginning to become a believer in Murphy's Law, stating that everything that can go wrong will go wrong. That's exactly what has happened to our New York Rangers these past two days, as they now find themselves in ninth place in the Eastern Conf > read more

Rangers Recall Mats Zuccarello

Published on 2011-04-08 11:06:00

Steve Zipay is reporting via twitter that the Rangers have recalled forward Mats Zuccarello from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League. Zuccarello's time with the Whale was short-lived as he is now being brought up to fill the spot of a > read more

Postgame: Rangers "Lay An Egg" in Crucial Game Against Atlanta, Playoff Hopes in Question

Published on 2011-04-07 22:59:00

Getty ImagesPure disbelief is what tonight's 3-0 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers at Madison Square Garden has left me in. After the major feat they accomplished Monday night against the Boston Bruins, it is difficult to grasp how the Rangers managed to > read more

Pregame Notes: Thrashers at Rangers, 4/7/11

Published on 2011-04-07 11:00:00

ATNothing has come easy for the Rangers over the course of the season and nothing will come easy for them in the final two games either. With the ninth place Carolina Hurricanes getting a big win last night to pull within two points of the Blueshirts > read more

Dylan McIlrath Signs ATO with Whale, Amazing NYR History Will Be Made Commercial

Published on 2011-04-07 06:00:00

As per the AHL Transactions page, the New York Rangers signed 2010 first round pick Dylan McIlrath to an Amateur Tryout (ATO) agreement with the Connecticut Whale of the AHL yesterday afternoon. Since his Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL have been elimi > read more

Rangers Must Find a Way Without Callahan

Published on 2011-04-06 06:00:00

AP PhotoThe Rangers' astounding 5-3 comeback win over the Boston Bruins Monday night came at an extreme cost as they lost their alternate captain in Ryan Callahan to a broken ankle. The news of Callahan's injury muffled the carry-over excitement that > read more

Gilroy to Play Wing with Callahan Out

Published on 2011-04-05 14:14:00

With Ryan Callahan out with a broken ankle, head coach John Tortorella has elected to slide Matt Gilroy up from defense to offense according to Andrew Gross via twitter. Gilroy, who's spent two seasons in the NHL as a defenseman, has been a healthy s > read more

Callahan Out Indefinitely with Broken Ankle

Published on 2011-04-05 11:53:00

Very unfortunate news coming from Bob McKenzie of TSN this afternoon as he is reporting that New York Rangers alternate captain Ryan Callahan broke his ankle when blocking a Zdeno Chart shot in the third period of last night's 5-3 win over the Boston > read more

Video: Re-live the Comeback

Published on 2011-04-05 09:00:00

I found this video on YouTube, capturing the final four minutes of last night's 5-3 victory over the Bruins in which the Rangers scored three consecutive goals to tie and win the game, and I knew I just had to post it on here. I can watch it all day > read more

Postgame: Rangers Complete Magical Comeback against Bruins, 5-3

Published on 2011-04-04 21:59:00

Reuters PicturesI don't think there is any doubting that tonight's magical 5-3 comeback win over the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden was the greatest of the season and probably even ranks up there in best wins since the lockout. To me, this ga > read more

Pregame Notes: Bruins at Rangers, 4/4/11

Published on 2011-04-04 11:00:00

ATThe Rangers didn't have very much time to celebrate their hard fought shootout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers Sunday afternoon, as they will be right back at it tonight when they host the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden to begin their > read more

Rangers Hockey Writers Boycotting NHL Awards

Published on 2011-04-04 06:00:00

The New York Rangers chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association will not be voting for the NHL awards this season in a show of unity with ex-Islanders beat writer Christopher Botta. Botta, if you recall, was stripped of his credentials by > read more

Updated Look at the East; Sabres Beat Canes in OT

Published on 2011-04-03 19:00:00

Why am I not surprised that the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes needed overtime to decide their tilt in Raleigh this evening, meaning they both got at least a point in the standings? Because it makes for a dramatic finish to the season, and wi > read more

Postgame: Rangers Down Philly in SO with Gutsy Effort, Move into 7th in East

Published on 2011-04-03 15:06:00

AP PhotoThis afternoon’s tilt got off to an appropriate start when Brandon Prust and Sean O'Donnell dropped the gloves just forty-five seconds into the first period to get the juices flowing. In a game that promised to be an all out battle right fr > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Flyers, 4/3/11

Published on 2011-04-03 07:45:00

ATLet the fun begin. The New York Rangers are hanging on to the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference by just a single point after watching the Carolina Hurricanes close in on them with a win on Saturday against the Islanders. The B > read more

Scoreboard Watching: April 2, 2011

Published on 2011-04-02 17:55:00

Among the eleven games taking place in the National Hockey League tonight, three of them will have an affect on the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference standings. The most important game for New York will be Carolina versus the Islanders at Na > read more

Tortorella Jumbles Lines in Hope for Offensive Spark

Published on 2011-04-02 13:55:00

Whenever the Rangers' offense has become stagnant this season, head coach John Tortorella has always turned to the jumbling of lines for the solution. Sometimes it has worked and sometimes it has not. With only four games remaining in the regular sea > read more

Don't Stop Believing

Published on 2011-04-02 06:00:00

Getty ImagesI realize that my emotions spilled over into my postgame analysis of Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Islanders here on the blog the other night, but nowhere in that article did I count the Rangers out of making the playoffs. There was not one > read more

Zuccarello Returned to AHL

Published on 2011-04-01 10:38:00

The AHL Transaction Log is reporting that the New York Rangers have returned forward Mats Zuccarello to the Connecticut Whale. With the 23-year-old being a healthy scratch for the two games prior to last night's game against the Islanders, and then w > read more

Postgame: Rangers on the Verge of Choking, Embarrassed by Islanders 6-2

Published on 2011-03-31 21:37:00

Getty ImagesI’m going to give you a fair warning before you go ahead and read this entire postgame analysis. There is going to be more ranting than recapping, so if you want to remain completely optimistic and do not want to read about the truths o > read more

Rangers Recall Cam Talbot, Lundqvist Questionable? (Update: Hank Will Play)

Published on 2011-03-31 14:46:00

According to the AHL Transaction Log, the New York Rangers have recalled goaltender Cam Talbot from the Connecticut Whale of the AHL. What makes this mysterious is that the current back-up, Chad Johnson, was not sent down with Talbot coming up. That > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Islanders, 3/31/11

Published on 2011-03-31 11:00:00

ATA pathetic effort last night in Buffalo puts the Rangers in a very tough position when they square off with the rival New York Islanders for the final time this season tonight on Long Island. The Blueshirts now find themselves in eighth place in th > read more

Postgame: Rangers Shutout by Sabres, Drop to 8th in East

Published on 2011-03-30 21:04:00

AP PhotoAlthough they have been winning lately, the Rangers have also been struggling offensively for about a week now. It finally caught up to them tonight when they fell to the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena, 1-0. The effort, considering the importan > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Sabres, 3/30/11

Published on 2011-03-30 11:00:00

ATAfter having three days off following their 1-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday, the Rangers return to action tonight when they visit the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena. This will be the first of back-to-back games for the Blueshirts, as they > read more

New Rangers Tribune Chat Room

Published on 2011-03-30 06:03:00

You may or may not have noticed the new tab on the page bar labeled "Chat Room" here on the blog. It was something that I've been wanting to add to the site for a while but needed to wait for the community and discussion here to pick up a bit. Over t > read more

Video: Henrik Lundqvist on NHL Live

Published on 2011-03-29 15:00:00

Yesterday goaltender Henrik Lundqvist did a lengthy over-the-air interview with the guys at NHL Live that I found grabbed my attention, so I thought I would share it with my readers as well. Give it a watch, because there is some good stuff in there. > read more

Rangers Sign Tommy Grant for AHL

Published on 2011-03-29 14:22:00

The New York Rangers announced via twitter that they have signed unrestricted free agent forward out of the University of Alaska-Anchorage, Tommy Grant. Grant, 24-years-old, had his best season with Anchorage this year when he record an outstanding 3 > read more

Vanishing Wolski

Published on 2011-03-29 06:00:00

Getty ImagesOn January 10, GM Glen Sather accomplished what appeared to be the inconceivable by trading away defenseman Michal Rozsival to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for left wing Wojtek Wolski. Rozsival was dragging down an up-and-coming defens > read more

Lundqvist NHL's 3rd Star of the Week

Published on 2011-03-28 14:05:00

If you did not already know, the National Hockey League announces three stars of the past week from around the league every Monday. With today being Monday, last week's three stars were announced on the NHL Live radio broadcast earlier this afternoon > read more

Ryan McDonagh: A Rookie with a Veteran Heart

Published on 2011-03-28 06:00:00

Getty ImagesOver the past few weeks we have heard more and more from defenseman Ryan McDonagh in the media. This is no coincidence. The St. Paul, Minnesota native may only be 21 years of age, but he speaks as if he is fifteen years older than that. I > read more

Playoff Race Narrowing Down in the East

Published on 2011-03-27 07:00:00

The playoff race in the Eastern Conference took on a new look after all action was over with on Saturday. The Toronto Maple Leafs were unable to defeat the Detroit Red Wings in an emotional tilt, and with that their playoff hopes were crushed as it w > read more

Postgame: Lundqvist's 11th Shutout Carries Rangers Past Bs, 1-0

Published on 2011-03-26 16:06:00

AP PhotoWe expected a close game. We expected Henrik Lundqvist to stand on his head. We expected a strong effort from the entire Ranger lineup if they wanted a win. Our expectations evidently were right on target for this afternoon's 1-0 shutout vict > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Bruins, 3/26/11

Published on 2011-03-26 08:00:00

ATThe New York Rangers had their five-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, but it was a wake-up call that the Blueshirts needed because their effort in recent games has been subpar. After being called out > read more

Blueshirt Banter Viewing Party Tomorrow

Published on 2011-03-25 20:28:00

Have any plans for tomorrow's matinee between the Rangers and Bruins? If not, you should most definitely consider attending the Blueshirt Banter Viewing Party at the Molly Wee Pub in New York City. As you know, I am also a part of the community over > read more

Avery Back In? Who Sits?

Published on 2011-03-25 14:06:00

Getty ImagesHead coach John Tortorella declined to confirm his lineup for tomorrow afternoon's matinee with the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden, likely because he is still unsure as to what he wants to do exactly, but the general consensus is that for > read more

Rangers Sign Goalie Jason Missiaen

Published on 2011-03-25 09:00:00

If you did not hear just prior to last night's game against the Ottawa Senators, the New York Rangers inked 20-year-old goaltender Jason Missiaen of the QMJHL. Missiaen, originally a fourth-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2008, is 6-foot-8 an > read more

Postgame: Rangers' Streak Snapped at the Hands of the Sens

Published on 2011-03-24 22:56:00

Reuters PicturesThe Rangers earned a point in tonight's 2-1 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators to gain some ground on the sixth place Montreal Canadiens , who were blown out by their bitter rivals in the Bruins earlier, but a single point isn't nec > read more

Pregame Notes: Senators at Rangers, 3/24/11

Published on 2011-03-24 12:00:00

ATRiding a five-game winning streak, the New York Rangers enter tonight's contest against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden the hottest they have been all season long. They are comfortably in seventh place in the East at the moment with 84 > read more

Sweet and Sauer

Published on 2011-03-24 06:01:00

Getty ImagesThe Rangers have been very successful in bringing up youth this season, and along the way they have found out some of their prospects have more to offer than scouts originally projected. That has been the case for defenseman Michael Sauer > read more

Rangers Will NOT Start Next Season in Russia

Published on 2011-03-23 14:50:00

Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo!'s Puck Daddy is reporting that talks between the National Hockey League and the Kontinental Hockey League to begin the 2011-12 NHL season is Russia have officially been pronounced dead. The New York Rangers, along with the > read more

Postgame: Rangers Make It Five Straight, Tame Cats 1-0

Published on 2011-03-22 21:47:00

Getty ImagesIt wasn't pretty, nor was it overly exciting, but the bottom line is that tonight's 1-0 win over the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden extended the Rangers' streak to five straight games as they get closer and closer to clinching > read more

Pregame Notes: Panthers at Rangers, 3/22/11

Published on 2011-03-22 12:00:00

ATThe New York Rangers are on a season-high four-game winning streak right now, which has enabled them to maintain their seventh place spot in the Eastern Conference standings for the time being. These wins have come against top notch teams also, suc > read more

Why Marc Staal May Be Out of the Lineup

Published on 2011-03-22 06:00:00

Getty ImagesWith the playoffs just around the corner, head coach John Tortorella stated that he will not be divulging any specific information as far as injuries go on the Rangers. He does not want his top players being targeted out there, and at thi > read more

Cooke Hit with Hefty Suspension for Elbow on McDonagh

Published on 2011-03-21 16:34:00

The NHL has announced that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been suspended for ten games (remainder of the regular season) and the first round of the playoffs for his elbow to the head of Ryan McDonagh in Sunday's matinee between the Ranger > read more

Lundqvist's Leadership Goes A Long Way

Published on 2011-03-21 06:00:00

Getty ImagesAll-Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is recognized for many things on this blog and within the fan base, but one thing that I believe goes unnoticed when it comes to King Henrik is his leadership. He may not have a big mouth, but he certa > read more

Postgame: Rangers Keep on Rolling, Beat Pens for Fourth Straight Win

Published on 2011-03-20 15:19:00

Getty ImagesRemember that magical feel this team had to it in the beginning of the season when they were winning games against tough opponents left and right? Well it seems like the New York Rangers have regained that marvelous feel, because they are > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Penguins, 3/20/11

Published on 2011-03-20 06:00:00

ATThe seventh place New York Rangers will be up for a challenge when they clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins this afternoon at the CONSOL Energy Center. The good thing is that they have a three-game winning streak going for them right now, but the Pe > read more

Lundqvist Not Skating in Practice (Update)

Published on 2011-03-19 11:38:00

As expected, goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is not taking part in practice this afternoon after hurting his neck in a brutal collision late in last night's 6-3 win over the Canadiens. According to the Rangers' official twitter account, the Blueshirts ha > read more

Postgame: Rangers Continue Playoff Push with 6-3 Win Over Habs

Published on 2011-03-18 21:48:00

Getty ImagesConsistency has been the Rangers’ worst enemy for the past two months, but with tonight’s 6-3 defeat of the Montreal Canadiens, the Rangers have now been victorious in three straight games and are finally beginning to build up a strea > read more

Pregame Notes: Canadiens at Rangers, 3/18/11

Published on 2011-03-18 12:00:00

ATWith only eleven games remaining in the regular season, the seventh place New York Rangers not only will want to maintain a spot in the top eight in the Eastern Conference standings, but they would also like to try to catch the teams ahead of them > read more

Does Sean Avery Have a Future with the Rangers?

Published on 2011-03-18 06:00:00

Getty ImagesWe've dissected the Sean Avery situation so many times here on the blog that I have lost count. We talked about the confrontations between Sean and head coach John Tortorella, we talked about his diminished role on this team, and we have > read more

Video: NYR History Will Be Made Commercial

Published on 2011-03-17 15:09:00

The National Hockey League will be bringing back their "History Will Be Made" campaign from last year during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The new ads have slowly been leaking and recently one dedicated to the 1994 New York Rangers was released. Che > read more

Brandon Prust Front-Runner for Extra Effort Award

Published on 2011-03-17 06:00:00

Getty ImagesThe New York Rangers official website has opened the voting for the 2010-11 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award presented by Lightspeed Trading. If you do not already know, the Extra Effort Award is an honor presented to a player that the > read more

Rangers Sign Bourque and McIlrath to Entry-Level Contracts

Published on 2011-03-16 17:37:00

Getty ImagesThe New York Rangers have announced via twitter that they have signed prospects Ryan Bourque and Dylan McIlrath to entry-level contracts. Bourque was a third-round selection of the Blueshirts in the 2009 draft while McIlrath was the Range > read more

Rangers Could Start Next Season in Sweden, Set to Sign Carl Hagelin

Published on 2011-03-16 14:22:00

The renovations at Madison Square Garden are well underway as I'm sure many of you have noticed when attending Ranger home games this season. That bottom bowl is not expected to be completed by next October when the Rangers start the 2011-12 se > read more

Postgame: Rangers Move Back Into Seventh with 6-3 Drubbing of Rival Isles

Published on 2011-03-15 21:49:00

Reuters PicturesThe Rangers came out flying in this game and put the Isles on their heels early. Brandon Prust got the Blueshirts on the board just 3:47 into the first period when he buried a Ryan McDonagh rebound shorthanded. Credit to McDonagh for > read more

Pregame Notes: Islanders at Rangers, 3/15/11

Published on 2011-03-15 10:55:00

ATThe New York Rangers will begin their stretch of three crucial games this week when they host the rival New York Islanders tonight at Madison Square Garden. The Blueshirts sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-30-4 and a > read more

Prust Has Maintenance Day, Questionable Against Isles

Published on 2011-03-14 14:49:00

Everyone was on the ice earlier today for practice, including all seven defensemen, except for forward Brandon Prust. According to Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants, the already banged up Prust sat out for a maintenance day, which have been common for the > read more

Next Three Games will be Telling for the Blueshirts

Published on 2011-03-14 06:01:00

AP PhotoThe New York Rangers are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference at the moment, as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Senators last night to tie the Rangers in points. Being that Buffalo has a game at hand, they temporarily get the seven > read more

Avery Reacts to Being Scratched

Published on 2011-03-13 15:08:00

It's been a slow Sunday for the Rangers as they have the day off after last night's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks in San Jose. Well, really it was a travel day for the squad since they headed back East earlier this morning, but you get what I mean > read more

Postgame: Rangers Get Hard-Earned Points in Shootout Win over Sharks

Published on 2011-03-13 01:04:00

AP PhotoThe Rangers needed a big bounce back effort after Wednesday’s debacle in against the Ducks, and boy did they ever get it in tonight’s 3-2 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks. With the two points earned in this game, the Blueshirts have > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Sharks, 3/12/11

Published on 2011-03-12 14:00:00

ATThe New York Rangers no longer have a cushion in the Eastern Conference standings. They are hanging on to the final playoff spot by a hair and a loss to the San Jose Sharks later tonight could potentially put them out of the playoff picture for the > read more

Time to Let Gaborik Loose?

Published on 2011-03-12 06:00:00

Getty ImagesEven though I am not the biggest fan of the infamous Larry Brooks, yesterday he wrote an article about forward Marian Gaborik that several readers brought to my attention. The topic is something we've discussed here on the blog in the pas > read more

Will the Rangers Hold On?

Published on 2011-03-11 06:02:00

Reuters PicturesThe New York Rangers fell to eighth place in the Eastern Conference last night, as the Buffalo Sabres ended up defeating the Boston Bruins in overtime to tie the Blueshirts in points with 74. Being that Buffalo has two games at hand, > read more

Rangers Lack Dominant Players

Published on 2011-03-10 14:08:00

AP PhotoIn last night's postgame analysis - well, really this morning's since it was written at 1 a.m. - I briefly discussed how the Rangers' lack of star power was the central reason for the 5-2 loss at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks. The Rangers si > read more

Postgame: Rangers Get Smacked Around by Ducks, 5-2

Published on 2011-03-10 00:07:00

AP PhotoThe Rangers failed to build on their back-to-back wins against the Senators and Flyers when facing off with the Ducks tonight at the Honda Center. Not only that, but they had their bottoms handed to them in more ways than just one, losing hea > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Ducks, 3/9/11

Published on 2011-03-09 15:00:00

ATThe seventh place New York Rangers will begin their Western road swing tonight when they faceoff with the Anaheim Ducks at 10:30 p.m. eastern time. After defeating the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers this past weekend, the Rangers will look > read more

Defending John Tortorella

Published on 2011-03-09 06:00:00

AP PhotoIn the midst of recent struggles prior to back-to-back wins against the Senators and Flyers, many fans were blaming the slumping Rangers losing streak on head coach John Tortorella. Personally, I could not believe my eyes when I saw this happ > read more

Photo Collection: Blog Reader Makes Trip to Ottawa for Rangers-Sens

Published on 2011-03-08 14:32:00

This past Friday, a dedicated reader of The Rangers Tribune made the trip up to Ottawa where he showed his support for the Rangers when they took on the Senators at Scotiabank Place. Derek (a.k.a. potn009 in the comments) was kind enough to share som > read more

McCabe Acquisition Paying Off

Published on 2011-03-08 06:00:00

Getty ImagesVeteran defenseman Bryan McCabe has only played five games since being acquired by the Rangers back on February 26, but he has quickly had a positive impact on this hockey club in many ways. David Kalan of NHL.com recently looked at all o > read more

Challenges Await Rangers in Final Fourteen

Published on 2011-03-07 07:00:00

Getty ImagesThe New York Rangers have only fourteen games remaining in the regular season and currently are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with 74 points. If you remember a week back we set the postseason cutoff in the East at about 90 po > read more

Postgame: Callahan, Rangers Fly Past Philly, 7-0

Published on 2011-03-06 17:19:00

AP PhotoWell that wasn't what we expected now was it? The Rangers did not only dominate the Philadelphia Flyers this afternoon at Madison Square Garden; oh no, they completely obliterated them. Led by a hat trick plus one by alternate captain Ryan Ca > read more

Pregame Notes: Flyers at Rangers, 3/6/11

Published on 2011-03-06 07:29:00

ATThe Rangers recently snapped a three-game losing streak when they defeated the Ottawa Senators on Friday night. They dictated the tempo from the opening faceoff and easily were able to earn the win. The Senators, though, are the last place team in > read more

Gaborik Skates Again; Updated Playoff Race

Published on 2011-03-05 16:45:00

As per Jesse Spector of the Blueshirts Blog, forward Marian Gaborik (concussion) skated again today, but there is no word on whether or not he will play tomorrow afternoon against the Philadelphia Flyers at MSG. Gaborik has now missed a total of twen > read more

Chris Kreider Suffers Broken Jaw

Published on 2011-03-05 10:57:00

Julie Robenhymer of Hockey Buzz is reporting that New York Rangers 2009 first-round pick Chris Kreider suffered a broken jaw in Boston College's 4-0 win over UNH last night. Kreider, age 19, is out indefinitely.It happened in the middle of the second > read more

Postgame: Rangers Get a Well Needed Win in Ottawa to Snap Losing Streak

Published on 2011-03-04 21:40:00

Reuters PicturesTonight’s 4-1 defeat of the Ottawa Senators is not something to get overly excited about, but it was definitely needed. Considering where they are in the standings and who they have coming up on the schedule, two points were a must > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Senators, 3/4/11

Published on 2011-03-04 12:30:00

ATThe now eighth place New York Rangers have no choice but to win tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place. With the Philadelphia Flyers being Sunday's opponent - one in which the Rangers have yet to beat this season - the last > read more

Video: Tortorella Postgame Presser after Loss to Wild

Published on 2011-03-04 09:00:00

The head coach discusses lack of goal scoring, Ryan McDonagh (knee) and much more...Check back later for Rangers-Senators pregame notes...======================================================================== Follow me on Twitter or e-mail me at nm > read more

Postgame: Slumping Rangers Drop Third Straight, 3-1 to Wild

Published on 2011-03-03 20:31:00

Getty ImagesSame story, different day. That’s the only way to describe this loss, and the two prior to this one as well. The Rangers’ playoff hopes are being demolished right now and if the slide continues then they will fall out of the top eigh > read more

Pregame Notes: Wild at Rangers, 3/3/11

Published on 2011-03-03 12:00:00

ATAnother day, another challenge for the New York Rangers. I'm sick of having to write about how each game is a "big game" in these previews, and I am sure you are sick of reading it as well, so I'm not going to say it anymore. We all know that there > read more

Things Get Worse for Del Zotto

Published on 2011-03-03 06:00:00

Just when you thought this season couldn't get any worse for 20-year-old defenseman Michael Del Zotto, Micth Beck of Howlings reports that MDZ left last night's Connecticut Whale (AHL) game in the second period after being slashed badly across the wr > read more

Injury Updates: Staal and Fedotenko Could Return Tomorrow, Gaborik Skates in Practice

Published on 2011-03-02 14:03:00

AP PhotoAndrew Gross of Ranger Rants is reporting that both Marc Staal (knee) and Ruslan Fedotenko (shoulder) could return to the lineup for the Rangers tomorrow night against the Minnesota Wild. Staal has not played since February 22 in Carolina whe > read more

Video: Tortorella Discusses Loss to the Sabres

Published on 2011-03-02 09:00:00

Since I know VERSUS never includes the coach's postgame press conference in their broadcast, I thought I would post John Tortorella's remarks following last night's 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at MSG here on the blog. The video is courtesy of Jess > read more

Postgame: Another One Goal Loss for Rangers, this Time 3-2 to Sabres

Published on 2011-03-01 21:57:00

Reuters PicturesI don't know what to say to be quite honest. The Rangers have dropped another - ANOTHER - game by just one single goal. No matter how well they play, not matter how much they outshoot their opponent by and no matter how much heart the > read more

Pregame Notes: Sabres at Rangers, 3/1/11

Published on 2011-03-01 12:00:00

ATThere are only 18 games remaining in the regular season for the New York Rangers, so it is now do or die for our beloved Broadway Blueshirts. Sitting in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with 70 points, the Rangers are within reach of climbin > read more

Playoff Hockey Begins Now for the Rangers

Published on 2011-03-01 06:00:00

Getty ImagesThere are exactly forty days remaining in the regular season for the New York Rangers. In those forty days, they will play a total of 18 games to decide their fate for the 2010-11 season. At this very moment, the Blueshirts possess the se > read more

Biron Out Indefinitely with Fractured Collarbone, Talbot Recalled, Drury Done for Season

Published on 2011-02-28 15:59:00

Getty ImagesAndrew Gross is reporting via twitter that back-up goaltender Martin Biron is out indefinitely with a fractured collarbone suffered this morning in practice. In his place, the Rangers have recalled Connecticut Whale (AHL) netminder Cam Ta > read more

Rangers Acquire John Mitchell from Maple Leafs; Richards Stays a Star

Published on 2011-02-28 14:18:00

In a trade being announced just after the 3 p.m. deadline, TSN reports that the New York Rangers have acquired depth center John Mitchell from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2012 seventh-round pick. Mitchell, age 26, has recorded 2 goals a > read more

2011 Trade Deadline Day Open Thread

Published on 2011-02-28 06:00:00

Getty ImagesNew York Rangers GM Glen Sather and the rest of the general managers in the National Hockey League have only several hours to make any moves they want to before today's 3 p.m. deadline. To cover this crazy day here on The Rangers Tribune, > read more

Video: Tortorella Expresses Disgust with Officials

Published on 2011-02-27 22:11:00

Quite a lively press conference from head coach John Tortorella following today's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. While I cannot blame him for what he said, the league may look into this and maybe bring the hammer down.Anyway, here's the video court > read more

Postgame: Rangers Miss Out on Big Points in 2-1 loss to Bolts

Published on 2011-02-27 15:18:00

AP PhotoAnother one of these. It’s become quite common for the Rangers to “run out of time” in the third period as Sam Rosen always puts it. The urgency is not there for the entire tilt, only in the final few minutes, and even though they were > read more

Pregame Notes: Lightning at Rangers, 2/27/11

Published on 2011-02-27 07:57:00

ATRemember how I said it was time for the New York Rangers to start winning consistently a few games ago? Well they will have a chance to do that when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden this afternoon. The Blueshirts are comin > read more

McCabe Expected to be Key Asset in Rangers' Now Confirmed Playoff Push

Published on 2011-02-26 17:00:00

|Getty Images|Earlier today the New York Rangers acquired 35-year-old defenseman Bryan McCabe from the Florida Panthers (original post here). The veteran blue-liner was a target of GM Glen Sather's for at least a month leading up to the deadline, as > read more

Rangers Acquire D Bryan McCabe (Update: Del Zotto Assigned to AHL)

Published on 2011-02-26 14:20:00

As per TSN, the New York Rangers have officially acquired defenseman Bryan McCabe from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Tim Kennedy and a third-round draft pick in 2011. McCabe will become an unrestricted free agent after this season.The 35-year- > read more

No Deal for McCabe Yet, Rangers Don't Need Him

Published on 2011-02-26 11:23:00

I'm sure many of you woke up to a barrage of "McCabe to Rangers" rumors this morning. Based on what I have seen personally, it is getting out of hand, so I felt it was necessary to clear things up for you and bring out the truth on the current situat > read more

Postgame: Rangers Stifle Ovi and the Caps in 6-0 Slaughtering

Published on 2011-02-25 21:34:00

|Reuters Pictures| The Rangers were without their top sniper and their top defenseman when clashing with the Washington Capitals this evening, but as we have seen so many times over the course of the season, they stepped up their play and coped > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Capitals, 2/25/11

Published on 2011-02-25 11:39:00

ATAnother crucial match for the New York Rangers when they take on the Washington Capitals tonight at the Verizon Center. The Blueshirts hold the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 32-26-4, and trail the sixth place Mon > read more

Video: Feel the Wrath of Dylan McIlrath

Published on 2011-02-25 06:00:00

Even though it has been eight months since the New York Rangers drafted defenseman Dylan McIlrath in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, there is still some debate amongst the fans as to whether Gordie Clark should have went with Cam Fowler (now Ducks' propert > read more

Gaborik Feeling Better, Staal and Fedotenko Questionable vs. Caps

Published on 2011-02-24 15:19:00

Nothing big, but I do have some injury updates to share with you from Rangers practice today. First and foremost, Jesse Spector of the Daily News says that the team's report on Marian Gaborik is that he is "feeling better", but is not symptom-free an > read more

Around the NHL: Zherdev Clears Waivers

Published on 2011-02-24 11:19:00

Tim Panotch of CSN Philly confirms that Nikolai Zherdev has cleared waivers, which means Glen Sather and the Rangers have passed on the former Blueshirt. Figured that would happen since coach Tortorella was not a fan.....at all.No other waiver claims > read more

Forget About Brad Richards, Asking Price Sky High

Published on 2011-02-24 09:28:00

Yesterday on NHL Live Dallas Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said it would take a "good type of deal" to pry forward Brad Richards from him before Monday's trade deadline. Apparently by that he actually meant to say "a ridiculous one-sided type of deal" beca > read more

Bryan McCabe Update: Likely Won't Be a Panther Next Season

Published on 2011-02-24 06:00:00

Getty ImagesWith Sheldon Souray clearing waivers and Tomas Kaberle now in Boston, the biggest name the New York Rangers are interested in on defense at the moment is Bryan McCabe of the Florida Panthers. Now supposedly the Rangers had a deal in place > read more

Around the NHL: Flyers Place Nik Zherdev on Waivers

Published on 2011-02-23 14:39:00

Getty ImagesKevin Allen of USA Today has reported via twitter that the Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Nikolai Zherdev on waivers earlier this afternoon. Since the acquisition of winger Kris Versteeg last week, Zherdev has been a healthy scra > read more

Video: Biron's Advice Pays Off

Published on 2011-02-23 09:38:00

Here's a video of the classic moment from last night's 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes when back-up goaltender Marty Biron offered his advice to Wojtek Wolski before the shootout. We have seen this in the past, but it normally takes place on the > read more

Postgame: Wolski Works Wonders in Rangers 4-3 Comeback Win over Canes

Published on 2011-02-22 21:35:00

AP PhotoWith the Rangers down 3-2 midway through the third period, Ranger fans everywhere were taking steps closer and closer to the edge of the cliff. The entire season was flashing before our eyes as it appeared the Blueshirts were going to lose ye > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Hurricanes, 2/22/11

Published on 2011-02-22 13:00:00

ATIt is time for the New York Rangers to receive the message that head coach John Tortorella is trying to send and start winning games on a consistent basis. Having lost to divisional rivals in the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers over > read more

Gaborik to See Doctor Today, Fedotenko Close to Returning

Published on 2011-02-22 11:38:00

Not much to report on Marian Gaborik (concussion) today as the Slovakian sniper will not see a doctor until later this evening according to head coach John Tortorella. Apparently the team first thought he was suffering from the flu, but then on Sunda > read more

Did Rangers Knowingly Allow Gaborik to Play with Concussion?

Published on 2011-02-22 06:00:00

Getty ImagesSince Marian Gaborik was diagnosed with a concussion following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, I haven't been able to stop wondering if the Rangers knew he had it prior to that game, or if it really was "news" to the team as > read more

Rangers Almost Had Deal for McCabe; Will They Re-visit?

Published on 2011-02-21 15:48:00

Andy Strickland, a well-known NHL writer and also on the St. Louis Blues beat, stated in an article written today that the Rangers and Florida Panthers had a deal in place that would send defenseman Bryan McCabe to New York several weeks ago. When Mc > read more

Souray Clears Waivers, Rangers Don't Bite

Published on 2011-02-21 11:13:00

Ryan Rishaug of TSN is reporting via twitter that Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray has cleared through re-entry waivers, which means GM Glen Sather and the New York Rangers have passed on the veteran blue-liner.A few weeks back it was rumore > read more

Sather on the Lookout for a Top Six Winger

Published on 2011-02-21 08:39:00

In this morning's New York Post column, Larry Brooks revealed plenty of information regarding the Rangers' current situation and GM Glen Sather's plans for the near future. Included in the cluster of insider tips was that with Marian Gaborik (concuss > read more

Rumor: Rangers Pursuing Ales Hemsky

Published on 2011-02-20 20:16:00

Getty ImagesIn an article about the Los Angeles Kings being in hot pursuit of Oilers forward Ales Hemsky, The Fourth Period reports that the New York Rangers are also among other teams interested in acquiring his services. It also states in the artic > read more

Kris Newbury Recalled

Published on 2011-02-20 16:56:00

With Marian Gaborik leaving this afternoon's game with a concussion, the Rangers have recalled forward Kris Newbury from the Connecticut Whale of the AHL. Newbury has 9 goals and 33 points in 51 games played with the Whale this season.While I love th > read more

Postgame: Rangers Continue their Fall in Loss to Flyers, Lose Gaborik to Concussion

Published on 2011-02-20 15:53:00

Reuters PicturesNot only did the New York Rangers lose to the Philadelphia Flyers for the fourth time this season, but they also lost sniper Marian Gaborik to a concussion, and possibly their playoff hopes as well. Another opportunity to pick up two > read more

Gaborik Out with Concussion

Published on 2011-02-20 14:36:00

Marian Gaborik mysteriously left this afternoon's game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden after the first period. The report from Andrew Gross following the game is that Gaborik did not feel well, was examined and has been deeme > read more

Pregame Notes: Flyers at Rangers, 2/20/11

Published on 2011-02-20 05:30:00

ATThe New York Rangers enter action this afternoon with a record of 31-25-4, which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with 66 points. They have a six-point cushion between them and the ninth place Buffalo Sabres, and are just three > read more

Rumor: Rangers Showing Interest in Chris Neil

Published on 2011-02-19 21:39:00

Jesse Spector of the Daily News is reporting that the Rangers are interested in Ottawa Senators forward Chris Neil. Neil, 31, still has two more years remaining on his contract after this one and will be paid $2 million in each of those.Here's the re > read more

Around the NHL: Blues Trade Johnson to Avalanche

Published on 2011-02-19 09:50:00

Getty ImagesIn a trade that occurred late last night, the St. Louis Blues traded former first overall pick Erik Johnson to the Colorado Avalanche in their second major deal in just 24 hours.In return for Johnson, Jay McClement and a first-round draft > read more

Postgame: Did the Rangers Know They Had a Game?

Published on 2011-02-18 20:56:00

Getty ImagesTalk about not showing up. The effort by the New York Rangers in tonight’s 1-0 loss was so horrific that it looked like the Devils were running practice drills against them. Besides Henrik Lundqvist, the Blueshirts were invisible in all > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Devils, 2/18/11

Published on 2011-02-18 14:14:00

ATThe New York Rangers will look to make it three straight wins when they take on the New Jersey Devils tonight at the Prudential Center. Since losing six consecutive games, the Blueshirts have went 2-0-0 by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins and the > read more

Video: Last Night's Shootout

Published on 2011-02-18 09:00:00

This one definitely deserves another look. Heck, I may even sit here and replay Christensen's one-handed goal fifty times since it was so pretty....To read my full postgame recap of last night's 4-3 win over the Kings, click here. =================== > read more

Postgame: Rangers End Kings' Winning Streak and Start One of Their Own with 4-3 SO Victory

Published on 2011-02-17 22:23:06

Reuters PicturesThe Rangers took yet another step towards getting back on track after the six-game losing streak with tonight’s 4-3 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings. As usual, it wasn’t a pretty one, but the bottom line is that the Blueshi > read more

Pregame Notes: Kings at Rangers, 2/17/11

Published on 2011-02-17 13:39:08

ATThe Rangers will look to build on Sunday's thrilling 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins when they host the red hot Los Angeles Kings tonight at Madison Square Garden. The dreadful losing streak may be snapped, but the Blueshirts need to make sure > read more

Rangers Need to Make a Decision with Del Zotto

Published on 2011-02-17 05:57:44

Getty ImagesThe fact that 20-year-old defenseman Michael Del Zotto is suffering from the "sophomore curse" this season is not the problem. The way in which the New York Rangers are handling it, though, is. Del Zotto was assigned to the Connecticut Wh > read more

Catch Me on Blueshirt Banter Radio Tonight at 9!

Published on 2011-02-16 15:05:01

I am very fortunate to be joining Blueshirt Banter Radio tonight at 9 p.m. for a Ranger blogger roundtable discussion. Other bloggers taking part will be Kevin of The NYR Blog, Eric at 5-hole.com, Mike of Bleeding All Blue, Dave of Blue Seat Blogs an > read more

Wolski and Eminger Out Tomorrow, Newbury and Del Zotto In

Published on 2011-02-16 14:08:00

Wojtek Wolski will be kept out of the lineup when the Rangers host the Los Angeles Kings tomorrow at Madison Square Garden. The left winger exited Sunday's game in the second period with sore rib muscles, and according to Andrew Gross, coach Tortorel > read more

Chris Kreider and His Future with the Rangers

Published on 2011-02-16 06:00:01

Getty ImagesNew York Rangers' first round draft pick in 2009, Chris Kreider, was named MVP of this weekend's NCAA Beanpot tournament. The 19-year-old winger scored two goals and registered an assist on the game-winner in Boston College's defeat of No > read more

Enigmatic Gaborik Showing Signs of Improvement

Published on 2011-02-15 06:30:00

Reuters PicturesMarian Gaborik celebrated his 29th birthday on Monday, but there is much more for the right winger to be happy about right now than that. After taking heavy criticism from the fan base, media and coaching staff for his insufficient pl > read more

Around the NHL: Flyers Acquire Kris Versteeg from Maple Leafs

Published on 2011-02-14 18:43:00

Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Flyers solidified themselves as the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference this evening when acquiring forward Kris Versteeg from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a first and third round draft pick. Verste > read more

Sather Speaks Some Reassuring Words

Published on 2011-02-14 15:41:00

GM Glen Sather always has a reason or purpose when he speaks to the media, as he knows whatever he says will be printed for the fan base to read. So by coming out and making statements during this time of year, with the trade deadline just around the > read more

Callahan and Dubinsky Rise to the Occasion Once Again

Published on 2011-02-14 09:00:00

Getty ImagesSunday's 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins was not the first time youngsters Ryan Callahan and Brandon Dubinsky have led the team to victory in a game of great importance this season. Callahan, age 25, and Dubinsky, age 24, have taken > read more

Postgame: Rangers Terminate Skid with 5-3 Win over Penguins

Published on 2011-02-13 17:18:00

Getty ImagesThe afternoon began like most contests have for the Rangers during their losing skid, with the Penguins scoring the first two goals of the game in the opening five minutes. What happened next, though, was a little different from what we a > read more

Pregame Notes: Penguins at Rangers, 2/13/11

Published on 2011-02-13 07:00:00

ATThe New York Rangers have put themselves in a very tough position after losing to the Atlanta Thrashers on Friday. They are currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, but only two points ahead of ninth place and sixth points behind sixth > read more

Del Zotto Scratched for Tomorrow, Eminger In

Published on 2011-02-12 16:08:00

Not a whole lot to report from the Rangers' brief practice earlier today, but Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants did mention that coach Tortorella will scratch defenseman Michael Del Zotto for tomorrow's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at MSG, which m > read more

Avery on Last Nerve with Officials

Published on 2011-02-12 12:01:00

There were many problems that contributed to the Rangers' 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers last night at Philips Arena. While the non-call on Andrew Ladd for slashing Sean Avery at the end of the second period may not have been one of them, it is ve > read more

Postgame: Third Period Collapse Makes it Six Straight Losses for Sliding Rangers

Published on 2011-02-11 21:52:00

Getty ImagesIn previous losses, you may have been able to come up with excuses for not getting the two points. Not tonight. The Rangers had this game in the palm of their hands in the third period and then collapsed to allow the Thrashers to come bac > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Thrashers, 2/11/11

Published on 2011-02-11 13:30:00

ATIf you are asking yourself whether or not tonight's contest with the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena is a must win, you can rest assure that it is. In fact, every game from this point on is a must win for the New York Rangers. After losing their > read more

Rangers Tribune TV: Derek Stepan Video Tribute

Published on 2011-02-11 06:30:00

Something new I would like to start doing here on the blog more frequently is putting my video producing skills to use and creating highlight reels and player tributes for the New York Rangers. Being able to visually watch a player or the team is a r > read more

Looks Like Del Zotto's Sticking Around

Published on 2011-02-10 17:00:00

Head coach John Tortorella said that a decision regarding defenseman Michael Del Zotto would come in the days following Monday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. It is now Thursday and the sophomore blue-liner remains up with team and has been par > read more

The Future is More Important than the Present

Published on 2011-02-10 06:30:00

Getty ImagesWe would all love to see the New York Rangers win the Stanley Cup this season. We haven't had the joy of possessing Lord Stanley's Cup since 1994 and it has been a very long and agonizing seventeen years. So yes, it would feel great to be > read more

Sather Willing to Listen to Offers for Gaborik

Published on 2011-02-09 18:28:00

Please take note of the title. New York Rangers GM Glen Sather is willing to LISTEN to offers for struggling forward Marian Gaborik. This in no way, shape or form means they are shopping him, it simply means taking proposals from other teams into con > read more

Drury to Undergo Knee Surgery, Out 6 Weeks

Published on 2011-02-09 14:00:00

Peter Botte is reporting that Rangers captain Chris Drury will miss the next six weeks of action as the veteran forward will be undergoing knee surgery in the coming days. Drury had fluid drained from his knee over the weekend and also received shots > read more

Don't Hit That Panic Button

Published on 2011-02-09 06:00:00

Getty ImagesAt least not for now.The Rangers are on a five game losing streak - big whoop. Quite honestly, this was expected to occur at some point because the season was going a little too perfect for the Blueshirts this year. Every team goes throug > read more

Video: Torts Talks Loss to Wings, Team Awareness, Keeping it Together

Published on 2011-02-08 14:57:00

Unfortunately the VERSUS broadcast did not televise head coach John Tortorella's postgame press conference following last night's 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. However Jesse Spector of the Daily News did us a favor and recorded it using his Flip > read more

Postgame: Rangers' Downward Slide Continues as they Fall Short of Wings, 3-2

Published on 2011-02-07 22:05:00

Getty ImagesIt was all laid out in black and white going into this game. The outcome of tonight’s contest with the Detroit Red Wings would either be a confidence-boosting win, or a confidence-depleting loss. Unfortunately for the Rangers, it ended > read more

Rangers to Pass on Sheldon Souray

Published on 2011-02-07 16:34:00

Phew, that was close. After originally reporting that the Rangers had scouts in attendance at Hershey Bears games over the weekend, Sportsnet.ca is now claiming that the Blushirts did not like what they saw from 34-year-old defenseman Sheldon Souray, > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Red Wings, 2/7/11

Published on 2011-02-07 12:00:00

ATA win over the second place Detroit Red Wings tonight would leave the Rangers feeling sky high. A loss to the second place Detroit Red Wings tonight would leave the Rangers feeling like they have hit rock bottom. A match in which the outcome has su > read more

Diving Deeper into the Defensemen Trade Rumors

Published on 2011-02-07 06:00:00

Getty ImagesWith the 2011 NHL trade deadline just three weeks away, the rumors have started to swirl here in Rangerland, as they often do around this time of year. It's been said that the Blueshirts are in the market for a veteran offensive defenseme > read more

Rangers Getting Souray? (Update: Not Just Yet)

Published on 2011-02-06 19:32:00

Lost in all of the Super Bowl madness on twitter was this tweet coming from Edmonton Journal writer Jim Matheson pertaining to the Sheldon Souray/Rangers situation....What has not been made clear is whether or not the Oilers have actually placed Sour > read more

Staying Upbeat

Published on 2011-02-06 15:23:00

The Rangers stayed overnight in Montreal after Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Canadiens and held practice this morning at the Bell Centre. Coach Tortorella's goal was to keep the spirits of the players high despite being in the worst stretch of the seaso > read more

Should the Rangers Start Biron vs. Detroit?

Published on 2011-02-06 07:00:00

Getty ImagesIt is a question that has repeatedly popped into my head since Saturday's 2-0 shutout loss to the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The Rangers desperately need points going into Detroit on Monday, where they will take on the second > read more

Postgame: Rangers Drop Fourth Straight, Shutout by Habs 2-0

Published on 2011-02-05 16:23:00

Reuters PicturesThis afternoon’s 2-0 loss to the Canadiens stretches the losing streak to four games as the Rangers are in the midst of their worst run of the season. Believe it or not, the Blueshirts did a lot of things right in this game, and als > read more

In-Game Live Chat: Rangers at Canadiens

Published on 2011-02-05 12:40:00

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Pregame Notes: Rangers at Canadiens, 2/5/11

Published on 2011-02-05 07:00:00

ATThe Rangers are currently on a three-game losing streak entering today's matinee with the Montreal Canadiens, including back-to-back defeats at the hands of divisional rivals. Luckily they are still in decent position in the Eastern Conference stan > read more

Rangers Scouting D Sheldon Souray

Published on 2011-02-04 17:03:00

Sportsnet.ca is reporting that the New York Rangers are actively scouting defenseman Sheldon Souray of the Hershey Bears (AHL) and could possibly be interested in acquiring the veteran blue-liner in the near future. Here's an excerpt from the article > read more

Drury Out with Supposed "Knee Soreness", Christensen In

Published on 2011-02-04 14:06:00

Getty ImagesCaptain Chris Drury's game has rapidly declined since joining the lineup this season. He missed a good chunk of the first few months due to injuries, but since returning has not been giving the Rangers anything they do not already have. H > read more

Postgame: Rangers a Post Away from Tying Devils, End Up Losing 3-2

Published on 2011-02-03 21:36:00

Reuters PicturesThere have been way too many of these “come up short” losses as of late for the New York Rangers, and that was exactly the case tonight against the Devils at Madison Square Garden. The Blueshirts found themselves in a 3-0-hole mid > read more

Pregame Notes: Devils at Rangers, 2/3/11

Published on 2011-02-03 12:00:00

ATTuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins left a bad taste in the Rangers' mouth after having several opportunities to win the game. They will have a chance to put that defeat behind them, though, when they go head-to-head with the riv > read more

Contenders or Pretenders? That is the Question

Published on 2011-02-03 06:00:00

Getty ImagesNow fifty-three games into the regular season, the New York Rangers are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 29-20-4. They have been streaky as of late, but looking at the year as a whole, have been able t > read more

Video: Brent Johnson Drops Rick DiPietro

Published on 2011-02-02 21:35:00

Not Ranger related, but definitely worth a watch....============================================================= Follow me on Twitter or e-mail me at nmontemagno@rangerstribune.com > read more

Fedotenko Out 3-4 Weeks, Undergoes Appendectomy

Published on 2011-02-02 16:53:00

Forward Ruslan Fedotenko has missed the past five games with a separated shoulder and was due to return to the lineup in two weeks. Well, Andrew Gross of Ranger Rants is reporting that Fedotenko will now miss an additional three to four weeks as he h > read more

Prospal Gets Another Chance with Gaborik

Published on 2011-02-02 13:57:00

Vinny Prospal will make his season debut tomorrow for the New York Rangers when they take on the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden. At this afternoon's practice he skated on a line with rookie Derek Stepan and former linemate Marian Gaborik. > read more

Postgame: Rangers Defeated by Crosby-less Pens in a Shootout, 4-3

Published on 2011-02-01 23:49:00

Getty ImagesTonight's 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins was not the way the Rangers wanted to start the crucial month of February. They had plenty of chances to seal the deal throughout the game, but stellar defense by the Penguins and sol > read more

Pregame Notes: Penguins at Rangers, 2/1/11

Published on 2011-02-01 12:00:00

ATThe New York Rangers enter the most important month of the season in February with the All-Star break now behind us and the playoffs just around the corner. It all begins tonight when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden in a > read more

Derek Stepan Sixth in Calder Race

Published on 2011-02-01 06:00:00

Getty ImagesWith the second half of the NHL season now underway, it is time to start discussing the Calder race and which rookies have been the best performers to this point. Kevin Forbes of Hockey's Future did just that in a recent article ranking t > read more

Callahan and Girardi to Return Tomorrow, Dubinsky Possible, Prospal Thursday

Published on 2011-01-31 16:14:00

Getty ImagesAndrew Gross of Ranger Rants is reporting injury news from today's practice that will be sure to bring a smile to your face. Forward Ryan Callahan will return to the lineup tomorrow night versus the Pittsburgh Penguins after missing 19 ga > read more

Photo Collection: Rangers Tribune's 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend, Vol. 2

Published on 2011-01-31 12:44:00

Yesterday we brought you volume one of our photo collection live from All-Star Weekend here in Raleigh, North Carolina. Today, with the festivities wrapping up last night, we recap our experience with volume two. Take a look....In volume one we broug > read more

Rangers Recall Del Zotto, Grachev and Newbury

Published on 2011-01-31 06:10:00

Following Sunday's All-Star Game, the New York Rangers announced that they have recalled defenseman Michael Del Zotto and forwards Evgeny Grachev and Kris Newbury from the Connecticut Whale of the AHL. According to Andrew Gross, all three will hit th > read more

Recapping the 2011 All-Star Game; Lundqvist and Staal Share Their Thoughts

Published on 2011-01-30 19:29:00

Getty ImagesRALEIGH, NC -- The atmosphere inside of the RBC Center this evening for the 58th Annual NHL All-Star Game was marvelous. The "Let's Go Staal" chants were roaring through the building before the puck even dropped, and once it did, the ovat > read more

Pregame Notes: 2011 NHL All-Star Game Edition

Published on 2011-01-30 13:49:00

Getty ImagesRALEIGH, NC -- Friday's Player Draft was a lot of fun, Saturday's red carpet and SuperSkills were entertaining, but they were only lead-ups to the main event -- this afternoon's 58h Annual NHL All-Star Game.This tilt between Team Staal an > read more

Photo Collection: Rangers Tribune's 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend, Vol.1

Published on 2011-01-30 10:06:00

The guys over at Yahoo!'s Puck Daddy did a photo expedition to share their experience at All-Star Weekend so far, so I decided I would do something similar here on The Rangers Tribune. Here it is..This is the display in the hotel lobby that I was gre > read more

SuperSkills Recap with Thoughts from Lundqvist and Marc Staal

Published on 2011-01-29 21:49:00

Reuters PicturesSaturday's Honda SuperSkills Competition certainly lived up to the expectations we set for it going in. From Daniel Sedin's sharpshooting to Zdeno Chara's record-breaking 105.9 mph blast, the events kept the fans in attendance at thei > read more

Sights and Sounds from the Red Carpet at the 2011 ASG (Interview w/ Lundqvist)

Published on 2011-01-29 18:05:00

The 2011 NHL All-Stars made their entrance into the RBC Center in style this evening, walking down the red carpet amongst the hundreds of fans that came down to see. I was fortunate enough to be in the media pit during the entrances and took tons of > read more

Previewing Tonight's Honda SuperSkills Competition (Update)

Published on 2011-01-29 12:30:00

Some fans enjoy the Skills Competition more than the All-Star Game itself, and rightly so. It gives the most gifted athletes in the game a chance to show off creativity and skill that you wouldn't necessarily see in a regular season game. The goal is > read more

Picking Apart the 2011 NHL All-Star Teams

Published on 2011-01-29 06:00:00

The National Hockey League kicked All-Star Weekend off right with last night’s Fantasy Player Draft here in Raleigh, North Carolina. The fans were very much into it, the players seemed to be enjoying themselves and the streets were buzzing afterwar > read more

Live Blog: 2011 All-Star Player Draft

Published on 2011-01-28 19:24:00

UPDATE:Team StaalForwardsEric StaalRyan KeslerAlexander OvechkinDaniel SedinRick NashPatrick SharpJeff SkinnerClaude GirouxCorey PerryPatrik EliasDavid BackesPaul StastnyDefensemenMike GreenZdeno CharaMarc StaalDan BoyleKris LetangErik KarlssonGoalie > read more

Preparing for Tonight's All-Star Player Draft

Published on 2011-01-28 16:53:00

Writing to you live from......JFK International Airport. Yes, my flight has been delayed, but my hope is that I will touch ground in Raleigh in time to run tonight's live blog during the All-Star Player Draft. Apparently I am not the only one, though > read more

NHL All-Star Weekend Preview: Raleigh, NC 2011

Published on 2011-01-28 08:00:00

2011 All-Star weekend officially kicks off tonight when team captains Nik Lidtsrom and Eric Staal will be on the clock drafting their squads for Saturday's SuperSkills Competition and Sunday's All-Star Game. In the meantime, before I board my flight > read more

2011 NHL All-Star Mock Draft: Rangers Tribune vs Bleeding All Blue

Published on 2011-01-27 18:24:00

In preparation for this Friday's draft and the weekend's events, Michael Gleich of Bleeding All Blue and I joined forces and put together a mock 2011 NHL All-Star Draft. I played the role of Eric Staal and Mike did so as Nik Lidstrom, drafting two op > read more

Rangers NHL Guardian Revealed

Published on 2011-01-27 11:05:00

As you have probably heard/read by now, the National Hockey League has joined forces with SLG Entertainment leader Stan Lee to create superhero-like figures for all 30 teams in the league leading up to All-Star Weekend. Day-by-day each team's superhe > read more

Rangers Tribune Is Your Home for Live All-Star Weekend Coverage

Published on 2011-01-27 06:00:00

The 2011 All-Star break officially begins today in the National Hockey League, which means The Rangers Tribune will turn its focus towards this weekend's events in Raleigh, North Carolina. As I have mentioned previously on the site, I will be heading > read more

Brian Boyle a Top Bargain in the NHL

Published on 2011-01-26 13:23:00

Getty ImagesBrian Boyle is finally getting the recognition he deserves around the league. We've talked a whole lot about him here on the blog this season, but now other media outlets are starting to feature his wonderful story as well. Take, for exam > read more

Postgame: Blueshirts Unlucky in 4-3 Loss to Panthers

Published on 2011-01-25 21:51:00

Getty ImagesLuck has gone the Rangers’ way, for the most part, all season long (aside from injuries). Unfortunately that was not the case against the Florida Panthers tonight at Madison Square Garden. I am not looking for excuses here, but a few un > read more

Pregame Notes: Panthers at Rangers, 1/25/11

Published on 2011-01-25 12:20:00

ATUs fans are still basking in the glory of last night's 2-1 shootout win over the Washington Capitals, but the Rangers are already preparing for the Florida Panthers, who will enter Madison Square Garden to take on the Blueshirts this evening. The R > read more

Video: Last Night's Shootout

Published on 2011-01-25 08:50:00

Just because it was so amazing and worth a second watch....Full postgame analysis HERE============================================================= Follow me on Twitter or e-mail me at nmontemagno@rangerstribune.com > read more

Postgame: Magical Rangers Do it Again, Clip Caps in the Shootout

Published on 2011-01-24 22:12:00

AP PhotoI really cannot put into words how amazing tonight’s 2-1 shootout victory over the Washington Capitals was, or how proud we are as fans right now. Yet again, with an extended list of injuries, the Blueshirts found a way against a very skill > read more

Pregame Notes: Rangers at Capitals, 1/24/11

Published on 2011-01-24 13:00:00

ATOnly three points separate the Rangers and the Capitals in the Eastern Conference standings right now, but that will change after tonight's match-up at the Verizon Center between these two teams. The Blueshirts are coming off a hard fought shootout > read more

Was Recalling Grachev/Del Zotto the Right Decision?

Published on 2011-01-24 06:00:00

Getty ImagesFollowing Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers, the Rangers recalled forward Evgeny Grachev and defenseman Michael Del Zotto from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League. This was done as an insurance move in case > read more