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Going into the season, expectations for the New York Rangers‘ defence were very low. After a brutal 2019-20 season defensively and with players such as Libor Hajek, Anthony Bitetto, and Jack Johnson each spending significant time on the roster, those concerns were more than justified. However, despite a defensive core that appears much worse on […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers have fired General Manager, Jeff Gorton and President of Hockey Operations, John Davidson. NYR have fired John Davidson and Jeff Gorton — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 5, 2021 Rangers Fire Gorton and Davidson In a move that has shocked the hockey world, the Rangers relieved both Gorton and Davidson of their […] READ MORE
In 2018, Ryan Strome was traded to the New York Rangers from the Edmonton Oilers for Ryan Spooner. At the time, it was a simple change-of-scenery deal exchanging two struggling centers. Fast-forward a few years and Strome has become a key contributor on the Rangers offence. With many fans claiming that he is “carried by […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers announced that star rookie netminder Igor Shesterkin is day-to-day with a mild groin strain. UPDATE: G Igor Shesterkin is day-to-day with a mild groin strain. — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 5, 2021 Igor Shesterkin Injured On a late third-period shorthanded rush by the New Jersey Devils, Shesterkin went sprawling across […] READ MORE
Although the New York Rangers have not had a captain since the departure of Ryan McDonagh in 2018, clear leaders have emerged. Especially now, after veterans Marc Staal, Jesper Fast, and longtime franchise goalie Henrik Lundqvist have departed, an established leader seems needed on the young team. While they opted not to name a captain […] READ MORE
Just 47 days after his open-heart surgery, Henrik Lundqvist is doing well and is back on the ice making saves. Back on December 17th, Lundqvist and the Washington Capitals shared the heartbreaking news that he would be out for the season due to a heart condition. Later, he shared more specifics about his situation and […] READ MORE
After a horrible rookie season that left many worried for his future, Kaapo Kakko has progressed into a new player. In 2019-20, then teenage Kakko was not only one of the worst players on his own New York Rangers team, but in the entire league. Now, 20-year-old Kakko has provided Rangers fans with a reason […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers have had an unexpectedly slow start to the regular season, but not in the departments most expected. While their team defence has improved drastically from last season, the goal-scoring has taken a step down. Less contribution from their top scorers and defencemen along with less shooting luck has led to a […] READ MORE
Many names are mentioned in conversation when discussing the best offensive defensemen in the league. Names such as John Carlson, Morgan Rielly, Roman Josi, Dougie Hamilton, Shea Theodore, and Quinn Hughes usually dominate. Tony DeAngelo always seems to get snubbed despite having established himself as a top-end offensive contributor on the New York Rangers‘ blueline. […] READ MORE
Centred by Mika Zibanejad with Chris Kreider on the left and Pavel Buchnevich on the right, the “KZB” trio has been the top line of the New York Rangers for multiple seasons. While split up occasionally, they have been the mainstay starting forward line for the Rangers since 2017. Throughout the process, they developed chemistry […] READ MORE