Tag: Antti Raanta

New York Rangers Expansion Draft Predictions

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In June next year, the NHL will have the first expansion draft since 2000. While the new franchise in Las Vegas may not have a name yet, they will be hitting the ice in the 2017-2018 season. The new club must select at least one player from each existing franchise in the expansion draft. However, […] READ MORE

Must See: Raanta Blanks Sharks, Snaps Losing Streak

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In a 4-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks, Antti Raanta became the fourth goalie in New York Rangers franchise history to earn a shutout in his first start with the team, stopping all 22 shots thrown at him and snapping a three-game Rangers losing streak (0-2-1). “The only thing I was thinking was to […] READ MORE

Goalie Trades Headline Draft Weekend

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The goaltending position is arguably the most crucial position in all of hockey, but when it comes to the draft it usually takes a back seat. Due to the fact that goalies aren’t generally taken in the first round, and the fact it takes far longer to see any of them get to the NHL, […] READ MORE

Between the Pipes: Goalies who could be moved

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Heading into this year’s NHL Entry Draft, there could be as many as a half dozen goaltenders in play and moved before the free agent market opens on July 1st. With some teams looking to add a dependable back-up or the prototypical 1b, or some looking to find a young, capable starter, it’s quite possible […] READ MORE