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via Last Word on Hockey, By Noah Cirisoli Over the past couple of seasons, the New York Rangers defense has been the biggest concern to both its management and fans. With players like Marc Staal and Dan Girardi getting older, the question then became- Who would the Rangers find to help support the blue line? Enter 23 […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers have not had an easy season thus far. If a New York Rangers playoff spot is to be secured, here is some key things to focus on. READ MORE
Similar to how the Capitals struck a deal before their arbitration hearing with Marcus Johansson two days ago, the Rangers have come to an agreement with forward Chris Kreider before theirs today. Chris Kreider & #NYR have settled: 4 yrs, $18.5 m, including $1m signing bonus in first three yrs. — Tim Wharnsby (@TimWharnsby) July 22, […] READ MORE
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
The New York Rangers have made a habit of trading away draft picks and prospects for a chance at a Stanley Cup. It is time for change in the Big Apple READ MORE
The 2016 World Cup of Hockey will take place in Toronto, Ontario at Air Canada Centre as a pre-season clash of the nations. Team Canada, Team Czech Republic, Team Finland, Team Russia, Team USA, Team Europe, Team North America, and Team Sweden will duke it out for international supremacy. Just announced, the Swedes will have […] READ MORE
After being eliminated in five games by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New York Rangers organization has a lot of tough questions to answer. The biggest one is: Has the window closed for the Rangers? Have the Blueshirts missed their opportunity to win another Stanley Cup during these last few seasons? What does the road ahead look […] READ MORE
For the third straight post-season, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers are set to meet in the playoffs on April 18. The Rangers eliminated the Penguins in both 2014 and 2015, and are 7-1 in the last eight playoff contests between the two. Pittsburgh however enters the first round on a hot streak, losing […] READ MORE
With some new additions on the team and the Stanley Cup playoffs looming, the Rangers relying on Lundqvist will need to be a thing of the past. READ MORE
There are a number of NHL teams who are “all in” for the 2015-16 season, including the St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Anaheim Ducks, L.A. Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, and San Jose Sharks. The time is now for all these franchises, for a variety of reasons. NHL Teams That Are All In […] READ MORE
I have been writing about hockey the last few years. My goal at Last Word On Hockey is to find NHL stories that are interesting and bring a unique perspective. After someone reads one of my articles, I want them to say "Wow those are great points, I didn't think of that". I also co-host on two NHL podcasts at @VegasHockeyPod & @NHLOn-The_Ice
I have been writing about hockey the last few years. My goal at Last Word On Hockey is to find NHL stories that are interesting and bring a unique perspective. After someone reads one of my articles, I want them to say "Wow those are great points, I didn't think of that". I also co-host on two NHL podcasts at @VegasHockeyPod & @NHLOn-The_Ice