Archive for August, 2009

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Ranger Pre-Season Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday

For all you Ranger fans who can’t wait to see their new boys in blue in action, you can reserve your seat tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1, when pre-season tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster via…Read More

Who Is The Brett Favre Of The NHL?

Recently, I have been reading a bunch of stories talking about the “Brett Favre of the NHL.”  But who exactly fits the bill most? The Manic Ranger had a great blog discussing the recurring…Read More

Former Ranger Schneider Heading To Vancouver

Native New Yorker and one-time Ranger Mathieu Schneider will continue his career in Vancouver this season, giving the Canucks a playoff tested veteran who still has a little bit left in the tank. Schneider…Read More

Marc The Only Staal Without A Cup

With all three Staal brothers looking for a spot on the Canadian 2010 Winter Olympic hockey team, there is one glaring area where our beloved Ranger, Marc, finds himself lacking – a Stanley Cup championship. Older…Read More

This Is The Only Time I Will Give Props To The Devils

In a rare event, I am saluting a job well done by the New Jersey Devils.  After the New Jersey Nets decided it was a good idea to remove ‘New Jersey’ from their road jerseys, the Devils marketing…Read More

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Support 5-hole’s Sign Brandon Dubinsky Movement!

All of us Ranger fans are getting a bit antsy as we pick up the paper every day and still don’t…Read More

Rangers Expect Big Things From Anisimov

Heading into the 2009-10 season, the Rangers are set to do battle with their captain and a bit of youth…Read More

Prospal Apparently Has Something To Prove

Apparently, Vinny Prospal has something to prove… At least, according to a recent interview of…Read More

Gomez Goin’ French: Perhaps For The ‘C’ In Montreal

SI.com’s Michael Farber is reporting that former Ranger Scott Gomez is studying with a French…Read More

Rangers Add Prospal To The Mix

The Rangers came to terms with another former Tortorella favorite from the 2004 Cup winning Lightning…Read More

The Captain Is Back!

Mark Messier is simply known to Ranger faithful as “The Captain.” The beloved Messier will always have a special place in the hearts of Ranger fans after his heart and determination led the…Read More

Mike Comrie Is Still Available

When the Rangers look at their options at the center position when considering who should be the man to pair with newcomer Marian Gaborik, they are often found scratching their heads.  Chris Drury is…Read More

Rangers Need To Keep Dubinsky

Earlier this week, the Dallas Morning News speculated that the Rangers could enter trade talks with the Dallas Stars for centerman Brad Richards, a former Tortorella favorite in Tampa Bay.  A Rangers…Read More

Frank The Tank Debuting On Broadway?

Steve Zipay’s Blue Notes has mentioned that the Rangers might be in pursuit of Montreal Canadiens’ scrappy defenseman, Francis Bouillon.  Sure, he’s a fiery guy who can add a jolt to…Read More

Cherepanov Probe Reopened

Russian prosecutors have reopened the investigation into the death of Alexei Cherepanov.  There has been a dark cloud of confusion hovering above the case ever since the Russian Ranger draft pick collapsed…Read More

Fleury Comeback On The Horizon?

According to the Calgary Herald, former Ranger Theo Fleury is attempting an NHL comeback this season with the Calgary Flames.  Rumor has it that he was spotted at a Flames workout last week and looked…Read More

Where’s The D?

Since their first round exit at the hands of the Washington Capitals, the Rangers have stood by and watched as 1/3 of their defense has left via free agency.  Gone are two of their top blue-liners –…Read More

Rangers Say Thanks, But No Thanks To Z

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather decided that the enigmatic Nikolai Zherdev was not worth another season at a somewhat steep $3.9M, and has exercised his right to walk away from…Read More

Zherdev Awarded $3.9M

Arbitrator Elliott Shiftman has awarded Nikolai Zherdev with a $3.9M contract for the 2009-10 season, which means that Glen Sather will have until tomorrow to decide whether Zherdev will be playing on…Read More

Zherdev Decision On Brink

Friday saw Nikolai Zherdev’s arbitration hearing go without a decision.  With the final ruling postponed to Monday, the Rangers will be using this weekend to determine the bottom line they are willing…Read More

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