New York Rangers Weekly Wrap Up: Prospect Talk, Training Camp, Preseason

Here’s are articles that you may have missed last week from our staff:

Traverse City

New York Rangers hockey officially got underway last week with the prospects taking to the ice at the seventh annual Traverse City Tournament in Michigan.

The team was among eight NHL clubs to participate in the event. Unfortunately, the prospects didn’t fare so well in their appearance last week, going 1-3 before the last day of the tournament.

We covered the Rangers as they tried to put their best foot forward in competing.

Prospects Fall 5-2 On Day One of Traverse City

Prospects Winless Thru Two

First Win in Traverse City

Rangers Prospects Drop Third Loss at Traverse City

Training Camp

With the attention of the Traverse City over last week, focus turned to the real business at hand.

The Rangers opened the doors to the 2015-2016 Training Camp. And there are some good storylines that developed on the first day that will part of the main focus entering the season.

Head coach Alain Vigneault met with the media last Thursday to discuss his long-term goals for this year:

Training Camp Schedule

On Friday, the head coach again met with the media and went over where his player expectations in Camp and the season:

Expectations Set Tone on Day One

Newcomer may have the most to prove

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Of all the newest additions to the team, Viktor Stalberg may have the most to prove as a Ranger.

He’s previously played with the Chicago Blackhawks, having won a Stanley Cup with them in 2013. Also, he’s spent time with the Nashville Predators last season.

However, it seemed that Stalberg was not a good fit with Predators first-year head coach Peter Laviolette. this may have resulted with his limited ice-time and reduced role on the team.

He finds himself in New York this season, trying to gain back his reputation as a good hockey player and prove he can be a factor, whether it be as a Ranger or for another team:

Rangers Offseason Addition has Something to Prove

Preaseason hockey

Oct 4, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; New York Rangers center Oscar Lindberg (48) and New Jersey Devils center Stephen Gionta (11) battle for a loose puck during last year’s preseason game. The Devils defeated the Rangers 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Starting today, the Rangers will be in action for preseason games against the New Jersey Devils, Philadephia Flyers, and Boston Bruins.

The team’s schedule will run from September 21st through the 30th, giving the players a week off till the regular season begins in Chicago, when they take on the defending Stanley Cup Champions Blackhawks on October 7th.

We break down each preseason matchup and give you our opinion of what to expect:

Looking Ahead to the Preseason Games

Daily Doses

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Last week, highlighted some breaking news from around the NHL, that may have some bearing this season.

Everything from the official changes in jersey manufacturers, the expected three-on-three OT this preseason, to the implement of “concussion” spotters, we covered these and much more in our daily articles.

Here are some articles for you to catch up on:

New NHL Rule

NHL/NHLPA Tackle Off-Ice Issues, Vlad’s Unhappy

Guaranteed Overtime, Golf Classic

Adidas’ Idea to Make Form-Fitting Jerseys

And that’s what was being talked up here at the Blue Line Station. We will keep the hammer coming, as we gear up for another roller coaster ride of a season.

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