In case you missed out, here’s what’s been happening over the past week at Blue Line Station.
The New York Rangers hopefuls have been battling it out against other NHL hopefuls in Traverse City, and it hasn’t been pretty. The Rangers prospects fell 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild‘s prospects on day one. Then on day two they lost again, 2-0 to the St. Louis Blues. Things aren’t looking too well, especially for Keegan Iverson who had wanted a better start. Here’s what we had write about Iverson and all of the prospects in Traverse City so far.
Prospect Iverson is Hoping for Fresh Start – Pat
Rangers Prospects’ Day One in Traverse City – Pat
McDonagh is the Best Ranger, Prospects’ Day Two – Pat
It wasn’t actually all doom and gloom however as head coach, Ken Gernander, saw improvement in a few of his guys. According to Blueshirts United, Gernander said, “ played a strong game. I thought Brady Skjei played a strong game. Tambellini’s game was better tonight than the first night. A lot of guys improved, so hopefully that’ll put us over the hump if we can show that same improvement going into Game 3.” We’ll be keeping tabs on Monday.
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Moving right along, we also focused on a few of the current Blueshirts, two of which will be serving their second year as a Ranger this season – Kevin Hayes and Keith Yandle.
Why Hayes Will Have a Big Sophomore Year – Jay
Keith Yandle Poised for a Breakout Year – Brandon
With both Hayes and Yandle having to avoid the sophomore slump, we wondered who out of all of the Rangers would have the most to prove? Turns out it’s not either of them, but someone who has been around for a while. And would the Rangers need any AHL backup in case one of our Rangers fail?
Who Has the Most to Prove This Year – Jess
Do the Rangers Need AHL Reinforcements? – Jay
A lot of hockey fans allover the globe are looking forward to the third World Cup of Hockey ever. The Canadians are the current champs. Henrik Lundqvist is hoping to join Team Sweden to take that top spot away while Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider might help Team USA win it. Here are the full stories written by the editors of Blue Line Station.
Lundqvist Talks 2016 World Cup – Jess
Who Will Play in the World Cup – Pat
But perhaps the number one goal right now for all of the New York Rangers is winning the most coveted trophy in sports, the Stanley Cup. Andrew gives his take on whether or not the boys can make it this year.
Will the Rangers Win the 2016 Stanley Cup? – Andrew
And that’s all for your weekly wrap up. But before we go, here’s the clip of the week of prospect (of course), Pavel Buchnevich.
#NYR Prospect Pavel Buchnevich scores another highlight reel goal today. pic.twitter.com/t0gyJQqST6
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 13, 2015
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