Snap Shot #1: A Hart Trophy for Panarin?
I wrote why Panarin should win the Hart.That's #Hartemi to you. pic.twitter.com/KiHaaKncbS
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 21, 2020
Snap Shot #2: A vote for the Steven McDonald Award
The Rangers are accepting votes for the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award until July 29. My vote goes to Mike Zibanejad, who posted career highs in goals (41) and points (75) despite being limited to just 57 games. He led the Blueshirts in goals, power-play tallies (15), and game-winners (6), as well as all forwards in average ice time (21:38).
Who will it be this year? It's in your hands.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 20, 2020
You have until July 24th to vote on the 2020 recipient of the @NorthwellHealth Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award ➡️ https://t.co/ZfnuZaNk2N pic.twitter.com/1QLeS0zCHW
Snap Shot #3: A “Great” anniversary
Twenty-four years ago today (July 21) the Rangers signed Wayne Gretzky as a free agent, reuniting him with close friend and former Edmonton Oilers teammate Mark Messier. In his three seasons on Broadway, “The Great One” led the NHL in assists twice and games played once. His first season for the Rangers was his best, having notched 25 goals and 72 assists for 97 points in 82 matches.
In his only postseason with the Blueshirts, he posted 10 goals and 10 apples in 15 contests. Highlights included hat tricks against the Florida Panthers and Philadelphia Flyers, as well as five points in a six-game series win over the New Jersey Devils.
July 21:
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 21, 2020
A Great day in Rangers history. pic.twitter.com/FUXgN8cx5Q