Scott Esposito

Scott Esposito

Joined: Mar 20, 2020

Mike Richter belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Steve Larmer of the New York Rangers . Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport

Steve Larmer got his Stanley Cup, but what about the HHOF?

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 5: Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers celebrates after Brendan Lemieux #48 scores a goal on Joonas Korpisalo #70 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period on December 5, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 3-2. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

2019-20 Rangers report card: Kaapo Kakko

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 21: Brendan Lemieux #48 of the New York Rangers gets the stick up on Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders during a timeout during the third period at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2020 in New York City. The Islanders defeated the Rangers 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

2019-20 Rangers report card: Brendan Lemieux

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 14: Bernie Nicholls #9 of the New York Rangers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action March 14, 1990 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. New York defeated Toronto 8-2. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

‘Broadway Bernie’ brought scoring (and Messier) to Rangers

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 20: Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers celebrates his third period goal during their game against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on November 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

2019-20 Report Card: Pavel Buchnevich

Jan 16, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack Johnson (3) checks Boston Bruins right wing Chris Wagner (14) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

2019-20 Rangers report card: Jack Johnson

The banner commemorating the retired jersey of former New York Rangers players and coach Boom Boom Geoffrion (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Boom Boom Geoffrion, the Richard Riot, and the Rangers

Oct 3, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) celebrates scoring a goal during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

2019-20 Report Card: Jacob Trouba

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: 2007 Lester Patrick Trophy winner Brian Leetch (L) 2009 Lester Patrick Trophy winner Mike Richter (C) and 2009 Lester Patrick Trophy winner and a member of the NHL Hall of Fame Mark Messier pose for a photo during the Lester Patrick Trophy Celebration at Gotham Hall on October 21, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

The dramatic tale of Lorne ‘Chabotsky’

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 29: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins fights for the puck against Henrik Lundqvist #30 and Brady Skjei #76 of the New York Rangers at the TD Garden on November 29, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Rangers on Black Friday: Barnburners and gong shows

Oct 3, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers center Lias Andersson (28) trips over a TV wire as he is introduced prior to taking on the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Happy Thanksgiving: Presenting the Tri-State’s ice turkey awards

Ulf Nilsson #11 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

What if Ulf Nilsson didn’t break his ankle?

Mike Richter

The New York Rangers score with Lady Liberty again

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1979: Ron Duguay #10 of the New York Rangers faces off against Jacques Lemaire #25 of the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL Hockey game circa 1979 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Duguay's playing career went from 1977-99. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Gilles Gratton: Goalie, sailor, Spanish count & other things

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sportsorts

Henrik is ‘King’ of all Rangers goaltenders

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: (L-R) John Davidson and Jeff Gorton of the New York Rangers attends the 2019 NHL Draft at the Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers notebook: Gorton and J.D. got it right this off-season