Mike Valvano

An Upstater and long-time Rangers follower, I've been writing about the Blueshirts off and on since college. My earliest memory is playing as the Rangers on NHL '95 for SNES, and, inconveniently, started watching as a kid right after the 1994 Cup. I look to find a balance between analytics and eyeballs, and wish it was easier to write about board play.

Rangers’ Rebuild Requires Synergy

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As the New York Rangers prepare for the 2018 NHL Draft, in which one of their three first-round picks is ninth overall, general manager Jeff Gorton and his staff are…

Jim Dolan and the Rangers’ Rebuild

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The messages from the New York Rangers front office about the haste of the rebuild has been vague, if not non-existent. While imagining a multi-year rebuild like the Toronto Maple…

Rangers’ Next Fourth-Line Center

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An effective fourth-line center is a valuable asset for any NHL team. Regardless of whether the New York Rangers view themselves as a contender next year or not, solidifying the…

Can Vesey Expedite Rangers’ Rebuild?

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The list of lineup challenges that the New York Rangers’ management and new coaching staff will have to answer before dropping the puck next season is long and evolving. One…

What Is Skjei Worth to the Rangers?

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As the New York Rangers have trended away from perennial playoff contenders to rebuilders this season, young players have been given more opportunities to take ownership of the franchise’s success.…

Does Fast’s Point Surge Change His Role?

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Jesper Fast’s game is built on intelligence and awareness rather than stick skills and play making. But during his current seven-game scoring streak, his intuition has given him top-six production.…

Is Brady Skjei Expendable?

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Since his potent 39-point rookie campaign, Brady Skjei has been, undoubtedly, the most untouchable New York Ranger. Regardless of New York’s reported interest in Matt Duchene, Skjei has been a…