Thomas Henderson

Zuccarello Is More Than Deserving of the ‘A’

Thomas Henderson | October 8, 2017

This past offseason saw the New York Rangers have a lot of roster turnover, culminating in changes both on the ice and in the locker room. The two biggest names…

Rangers Should Sign Jagr

Thomas Henderson | September 3, 2017

The sports world is careening towards hockey season, with only a few weeks separating us from the beginning of training camp. Despite that very exciting news, Jaromir Jagr remains unsigned,…

Zibanejad Extension Speaks Volumes

Thomas Henderson | July 28, 2017

Minutes before his arbitration hearing, Mika Zibanejad and the New York Rangers agreed to a five-year, $5.35 million contract that will basically ensure Zibanejad’s spot on the top line for…

David Desharnais and the Rangers’ Center Depth

Thomas Henderson | July 23, 2017

On July 4, the New York Rangers inked veteran centerman David Desharnais to a one-year, $1 million contract. The move is an incredibly low-risk signing—if he works out, it is…

Rangers Need Kreider to Continue Success

Thomas Henderson | July 20, 2017

Before the 2016-17 season began, Chris Kreider avoided arbitration by signing a four year, $4.625 million extension with the New York Rangers. He ended up putting together a solid campaign on Broadway,…

Shattenkirk Creates Rangers Ripple Effect

Thomas Henderson | July 3, 2017

On the opening day of free agency, the New York Rangers made an enormous splash, signing Kevin Shattenkirk to a four-year, $6.65 million AAV deal. Shattenkirk was driven to play for…

Rangers Re-Sign Smith, Help Stabilize Blue Line

Thomas Henderson | June 29, 2017

Adding some stability to what has been a disappointing defense the past two seasons, the Rangers inked Brendan Smith to a four-year contract with a $4.35 million average annual value (AAV).…

Raanta Valuable for Rangers on Two Fronts

Thomas Henderson | June 23, 2017

The New York Rangers did not make a deal with the Vegas Golden Knights prior to the Expansion Draft, rolling the dice on who the 31st franchise in the NHL would…

Girardi Buyout Necessary for Rangers

Thomas Henderson | June 15, 2017

On June 14, 2017, the Rangers made a move that shook their current core. They announced they would buy out the contract of alternate captain Dan Girardi. Girardi was signed…

Rangers’ Zibanejad Made a Good Impression

Thomas Henderson | June 11, 2017

Easily the biggest move the New York Rangers made in the 2016 offseason was bringing in Mika Zibanejad. The Rangers traded an integral member of their core, Derick Brassard, in…

Brady Skjei Has a Big Future on Broadway

Thomas Henderson | June 7, 2017

It is not a secret that the Rangers have an issue on the blue line. After defensive breakdown after defensive breakdown in their six-game loss to the Ottawa Senators in…

Derek Stepan Is Not a Problem for the Rangers

Thomas Henderson | June 5, 2017

The New York Rangers are at a significant moment in their franchise’s history. One of the premier players to ever wear Rangers blue, Henrik Lundqvist, is getting towards the tail…