Battle on the Hudson: The Greatest Playoff Series in NHL History Michael Rappaport | December 3, 2012 Seven games in thirteen days, 27 periods, two teams six miles apart, and two organizations taking very different routes in their quest to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. These are…
Anton Stralman: An Example Of The John Tortorella System Amy Ernano | November 30, 2012 When Glen Sather, in a depth move, signed free agent defenseman Anton Stralman to a one-year, $900,000 deal last November, Ranger fans – myself included – were underwhelmed. The 25-year-old…
Operation Hat Trick is a Great Success for Players, Charities Josh Smith | November 27, 2012 Even the NHL lockout wasn’t able to keep some of the league’s best players off the ice. Members of fifteen NHL teams hit the ice Saturday night as part of…
The Greatest NHL Shootout Ever Michael Rappaport | November 26, 2012 One of the hallmarks of the “new” National Hockey League is the shootout. For the last seven seasons, many skaters have dazzled with their silky mitts and slick shots, adding…
Rangers’ Michael Sauer Still Suffering Amy Ernano | November 24, 2012 Michael Sauer was never a flashy guy or a power play quarterback. From the time he joined the Rangers, he showed himself to be the kind of defenseman every team…
Wayne Gretzky’s Greatest Game With The New York Rangers Michael Rappaport | November 20, 2012 When the New York Rangers signed Wayne Gretzky as a free agent in the summer of 1996, the hope was that a reunion with his friend and team captain Mark…
Matt Gilroy Returns to the Ranger Fold Amy Ernano | November 17, 2012 When the Rangers signed Boston University defenseman Matt Gilroy to a two-year deal in 2009, the hype surrounding the Hobey Baker winner was enough that most people didn’t question the…
Aces High: Dubinsky and Gomez Return to Their Roots Josh Smith | November 13, 2012 Who says you can’t go home? Certainly not Scott Gomez or Brandon Dubinsky. The Anchorage natives are both suiting up with their hometown ECHL team, the Alaska Aces, during the…
Rangers Must Find Spaces for New Faces Amy Ernano | November 9, 2012 As talks between the NHL and NHLPA continue, many fans maintain a cautious hope that the lockout might still be resolved in time to salvage the 2012-2013 NHL season. If…
Connecticut Whale Edge Albany Devils In Shootout Michael Gwizdala | November 3, 2012 Stats are like a model in a bikini, they show a lot but not everything. Case in point, out shooting a team by a count of 44-16 and falling in…
Marc Staal’s Return to Form Amy Ernano | November 2, 2012 When it was announced that Marc Staal was out of commission to begin the 2011-2012 season due to the lingering effects of a concussion caused by a hit from his…
The Big 5-0: Andre Deveaux’s Golden Misconduct Jubilee Ross Bonander | November 1, 2012 On 28 October 2012 in a game against the Rockford Icehogs, San Antonio Rampage center Andre Deveaux reached a unique hockey milestone: He was assessed his 50th American Hockey League misconduct.…