Summer Fun, Blueshirts Style
The offseason begins. After the Rangers lost a heartbreaker in the second round, it is time to see what the summer holds for them. General manager Jeff Gorton certainly has…
Brendan Smith
Revisiting the Brendan Smith Trade
In the days leading up to the trade deadline this past February, rumors circulated about the New York Rangers acquiring another player. It turned out the Blueshirts acquired defenseman Brendan…
Facing Off: False Parity & Live Underdogs
Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Trade Deadline Grades
For the first time since the 1990-91 season, the Detroit Red Wings are likely to miss the playoffs. Currently, the team sits in the basement of the Eastern Conference standing,…
Preview: Rangers Looking for Bruins Sweep
The Boston Bruins will be hosting the New York Rangers for their third and final matchup of the 2016-17 season on Thursday evening. In the two previous meetings between the clubs, the…
Preview: Canucks Face Fading Wings, Post-Burrows
For the first time since 2005, the Vancouver Canucks will hit the ice without Alex Burrows on their roster. They face the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night with a…
Assessing Brendan Smith Trade to Rangers
New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton addressed his team’s biggest weakness on Tuesday by acquiring a veteran defenseman that can play on the right side. OFFICIAL: #NYR acquired defenseman…
Red Wings Trade Brendan Smith to Rangers
The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Brendan Smith to the New York Rangers for a third-round draft pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and a second round pick…
Rangers Targeting Brendan Smith?
The New York Rangers have some interesting decisions to make soon with the 2016-17 NHL trade deadline only a few days away. While Kevin Shattenkirk continues to be the center…
Red Wings Bye Week Notes
Finally, a break for the Detroit Red Wings. Unfortunately, it’s not the break fans were looking for – a string of wins and/or favorable calls. While the Red Wings are…
5 Defensive Targets for Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins‘ Jim Rutherford won the General Manager of the Year Award last season due to the slew of smart trades he made on the fly. With the team’s…
Breaking Down Chiarelli’s Comments
The Edmonton Oilers got back on track Tuesday, beating the Arizona Coyotes 5-2. They’re still comfortably in third place in the Pacific Division, with a chance to place higher in…