Rangers Need Another Dan Girardi on Their Blue Line
For 11 seasons, Dan Girardi handled the New York Rangers’ blue line, creating a formidable pairing with then captain Ryan McDonagh. As an undrafted player, Girardi’s path to the NHL…
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Retired Ranger Dan Girardi Deserves Respect
Though Dan Girardi’s career with the New York Rangers came to an unceremonious end, he deserves appreciation for what he did in his 11 seasons with the team. After New…
Rangers’ Lessons From 2017 Vegas Expansion Draft
No-trade clauses, a lack of cap space, and exciting young players will all play a role in the Seattle’s decision-making as the 2021 Expansion Draft approaches. The rules for the…
Dan Girardi Retires After 13 Seasons
TAMPA, Fla. — Former New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Dan Girardi has announced his retirement from the NHL after 13 seasons.
Girardi appeared in 927 games, finishing with 56 goals and 264 points and a plus-78 ratings. He also played…
Lightning Defense Could Look Really Different Next Season
Heading into the 2018-19 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning featured one of the deepest defensive corps in team history. With Norris Trophy winner Victor Hedman in his prime, along with…
Transitioning Ducks Should Go Bargain Hunting Again
Artemi Panarin, Jeff Skinner, Joe Pavelski, Matt Duchene, Kevin Hayes and Erik Karlsson all have more than just their status as high-priced, high-profile free agents in common. They will all…
NHL News & Notes: Filppula, Girardi & More
In today’s News & Notes, Valtteri Filppula will be out four weeks after suffering an injury against the Boston Bruins, Dan Girardi is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury and…
Rangers Fans: No Shame in Rooting for Lightning
For the diehard Rangers fan, this recent audition for the future has been fun. Neal Pionk, Rob O’Gara, John Gilmour and Ryan Sproul had their struggles, then showed enough progress…
Rangers Top 5 Defensive Pairs Since Cup Run
Teams must have a strong defense to compete for championships. Suppressing shots is extremely important as it will limit your goalie’s workload immensely. Having the puck is one way to…
Hedman’s Injury Stifling Lightning
A major part of why the Tampa Bay Lightning have played so well this season is their continuously improving defense. Heading into the 2017-18 season, the Lightning appeared to have…
Yzerman’s Offseason Moves Paying Off for Lightning
Steve Yzerman is widely regarded as one of the top general managers in the NHL. The Lightning’s GM had serious business to take care of this summer, such as signing…
What Are the Lightning’s Expectations?
At the start of each season, there is a belief that every team has a chance to win the Stanley Cup. It is impossible to predict what can happen over…