The Maple Leafs and the History Behind the 24th Overall Pick
It was a deal between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators that saw Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli exchanged for Olli Jokinen, a first round pick and prospect…
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Should NHL Teams Start Being Worried About The “NCAA Factor?”
The 2015 NHL free agent class suddenly got a lot more interesting on Saturday afternoon. It was then that news broke that 21 year-old defenseman Mike Reilly will be officially…
The 7 Best New York Rangers Stats From Round 1
The New York Rangers became the first team in the Eastern Conference to move into the second round with a 2-1 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night,…
Rangers Turn The Table; Pens Down 3-1
As history recalls, the Rangers found themselves on the brink of elimination last year in the 2014 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals falling behind 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. This year things are…
Kevin Hayes: The Rangers’ (Not So) Secret Weapon
As the New York Rangers get set to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, there are many sub-storylines that fans and close observers…
Chicago Blackhawks: The Ones That Got Away
Sometimes even the most storied franchises have a hard time keeping their top talent. Cap restrictions, loaded depth at spots, and coach differences leave these players without a spot and…
Fantasy Hockey: Streaking Playoff Pick-ups Under 30% Owned
With the fantasy hockey season nearing an end, fantasy managers that are still in their league’s playoff bracket are undoubtedly making any changes that could improve their chances of winning…
Kevin Hayes: The Patience of a Grizzly Bear
This post is going to start with a personal story, but I promise you it will get to hockey… When I was a freshman in High School I had an…
The Rangers Have Center Depth
The New York Rangers have amassed depth down the middle and have the most versatile center core they’ve had in years. They have a solid top 3, with Derek Stepan, Derick Brassard, and Kevin…
Hagelin, Hayes, and Miller: The Naming of a Line
There comes a time when certain hockey lines become in need of naming. Throughout the years, the Rangers themselves have had a few memorable lines, including but not limited to…
Hockey News: Disappointment for Jets and Sens; Beauty Goal for Kevin Hayes
Absolute heart-breaker for the Winnipeg Jets. [Deadspin] Teemu Pulkkinen, another great Red Wings find. [Detroit Free Press] The best rental players in Panthers history. [Today’s Slap Shot] After giving up…
Derick Brassard: The Rangers’ Unsung Hero
Henrik Lundqvist. Rick Nash. Martin St. Louis. Derek Stepan. Mats Zuccarello. Ryan McDonagh. Dan Girardi. Marc Staal. These are the names that come to mind when one generally thinks about…