Monthly Archives: March 2011

Ryan McDonagh: A Rookie with a Veteran Heart

Getty Images Over the past few weeks we have heard more and more from defenseman Ryan McDonagh in the media. This is no coincidence. The St. Paul, Minnesota native may only be 21 years of age, but he speaks as … Continue reading

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Lundqvist NHL’s 3rd Star of the Week

If you did not already know, the National Hockey League announces three stars of the past week from around the league every Monday. With today being Monday, last week's three stars were announced on the NHL Live radio broadcast earlier … Continue reading

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Playoff Race Narrowing Down in the East

The playoff race in the Eastern Conference took on a new look after all action was over with on Saturday. The Toronto Maple Leafs were unable to defeat the Detroit Red Wings in an emotional tilt, and with that their … Continue reading

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Pregame Notes: Rangers at Bruins, 3/26/11

AT The New York Rangers had their five-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, but it was a wake-up call that the Blueshirts needed because their effort in recent games has been subpar. … Continue reading

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Postgame: Lundqvist’s 11th Shutout Carries Rangers Past Bs, 1-0

AP Photo We expected a close game. We expected Henrik Lundqvist to stand on his head. We expected a strong effort from the entire Ranger lineup if they wanted a win. Our expectations evidently were right on target for this … Continue reading

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Avery Back In? Who Sits?

Getty Images Head coach John Tortorella declined to confirm his lineup for tomorrow afternoon's matinee with the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden, likely because he is still unsure as to what he wants to do exactly, but the general … Continue reading

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Blueshirt Banter Viewing Party Tomorrow

Have any plans for tomorrow's matinee between the Rangers and Bruins? If not, you should most definitely consider attending the Blueshirt Banter Viewing Party at the Molly Wee Pub in New York City. As you know, I am also a … Continue reading

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Rangers Sign Goalie Jason Missiaen

If you did not hear just prior to last night's game against the Ottawa Senators, the New York Rangers inked 20-year-old goaltender Jason Missiaen of the QMJHL. Missiaen, originally a fourth-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2008, is 6-foot-8 … Continue reading

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Sweet and Sauer

Getty Images The Rangers have been very successful in bringing up youth this season, and along the way they have found out some of their prospects have more to offer than scouts originally projected. That has been the case for … Continue reading

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Pregame Notes: Senators at Rangers, 3/24/11

AT Riding a five-game winning streak, the New York Rangers enter tonight's contest against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden the hottest they have been all season long. They are comfortably in seventh place in the East at the … Continue reading

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