Are New York Rangers hurting from returning players?
February 9, 2011 by Zach Myles
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Sounds like a silly concept, right? A team is actually worse for getting their best players back. In the midst of a five-game losing streak, I’m wondering that as a fan. They have an overtime loss (which is a point), but that’s still a loss in my mind. But what if I tell you that [...]
New York Rangers’ captain to miss next couple of games
February 5, 2011 by Zach Myles
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New York Rangers captain Chris Drury will not travel with the team to Montreal and Detroit due to a knee problem that has bothered him for “several weeks.” The 34-year old’s absence comes in the midst of everyone else on the team, most notably Ryan Callahan and Brandon Dubinsky, returning from various ailments. #23 only [...]
Los Angeles Looks to Make Moves
February 1, 2011 by Brandon LaChance
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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers are involved in trade rumors as they attempt to make the bright lights shine on NBA champions and playoff contenders. Who will the two teams have to give up and who are they looking for? We’ll start off with the Lakers because they’re contenders for the [...]
New York Rangers getting healthy at a good time
January 31, 2011 by Zach Myles
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All-Star weekend was a great event for hockey fans everywhere, as some of the best players in the world displayed their talents in Raleigh in front of fans from every corner of the globe. But what’s lost in that is the impact it has on the NHL clubs. After losing on January 25 to Florida, [...]
New York Rangers Lundqvist shines in All-Star game, but loses
January 31, 2011 by Zach Myles
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Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist played well in the All-Star game in Raleigh, but was saddled with the loss as Team Lidstrom defeated Team Staal by an 11-10 score on Sunday afternoon. After being the 11th player picked overall, Lundqvist allowed 3 goals on 14 shots, playing the third period in net for Team Staal. Considering [...]
Staal, Lundqvist face All-Star fate
January 29, 2011 by Zach Myles
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On Friday night, the three Rangers players that will play in Sunday’s NHL All-Star game found out what team they will be playing for. Both defenseman Marc Staal and goalie Henrik Lundqvist will be playing for the team headed by Hurricanes captain Eric Staal, Marc’s older brother. Rookie Derek Stepan ,who will participate in the [...]
With all these injuries, time for Drury to lead.
January 24, 2011 by Zach Myles
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On July 1, 2007, the Rangers made a huge splash in free agency by adding the top two centers available, Scott Gomez (from the Devils) and Chris Drury (from the Sabres). Gomez has since been traded and Drury has been named the 25th captain in team history. Now with the Broadway Blueshirts plagued with injuries, [...]
NBA Picks Recap: January 20
January 21, 2011 by Brandon LaChance
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There didn’t seem to be much action in the NBA last night since there was only three games, but these three games delivered. The Chicago Bulls-Dallas Mavericks and the Charlotte Bobcats-Philadelphia 76ers were close throughout the duration while the Portland Trailblazers showed the Los Angeles Clippers how a team beats three players. Court Crusades went [...]
Three Rangers invited to All-Star weekend
January 11, 2011 by Zach Myles
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Defenseman Marc Staal and goaltender Henrik Lundqvist were part of the 36 other players named to the NHL All-Star game, which was announced today. They will all join Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury, Duncan Keith, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Jonathan Toews, who were voted in by the fans as locks to play in the game. [...]
Rangers acquire Wolski from Coyotes
January 10, 2011 by Zach Myles
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A day after losing Alex Frolov to a season-ending knee injury, GM Glen Sather pulled a rabbit out of the old hat. The Rangers traded defenseman Michal Rozsival to Phoenix in exchange for winger Wojtek Wolski. Wolski, 24, was drafted 21st overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He quickly posted [...]