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Michael Del Zotto with Unknown Team in Europe
October 29th, 2012 at 5:14 PM
***PHOTO1*** New York Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto will be the fourth member of the team to sign a contract to play overseas. It isn't known which team Del Zotto has signed with, however. ***PHOTO2*** Del Zotto has plenty of options as he has teammates playing in the KHL (Ryan McDonagh), the Swiss League...

NHL Cancels Remainder of Preseason Schedule
September 27th, 2012 at 3:34 PM
***PHOTO1*** The NHL went ahead and canceled the remainder of the 2012 preseason schedule Thursday. The league had previously canceled games through Sept. 30, but with that date approaching fast, they were forced to cancel more. The NHL and NHL Players' Association are scheduled to meet tomorrow in New York, but the two...

James Dolan: ‘I Want Us to Play Hockey’
September 10th, 2012 at 10:57 AM
***PHOTO1*** There is less than a week for the NHL and NHLPA to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement. If the two sides don't strike a deal, the NHL will see it's second lockout in 10 years. There has been little optimism about a deal being struck, especially after...

BREAKING: New York Rangers Acquire Rick Nash
July 23rd, 2012 at 2:51 PM
According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the New York Rangers have acquired right wing Rick Nash from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dreger has reported center Brandon Dubinsky, defenseman Tim Erixson, and a first are three pieces headed back to Columbus with more going the other way. Details to follow.

Will Brandon Prust Return to the New York Rangers?
June 20th, 2012 at 8:30 PM
One offseason topic that is making headlines is Brandon Prust's future (or lack there of) in New York. Prust becomes an unrestricted free-agent on July 1st, and whether or not he and the Rangers will be able to agree on contract terms is up in the air at this point.  Prust...

Zach Parise Says “No” to New York Rangers
June 14th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Today the Stanley Cup runner-up New Jersey Devils had their locker clean-out day. The top offseason story so far has surrounded the speculation around where captain Zach Parise will end up, as he is a free agent. The New York Rangers, who are in desperate need of a top-line scorer,...

How Would Zach Parise Be Welcomed If He Came to New York
June 7th, 2012 at 8:19 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** It is well known around the NHL that New Jersey Devil's longtime captain Zach Parise may be wearing a different uniform next season. Many team names have been thrown around as possible destinations for the veteran, none more intriguing than the New York Rangers. Let us take a second to...

Mats Zuccarello to Play in Russia
June 5th, 2012 at 7:34 PM
***PHOTO1*** Reports have confirmed that New York Rangers' forward Mats Zuccarello has signed a one-year contract to play hockey in Russia. The 24-year-old has committed to the Kontinental Hockey League, becoming a member of the Metallurg Magnitogorsk (say that five times fast). According to the same source, Zuccarello's lack of playing time...

Gaborik to Undergo Shoulder Surgery; Out Six Months
June 4th, 2012 at 6:10 PM
***PHOTO1***  The New York Rangers' regular-season scoring leader will have surgery to repair a tear in his shoulder muscle. Marian Gaborik, who has been heavily criticized for a lackluster performance in the Rangers' recent playoff run that ended in the Eastern Conference Finals, is not using the injury as an excuse...

Rangers GM Still Recovering from Playoff Oust
May 31st, 2012 at 11:36 AM
***PHOTO1*** The General Manager of the New York Rangers is having as tough a time as any letting go of his teams' exit from the playoffs. Glen Sather said recently of his current state, "We just got knocked out a couple of days ago... It's tough enough to go to bed at...

New York Rangers Sign Swede Jesper Fast
May 29th, 2012 at 4:23 PM
In one of their first big offseason moves, the New York Rangers have agreed to terms with 20-year-old Jesper Fast. The Swedish forward has been playing in Sweden's Elite League this season and has recorded five goals and 11 assists in 21 games according to ESPN.com. The details of the...

With Game 7 Win, New York Rangers Meet Washington Capitals Again
April 26th, 2012 at 12:10 AM
  Tonight the Washington Capitals defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 in an epic Game 7. The game was sent into a series-deciding overtime period and the Caps' Joel Ward was able to push one past Tim Thomas almost three minutes into the extra session.    ***PHOTO1***     The Capitals win means that should the Rangers...

New York Rangers Vs. Ottawa Senators Game 6 Preview
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:18 PM
  Here is a quick look inside what the Rangers and Senators look like heading into tonight’s crucial Game 6…   -       Brian Boyle is inactive after suffering a concussion in Game 5 from a hit by Chris Neil, who received no suspension from the league. -       Carl Hagelin, after serving a 3-game suspension,...

John Tortorella Mixing It up for Game 5
April 20th, 2012 at 9:25 PM
  In an effort to increase scoring opportunities for his key players, Coach John Tortorella has been shuffling around some of his lines in preparation for tomorrow’s Game 5. Today in practice he put the team’s regular season scoring leader, Marian Gaborik, on the ice with Derek Stepan and Artem Anisimov....

Chris Kreider Makes NHL Debut for New York Rangers
April 17th, 2012 at 9:57 PM
  ***PHOTO1*** Just nine days ago 20 year-old Chris Kreider helped the Boston College Eagles win the NCAA Men’s Hockey National Championship. Last night, he made his professional debut in a crucial Game 3 win for the New York Rangers. Talk about being tossed into the lion's den. The promising young talent...

New York Rangers’ Carl Hagelin Suspended for 3 Games
April 16th, 2012 at 1:17 AM
***PHOTO1*** The NHL has delivered a huge blow to the New York Rangers' top-scoring line. Marian Gaborik and Brad Richards will be without their usual line-mate Carl Hagelin for Games 3,4, and 5 due to a suspension. Brendan Shanahan, the league's head disciplinarian, said that Hagelin's hit on the Ottawa Senators' Daniel...

Happy Birthday to New York Rangers Legend #9 Adam Graves
April 12th, 2012 at 12:47 PM
***PHOTO1*** Only eight New York Ranger players have had their number retired since 1926. There are two #9's hanging in the rafters at Madison Square garden, one belonging to Adam Graves who is celebrating his 44th birthday today. Graves has been adored by Ranger fans especially due to his huge role...

New York Rangers Head Coach John Tortorella to Coach All Star Game; NHL Realignment Delayed
January 7th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
As a nice reward for his team's excellent start, New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella has clinched a coaching spot in the 2012 Tim Horton's NHL All Star Game. It's a bit of a departure from the other recent news concerning Tortorella and the NHL, when he was fined...

Sean Avery Placed on Waivers by the New York Rangers
December 30th, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Sean Avery's days with the New York Rangers appear to be over. The polarizing winger was placed on waivers today by the team. Larry Brooks of the New York Post first reported the news. ***PHOTO1*** It's no secret that Avery and Rangers head coach John Tortorella aren't exactly buddies. Two strong personalities,...

New York Rangers to Unveil Winter Classic Jersey This Afternoon
November 28th, 2011 at 10:32 AM
  ***PHOTO1*** Later this afternoon, the New York Rangers will unveil the new jersey they will wear for their Winter Classic matchup with the arch rival Flyers in Philadelphia on New Years Day. The ceremony will take place at 4 pm Eastern time, with the unveiling set to stream live on BlueshirtsUnited.com, which can be seen over at NYRangers.com. Several Rangers will be in attendance, along with MSG Network's...