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Mats Zuccarello-Aasen And What He Can Do For The New York Rangers
December 24th, 2010
Listed at five feet and seven inches, the shifty 161 pound Mats Zuccarello-Aasen should have everything going against him hockey-wise. That's not the case for the tiny Norwegian anymore.
In training camp, it was clear that Zuccarello had to adapt to the North American rink and game. Compared to European rinks, ...
Cold Blooded: 5 Rivalries That Should Get a Winter Classic In The Near Future
December 24th, 2010
As a Rangers fan, I've been waiting for a Winter Classic in Yankee Stadium for years now. The latest news is that if there is a Winter Classic in the near future, Ranger fans should expect it to be in the new Citi Field, home of the New York Mets.Either ...
NHL Today: Brad Richards, Mike Ribeiro, Nazem Kadri, Jarome Iginla and More
November 23rd, 2010
Well it's been three months now and it's time that the NHL Today series comes back. I've been really busy with school and work lately that I haven't been able to fully participate with the B/R community I have come to love. Ironically, my last NHL Today article (on 9/19) ...
NHL Miracle at Consol Energy Center: New York Rangers Come Back Against Penguins
November 16th, 2010
It's the third period and the New York Rangers are up 1-0 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The referees penalize Ryan Callahan, arguably the New York Rangers best penalty-killer, for holding after Evgeni Malkin blatantly dives.
Seconds into the power play, Dan Girardi goes down bleeding and into the locker room. The ...
Derek Stepan and the Rest of October’s Hat Tricks
November 6th, 2010
Derek Stepan surprised pretty much everyone in his first NHL game. The latest rookie on Broadway scored a hat trick in his first NHL game becoming only the fourth person in NHL history to do so. Following Stepan, 10 other players have completed the three-goal feat in October. Here are ...
Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers Blank Toronto Maple Leafs, End Two-Game Skid
October 30th, 2010
Tonight marked Henrik Lundqvist's first shutout of the 2010-2011 NHL season and it was a well-deserved one at that.
Big Brian Boyle scored his fourth goal of the season off of a beautiful backhand (his third against the Leafs) and Ryan Callahan continued his goal scoring streak to four games after ...
Amanda Vanderpool And The NHL’s 25 Hottest Ice Girls
October 17th, 2010
When I say the word "cheerleaders", what sports come to mind? NBA and NFL?A little known fact is that a growing number of NHL teams are adopting the cheerleading trend, ever since the New York Islanders started the tradition a few years ago. Each team has a corny name for ...
Tim Kennedy Down; Todd White On Defense For New York Rangers?
October 13th, 2010
According to the official Twitter account of the New York Rangers, Tim Kennedy has been sent down to Hartford Whale-pack. Kennedy, who saw no time in the first two games of the season, played very well in the preseason. However, he does not offer more as a player than the ...
Derek Stepan: New York Rangers Rookie Scores Hat Trick in NHL Debut
October 9th, 2010
Derek Stepan has definitely earned a spot in the lineup. The 20-year-old center scored a hat trick in his very first NHL game, becoming the first New York Ranger and the fourth player in NHL history to do so.
The young center had a few more opportunities, including an empty net, ...
Isles Claim Winger Michael Grabner Off Waivers; Hope to Get Some Extra Scoring
October 5th, 2010
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN via Twitter, the New York Islanders have claimed right-winger Michael Grabner off waivers from the Florida Panthers. Grabner was seen as one of the main components of the trade that brought Keith Ballard to the Vancouver Canucks. He was expected to make the offensively ...