Posts Tagged ‘ Blueshirts ’

A Great Trade For The Rangers

Feb 2nd, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story

The waiting is over!
Finally after a day of waiting, Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust are Rangers, while the team bids goodbuy to Ales Kotalik and Christopher Higgins.
No matter how Jokinen meshes with Marian Gaborik, this is simply a good trade for the Rangers. They gave up nothing, while getting the cap flexibility for next season [...]



Kotalik Reportedly Holding Up Deal

Feb 1st, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

Al trade that looked all but done last night is now on hold as the Rangers and Flames await work for Ales Kotalik.
According to the NY Post, Kotalik is taking his time in deciding whether to accept the trade that will send the disgruntled winger along with Christopher Higgins to Calgary in exchange for Olli [...]



Rangers On The Verge of Dealing For Jokinen

Feb 1st, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

After finally getting back in the win column for the first time since Jan. 19, the Rangers may continue to make the fans smile if they can complete a reported trade with the Calgary Flames.
Reportedly, the Blueshirts will send disgruntled forward Ales Kotalik and disappointing left wing Christopher Higgins west for center Olli Jokinen and [...]



Rangers Laugh Way to 8-2 Win

Jan 20th, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

NE W YORK – It was almost impossible to contain them. After half a season of sober moods and sad statements, the Rangers were just giddy after their second laugher in two games, this time beating the Tampa Bay Lightning, 8-2.
“It feels great scoring eight goals,” said forward Vinny Prospal, who was one of eight [...]



Brodeur Beats Blueshirts in Pitchers Duel

Jan 13th, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

NEW YORK – In baseball, this would have been the equivalent of Sabathia vs. Santana. Or in Tennis, this was Federer and Nadal matching wits.
There’s just something special when two greats match up for an epic battle. And 18,200 fans saw two titans in Marty Brodeur and Henrik Lundqvist face off.
“[Henrik] played phenomenal,” said forward [...]



A New York Classic In 2011

Jan 1st, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, New York Rangers, Top Story

After another successful Winter Classic, with the Bruins 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers, hockey fans are yearning for more. The outdoor game has proven to be a successful showcase for the sport, showing the nation why so many fans love the game, while converting a few new backers along the way.
Yet, after Classics in [...]



Rangers Fall Again This Time To Detroit

Dec 7th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

NEW YORK – What kind of team is the New York Rangers? That’s the question everyone is asking, especially after another home loss – this time 3-1 to the Detroit Red Wings.
The Blueshirts played hard last night, especially in the third period, but John Tortorella’s crew just couldn’t score on the power play, as they [...]



Rangers Win Seventh Straight With 4-1 Win in Toronto

Oct 18th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

With so many questions coming into this season, you had to wonder if John Tortorella expected this type of start from the New York Rangers.
Continuing to roll, the Blueshirts took care of business last night as the downed the hapless Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Center, 4-1.
For all the goodness that has [...]



Rangers Prevail Over Kings with 4-2 Win

Oct 15th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

NEW YORK – During their first five wins this season, the Rangers have gained points in almost every fashion.
They won tight games and they won blow outs. They could shut out teams and they can win the shooting matches.
But one thing was constant during their first five wins, the Rangers were the better team on [...]



Rangers Win Laugher, 7-2

Oct 13th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

NEW YORK – It’s been a very long time since the Rangers crashed the nets like the did last night. And it’s been a very long time since they have been so well conditioned that they dominated the third period.
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t know what hit them.
So much so that the Blueshirts [...]