by George Grimm | Aug 3, 2017 | Hockey History, Homepage, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
Lorne “Gump” Worsley was one of the most beloved characters to ever don a Rangers sweater. The Hall of Fame goaltender began his hockey journey in 1946 with the Ranger-sponsored Verdun Cyclones of the QJHL, playing against the likes of Jacques Plante, the goaltender...
by Joe Soccoa | Jul 1, 2017 | Homepage, New York Rangers, NHL
This has been talked about for almost a year and it has now happened. The New York Rangers and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk agree to a four year deal reported of a $6.6 million cap hit. In yesterday’s article, it was vital that general manager Jeff Gorton not...
by George Grimm | Jun 23, 2017 | Hockey History, Homepage, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
Rangers’ patriarch Lester Patrick cemented his place in Blueshirt lore on the evening of April 7th 1928. After eliminating both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Bruins, the Rangers were playing the second game of the Stanley Cup finals against the Montreal Maroons...
by Joe Soccoa | May 9, 2017 | Homepage, New York Rangers, NHL
New York – The season is now over for the New York Rangers as they fell in game six to the Ottawa Senators 4-2. No matter which way you look at, the Rangers beat themselves in this series. Not to take away credit to the Senators, but the Rangers had opportunity...
by Joe Soccoa | May 4, 2017 | Homepage, Inside Hockey, New York Rangers, NHL
NEW YORK – May the 4th line be with you. There is your Star Wars plug. Indeed it was the New York Rangers fourth line that contributed in a big way as they rolled past the Ottawa Senators to tie the series at two games a piece. The atmosphere of Madison Square...
by Joe Soccoa | May 2, 2017 | Homepage, Inside Hockey, New York Rangers, NHL
New York – The New York Rangers did everything right on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden in game three against the Ottawa Senators. The Blueshirts were back on home ice and fed off the lively crowd and stormed past the Sens with a 4-1 victory to get back...