Most Recent: Rangers Analysis
Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: Henrik Lundqvist, NHL, New York Rangers, Rangers Analysis, Florida Panthers, Wade Redden, John Tortorella, Marian Gaborik
Listening to some of the Doubting Thomases around the New York hockey media and some Rangers fans, you would think that the Blueshirts had a record that now belongs to the Carolina Hurricanes or Toronto Maple Leafs. However, a reality check indicates that the Blueshirts are two over .500 (11-9-1) ...
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Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 11:01 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: New York Rangers, Rangers Analysis, John Tortorella, Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Marian Gaborik, NHL
Every so often it's vital for The Maven to test his Hockey I.Q. I do it on a monthly basis, and the time had come once more on Tuesday night at The Garden. Alas -- I sorrowfully report -- I failed.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12:30 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: NHL, New York Rangers, Peter Forsberg, Washington Capitals, Rangers Analysis, Sean Avery, P.A. Parenteau
The best news to hit town as the Rangers emplace the welcome mat for Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals tonight at the Garden has nothing to do with the visiting Washington sextet. What thrills The Maven is a report that Don Baizley, the Winnipeg-based agent for Peter Forsberg, revealed that his client will remain in Europe for the remainder of the season.
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Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 7:56 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: New York Rangers, Rangers Analysis, NHL, Henrik Lundqvist, P.A. Parenteau
That soft, soothing sound you may hear emanating from the Rangers clubhouse is the sign of relief.
With Alex Ovechkin leading the Washington Capitals into The Garden on Tuesday night, the injury-riddled Blueshirts are enjoying a refreshing pause; THE vital respite.
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Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: New York Rangers, NHL, Rangers Analysis, Henrik Lundqvist, Atlanta Thrashers, Michal Rozsival
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
As the Rangers gird for another (undermanned) game on Saturday afternoon at Ottawa, they are at least secure in the knowledge that they tried before falling, 5-3, on Thursday night at the Garden to Atlanta.
"I expect to play ? and want to play ? against the Senators," Henrik Lundqvist told me. "I feel fine ? physically."
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Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: NHL, New York Rangers, Rangers Analysis, Atlanta Thrashers
The immortal ballad - "I Should Care," with words and music by the superb combo of Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl and Paul Weston - celebrates its 65th anniversary this week, but the words perfectly fit the Rangers as they prepare for the Thrashers' invasion of the Garden on Thursday night.
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Posted on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 10:30 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: NHL, New York Rangers, Chris Drury, Rangers Analysis, Henrik Lundqvist, Brandon Dubinsky, John Tortorella
John Tortorella's troops gave the Flames conniptions despite the loss of captain Chris Drury with a first-period concussion and Brandon Dubinsky who exited early in the second after taking a Jay Bouwmeester blast on the right wrist.
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Posted on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 3:54 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: New Jersey Devils, Lou Lamoriello, John Davidson, Brian Leetch, New York Rangers, Rangers Analysis, Devils Analysis, NHL, Hockey Hall Of Fame
Brian Leetch, Lou Lamoriello and John Davidson will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Monday and each exemplifies greatness in his own special way.
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Posted on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11:22 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: NHL, New York Rangers, Sean Avery, Dion Phaneuf, Calgary Flames, Rangers Analysis
Once upon a time there was a hockey Clash of the Century at the Garden between Tie Domi and Bob Probert. One might expect the same type of event to take place on Saturday night in Calgary. This time, the featured brawlers-to-be shape up as Sean Avery and Dion Phaneuf, a rather unlikely pair until you consider the circumstances.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 3:30 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: New York Rangers, Rangers Analysis, Tom Renney, Edmonton Oilers, NHL
Why should a Rangers game in Edmonton (Thursday night) be viewed as a potential "Turning Point" for the Blueshirts and Oilers? ANSWER: Because each of the respective teams has betrayed disturbing trends.
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