FIRST RANGERS TRADE OF THE OFF-SEASON
Here is your typical example of one of those, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” sort of moves by the New York Rangers, as they again traded with Don Maloney and the Not-Ready-For-Winnipeg Coyotes…or the Blueshirt’s apparent West Coast affiliate if you…
HORAK ON BOARD
Here’s the official release from the Rangers RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH FORWARD ROMAN HORAK New York, May 6, 2011 –New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Roman…
A WHALE OF A PRESS CONFERENCE
The Connecticut Whale held their post-season press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Hilton Hotel in Hartford just across the street from the XL Center. Among those in attendance were Whalers Sports and entertainment Chairman and CEO Howard Baldwin…
FROM THE CREASE with BRUCE BERLET
By Bruce Berlet Gordie Howe might be “Mr. Hockey” in the sporting world, but Howard Baldwin has held a similar title in Hartford seemingly forever. Oh, there was about a two-decade sabbatical from the Insurance City that included the start of a…
MICHAEL DEL ZOTTO INJURY UPDATE
(From the Rangers) New York, May 3, 2011 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that Michael Del Zotto underwent successful surgery to repair a sports hernia this morning. The procedure was performed by Dr. William…
FROM THE CREASE with BRUCE BERLET
By Bruce Berlet The New York Rangers and Connecticut Whale have another goalie prospect to keep an eye on over the next few weeks. Scott Stajcer, the Rangers’ fifth-round pick in 2009 and a possible Whale goalie next season, has led Owen Sound into the…
NY INJURY UPDATES
DAN GIRARDI AND BRANDON PRUST INJURY UPDATE New York, April 29, 2011 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that Dan Girardi underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair his inguinal hernia. In addition, Brandon…
COMINGS AND GOINGS
The New York Rangers have made it clear that head coach John Tortorella will be back next season having already signed a three-year extension. He milked the most out of a low-scoring squad dealt more than its fair share of injuries, and they still gave…
FROM THE CREASE – SEASON IN REVIEW with BRUCE BERLET
By Bruce Berlet HARTFORD, CT – With the sting of another first-round playoff elimination fresh in everyone’s mind, it can be difficult to find positives in even the most trying of seasons. But New York Rangers assistant coach/assistant general manager…
WHALE WEEKLY: April 26-May 1, 2011
The Whale’s 13th Calder Cup playoff appearance in the franchise’s 14-year history ended Saturday, with a 6-4 loss to the Portland Pirates in Game Six of the two teams’ Atlantic Division Semi-final series. The Whale led Saturday’s contest 2-0 after one…