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Rangers Analysis: When do we start blaming Tortorella?
Rangers Analysis: When do we start blaming Tortorella?
blueshirtbanter.com — More photos » by Frank Franklin II - AP about 15 hours ago: Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates with teammates after a goal by Brooks Laich during the second period of ... (more) Rangers Analysis: When do we start blaming Tortorella?
Rangers lack depth!
Rangers lack depth!
thehockeywriters.com — Better days for Torts! (AP photo/Chris O'Meara) Ranger coach John Tortorella sounded like a man who had just taken a seminar in redundancy 101 last night during his post game remarks at Madison Square Garden. Unfortunately, after losing 4-2 to the Capitals, on the night Alex Ovechkin ... (more) Rangers lack depth!

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RANGERS LOSE TO CAPITALS AS OVECHKIN RETURNS
RANGERS LOSE TO CAPITALS AS OVECHKIN RETURNS
bigleaguescrew.com — The Rangers fell 4-2 last night at Madison Square Garden. Marian Gaborik netted two goalies but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Capitals. Alexander Ovechkin scored once and is now tied with Gaborik for the NHL lead with 15 goals. Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves but gave up a ... (more) RANGERS LOSE TO CAPITALS AS OVECHKIN RETURNS
Rangers ready for Ovi…?
Rangers ready for Ovi…?
thehockeywriters.com — By Jon Gabrielle The big story out of New York this morning is what every media outlet in North America is reporting; Alex Ovechkin will play. And as much excitement as that will add to the World’s Most Famous Arena when the Rangers and Caps go at it tonight, there will be ... (more) Rangers ready for Ovi…?
10-8-1: Days Off Don't Help
10-8-1: Days Off Don't Help
scottyhockey.blogspot.com — Don't let the 5-3 scoreline or the 36-27 shot total fool you, the Rangers were dominated tonight by the Atlanta Thrashers. Yep, the Atlanta Thrashers. It was atrocious, and yet the Blueshirts were a post and a crossbar away from winning the game. I ... (more) 10-8-1: Days Off Don't Help
Avery grinds with old gusto
nypost.com — John Tortorella wants the Rangers to grind, but the head coach simply doesn't have enough grinders in his lineup. Last night, though, featured the return of Sean Avery to the grinding persona that had been missing for much of the early season. Aver... (more) Avery grinds with old gusto
Drury / Dubinsky Out Awhile
blueseatblogs.com — As per Steve Zipay’s twitter , quoting coach John Tortorella: Tortorella: Drury has concussion, Dubinsky probably out for awhile Clearly, this is not good news. The Rangers were just physically beaten down by Calgary last night, and no one stuck up for Drury after the blindside hit by ... (more) Drury / Dubinsky Out Awhile
NHL suspends Flames' Glencross 3 games
NHL suspends Flames' Glencross 3 games
nhl.com — The NHL has suspended Calgary Flames forward Curtis Glencross for three games, without pay, for delivering a high hit to an unsuspecting Chris Drury of the New York Rangers on Saturday night during the Flames' 3-1 win. Glencross hit Drury 48 seconds ... (more) NHL suspends Flames' Glencross 3 games
Avery lost his edge?
Avery lost his edge?
thehockeywriters.com — By Jon Gabrielle In last night’s 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, Ranger forward, Sean Avery, with the bench shortened due to injuries to Drury and Dubinsky, logged 14:28 of ice time. That’s up considerably from the 5:56 and 9:30 he got the two previous games. Against the Wild ... (more) Avery lost his edge?
Lundqvist Out With Minor Injury
kuklaskorner.com — from Steve Zipay of Blue Notes, Less than 24 hours after coach John Tortorella declared that Henrik Lundqvist would start the final game of this three-game trip, he reversed gears and said backup Steve Valiquette would be in the nets for his ... (more) Lundqvist Out With Minor Injury
Rangers to face matchup issues
Rangers to face matchup issues
nypost.com — Chris Drury might not be anyone's idea of a classic shutdown center, but the captain did give John Tortorella a legitimate, defensively aware pivot around whom the head coach could build a checking unit to go against the opposition's top line when ... (more) Rangers to face matchup issues
Rangers got a steal in Prospal
northjersey.com — The early leader in the NHL's best-$1.1 million-spent category this season would have to be the Rangers. Quite simply, signing veteran Vinny Prospal for a bargain-basement, one-year deal has been nearly as important as committing $37.5 million over ... (more) Rangers got a steal in Prospal
#2 New York Rangers
#2 New York Rangers
forbes.com — www.newyorkrangers.com Team Value 1 $416 mil The New York Rangers are owned by Cablevision Systems , who bought them in 1997 for $195 mil . Wins-to-player cost ratio 8 86 Coach John Tortorella Metro area population: 19,007,000 Local revenue per fan: ... (more) #2 New York Rangers
Rangers Notes: Higgins at Center, Parenteau back
Rangers Notes: Higgins at Center, Parenteau back
blueshirtbanter.com — by Frank Franklin II - AP View full size photo » From Ranger Rants : (click link for full story) Here’s how: the left wing’s presence will allow coach John Tortorella to move Christopher Higgins from ... (more) Rangers Notes: Higgins at Center, Parenteau back
Rookie lifts Rangers in shootout
Rookie lifts Rangers in shootout
nypost.com — OTTAWA -- John Tortorella started looking down his bench as the Rangers began going deeper and deeper into a shootout standoff. Fresh from the minors, P.A. (Pierre-Alexandre) Parenteau was ready to step up and deliver. Parenteau scored the decidin... (more) Rookie lifts Rangers in shootout
Ailing Lundqvist sits out Flames game
nypost.com — CALGARY — The King is not Superman. Henrik Lundqvist, who on Friday had been named by head coach John Tortorella to start here last night after a one-game sabbatical Thursday in Edmonton, instead served as Steve Valiquette's backup in the 3-1 defeat... (more) Ailing Lundqvist sits out Flames game
Parise's two goals help Devils top Rangers
Parise's two goals help Devils top Rangers
nydailynews.com — John Tortorella was wondering how the Rangers would bounce back from an awful first period. They did so too late against a solid Devils team that left the Garden with a 4-2 victory, handing the Rangers back-to-back losses for the first time this season. (more) Parise's two goals help Devils top Rangers
Rangers Lose to Devils in Lackluster Performance
Rangers Lose to Devils in Lackluster Performance
bluelinestation.com — The Rangers fell to New Jersey 4-2. (With the last goal an empty netter.) The Devils controlled the first period, scoring two goals. The first off of great passing, and a misplaced Girardi. The second a beautiful deflection after Staal was caught out of position. Not a good period for the ... (more) Rangers Lose to Devils in Lackluster Performance
New Lines
blueseatblogs.com — After roughly ten games of keeping the top line of Vinny Prospal-Brandon Dubinsky-Marian Gaborik together, and occasionally shuffling the other three lines, coach John Tortorella has completely revamped the Rangers lines . As for the forward lines: Enver Lisin-Vinny Prospal (remaining at ... (more) New Lines
Rangers News and Notes: Torts on Dubi benching, "The Big Whistle" passes
Rangers News and Notes: Torts on Dubi benching, "The Big Whistle" passes
blueshirtbanter.com — More photos » by Graham Hughes - AP about 14 hours ago: Montreal Canadiens' Matt D'Agostini, right, fights with New York Rangers' Brian Boyle during the second period of an NHL hockey game in ... (more) Rangers News and Notes: Torts on Dubi benching, "The Big ...
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