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A Different Role For Drury
Kuklas Korner — ... per game after getting an average of 3:34 last year and 3:57 his first year on Broadway, told The Post yesterday morning. “The minutes I’m getting now are on the penalty kill and in more defensive situations, such as the shift after a goal is scored when keeping or changing the momentum is so important. Those are critical portions of the game, so I’m certainly approaching this as if I have an important role to fill for this team.” continued

NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Marian Hossa back on the ice, the effect of the rising Canadian dollar and Bruce Boudreau’s road to the NHL
IllegalCurve.com — ... the puck,” said Devils forward Jamie Langenbrunner after another home loss for New Jersey. In good news, the Devils hope to have Patrik Elias back practicing next week. The Islanders didn’t give up the lead yesterday to the Rangers, and recorded an important 3-1 victory over their crosstown rivals. The Rangers played their least inspired 60 minute game to date, writes Michael Obernauer. No longer is Chris Drury a top-six forward, explains Larry Brooks. Filip Kuba had a big ...

Puck Headlines: Malkin will miss weeks; Hasek out of Olympics?
Puck Daddy — ... in Detroit. [NHL] • Patrick Hoffman has seen life without Marian Gaborik(notes) for the New York Rangers, and he doesn't like it. Like we've said since the signing: They need 65 games from Gaborik to make the playoffs. The good news is that the current ailments aren't the systemic ones from his past. [Goal Line Report] • Chris Drury(notes) adapts to life as a third-line center. [NY Post] • After dropping to 1-4 at The Rock, the question is asked: "What are the ...

Rangers Analysis: A good ol' rant
Blueshirt Banter — ... horrible plays coming back. (I'm sure there were worse and more offenders but there is no need to go through all of them here, the point is made). One of the main reasons why Tortorella's system works is because he conditions his team to have the stamina to come back and make those defensive plays after a botched play in the offensive zone. The team needs to buy into this or it's going to be a long, long season. Also Larry Brooks has a great article on Drury here. Check it out. I think I have made my point here. For those of you that are ...