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RANGERS: Roster gets a reduction
Rissmiller is placed on waivers, opening up slot for other forwards > The first skate has dropped for the cap-strapped Rangers.
How the West wasn't won...
pucksonbroadway.blogspot.com — It continues to amaze me how the Rangers just cannot get over the hump against the Western... Conference. Granted, they have taken on two very difficult teams in Dallas and Detroit, but it seems that the Rangers just can't put together a decent 60 ... (more) How the West wasn't won...
Rangers' Start Begins to Look Real
Rangers' Start Begins to Look Real
slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com — A few comforting signs spotted on the road. (more) Rangers' Start Begins to Look Real
Staal, Mara key Rangers
northjersey.com — Henrik Lundqvist has a pretty fair view of the Rangers' defensemen from his crease. So the goalie's... positive assessment of what has become the team's top pair Marc Staal and Paul Mara carries a certain validity."I think Paul, in particular, has ... (more) Staal, Mara key Rangers
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Rissmiller waived, Rangers have room for another defenseman
New York Rangers Fan Blog — ... They then took on Fritsche in the Zherdev deal. If you already had these guys, WHY take on Rissmiller? I think this whole mess was a big misread on the part of Sather. I don't know if he intended on moving Prucha and couldn't. I don't know if he intended on Korpikoski playing yet ANOTHER season in the AHL. I don't know what he was thinking. But the appearance is certainly NOT one of a cohesive plan. All this AND the news of Shanahan waiting around for the team to make a decision? Steve Zipay terms the move an admonition of "an offseason miscalculation." The ...

NHL Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): Vigneault calls out Canucks leaders, Avery versus Brodeur and Ron Wilson’s shootout tactics
IllegalCurve.com — ...   The Cats need more scoring. The Kings are perfect on the penalty kill this season, writes Helene Elliot. Jason Arnott loves being captain of the Nashville Predators. Sean Avery questions have been front and center for the Devils heading into tonight’s game against the Stars. Islanders coach Scott Gordon spent Tuesday making sure that his team really knows the new team system well. The Rangers have waived Patrick Rismiller.  Is Brendan Shanahan back on the ...

Fashion Intern Fights with TV Host
Sports Crackle Pop — ... in the world of couture. Former Vogue intern Sean Avery made his first visit to the Garden this week since leaving the Rangers for the Stars. He’s obviously the most hated man in the league among opponents, but for the most part, he was respected by teammates and fans in New York and didn’t leave amid bad feelings. So, no one expected much trouble upon his return. And there was none. On the ice. In the tunnel, though? That’s a different story. Sean Avery and MSG Network’s John Giannone ...

Rangers Hockey: 5 Things I Want to Know
Ranger Pundit — ... and what happened with The Grate One. #3 Speaking of The Grate One, what exactly did he say about John Giannone's wife that sparked their verbal altercation after the game on Monday? #4 Why does Matts Sundin have to ...

Sean Avery gets into it with John Giannone
SmackCaster SmackBlog — ... Sean Avery’s return to New York with the Dallas Stars apparently wasn’t uneventful. Multiple reports say that the agitating Avery got into a curse-fest with MSG’s John Giannone. Here is a link to Newsday’s version. ...

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northjersey.com 10/22/2008 — The Rangers have placed left wing Patrick Rissmiller on waivers after the 29-year-old played in just two of the team s first nine games. Rissmiller, earning $1 million this season after signing a one-year deal as a free agent July 1, played in 79 ...
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