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It’s Onto Sunday in Philly for the New York Rangers

Posted: 10th April 2010 by Matthew Calamia in NHL
It seems like every game since the defeat at the hands of the Boston Bruins three weeks ago has been a must-win for the New York Rangers. At that point, the Blueshirts found themselves seven points out of eighth place in the Eastern Conference, with not many games remaining in the schedule. Not until last night, however, has it been an official lose and you're out game.  The Rangers held off the ...

The New York Rangers’ Playoff Chances: It All Comes Down To Philly

Posted: 9th April 2010 by Matthew Calamia in NHL
Like most people after the 2-1 loss to the hands of the Boston Bruins on March 21, I thought the New York Rangers were dead in the water. They had just lost three consecutive games to the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, and, of course, to the Bruins, and found themselves seven points out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Things sure looked grim on Broadway. Since ...

Rangers Make It Four Before Christmas

Posted: 24th December 2009 by Matthew Calamia in NHL
For the first time since they took care of the Columbus Blue Jackets days before Thanksgiving, the Rangers were able to win a game on home ice, after dropping five in a row (0-4-1). And for the first time since possibly their 7-1 start, they played a complete 60 minutes. The Rangers were able to stretch their win-streak to four games in convincing fashion following a 4-1 victory against the Florida ...

Top 10 Worst Glen Sather Moves of the Past Decade

Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Matthew Calamia in NHL
When referring to the payroll the New York Rangers had, a wise man once said, "If I had their payroll, my team would never lose." That wise man was Glen Sather.á Sather took over as President and GM in 2000 and missed the playoffs the first four seasons. Since the lockout, they've made the playoffs each season but have not gotten passed the second round. Over the past decade, Ranger fans have ...

What the New York Rangers Need to Do in 2010

Posted: 22nd December 2009 by Matthew Calamia in NHL
After a 7-1 start, the Rangers took a nose-dive through November, and with a little over a week left in 2009, find themselves just one game over .500 (17-16-3) and out of a playoff spot. The blame-game has to start at the top. Glen Sather has worn out his welcome for years now, and must be relieved of his GM position. Many are looking to Mark Messier to right the ship, ...