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Schedule out today

July

The NHL schedule comes out today, probably around noon. I remember last year at this time I was mostly interested in how the Rangers’ schedule was going to conflict with the birth of my second son (Will was born Jan. 4, a few hours after the Rangers were losing to Markus Naslund and the Canucks).

This year I don’t have that concern.

Or at least not that I know of…

This entry was posted on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at 7:15 am by Sam Weinman.
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89 Responses to “Schedule out today”

Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Just incase anyone missed it on the last thread… I want to make sure that you guys know there’s someone apparently in love with me, continuing to use my ‘name’. It a pain in the ass, but you can probably tell which one is which.
JS July 17th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Is the Prague game confirmed? If not, will we know one way or another by noon… Thx
Pavel July 17th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Yea the Prague games are confirmed.. they are going to sell packages soon (round trip air, ticket to both games, hotel, etc) starting at a whopping $3000!
Harvey20 July 17th, 2008 at 8:07 am
That $3000 doesn’t seem that bad since it includes air and hotel…have you seen the exchange rate lately….

I was in Ireland a few months ago for a wedding…paying $8.00 per pint of Guinness hurts…

Also, in Ireland wedding aren’t open bar…go figure…
UKRanger July 17th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Harvey….have you seen how much the Irish can drink…i wouldn’t want that bill..!!
JS July 17th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Do you have those dates.. also do we know when the Adam Graves game is
Pavel July 17th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I was in Poland last year, and airfare/hotel/tours/etc didn’t amount to any where near $3k for a 4-5 day trip…
beth July 17th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Beer, it’s very easy to tell between you and the fake Beer. You have intelligent things to bring to the conversation, the other person is just a trolling asshat
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Sam, how about a prize if anyone can beat you to posting the schedule?? haha
Agravaine July 17th, 2008 at 8:46 am
oh sad, I will miss the live chat this time…

yea I need to know when Graves night is so I can get tix, though I will probably just be going to the viewing party agains if they do it…
22figure8 July 17th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Wife and I went on honeymoon 2 years ago for about $4600 total for 10 days in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein and Italy. Exchange was about $130 for $100 Euro. 3K per person for 2 games seems steep but I guess with the dollar being crap it’s no surprise. My friend tried to get tiks from a Euro Ticketmaster type and they were sold out. I guess I have to hope (fat chance) on winning the MSG contest to go to Prague.
Kaspar July 17th, 2008 at 8:55 am
I take train into Prague just pull a George Costanza and make beleive I’m on team. “hey guys good morning!” start putting on any uniform I can find…....I’ll do anything they want; clean lockers, shine Henriks Mask,work on the Penske file anything!!
Timay! July 17th, 2008 at 9:03 am
I have import business from Europe. I can’t afford a Pilsner from fake Budweiser company in Prague. Actually the fake company is now the real Budweiser. Funny-last time I was in Prague Budweiser was sueing Prague Budweiser. this time another European company owns Bud.

Hope they play Dallas at home this year so we can boo Avery, the little shite.
stf July 17th, 2008 at 9:06 am
When schedule comes out around noon, does it mean ticketmaster will start selling tickets the same hour, or what? Does anybody know? Last year all tix were sold out in less than an hour.
Also, about 2-3 months ago I have put deposit on partial season tickets and I’m on waiting list, do you guys know when they’ll decide on that? Thanks.
Pavel July 17th, 2008 at 9:09 am
I don’t think the CR is on the euro though.. not until 2010…
22figure8 July 17th, 2008 at 9:10 am
stf—NYR and ticketmaster will announce future date that tiks go on sale. You don’t have to sweat it today.
Hanny July 17th, 2008 at 9:15 am
How can anyone not know the Prague games are already confirmed? There’s only been about 349,863 articles on the thing.

As for $3000… that’s ridiculous. I was in Prague only a few years ago, and 5 days of a nice hotel, travel around and drinking money only came to a few hundred. (Most of that was drinking money, and yes, I’m Irish. Luckily we don’t take offense to stereotypes like other ethnic groups!) Add airfare and it was maybe $800-900.

Sure the flights and gas are more expensive, but $3k is still ridiculous.
NICDIP94 July 17th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Sam, I would suggest that you remain celebate from now thru Oct to ensure that you don’t have any similar “distractions” that may curtail or otherwise distract for your diligent coverage of the playoffs. Hey, it’s called “taking one for the team”. It’s a Mara thing.
vogs July 17th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Kaspar-

George? “The Little Bulldog” Costanza?

“Mr. Penske’s car is being towed”
Kaspar July 17th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Vogs-

The only problem with George, and with me, were that we were big fat commies! Big as they come.

3rd line will be Sundin-Sakic-Shanahan….slow 1990’s style…...
Erf July 17th, 2008 at 9:45 am
The Imposter is from the site and I have an idea Who it is, based on the person/s they are chosing as targets. Beer, didnt you used to be called “Binkie” earlier here? Now, as far as hockey goes., why are we playing Detroit and Dallas both TWICE?
JS July 17th, 2008 at 9:47 am
sorry tranny must have missed those articles
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 9:58 am
erf – nope. I’ve always had the same name on this blog. From what I was told last year by a few here was that someone had used the same name on hockeybird, to which I responded that that site is written by a jerkoff who gives up on the team on a weekly basis.

Just read the posts carefully and you’ll know who is who. The regulars here know who is who. I’m sure they’ll point it out.
CML July 17th, 2008 at 9:58 am
You guys are still asking about Prague, the Rangers are offering pacages on their site, but you have to request for them because there are probably a lot of people asking for Prague tickets…

” RANGERS OPEN 2008-09 SEASON IN PRAGUE

If you are interested in receiving information about potential travel packages, please fill out the form below and the Rangers will contact you shortly to discuss opportunities.

Sample Travel Package* to include:

• Round Trip Airfare from Tri-state area
• Hotel accommodations – 4 days / 3 nights
• One (1) upper level ticket to each game of the games in Prague. Saturday, 10/4 and Sunday 10/5.
• Ground Transportation in Prague (roundtrip airport and arena)
• Daily Breakfast in hotel
• Welcome reception with Rangers alumni and members of the coaching staff
• Opportunity to watch the Rangers practice from a reserved area.
• Tour of Prague
• Rangers / Prague Gift Bag
• and much more!

We estimate packages to start at approximately $3,000 USD per person.

Space is Limited. Inquire today!

For additional questions, please call 1-877-MSG-GOAL
- Package details are still pending. ”
Hope this helped!
Kaspar July 17th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Here is interesting reading from TSN…boy the canadian people are really getting sore at all the American teams that lose money being propped up by their six clubs plus rangers and wings…read the fan comments!!

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=243570&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_nhl
New Newman July 17th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Beer Me! please tell your friend Erf that the guys who have been on this blog for a while now don’t really use 4 letter words as our main means of conversation.

I am cutting and pasting two posts from Erf from the previous thread:

Ha ha you f*ing moron. Keep spreading your misinformation. Fing p*ck.

and

Wow, what a funny post, you racist mother f***er. Another
example of the genius posters on this blog. Ha ha. What a
f***ing schmuck.

That kind of commentary on the blog is what we see on the NJ Devils Blog or the Islanders blog. We like to argue, debate, get in each other’s faces, but we do so with class. Keep the swears on the Devils’ blogs….Please.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 10:12 am
newman – hopefully it’ll go back to normal as the season gets closer. we’ll see.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Bill Daly looks like a corss between Andrew Zimmern and Michael Chiklis.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 10:16 am
well, it ain’t the schedule, but equally big news:

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=243581&lid=sublink06&lpos=headlines_nhl
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Also, blueshirtbulletin reporting that Sjo isn’t looking for a raise. Actually a pay-CUT in trade for a 2-yr deal.
stf July 17th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Thanks 22figure8. How about season tickets?

Hanny – just the round-trip ticket to Poland or Czech Republic is around 1200-1300usd now. I remember flying to Poland for about 400 bucks 7-8 years ago… Friggin’ ridiculous.
stf July 17th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Beer: Jamie Lundmark – another wasted talent…
Kaspar July 17th, 2008 at 10:25 am
New Newman

I’m with you 100%...this is for fun
CML July 17th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Last year season tickets went on sale in September.
Timay! July 17th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Maybe Lundmark can play on Bertuzzi’s line. Jamie can distract while Todd smacks with the stick to the back of the head
Pavel July 17th, 2008 at 10:31 am
I went to priceline and found 4 nights in hotel + round trip airfare for $1120. Unless tickets to the games are $900/piece… lol.. ok where can I get tickets from? I’d rather spend a week in Prague on my own time/money and then just go to the games myself.
stf July 17th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Sam, my son was born on Nov 17 in the morning, in the hospital I was watching Rangers roll over Flyers in SO. That was good sign for me. Nothing could go wrong that day ;)
Sindy Crawford July 17th, 2008 at 10:32 am
I’m pretty sure tix go onsale in early sept. They havent even done season renewals yet. I believe that isn’t taking place until the first week or so of aug, then they do the mini packages renewals, then whatever is left goes to the public for season/mini packages, then single game tix go onsale
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 10:38 am
stf – “talent” are we talking about the same Lundmark here? If you fail in the desert, you’re done.
acdaviddc July 17th, 2008 at 10:39 am
My son just got a job and is moving to Phonix next month.He’ll be about 10 minutes from where the hockey arena is out there.Hope the Rangers play out there this year would love to see a game their.
stf July 17th, 2008 at 10:41 am
He was kind of a talent when our scouts picked him as #9 in the ‘99 draft, isn’t it? Same thing goes to Malhotra. Whoever was deciding to get these two guys should be ashamed of himself.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 10:45 am
gotcha stf. As long as you refer to ‘talent’ in a past tense, it works for me! haha

That’s the biggest skill a scout can have. Is to know how said talent can transfer from junior or minor hockey into the NHL game.
Doodie Machetto July 17th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Beer, he actually didn’t do that badly in the desert. He was traded the same season he arrived. But his numbers weren’t that bad. 38 GP, 5g, 13a, 18 pts. That’s like 11 goals and 39 assists. 50 points is nothing to sneeze at. Then he went to the Flames and had 4 goals and 6 assists in 10 games.

It was a career year for him, spending parts of it on 3 different teams. 10 goals, 24 assists in 53 games. Not too shabby at all. The problem is, he followed it up the next season with 4 assists in 39 games before being dealt to the kings, where he had 7 goals and 2 assists in 29 games. Way to go Jamie. How’s Pavel Brendl?
graves9 July 17th, 2008 at 10:48 am
The 99 draft was one of the worst drafts in history outside of the underachieving Sedin twins almost nothing came out of it. 2003 Draft it was not. Gotta love Buttman cutting division games from 8 per year to 6. I’m sure there will be plenty of buzz when nashville and Columbus come in to the Garden instead of 2 extra games vs the Devs , Isles or Flyers.
graves9 July 17th, 2008 at 10:50 am
If the scout that had a hand in drafting Lundmark should be fired than shouldn’t the scouts that pushed to draft Jessiman over Richards and Parise be shot?
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 10:54 am
I HATED 8 games vs the division. I’m glad to see the adjustments. I’d like to see more of the players around the league come to the gahden.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 10:55 am
doodie – we COULD talk about jamie…but I really don’t think it deserves more than it’s gotten. lol

I also didn’t mean to address Malhotra at all with my comment before. He’s carved out quite an NHL career for himself. A steady two-way fwd.
Doodie Machetto July 17th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Jessiman was drafted for a different style of play than what came after the lockout. The guy is 6’6” and at the time what was he, like 215, 220? In the old NHL, when defense was just hooking and grabbing, having someone that big would have been a great weapon because you couldn’t slow him down.

In the “new” NHL, where all of that is a penalty, speed and skating became more important, two things Jessiman is lacking in. He has some skill, but he is such a terrible skater and has such poor hockey IQ that it doesn’t matter that he has skill and size.

So, while the pick was definitely not the best even when it was made, the rule changes are what has made it so much worse.
22figure8 July 17th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Doug Sulliman, Steven Rice, Peter Ferraro, more #1 gems.
LI Joe July 17th, 2008 at 11:03 am
someone stated we play Detroit twice. I don’t think so – NHL.com has Detroit playing pitt, buff, atl twice.

I hope schedule is out soon
22figure8 July 17th, 2008 at 11:08 am
It’s out.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app
graves9 July 17th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Beerme ridiculous. 8 games brings some juice back into the rivalries. Lots more hitting, fighting passion. What exactly does 2 games vs Nashville and Columbus do?
LI Joe July 17th, 2008 at 11:09 am
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=243562&lid=sublink08&lpos=headlines_nhl

this is the link that mentions who Detroit plays twice. it’s tsn not nhl.com
22figure8 July 17th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Rangers 2008-2009 Regular season click here for venue times
Visitor Home Start Time TV: Nat’l Local (A) Local (H) XM Result
Sat Oct 4, 2008
Rangers Lightning (Prague, CZ) 12:00 PM ET
6:00 PM
Sun Oct 5, 2008
Lightning Rangers (Prague, CZ) 12:00 PM ET
6:00 PM
Fri Oct 10, 2008
Blackhawks Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Oct 11, 2008
Rangers Flyers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Mon Oct 13, 2008
Devils Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Wed Oct 15, 2008
Sabres Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Fri Oct 17, 2008
Maple Leafs Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Oct 18, 2008
Rangers Red Wings 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Mon Oct 20, 2008
Stars Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Fri Oct 24, 2008
Rangers Blue Jackets 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Oct 25, 2008
Penguins Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Mon Oct 27, 2008
Rangers Islanders 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Thu Oct 30, 2008
Thrashers Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Nov 1, 2008
Rangers Maple Leafs 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Tue Nov 4, 2008
Islanders Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Thu Nov 6, 2008
Lightning Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Nov 8, 2008
Rangers Capitals 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Mon Nov 10, 2008
Oilers Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Wed Nov 12, 2008
Rangers Devils 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Nov 15, 2008
Bruins Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Mon Nov 17, 2008
Senators Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Wed Nov 19, 2008
Canucks Rangers 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Sat Nov 22, 2008
Rangers Senators 3:00 PM ET
3:00 PM ET
Mon Nov 24, 2008
Coyotes Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Wed Nov 26, 2008
Rangers Lightning 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Fri Nov 28, 2008
Rangers Panthers 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Sun Nov 30, 2008
Panthers Rangers 1:00 PM ET
1:00 PM ET
Wed Dec 3, 2008
Penguins Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Thu Dec 4, 2008
Rangers Canadiens 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sun Dec 7, 2008
Flames Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Wed Dec 10, 2008
Rangers Thrashers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Fri Dec 12, 2008
Rangers Devils 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Dec 13, 2008
Hurricanes Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Tue Dec 16, 2008
Rangers Ducks 10:00 PM ET
7:00 PM PT
Wed Dec 17, 2008
Rangers Kings 10:30 PM ET
7:30 PM PT
Sat Dec 20, 2008
Rangers Sharks 10:30 PM ET
7:30 PM PT
Tue Dec 23, 2008
Capitals Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Dec 27, 2008
Devils Rangers 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Mon Dec 29, 2008
Islanders Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Jan 3, 2009
Rangers Capitals 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Mon Jan 5, 2009
Penguins Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Wed Jan 7, 2009
Canadiens Rangers 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Fri Jan 9, 2009
Rangers Sabres 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Sat Jan 10, 2009
Rangers Senators 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Tue Jan 13, 2009
Rangers Islanders 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Fri Jan 16, 2009
Rangers Blackhawks 8:30 PM ET
7:30 PM CT
Sun Jan 18, 2009
Rangers Penguins 3:00 PM ET
3:00 PM ET
Tue Jan 20, 2009
Ducks Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Tue Jan 27, 2009
Hurricanes Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Wed Jan 28, 2009
Rangers Penguins 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Sat Jan 31, 2009
Rangers Bruins 1:00 PM ET
1:00 PM ET
Tue Feb 3, 2009
Thrashers Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Fri Feb 6, 2009
Rangers Stars 8:30 PM ET
7:30 PM CT
Mon Feb 9, 2009
Rangers Devils 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Wed Feb 11, 2009
Capitals Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Fri Feb 13, 2009
Rangers Panthers 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Sun Feb 15, 2009
Flyers Rangers 3:00 PM ET
3:00 PM ET
Mon Feb 16, 2009
Rangers Blues 7:00 PM ET
6:00 PM CT
Wed Feb 18, 2009
Islanders Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Feb 21, 2009
Rangers Sabres 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sun Feb 22, 2009
Maple Leafs Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Wed Feb 25, 2009
Rangers Maple Leafs 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Thu Feb 26, 2009
Panthers Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Feb 28, 2009
Avalanche Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Thu Mar 5, 2009
Rangers Islanders 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sun Mar 8, 2009
Bruins Rangers 3:00 PM ET
3:00 PM ET
Mon Mar 9, 2009
Rangers Hurricanes 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Thu Mar 12, 2009
Rangers Predators 8:00 PM ET
7:00 PM CT
Sat Mar 14, 2009
Rangers Flyers 1:00 PM ET
1:00 PM ET
Sun Mar 15, 2009
Flyers Rangers 3:00 PM ET
3:00 PM ET
Tue Mar 17, 2009
Rangers Canadiens 7:30 PM ET
7:30 PM ET
Sat Mar 21, 2009
Sabres Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sun Mar 22, 2009
Senators Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Tue Mar 24, 2009
Wild Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Thu Mar 26, 2009
Rangers Thrashers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Mar 28, 2009
Rangers Penguins 1:00 PM ET
1:00 PM ET
Mon Mar 30, 2009
Devils Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Thu Apr 2, 2009
Rangers Hurricanes 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sat Apr 4, 2009
Rangers Bruins 1:00 PM ET
1:00 PM ET
Tue Apr 7, 2009
Canadiens Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Thu Apr 9, 2009
Flyers Rangers 7:00 PM ET
7:00 PM ET
Sun Apr 12, 2009
Rangers Flyers 5:00 PM ET
5:00 PM ET

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Brandon July 17th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Wow! A friday night opener at home against Chicago!?!? That has sloppy written all over it. Can’t wait.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 11:14 am
you win the prize 22!

looks like we start with some back to backs the 1st few weeks. Great way to get us, the fans, going!

graves9 – difference of opinions I guess. I know the atlantic div pretty well. I don’t need rivalries forced on me.
22figure8 July 17th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Really would like to take the credit, BM, but that didnt come from me.
Hanny July 17th, 2008 at 11:26 am
If the trend continues, Graves’ jersey night will be in January. Only a few home games in January:

Mon Jan 5, 2009 v. Penguins 7:00 PM ET
Wed Jan 7, 2009 v. Canadiens 7:30 PM ET
Tue Jan 20, 2009 v. Ducks 7:00 PM ET
Tue Jan 27, 2009 v. Hurricanes 7:00 PM ET

I’m guessing the Ducks would be the least draw (if that’s possible with constant sellouts…) so I’d put good money on Jan. 20th being Graves’ night.
Hanny July 17th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Then again with the later start time of the Canadiens game… it could be that one.
Hanny July 17th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Then again, with the later start time for the Habs game… it could be that one.
SpeedSkatOrr July 17th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Great! We get to see Avery as early as Oct 20th. I wonder who Renney will put in net that night? Haha!
Timay! July 17th, 2008 at 11:34 am
I,m the Ghandi Man,..The Ghandi Man, ..and have what it takes to make the World go ,Round. Beer Woman, 9:45 was Me, cutie. Flames signed Lundqvist according to TSN..WOW. The Ghandi Man.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Think 11/10 is too early for Graves? EDM is in town on a Monday night.
22figure8 July 17th, 2008 at 11:41 am
now the imposter is using my name, my name has a link to my business anyway.
Timay! July 17th, 2008 at 11:42 am
was not me

would like to meet my imposter for a coffee break
Timay! July 17th, 2008 at 11:45 am
one punch and you’ll be Ghandi
Timay! July 17th, 2008 at 11:46 am
one punch from the real Timay and
you’ll be Ghandi
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 11:48 am
A few days old, but THN’s Mark Seidel grading the draft…

A, New York Rangers – “The Rangers picked a total of seven players and at NACS, there were a few we loved. The selection of Michael Del Zotto was another first round pick the Rangers made that, in a few years, will have people wondering why the kid fell in the draft. At No. 20, the Rangers got a defenseman who has as much offensive skill as any in the draft at his position, including Drew Doughty. Although Del Zotto’s defensive game needs work, it’s not something he can’t learn and improve on. The second round selection of Derek Stepan was interesting because there were a lot of safer picks and in our opinion, more skilled players available. Later, the Rangers took Evgeny Grachev, Tomas Kundratek and Chris Doyle much lower than they should have gone, which bodes well for down the road. New York finished by taking the oft-injured, but a personal favorite, Mitch Gaulton from the Erie Otters. Although Gaulton hasn’t played enough for scouts to get a good evaluation on him, trust me when I say there is a reason he was a top five pick in the OHL. Assuming he can stay healthy, Gaulton may be a pleasant surprise for Gotham City.”
CML July 17th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Home games: 3 Devils, 3 Peguins, 3 Islanders, 3 Flyers.
2 Sabres, 2 Maple Leafs, 2 Thrashers, 2 Bruins, 2 Senators, 2 Panthers, 2 Hurricanes, 2 Capitals, 2 Canadiens. 1 Lightning, 1 Blackhawk, 1 Star, 1 Oiler, 1 Canuck, 1 Coyote, 1 Flame, 1 Duck, 1 Avalanche, 1 Wild.

Yes, I was bored – I just felt like listing it.
stf July 17th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Sam is laaate! ;)
Pavel July 17th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
The home opener is the ONLY friday home game ALL season? WTF?!
Hanny July 17th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
No, there’s 2 Friday games… but both in October. SUCKS.
Adam Z. July 17th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Upon returning from Prague, we get four days off. Then the immediate stretch of games is seven in 11 nights. Five are at home, but that’s still pretty brutal.
RAK July 17th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Western teams with one home and one road game are:
Ducks, Stars, and Blackhawks.

Western teams which only go to MSG, besides the three home and home teams are: Oilers, Canucks, Flames, Wild, Avalanche, and Coyotes

Western teams that the Rangers visit, that do not come to MSG: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Kings, Sharks, Blues, and Predators.
CML July 17th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
We actually have 2 HOME Lightning games (I forgot to count the Czech game.)

Our AWAY games: 3 Flyers, 3 Islanders, 3 Devils. 3 Penguins. 2 Leafs, 2 Capitals, 2 Senators, 2 Lightning (including 1 Czech game), 2 Panthers, 2 Canadiens, 2 Thrashers, 2 Sabres, 2 Bruins, 2 Hurricanes. 1 Red Wing, 1 Blue Jacket, 1 Duck, 1 King, 1 Shark, 1 Blackhawk, 1 Star, 1 Blue, 1 Predator.
Kaspar July 17th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Wow! you guys do the math man!...Ok, now, how many games go to Overtime…

....and home and away splits for these please

Thank you
K
CML July 17th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
So basically we have 3 home and 3 away games versus each of the teams in the Atlantic divison.

And 2 home and 2 away games versus the rest of the Eastern Conference.

We play every team in the league at least once.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Hey Timay, you made that sound personal..the Repeat threat seemed foucued on ME, my mistake, right.
CML July 17th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I think that Graves night will not be versus the Ducks. They normally try to play a team that we could possibly win versus (so they wouldn’t want to put us versus the lastest cup winners.) I don’t think they’d make us play the team that eliminated us in the playoffs, so that crosses off the Penguins. So that leaves the Canadiens and Hurricanes. My guess is that Graves Night is Jan 27 versus the Hurricanes.
ORR...The Pop Sensation Known As KOlton Douglas Orr !! (He Strikes Back !! Just Like In The Movies) !!! July 17th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Is it nessecary to play the Stars twice ??

Im looking forward to seeing HOSSA !!! When we play the Yotes. It was awesome when he was on that goal streak.

They would always play that song after a goal, HOSSA, HOSSA, HOSSA Ole !

Hopefully this season we’ll here this song a bunch of times….

Pru-cha Pru-cha Pru-cha de do do do de da da da, do do do da doooooooo diddle a doooooo dee dee dee dee da dooooooo domida da doooooo, de do do do de da da da, all i want to say is Pru-cha Pru-cha Pru-cha….Its a powerplay goooooooal !!

Thats my Police and Pru-Cha mashup.
CML July 17th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Sorry, I meant second latest cup winners.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
that wasn’t me folks.

I’m pretty sure we’re dealing with someone ‘special’ here.
Rob July 17th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Does anyone know when tickets go on sale???
Rob July 17th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Hey ORRR, its going to be hard to see Hossa play when the yotes come to town considering he went back to Russia to play….
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
cml – did you fall asleep for a year man?
CML July 17th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
I already made a correction before you even posted your comment, chill out.
Kaspar July 17th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
“Mike Milbury can kiss my a%$”
CML July 17th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
New post.
Beer Me! July 17th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Kaspar, Wouls really like to instead. Wash up, oiled real well, a You Tube Lube fella. Binkie like a stinky.

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