According to Steve Zipay, it’s believed to be in the $600,000 range. Here’s the release: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH FREE AGENT DEFENSEMAN ALEXEI SEMENOV New York, September 30, 2009 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with… Read More →
First, the news. Sean Avery practiced today, albeit in an orange “no-contact” jersey, and said his knee felt good, although he said he didn’t push it. Avery will push a little harder tomorrow, but isn’t venturing a guess on his availability for Friday’s opener or Saturday’s home opener. He said… Read More →
We had much discussion Tuesday on the book “100 Ranger Greats” rankings. So I felt the need to give you the whole list (hopefully you’ll still get the book, because there’s a pretty well-written, well-researched story on each of the 100 guys). The list is too long (and I’m too… Read More →
Somebody brought up the point last week that Jaromir Jagr may have been the most skilled or most talented player, still in his prime, to ever play for the Rangers. Interesting thought. Not sure if I completely agree or not, but here’s another set of arguments along the same lines…. Read More →
And just a few quick thoughts: 1) Michael Rozsival was always a solid, unspectacular defenseman with decent puck skills. Last year he seemed to decline. This preseason he’s been far worse. And Dan Girardi is struggling, too. That’s two of the only four defensemen with NHL experience who came to… Read More →
This surprises me, but the Rangers assigned Evgeny Grachev to Hartford this evening. I guess they figure he’ll be better off playing first-line minutes in the AHL than third or fourth-line minutes in New York, but … think of the slugs who will be playing for the Rangers instead of… Read More →
Yes, there were some good things shown by the Rangers in the third period, although I think the recap on the Rangers’ site might have been a tad over-the-top positive. The first two periods were abysmal, and the comeback was nice, but that’s because the Rangers threw caution to the… Read More →
I’m just back from vacation, and I wanted to get something up here before the noon game. First I want to thank everybody who guest posted this week, and in the previous cycle in August. The posts were well-thought out, well-written and written with passion. Some were daring. Some were… Read More →
My thanks to Carp for allowing me the privilege of posting. In a mere six days, the puck will drop in Pittsburgh, and the games will mean something again. Until then, a few random thoughts, memories, predictions, and musings from one fan’s perspective: • The odds are very long that… Read More →
Doobie, Doobie, Dooooo … and some chemistry I figured that was an appropriate title after tonight’s second to last pre-season game against the Caps. I liked what I saw from Dubinsky, period. Hard on the puck, looking for opportunites, finishing all of his checks, and playing and looking a little… Read More →
Alright Staal and all…..this ought to be an interesting evening don’t ya think? Could be chippier than the Boston game, perhaps? At any rate, I give you your clean canvas on which to paint your your wit and wisdom (see how much happier I am today than last night :)... Read More →
“I love the fat boy!” (name that speaker) Well, you all had quite a night here I see from the previous post. Shall we start loving and fresh today? First, congrats again to all the guest bloggers to far, and advance congrats to those who follow until Carp returns from… Read More →
My Pro – Sather Rant I know, I know, that is not a popular concept in Rangerland. I’m not gonna sit here and tell you all that I think that Slats has been a dream GM. But, since we are on the brink of the 2009-2010 season, with the possibility… Read More →
Rangers beat the Red Wings Last night, 3-2 at Madison Square Garden. The game marked Marian Gaborik’s first appearance as a Ranger. The Blueshirts looked fantastic in the first period, but listless through the final two. I think we all hope they buck this trend quickly. However, the young crop… Read More →
Courtesy of the NYR: NEW YORK RANGERS POST-GAME NOTES AND QUOTES September 21, 2009 – New York Rangers 4, Detroit Red Wings 2 (Pre-Season: Game No. 5, Home No. 2) Click Here For The Official Game Summary The Rangers opened the game’s scoring with three straight goals in the first… Read More →
I’m always so bad about getting out thank-you notes promptly. This one is about 15 months late. I hope he understands… Dear Jaromir, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you accomplished while donning a Rangers sweater for just over three seasons. You came into… Read More →
(Ed. note: Colorado Mark wrote this before the Dubinsky signing). FALL TV PREVIEW RANGERS STYLE: And now for something different. While browsing my Entertainment Weekly magazine, I noticed a lot of new shows starting up. Here are some excerpts! EXTREME MAKEOVER: RANGER EDITION: This show has been on forever. SURVIVOR:... Read More →
Just in from the NYR: RANGERS TRIM TRAINING CAMP ROSTER BY FIVE 25 Active Players Remain With The Club New York, September 19, 2009 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has assigned the following five players to Hartford (AHL): goaltenders Chad… Read More →
Better late than never. That goes for Dubinsky and Sather, and to me for being late to the party after being stuck in traffic while Dubinsky was signing. Here’s the official word: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH FREE AGENT FORWARD BRANDON DUBINSKY New York, September 19, 2009 – New York… Read More →
Some thoughts 0n last night’s game, with a quick turnaround to this afternoon’s game in Boston (4 p.m., MSG). 1) Anisimov, Grachev, Lisin. Skills and skating. Good combo in a Tortorella system. Just give them sweaters. Loved Gilroy the other night. I also think that Higgins is going to be… Read More →
