Mike Heika’s Dallas Stars blog for the Dallas Morning News has quotes from GM Joe Nieuwendyk’s press conference after the trade deadline. “In my mind, I wasn’t going to move him unless somebody knocked our socks off with something we couldn’t refuse,” Nieuwendyk said. “We’ve said all along that we… Read More →
We will have some live comments from Glen Sather at around 4:30, right here. ————— Martin Biron suffered a fractured collarbone in practice and is out indefinitely. Cam Talbot has been called up to back up Lundqvist. Glen Sather: “Can’t speak about the Richards situation (tampering rules). So that’s sort… Read More →
TSN said the Stars told them Brad Richards is not being dealt. The Rangers got center John Mitchell from Toronto, in a very, very minor deal, for a seventh-round pick. He’s probably headed to the Whale.
Larry Brooks tweets that the asking price for Richards is Anisimov, a No. 1 pick, and a prospect. Which is about what I figured it would be … And we know Glen Sather will use his leverage on the Stars’ ownership and management. Give him that. The man knows how… Read More →
First of all, be here all morning. Quit your job if you have to. We’re going to do the annual Boneheads Trade Deadline Extravaganza (and picnic) all day long. Starting when the sun comes up … or when I crawl out of bed, whichever comes first. Do I think this… Read More →
Dan Girardi: On being in the box for the 5-on-3 goal: “It’s tough, you know? We took a lot of penalties, but I don’t know if they all were (penalties). But that’s the way they called it. We have to live with that. It’s tough to see us lose that… Read More →
More quotes to follow. Courtesy of the Rangers: NEW YORK RANGERS POST-GAME NOTES AND QUOTES February 27, 2011 – New York Rangers 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 2 (Game No. 64, Home No. 31) •The Rangers were defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-1, today at Madison Square Garden, and are… Read More →
The coach was not happy. He feels his team played more than well enough to win, especially at even strength and even 5-on-4, but got hosed on the Girardi call that led to the 5-on-3 and the winning goal. John Tortorella: “It’s a tough one. A tough one. We gave… Read More →
Before we get to the game, youse should know I’m on a banning rampage. And if some of you clowns keep stepping out of line, you will be banned … and I might as well tell you that I will enjoy doing it. OK? Update on Del Zotto. He is… Read More →
John Tortorella: On what he thinks of McCabe: “Hasn’t played yet.” On what he knows and expects: “Well, we all … veteran guy. He’s got the big shot on the power play. And I think it helps us, at this time of year, with our pairs, especially with Marc being… Read More →
Will have quotes shortly … but here’s the news. McCabe will play with Eminger and wear No. 28, and play on the power play. Duh. Fedotenko is out, so Newbury will play. Del Zotto is still here, even though the Rangers made a paper transaction to send him to the… Read More →
It’s a 1 p.m. matinee as the Rangers play the final game of February, the final game before tomorrow’s trade deadline, and the first of a three-game homestand. Bryan McCabe is expected to make his Rangers debut. Marc Staal is expected to miss his second straight game. Ruslan Fedotenko is… Read More →
I’ve got some plans tonight, and it’s going to take more than a Rangers trade for me to break them … so you’re on your own tonight. If anything happens, I trust youse guys will monitor it and discuss it in the comments until I get back. In the meantime,... Read More →
That’s what Bob McKenzie tweeted. If that’s it, it’s a darn good deal for a rental who will help the power play and add some veteran presence, and some physical play. Not giving up Matt Gilroy at this point gives flexibility for a larger deal before the deadline Monday, I… Read More →
Here’s a tweet from Nick Kypreos—former Ranger (first off the bench, prematurely, to celebrate the Cup; first to kiss the Cup). Seriously, he’s pretty plugged in. I put a lot of credence in this: #NHL news. Look for #Panthers Bryan McCabe to be traded to the #Rangers as early as… Read More →
Sorry. I didn’t see a minute of the game. Heard some of it on the radio while I was at a local playoff semifinal (an OT game that didn’t start nearly on time). Then I sat down at 1 a.m. to watch the replay, and instead they were showing a… Read More →
From the Rangers: NEW YORK RANGERS POST-GAME NOTES February 25, 2011 – New York Rangers 6, Washington Capitals 0 (Game No. 63, Away No. 33) * The Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals, 6-0, tonight at Verizon Center to improve to 33-26-4 overall, including a 19-13-1 mark on the road. New… Read More →
No Marc Staal (knee), so Ryan McDonagh slides into the first pair with Dan Girardi and faces the fun task for a youngster: facing Alex Ovechkin (=Monster) every shift. Maybe Dubinsky can fight him again and get him off the ice for five minutes. Lundqvist is in goal. Eminger is… Read More →
Next-to-last game before the trade deadline. Capitals seem to be getting it together lately. Big, big test for your boys. Not sure yet whether Marc Staal will play, and if so, how effectively. Remember, he normally plays every single shift directly against Alex Ovechkin. If he’s even slowed a little,... Read More →
Since we have a lot of traffic on what is a nothing day, I just figured you need a new clean sheet for your musings. The other one was getting a bit unwieldy. Maybe we can be a little bit more civil this time around? Hmmm? I’m going to a… Read More →
