Last day of the month. Tomorrow starts the official Dog Days. OK, maybe not official. I’ve got nothing and maybe we should get used to me saying that, because I think it’s going to be a slow, slow month, at least until we get reasonably close to training camp. My… Read More →
The reports yesterday had Alexei Kovalev going to the KHL for the next two years (click here for the story from NHL.com), probably ending his NHL career. And if so, then there are no players left from the ‘94 champions. Hard to believe Kovalev’s 38. Hard to believe it’s been… Read More →
Hi Kids. We’ve gotten through the playoffs, the draft, the awards, free agency. Not much left (Traverse City) before training camp. Don’t see any major trades coming (have been wrong before). So, starting Monday I’m going to take a bunch of weeks of vacation. I have four weeks coming before… Read More →
So everybody the Rangers wanted to get signed is signed. There could be a buyout in the next day or two, but it’s unlikely. There could still be a trade … which might necessitate a buyout if more salary is coming this way. We’ll see. But, more or less, this… Read More →
Ryan Callahan and the Rangers have agreed to a three-year deal. According to Nick Kypreos, the deal is worth $12.825 million, or a $4.275 million aav. The breakdown: $4M in 2011-12; $4M in 2012-13; $4.825M in 2013-14. There is not a no-move or no-trade clause. ———————— The cap hit is… Read More →
I was reading some speculation yesterday that, if Captain Callahan gets to arbitration and ends up with a one-year award, he may not get the captaincy. And, well, that just doesn’t make any sense to me. The guy is the captain of the Rangers. It’s his team. The team takes… Read More →
MSG Network has some hockey tonight. An all-new episode of “MSG Countdown,” MSG ranks Mike Richter’s 10 Greatest Moments, including his sprawling save against Gretzky in ’90 and the barehanded save against the Devils in ’97. The tip I got didn’t mention a certain Mr. Bure, but I imagine he… Read More →
As expected, unrestricted free agent defenseman Steve Eminger has re-signed with the Rangers. The deal is believed to be one year at approximately $800,000. Here is the official announcement from the Rangers: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH DEFENSEMAN STEVE EMINGER New York, July 25, 2011 – New York Rangers President… Read More →
Kevin Allen wrote this column for USA Today about restricted free agents and offer sheets. He talks about the few offer sheets in recent history, and why they’ve succeeded, why (mostly) they’ve failed, and why nobody does it. Interesting read. ————————————- This will (probably) be my last plea for youse… Read More →
Good guy, very good player, fun to watch. Vinny Prospal wasn’t coming back to the Rangers, most likely, because his knees are shot, and because the Rangers have too many forwards who need the minutes. So Prospal—who played golf with my dad a few weeks ago—went free agent, and signed… Read More →
I could be wrong, but Ryan Callahan’s contract will probably get done closer to Thursday (the arbitration date) so don’t hold your breath this weekend. ——————————— We touched on it yesterday, but in case you haven’t seen it, the new Winnipeg Jets unveiled their new logos. I think they’re pretty… Read More →
Here is the story by USA Today’s Kevin Allen and Mike Brehm about Brandon Dubinsky’s signing yesterday. In it, they quote Ryan Callahan’s agent, Steve Bartlett, on where the negotiations stand. I personally think Capt. Callahan will be signed before he gets to arbitration next Thursday, and that he will… Read More →
We were too tied up in all the Brandon Dubinsky/Ryan Callahan arbitration/free agency stuff Thursday to pay much attention to the heart-breaking story coming out of the Twin Cities. Aaron Boogaard, the brother of Derek, has been arrested for alleged drug possession in connection with the investigation into Derek’s death… Read More →
From the Rangers: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH FORWARD BRANDON DUBINSKY New York, July 21, 2011 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Brandon Dubinsky on a new contract. Dubinsky, 25, skated in 77 games with… Read More →
God, I love that Twitter widget over there———> On a day when there’s news, it really does its job. So Brandon Dubinsky and the Rangers avoided arbitration at the last second, and you know what? The deal is the right one for everybody. If it took a little longer than… Read More →
So today, Brandon Dubinsky goes to arbitration … barring a last minute settlement on a new contract. The educated guess is he gets around $4M per for one or two years (the Rangers choice, from my understanding) from the arbitration award. And that he either goes through something like this… Read More →
From the NYR: RANGERS ANNOUNCE 2011 PRESEASON SCHEDULE New York, July 20, 2011 – The New York Rangers announced their 2011 preseason schedule today, featuring four games in Europe and a total of seven games. The Rangers 2011 preseason schedule will open with a pair of games against the New… Read More →
A few items that have been discussed already. But here are the official announcements. From the NHL: NEW YORK RANGERS’ FOUR-GAME EUROPEAN EXHIBITION SCHEDULE INCLUDES GAME AGAINST HC SLOVAN IN BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA, OCT. 2 New York/Toronto (July 20, 2011) – The New York Rangers will play an exhibition game in… Read More →
Some interesting discussion yesterday. The Devils hired another DeBoering coach. Chris Osgood hung ‘em up. Steven Stamkos re-upped for five years in Tampa Bay (what a surprise, no offer sheets). Here we talked about Brandon Dubinsky and Ryan Callahan, too, and their arbitration dates and contract discussions. We talked a… Read More →
I think we’ve discussed this before, when the Islanders and Kansas City were mentioned in the same sentences. But now, with an Aug. 1 referendum looming for a new Nassau County arena for the Islanders, I’m just wondering how youse guys feel. I mean, the rivalry sure isn’t what it… Read More →
