Tagged: ‘Brad Richards’
ICYMI: New York Rangers Beat Buffalo Sabres 8-4
April 20th, 2013 at 7:03 PM
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It was a historic night on the offensive end for the New York Rangers, as they beat the Buffalo Sabres 8-4 and knocked both Buffalo and the Philadelphia Flyers out of the playoff picture in the process.
The Rangers were led by Brad Richards who scored his first career hat trick...
New York Rangers Trounce Florida Panthers to Keep Pace in Eastern Conference
April 19th, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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The New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 6-1 last night at Madison Square Garden.
Not going to lie, I was unable to watch all but about five minutes of this game so my analysis will be spotty at best. But it was nice to see six goals scored on a...
New York Rangers Beat Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1, New Players Score Goals
April 3rd, 2013 at 10:24 PM
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The New York Rangers scored more goals than they had all season in a game tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins, on the night when general manager Glen Sather made a questionable move, dealing Marian Gaborik to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
We'll breakdown the deal at a later date, giving initial thoughts...
New York Rangers Fans: Meet Ryane Clowe
April 3rd, 2013 at 12:56 PM
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Yesterday, the New York Rangers announced they've traded for forward Ryane Clowe. Clowe was dealt to New York from the San Jose Sharks for three draft picks (this year's second-round and third-round picks, along with a conditional pick next year).
Clowe is a big, physical player who should fit in nicely...
New York Rangers Top Winnipeg Jets to Remain in Playoff Picture
April 2nd, 2013 at 7:36 AM
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A few quick notes from last night's New York Rangers 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets will show that this team is just as good as their top line will take them. All four goals were scored by the top line (Ryan Callahan, Derek Stepan and Rick Nash) and Henrik...
New York Rangers Begin Road Trip with 5-2 Win Over the Philadelphia Flyers
March 27th, 2013 at 7:26 AM
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The New York Rangers had some new-look lines against the Philadelphia Flyers last night, and we really liked what they produced.
They scored five goals in the game, something we haven't been able to say much about the Rangers this season.
The line of Rick Nash, Derek Stepan and Carl Hagelin lit...
New York Rangers Vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview: Rangers Look to Stop Skid
March 26th, 2013 at 4:49 PM
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The New York Rangers being a three-game road trip tonight against Atlantic Division rival, the Philadelphia Flyers. They come into the game holding onto the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and the Rangers hope to keep it that way against a team they've beaten in...
New York Rangers: Brad Richards Continues to Struggle
March 26th, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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Brad Richards signed a nine-year deal with the New York Rangers a season ago, but hasn't looked like that player this whole season. Last year, Richards put up 66 points in 82 games for the Blueshirts, and has just 16 in the 29 games he's played this season.
He's regressing fast,...
New York Rangers’ Stu Bickel Clears Waivers; Teammates React to Halpern Being Claimed by Montreal Canadiens
March 24th, 2013 at 12:36 PM
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It really should come as no surprise, but New York Rangers defenseman/fourth-line forward Stu Bickel has cleared waivers and will report to the Connecticut Whale of the AHL.
Him going unclaimed just shows that 29 other NHL general managers agree that Bickel just isn't cut out of the world's top hockey...
New York Rangers Vs Carolina Hurricanes Preview: Return of the Money Line
March 18th, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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With the New York Rangers struggling to score goals, and gain points in the standings, head coach John Tortorella has decided to shift his lines around and put his three highest paid players back together on a line.
Marian Gaborik, Brad Richards and Rick Nash played together earlier in the year...
New York Rangers Vs Pittsburgh Penguins Preview: Narrowing the Gap
March 16th, 2013 at 12:13 PM
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The Atlantic Division was expected to be a tough race this season, but the Pittsburgh Penguins are head-and-shoulders above everyone else just past the midpoint of the 2013 shortened NHL season.
The Penguins (20-7-0, 40 points) have won both meetings between the two teams this season, and have won the last...
New York Rangers Vs Buffalo Sabres Preview: Ryan Miller is OUT
March 12th, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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The New York Rangers head to Buffalo to take on the struggling Buffalo Sabres Tuesday night, a team that has just eight points in its last 10 games. The Blueshirts, on the other hand, have won five of their last six games and will once again look to leapfrog the...
New York Rangers Beat Washington Capitals Behind Great Goaltedning by Martin Biron
March 10th, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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The New York Rangers (13-9-2, 28 points) temporarily moved into second place in the Atlantic Division with a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals (10-13-1, 21 points) Sunday afternoon.
Martin Biron made 28 saves starting in place of Henrik Lundqvist, and the Rangers won after putting up 52 minutes of excellent...
New York Rangers’ Roman Hamrlik Won’t Play Vs Former Team
March 9th, 2013 at 8:42 PM
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After sitting as a healthy scratch for all but four of 21 games with the Washington Capitals earlier this season, Roman Hamrlik was claimed off waivers by the New York Rangers.
He played against the New York Islanders and Ottawa Senators, but when the team travels to Washington D.C., tomorrow to...
New York Rangers Vs New York Islanders: Stopping John Tavares
March 7th, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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Both the New York Rangers (11-8-2, 24 points) and New York Islanders (10-11-2, 22 points) enter Thursday night's contest on winning streaks.
The Rangers matched their largest winning streak of the season (three games) with a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. The Islanders, defeated the No. 1 seed...
New York Rangers’ Brad Richards to Miss Second Consecutive Game
March 7th, 2013 at 2:04 PM
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With news that New York Rangers' center Brad Richards will miss his second consecutive game, all the rumors about Richards faking an injury on the hit from Patrick Kaleta should be officially put to rest.
In fact, his suspension should be re-evaluated as Brendan Shanahan, the National Hockey League senior vice...
New York Rangers Beat Philadelphia Flyers 4-2; Back in Top 8
March 5th, 2013 at 10:36 PM
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If you don't love hockey games between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers, well, then there is no pleasing you.
This was an excellent game from start to finish, that ended in a 4-2 victory for the Blueshirts. The Rangers (11-8-2, 24 points) moved into the eighth spot in the...
New York Rangers Vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview: Will Brad Richards Play?
March 5th, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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The New York Rangers (10-8-2, 22 points) and the Philadelphia Flyers (11-11-1, 23 points) will face off for the third of five times this season, tonight at Madison Square Garden.
The teams split their first two games and are separated by a point in the division. The Flyers currently hold the...
New York Rangers: Brad Richards Skates at Practice; Team Recalls Michael Haley
March 5th, 2013 at 12:45 PM
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Brad Richards took to the ice for Tuesday morning's optimal skate, which is really a good sign for his availability for tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Richards was on the receiving end of Patrick Kaleta's cheap shot that will cost him five games and about $76,000, and didn't practice yesterday....