We have been outscord 19-6 in the last 3 losses. :eek:
I hope they can fix this quick- I could be way off here , but something tells me Isbister isnt the answer.
MSG and the Rangers will hold "Garden of Dreams Charity Night" during the Ranger-Panthers game. Viewers can bid on various Rangers-related items, with proceeds going to area children in need.
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In 1998-99, it was Brent Fedyk, with four goals and six assists in his last 67 games in the NHL. In 1999-2000, it was Kevin Hatcher in his penultimate NHL season. In 2000-01, it was Jeff Toms, Jeff Ulmer, Alexei Gusarov, et.al. In 2001-02, Zdeno Cigar, Dave Karpa, Igor Ulanov, Andreas Johansson. In 2002-03, Ted Donato played his next to last NHL season as a Ranger. And in 2003-04, Boris Mironov closed out his career, another ineffective Ranger veteran. Before that, there was Pat Flatley, Tim Sweeney, Bruce Driver- even some big names like Jari Kurri, Kevin Stevens, Theo Fleury, and even Gretzky and Messier, all playing their waning days as Rangers, shadows of their former selves. And no, we haven't forgotten the likes of Malakhov and Kamensky -- there is just so much room for fond reminiscences such as these.
Over those same years, the Rangers let the likes of Sergei Zubov, Alexei Kovalev, Marc Savard, Kim Johnsson, Mike Knuble, Mike York, and Marek Zidilicky slip away when they were still young, to go on and record their best seasons elsewhere. And they let numerous promising young players wither on the vine behind a host of over the hill veterans who management thought they could resurrect, these young prospects ultimately never amounting to much -- we'll never know what might have happened if they had been handled properly.
Has Broadway become Resurrection Boulevard again for the Rangers? Brad Isbister may not seem like a big deal right now -- if he only replaces Colton Orr and can recapture some of his modest NHL success of the past, then he's worth a look, no? No! He'll come up hungry with something to prove, bang bodies for a few games, maybe get some breaks on the score sheet, and that will give him a free ride for at least the rest of the season while some young prospect remains in Hartford, "not ready yet" for the NHL.
We've heard this song before, even to some extent with other veterans this season, who have gotten long looks while failing to recapture their past successes while younger players plummet down the depth chart, some of them eventually landing in Hartford. We know where this road leads. We don't want to go down that road again. Brad Isbister may not amount to a hill of beans as an important issue, but he is already a symbol of a culture that was supposed to have changed last year, a culture that once again favors underachieving veterans and no-upside retreads over hungry young prospects.
The Rangers head into Florida tonight to start a four-game road trip with illness and injury still causing roster turmoil (see today's newspaper reports in the News, Newsday, Post, and Sam Weinman in the Asbury Park Press, plus the game preview at NYR.com). The Panthers are looking to win their third straight tonight, their fortunes revived by Josef Stumpel moving back to his natural center ice position. They have some injury problems of their own, with Steve Weiss and Juraj Kolnik out tonight, in addition to Todd Bertuzzi's long-term absence. See Florida area reports here, here, and here. In prospect news, the WJC teams began participating in pre-tournament exhibition games -- summary in NYR.com's prospect update. In the Charlotte Observer, notes on the Checkers from Cliff Mehrtens. And in NY Sports Day, an article on the silver sticks ceremony
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that's amazing but what's amazing is this one point that someone always points out to me every time i see them at a game. over the years the rangers have the wrong:
orr as in colton orr
hossa as in marcel hossa
fedorov as in fedor fedorov
hatcher as in a past his prime kevin hatcher
hull as in jody hull
bourque as in phil bourque
pronger as in sean pronger
mullen as in brian mullen
if they had the right people of those name, it'd have
been
bobby orr
marian hossa
sergei fedorov
kevin hatcher about five years before they had
brett hull
ray bourque
chris pronger
joey mullen
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
that's amazing but what's amazing is this one point that someone always points out to me every time i see them at a game. over the years the rangers have the wrong:
orr as in colton orr
hossa as in marcel hossa
fedorov as in fedor fedorov
hatcher as in a past his prime kevin hatcher
hull as in jody hull
bourque as in phil bourque
pronger as in sean pronger
mullen as in brian mullen
if they had the right people of those name, it'd have
been
bobby orr
marian hossa
sergei fedorov
kevin hatcher about five years before they had
brett hull
ray bourque
chris pronger
joey mullen
wow !
the irony !
no doubt, we couldve used alot of them guys.
great point .
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no lundqvist, nylander and malik tonight. cullen still questionable.
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
no lundqvist, nylander and malik tonight. cullen still questionable.
i thought they already reassigned montoya to hartford ? I wass under the impression Lundqvist made a quick recovery - i guess not .
unless mikey richters making a comeback ? :eek: :eek:
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Be sure to tune in to MSG on Thursday, December 21, 2006 for the inaugural "Garden of Dreams Night" to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation. During the New York Rangers telecast, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m., viewers will have the opportunity to bid on great once-in-a-lifetime Rangers experiences and memorabilia.
Below lists some of the great items up for bid, be sure to check in for new additions. All net proceeds benefit Garden of Dreams, which supports kids in crisis in the tri-state area.
A copy of the most recent annual report of the Garden of Dreams Foundation is available, upon request, from The Garden of Dreams Foundation, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, New York 10121 or from the New York Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271:
Below is a list of how the great items helped out the children.
NEW YORK RANGERS ITEMS Road trip with the Rangers team: Feb. 14-15 to Carolina
Ever dream of traveling with the Rangers, staying in the team hotel and being a part of the Rangers on the road. Here is the chance to see what life on the road is like for the Blueshirts.
*Trip is for two people. If one of the participants is under 18, the other must be a legal parent or guardian.
Rangers VIP package - January 9
Be Rangers' VIP's for the day. You and a guest, of which one will have to be over the age of eighteen (18), will have the opportunity to attend the team's morning skate from the MSG Training Facility with an MSG announcer. Following the morning skate the VIP's will enjoy lunch with the announcer followed by dinner at the MSG Club Bar and Grill prior to the game. Once inside the arena you will have the opportunity to visit the MSG broadcast booth and enjoy the game from your Club level seats.
Honorary Stick Kid Package
Your kid (ages 5 - 16) will have the chance to be one of the Rangers honorary stick kids for the New York Rangers game vs. Philadelphia on March 21, 2007. After watching the Rangers warm up from the team bench, your little Rangers fan will watch the entire game ice level at the Zamboni entrance. Prior to the game the honorary stick kid and three of his/her guests will enjoy dinner at the MSG Club Bar and Grill.
Rangers Zamboni Ride
Ride the Zamboni during intermission of a Rangers game. For kids (ages 8 - 13) it is the ultimate chance to see The Garden ice up close. This experience is scheduled for March 21, 2007 when the Rangers take on the Philadelphia Flyers.
Spend one period in the Rangers television booth
Your package includes two tickets to enjoy the rivalry of the Rangers and New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, February 22, 2007. In addition, you will receive the chance to spend one period of the game observing the Rangers television announcers in action. Prior to the game you and your guest will have dinner in the MSG Club Bar & Grill at Madison Square Garden.
Adam Graves running a clinic on various hockey techniques.
Hockey Clinic with Adam Graves
Here's your chance to learn the game of hockey from a legendary New York Ranger. The 60-minute on-ice instructional session hosted by Adam Graves is for a total of 20 kids followed by a pizza lunch at the MSG Training Center.
Lunch for Two (2) with Rangers Legend Adam Graves
Have lunch with one of most beloved New York Rangers to don the sweater. Circle January 9, 2007 on your calendar and spend an afternoon of fine dining and legendary stories of the past as well as the inside scoop on this year's team. Later that night you will enjoy the Rangers battle the rival Islanders at MSG.
Game-Worn Autographed Jerseys
Never before have two players on the same team tallied their 600th goal in the same season. Now you can own a piece of that history when their amazing milestone is celebrated at Madison Square Garden on December 19th - both Brendan Shanahan and Jaromir Jagr will autograph the jerseys off their back following the game, and now you have the chance to own these unique collectibles.
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yup
and that BB article was exactly what I have been thinking....
which BB art ? The most recent one ?
And hey what do you know Sandis Ozolinsh is missing. Have you guys heard about this . Maybe he drove his car DWI into a lake somewhere. They shouldve had a lojack on that guy when they let him come back.
So he may retire instead of playing or even being down in Hartford.
how about it.
who the fuck took our powerplay and how the fuck do we get it back ? 1-9 ? ? :eek: :eek: :eek:
The past few games, the Rangers lost because they couldn't stay out of the penalty box. Last night in Florida, it was the Panthers who couldn't stay out of the penalty box, and still the Rangers lost. The Rangers may have given away a 2-0 lead and the game in the third period, but they lost the game in the first period when they squandered five straight power plays, including a double minor and a lengthy five on three that was shortened by an Adam Hall penalty. Yes, they scored on their sixth power play of the period in the final seconds when someone (Karel Rachunek) finally decided (was forced by the expiring clock) to shoot the puck -- but the Panthers still came out of the period lucky to be down by one when the rout should have already been on.
In the end, the Rangers went 1-for-9 on the power play -- they are 4-for-45 in their last six games, 2-for-36 if you exclude their 2-for-6 in the loss to the Isles. They had two more chances with the man advantage after the Panthers tied the game at 2-2. They were in the midst of a pressure-packed power play when Petr Prucha was incredibly called for the only penalty despite a half-dozen worse infractions by the Panthers on a post-whistle scrum. Less than a minute later, Rosti Olezs scored the game winner with the teams skating four on four.
With the Rangers power play fizzling, Florida of course scored on one of their few advantages to start their third period comeback -- Michal Rozsival had gone out to play the point off the draw (why?) and Blair Betts failed to cover for him, leaving Chris Gratton all alone in front for the deflection. Jaromir Jagr's stubborn refusal to give up the puck led to him turning it over for a Nathan Horton goal 21 seconds later, and poof!, two good periods of work (except on the power play) were out the window.
As predicted in this space yesterday, Brad Isbister came in hungry and, after a rough start, scored his first goal as a Ranger in the first period, deflecting Rachunek's power play shot, and played well after that. He nearly scored the equalizer in the final minute. So what's the over-under on how many games he has now earned? We'll start taking bets at 20.
Meanwhile, one game after telling us that Ryan Hollweg is going to start getting more responsibility, Tom Renney gave the plugger less than six minutes of ice time as a fourth liner. And what of the two young players Renney praised for their smarts? Ryan Callahan was in Hartford, having never gotten the type of ice time Isbister got in his Ranger audition (see Blueshirts Blog for Renney's explanation on choosing Isbister over Cally). And Jarkko Immonen played his second game as fourth line center after earning good notices as second line center while Jason Ward, on the ice for all three Panther goals, was first line center despite being a career third line winger.
Game reports: News, Newsday, Post, NYR.com, Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel, and Palm Beach Post. At SI.com, more on Shanahan after the silver stick ceremony, as well as a look at key players at the WJC, including Marc Staal. From the Courant, an article on Jessiman and Montoya from Bruce Berlet, and the Wolf Pack week ahead. Charlotte was shut out. And a pair of prospects in Russia were in action -- see NYR.com's prospect update.
December 21, 2006
Ozo No Show
Sandis Ozolinsh still hasn't shown up in Hartford, Bruce Berlet of the Hartford Courant tells us. Wolf Pack GM-coach Jim Schoenfeld said he doesn't know what is going to happen with Ozolinsh and is awaiting word from the Rangers. Ozolinsh's agent was having some personal problems that might be holding up the waived defenseman's decision between playing in the AHL and retiring. So far, Ozolinsh hasn't said anything 48 hours after clearing waivers about his future. Even if he shows up Friday, Schoenfeld said he wouldn't play this weekend unless the Pack suffered a slew of injuries Friday night against Springfield.
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maybe Ozolinsh was out cruising with Dontrelle Willis .
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which BB art ? The most recent one ?
***** Even if he shows up Friday, Schoenfeld said he wouldn't play this weekend unless the Pack suffered a slew of injuries Friday night against Springfield.
HHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
OH and the BB about dejay vu ....all over again for underachieving, last-ride, going through the motion stRangers
That reminds me I have a shitload of coupons for WP games
If a man speaks in a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?
REUNION DEAL WITH RUCINSKY
By LARRY BROOKS
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December 23, 2006 -- TAMPA - Jaromir Jagr has scored in only one of the last seven games. His risks are yielding few rewards. His left shoulder continues to be a sore spot. His on-ice body language is etched in frustration.
Jagr, who carried the Rangers last season, needs help. And that's why, when the roster freeze expires at midnight on Wednesday, management will seriously consider bringing Martin Rucinsky back from St. Louis for what would be a fourth term on Broadway.
If the Rangers didn't quite earn their recent five-game winning streak, they sure have earned the four-game losing streak they tote into tonight's match here against the Lightning.
The Blueshirts had weaknesses last season, but they were minimized by a combination of factors, not the least of which was Jagr's magnificent year.
And that was borne largely out of the comfort zone the Rangers were careful to craft for No. 68. Now, the team may need to recreate that environment for Jagr. Re-acquiring Rucinsky, a close friend, would go a long way toward that end.
But there are issues to consider. Rucinsky, who signed with the Blues as a free agent this summer after the Rangers refused to offer him a two-year deal, got just that from John Davidson and the Blues. This means that a player on an over-35, multi-year deal, Rucinsky's $2.375M cap hit will be applied against his team next season whether or not he is on the roster.
This essentially represents a no-cut clause, and means that Rucinsky, who turns 36 on March 11, will have a spot in the 2007-08 lineup.
And that means next year's team would probably feature Jagr, Rucinsky, Michael Nylander (who must be signed), Brendan Shanahan (ditto) and Martin Straka (ditto, unless he returns to the Czech Republic). That's a lot of age packed into the top two lines.
But a deal for Rucinsky might be necessary to save this season. Rucinsky, who is currently playing with a broken jaw, has made it clear that he would waive his no-trade clause in order to rejoin the Rangers. That, however, does not guarantee that JD would be amenable to moving Rucinsky (6-15-21) in a sum-zero deal.
If Davidson - who, according to a well-placed source, has already talked to Glen Sather about the availability of impending free agents Keith Tkachuk, Billy Guerin and Eric Brewer (as well as Petr Cajanek) - asks for a young asset in exchange for Rucinsky, it will be difficult for the Rangers to strike a deal, regardless of his importance to Jagr and in the room.
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
if this deal involves Prucha or Immonen for Rucinsky. i'd have to pass,..
maybe they'll take Hossa ,....
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Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
December 23, 2006
Soggy Saturday in NYC [updated]
The Rangers may be interested in bringing Martin Rucinsky back to New York to make Jaromir Jagr happy, according to Larry Brooks of the Post, but they won't trade a young asset to acquire the veteran winger and his restrictive over-35 two-year contract. Michael Nylander and Henrik Lundqvist are expected back tonight for the Rangers' game in Tampa, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday. John Dellapina's article on Nylander that should have appeared in today's Daily News is posted instead in his Blueshirts Blog, along with some other stuff (like Marcel Hossa a likely scratch tonight). Game preview at NYR.com, as well as a brief one in the St. Pete Times.
Jed Ortmeyer scored with 1:11 left in a 1-1 game to give a superlative Al Montoya the win in Hartford -- see stories in the Hartford Courant and Springfiled Republican. More in NYR.com's daily prospect update. Hockey's Future has ISS's look at the top WJC prospects, with Marc Staal the only one of five Ranger participants to make the list. In other reading, Dave Maloney discusses the topic of physicality at MSGN.com, Wes Goldstein analyzes the Rangers' recent slide at CBS Sportsline, and Spector has a bit about Brian Leetch at Fox Sports that Dellapina shoots down in his Blueshirts Blog post.
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the rangers arent doing shit this year... i left for the bars after the 2nd period with the rangers up 3-0 confident that they were gonna win. After i got there they had espn on and i as i was looking at the scores scroll on the bottom... I couldnt believe that they lost. I must have seen it scroll by ten times and I still couldnt believe it. motherfucker.
bring back the New York Rangers . We have all had enough of the New York Strangers :rolleyes:
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[size=+4]Merry Christmas[/size]to all my fellow NY Ranger Fans , everywhere .
Lets hope some holiday cheer can help our Blueshirts . :(
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Now We Need A Win Tom. On My B-day
Let's Go Rangers!!
Happy Birthday J
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Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023 MSG 2024, MSG 2024 Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
As amazing as Jagr's NHL career has been (600-plus goals, highest-scoring European, etc.), there is surely no statistic more eye-popping than what he has done when playing in Uniondale. Something about the Nassau Coliseum brings out the very best in Jagr, and you need to go back more than a decade to find a game in which he didn't score at least a point there.
Since the 1995-96 season, Jagr has a phenomenal 23-game regular-season point scoring streak at the Coliseum. He has scored two or more points in 14 of those 23 games, including each of his last seven visits and all six in a Rangers uniform. In fact, as a Ranger, Jagr has 18 points in six games on the Island, Last season alone, Jagr had two four-point games in Uniondale. In one of the games when he fell short of four, he managed a hat trick.
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Sammi: Wanna just break up?
Cullen set to return .
We have been outscord 19-6 in the last 3 losses. :eek:
I hope they can fix this quick- I could be way off here , but something tells me Isbister isnt the answer.
MSG and the Rangers will hold "Garden of Dreams Charity Night" during the Ranger-Panthers game. Viewers can bid on various Rangers-related items, with proceeds going to area children in need.
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wow- look at some of the names,...:eek:
December 21, 2006
Resurrection Boulevard
In 1998-99, it was Brent Fedyk, with four goals and six assists in his last 67 games in the NHL. In 1999-2000, it was Kevin Hatcher in his penultimate NHL season. In 2000-01, it was Jeff Toms, Jeff Ulmer, Alexei Gusarov, et.al. In 2001-02, Zdeno Cigar, Dave Karpa, Igor Ulanov, Andreas Johansson. In 2002-03, Ted Donato played his next to last NHL season as a Ranger. And in 2003-04, Boris Mironov closed out his career, another ineffective Ranger veteran. Before that, there was Pat Flatley, Tim Sweeney, Bruce Driver- even some big names like Jari Kurri, Kevin Stevens, Theo Fleury, and even Gretzky and Messier, all playing their waning days as Rangers, shadows of their former selves. And no, we haven't forgotten the likes of Malakhov and Kamensky -- there is just so much room for fond reminiscences such as these.
Over those same years, the Rangers let the likes of Sergei Zubov, Alexei Kovalev, Marc Savard, Kim Johnsson, Mike Knuble, Mike York, and Marek Zidilicky slip away when they were still young, to go on and record their best seasons elsewhere. And they let numerous promising young players wither on the vine behind a host of over the hill veterans who management thought they could resurrect, these young prospects ultimately never amounting to much -- we'll never know what might have happened if they had been handled properly.
Has Broadway become Resurrection Boulevard again for the Rangers? Brad Isbister may not seem like a big deal right now -- if he only replaces Colton Orr and can recapture some of his modest NHL success of the past, then he's worth a look, no? No! He'll come up hungry with something to prove, bang bodies for a few games, maybe get some breaks on the score sheet, and that will give him a free ride for at least the rest of the season while some young prospect remains in Hartford, "not ready yet" for the NHL.
We've heard this song before, even to some extent with other veterans this season, who have gotten long looks while failing to recapture their past successes while younger players plummet down the depth chart, some of them eventually landing in Hartford. We know where this road leads. We don't want to go down that road again. Brad Isbister may not amount to a hill of beans as an important issue, but he is already a symbol of a culture that was supposed to have changed last year, a culture that once again favors underachieving veterans and no-upside retreads over hungry young prospects.
The Rangers head into Florida tonight to start a four-game road trip with illness and injury still causing roster turmoil (see today's newspaper reports in the News, Newsday, Post, and Sam Weinman in the Asbury Park Press, plus the game preview at NYR.com). The Panthers are looking to win their third straight tonight, their fortunes revived by Josef Stumpel moving back to his natural center ice position. They have some injury problems of their own, with Steve Weiss and Juraj Kolnik out tonight, in addition to Todd Bertuzzi's long-term absence. See Florida area reports here, here, and here. In prospect news, the WJC teams began participating in pre-tournament exhibition games -- summary in NYR.com's prospect update. In the Charlotte Observer, notes on the Checkers from Cliff Mehrtens. And in NY Sports Day, an article on the silver sticks ceremony
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orr as in colton orr
hossa as in marcel hossa
fedorov as in fedor fedorov
hatcher as in a past his prime kevin hatcher
hull as in jody hull
bourque as in phil bourque
pronger as in sean pronger
mullen as in brian mullen
if they had the right people of those name, it'd have
been
bobby orr
marian hossa
sergei fedorov
kevin hatcher about five years before they had
brett hull
ray bourque
chris pronger
joey mullen
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
wow !
the irony !
no doubt, we couldve used alot of them guys.
great point .
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i thought they already reassigned montoya to hartford ?
unless mikey richters making a comeback ?
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:eek: I'd love to spend the afternoon at lunch with Graves, then catch the NYR vs NYI game that night in a luxury box with Adam . :eek:
Only if i were working - my humble donation wont get me into any of these events !
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Be sure to tune in to MSG on Thursday, December 21, 2006 for the inaugural "Garden of Dreams Night" to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation. During the New York Rangers telecast, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m., viewers will have the opportunity to bid on great once-in-a-lifetime Rangers experiences and memorabilia.
Below lists some of the great items up for bid, be sure to check in for new additions. All net proceeds benefit Garden of Dreams, which supports kids in crisis in the tri-state area.
A copy of the most recent annual report of the Garden of Dreams Foundation is available, upon request, from The Garden of Dreams Foundation, 2 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, New York 10121 or from the New York Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271:
Below is a list of how the great items helped out the children.
NEW YORK RANGERS ITEMS
Road trip with the Rangers team: Feb. 14-15 to Carolina
Ever dream of traveling with the Rangers, staying in the team hotel and being a part of the Rangers on the road. Here is the chance to see what life on the road is like for the Blueshirts.
*Trip is for two people. If one of the participants is under 18, the other must be a legal parent or guardian.
Rangers VIP package - January 9
Be Rangers' VIP's for the day. You and a guest, of which one will have to be over the age of eighteen (18), will have the opportunity to attend the team's morning skate from the MSG Training Facility with an MSG announcer. Following the morning skate the VIP's will enjoy lunch with the announcer followed by dinner at the MSG Club Bar and Grill prior to the game. Once inside the arena you will have the opportunity to visit the MSG broadcast booth and enjoy the game from your Club level seats.
Honorary Stick Kid Package
Your kid (ages 5 - 16) will have the chance to be one of the Rangers honorary stick kids for the New York Rangers game vs. Philadelphia on March 21, 2007. After watching the Rangers warm up from the team bench, your little Rangers fan will watch the entire game ice level at the Zamboni entrance. Prior to the game the honorary stick kid and three of his/her guests will enjoy dinner at the MSG Club Bar and Grill.
Rangers Zamboni Ride
Ride the Zamboni during intermission of a Rangers game. For kids (ages 8 - 13) it is the ultimate chance to see The Garden ice up close. This experience is scheduled for March 21, 2007 when the Rangers take on the Philadelphia Flyers.
Spend one period in the Rangers television booth
Your package includes two tickets to enjoy the rivalry of the Rangers and New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, February 22, 2007. In addition, you will receive the chance to spend one period of the game observing the Rangers television announcers in action. Prior to the game you and your guest will have dinner in the MSG Club Bar & Grill at Madison Square Garden.
Adam Graves running a clinic on various hockey techniques.
Hockey Clinic with Adam Graves
Here's your chance to learn the game of hockey from a legendary New York Ranger. The 60-minute on-ice instructional session hosted by Adam Graves is for a total of 20 kids followed by a pizza lunch at the MSG Training Center.
Lunch for Two (2) with Rangers Legend Adam Graves
Have lunch with one of most beloved New York Rangers to don the sweater. Circle January 9, 2007 on your calendar and spend an afternoon of fine dining and legendary stories of the past as well as the inside scoop on this year's team. Later that night you will enjoy the Rangers battle the rival Islanders at MSG.
Game-Worn Autographed Jerseys
Never before have two players on the same team tallied their 600th goal in the same season. Now you can own a piece of that history when their amazing milestone is celebrated at Madison Square Garden on December 19th - both Brendan Shanahan and Jaromir Jagr will autograph the jerseys off their back following the game, and now you have the chance to own these unique collectibles.
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just repulsively disgusting.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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iam FUCKING DISGUSTED W/ THIS SHIT
and that BB article was exactly what I have been thinking....
iam FUCKING DISGUSTED W/ THIS SHIT
OUR EXPECTATIONS WERE WAYYYYYY TOO HIGH
which BB art ? The most recent one ?
And hey what do you know Sandis Ozolinsh is missing. Have you guys heard about this . Maybe he drove his car DWI into a lake somewhere. They shouldve had a lojack on that guy when they let him come back.
So he may retire instead of playing or even being down in Hartford.
how about it.
who the fuck took our powerplay and how the fuck do we get it back ?
todays posts :
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bye bye Adam Hall ? ?
Power Play Unplugged
The past few games, the Rangers lost because they couldn't stay out of the penalty box. Last night in Florida, it was the Panthers who couldn't stay out of the penalty box, and still the Rangers lost. The Rangers may have given away a 2-0 lead and the game in the third period, but they lost the game in the first period when they squandered five straight power plays, including a double minor and a lengthy five on three that was shortened by an Adam Hall penalty. Yes, they scored on their sixth power play of the period in the final seconds when someone (Karel Rachunek) finally decided (was forced by the expiring clock) to shoot the puck -- but the Panthers still came out of the period lucky to be down by one when the rout should have already been on.
In the end, the Rangers went 1-for-9 on the power play -- they are 4-for-45 in their last six games, 2-for-36 if you exclude their 2-for-6 in the loss to the Isles. They had two more chances with the man advantage after the Panthers tied the game at 2-2. They were in the midst of a pressure-packed power play when Petr Prucha was incredibly called for the only penalty despite a half-dozen worse infractions by the Panthers on a post-whistle scrum. Less than a minute later, Rosti Olezs scored the game winner with the teams skating four on four.
With the Rangers power play fizzling, Florida of course scored on one of their few advantages to start their third period comeback -- Michal Rozsival had gone out to play the point off the draw (why?) and Blair Betts failed to cover for him, leaving Chris Gratton all alone in front for the deflection. Jaromir Jagr's stubborn refusal to give up the puck led to him turning it over for a Nathan Horton goal 21 seconds later, and poof!, two good periods of work (except on the power play) were out the window.
As predicted in this space yesterday, Brad Isbister came in hungry and, after a rough start, scored his first goal as a Ranger in the first period, deflecting Rachunek's power play shot, and played well after that. He nearly scored the equalizer in the final minute. So what's the over-under on how many games he has now earned? We'll start taking bets at 20.
Meanwhile, one game after telling us that Ryan Hollweg is going to start getting more responsibility, Tom Renney gave the plugger less than six minutes of ice time as a fourth liner. And what of the two young players Renney praised for their smarts? Ryan Callahan was in Hartford, having never gotten the type of ice time Isbister got in his Ranger audition (see Blueshirts Blog for Renney's explanation on choosing Isbister over Cally). And Jarkko Immonen played his second game as fourth line center after earning good notices as second line center while Jason Ward, on the ice for all three Panther goals, was first line center despite being a career third line winger.
Game reports: News, Newsday, Post, NYR.com, Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel, and Palm Beach Post. At SI.com, more on Shanahan after the silver stick ceremony, as well as a look at key players at the WJC, including Marc Staal. From the Courant, an article on Jessiman and Montoya from Bruce Berlet, and the Wolf Pack week ahead. Charlotte was shut out. And a pair of prospects in Russia were in action -- see NYR.com's prospect update.
December 21, 2006
Ozo No Show
Sandis Ozolinsh still hasn't shown up in Hartford, Bruce Berlet of the Hartford Courant tells us. Wolf Pack GM-coach Jim Schoenfeld said he doesn't know what is going to happen with Ozolinsh and is awaiting word from the Rangers. Ozolinsh's agent was having some personal problems that might be holding up the waived defenseman's decision between playing in the AHL and retiring. So far, Ozolinsh hasn't said anything 48 hours after clearing waivers about his future. Even if he shows up Friday, Schoenfeld said he wouldn't play this weekend unless the Pack suffered a slew of injuries Friday night against Springfield.
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OH and the BB about dejay vu ....all over again for underachieving, last-ride, going through the motion stRangers
That reminds me I have a shitload of coupons for WP games
REUNION DEAL WITH RUCINSKY
By LARRY BROOKS
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December 23, 2006 -- TAMPA - Jaromir Jagr has scored in only one of the last seven games. His risks are yielding few rewards. His left shoulder continues to be a sore spot. His on-ice body language is etched in frustration.
Jagr, who carried the Rangers last season, needs help. And that's why, when the roster freeze expires at midnight on Wednesday, management will seriously consider bringing Martin Rucinsky back from St. Louis for what would be a fourth term on Broadway.
If the Rangers didn't quite earn their recent five-game winning streak, they sure have earned the four-game losing streak they tote into tonight's match here against the Lightning.
The Blueshirts had weaknesses last season, but they were minimized by a combination of factors, not the least of which was Jagr's magnificent year.
And that was borne largely out of the comfort zone the Rangers were careful to craft for No. 68. Now, the team may need to recreate that environment for Jagr. Re-acquiring Rucinsky, a close friend, would go a long way toward that end.
But there are issues to consider. Rucinsky, who signed with the Blues as a free agent this summer after the Rangers refused to offer him a two-year deal, got just that from John Davidson and the Blues. This means that a player on an over-35, multi-year deal, Rucinsky's $2.375M cap hit will be applied against his team next season whether or not he is on the roster.
This essentially represents a no-cut clause, and means that Rucinsky, who turns 36 on March 11, will have a spot in the 2007-08 lineup.
And that means next year's team would probably feature Jagr, Rucinsky, Michael Nylander (who must be signed), Brendan Shanahan (ditto) and Martin Straka (ditto, unless he returns to the Czech Republic). That's a lot of age packed into the top two lines.
But a deal for Rucinsky might be necessary to save this season. Rucinsky, who is currently playing with a broken jaw, has made it clear that he would waive his no-trade clause in order to rejoin the Rangers. That, however, does not guarantee that JD would be amenable to moving Rucinsky (6-15-21) in a sum-zero deal.
If Davidson - who, according to a well-placed source, has already talked to Glen Sather about the availability of impending free agents Keith Tkachuk, Billy Guerin and Eric Brewer (as well as Petr Cajanek) - asks for a young asset in exchange for Rucinsky, it will be difficult for the Rangers to strike a deal, regardless of his importance to Jagr and in the room.
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
maybe they'll take Hossa ,....
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Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
MSG 2024, MSG 2024
Philadelphia 2024
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
December 23, 2006
Soggy Saturday in NYC [updated]
The Rangers may be interested in bringing Martin Rucinsky back to New York to make Jaromir Jagr happy, according to Larry Brooks of the Post, but they won't trade a young asset to acquire the veteran winger and his restrictive over-35 two-year contract. Michael Nylander and Henrik Lundqvist are expected back tonight for the Rangers' game in Tampa, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday. John Dellapina's article on Nylander that should have appeared in today's Daily News is posted instead in his Blueshirts Blog, along with some other stuff (like Marcel Hossa a likely scratch tonight). Game preview at NYR.com, as well as a brief one in the St. Pete Times.
Jed Ortmeyer scored with 1:11 left in a 1-1 game to give a superlative Al Montoya the win in Hartford -- see stories in the Hartford Courant and Springfiled Republican. More in NYR.com's daily prospect update. Hockey's Future has ISS's look at the top WJC prospects, with Marc Staal the only one of five Ranger participants to make the list. In other reading, Dave Maloney discusses the topic of physicality at MSGN.com, Wes Goldstein analyzes the Rangers' recent slide at CBS Sportsline, and Spector has a bit about Brian Leetch at Fox Sports that Dellapina shoots down in his Blueshirts Blog post.
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bring back the New York Rangers . We have all had enough of the New York Strangers :rolleyes:
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Lets hope some holiday cheer can help our Blueshirts . :(
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Now We Need A Win Tom. On My B-day
Let's Go Rangers!!
Does anyone else agree with me that they should get Brian back, I mean he's old but he's better than what we have now!
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
Happy Birthday J
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THANX DUDE !!!
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Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
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Philadelphia 2024
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Things happen in the game. Nothing you
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"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
LET'S GO RANGER'S!
As amazing as Jagr's NHL career has been (600-plus goals, highest-scoring European, etc.), there is surely no statistic more eye-popping than what he has done when playing in Uniondale. Something about the Nassau Coliseum brings out the very best in Jagr, and you need to go back more than a decade to find a game in which he didn't score at least a point there.
Since the 1995-96 season, Jagr has a phenomenal 23-game regular-season point scoring streak at the Coliseum. He has scored two or more points in 14 of those 23 games, including each of his last seven visits and all six in a Rangers uniform. In fact, as a Ranger, Jagr has 18 points in six games on the Island, Last season alone, Jagr had two four-point games in Uniondale. In one of the games when he fell short of four, he managed a hat trick.
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