Blue Shirt Banter

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Mollie Walker notes that even for as successful as the Blueshirts’ power play has been as of late, a lack of even strength offense could still be their downfall (NY Post) Walker also pondered whether or not Matt Rempe will return to the lineup for today’s matinee against the Islanders (NY Post) Colin Stephenson reports that … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 4/13/24

The Rangers and Islanders are back at it for a weekend matinee affair. After the Rangers fell in Long Island on Tuesday, they’ll look to bounce back in front of their home crowd this afternoon at Madison Square Garden, and stop the bleeding on what is currently a Metropolitan Division title chase that’s slipping out of their grasp. As things stand, the Rangers are one point … [Read more...] about Game #81 New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Open Thread

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Highlights: NYR 3*, NYI 2 (5:03 video via NHL.com) Game Recap: The Blueshirts’ even strength scoring struggles continued for the majority of Saturday’s affair, but Artemiy Panarin scored the tying goal late in the third to send the game beyond regulation where the Rangers finished the job (CBS) Larry Brooks argues that … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 4/14/24

The New York Rangers play their final game of the regular season tonight, and the game actually means something. No, the Rangers are not fighting for a playoff spot. That is secured. No, the Rangers are not fighting for home ice in the first round. That is also secured. A win tonight in any fashion simultaneously gives the Rangers the Metro, the East, and the Presidents’ … [Read more...] about Does It Matter?

As the regular season is winding down, the Blueshirts look back on some great achievements this past year. Helping the team get there has been a group effort but some have truly stepped up and helped the franchise strive forward. First on that list for everyone is obviously Artemiy Panarin who was just announced as the Rangers 2023-24 MVP. This year’s performance from the … [Read more...] about Rangers Announce Team Award Winners