Blue Shirt Banter

Following the announcement that Brennan Othmann would be returning to Hartford, we knew the Rangers were due to make a corresponding roster move. While Kaapo Kakko has been slowly becoming more of a participant in practice, it’s become pretty clear that the Rangers want to treat his return with caution and patience. That being said, the Rangers have recalled forward Jake … [Read more...] about Rangers Recall Jake Leschyshyn From Hartford

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Highlights: VAN 6, NYR 3 (5:02 video via NHL.com) Game Recap: Vancouver’s stars showed out as the Canucks hung six goals on Igor Shesterkin as the Blueshirts failed in what served as a measuring stick game for them (CBS) Mollie Walker points to how in spite of both the Rangers and Canucks entering last night atop their respective … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 1/9/24

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Mollie Walker chatted with Adam Fox about his return from his stint on long term injured reserve and getting back into the swing of things (NY Post) Walker also heard from Peter Laviolette about his decision to use Alexis Lafreniere as one of his most common shootout participants (NY Post) Scott Blair reminisces on some of the more … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 1/8/24

Another Original Six match-up for the Rangers as they were up in Quebec for their first meeting with the Montreal Canadiens this season. After a real rough start in the first two periods of the game which left the Blueshirts trailing 3-0, the Rangers clawed their way back in it to force overtime. Some superb goaltending from Sam Montembeault brought things to a shootout where … [Read more...] about Recap: NYR Pick Up Point In Shootout Loss to Montreal

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Peter Botte chatted with Peter Laviolette about the relationship he had with legendary New York Islanders’ coach Al Arbour as he closes in on Arbour’s total of 782 regular season victories (NY Post) Botte also talked with Brennan Othmann about his NHL debut and being one of only four players to attend yesterday’s optional skate (NY … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 1/6/24