Author Archive for Michael Ganci

Rangers Need to Protect Lundqvist

Recently, things have been going pretty nicely for the Rangers. They have been scoring goals, playing solid defense and preventing the puck from going into their net.

Usually that is a positive formula for winning.

Remarkably Inconsistent Rangers

After 16 games, the Rangers are sitting at a 9-6-1 record, and we have seen some good things and some bad. Last night, we saw more of the latter. The Rangers fell 4-1 in a late night confrontation with the Kings, and they continue to lack secondary scoring. The one goal for the Blueshirts was [...]

Gaborik is the new Jagr

Through three games, the Rangers are currently sitting at 2-1, and Marian Gaborik is largely to thank for that. Gaborik has two goals and two assists, and he is on a ridiculous pace. I said it to my father and I will say it again. I really believe this guy is the most skilled player [...]

Rangers’ Fans Should Embrace Brashear

We remember it like it was yesterday. The whistle had blown, and Blair Betts was standing helplessly in the middle of the ice. It was the playoffs, and they were about to end for Mr. Betts, courtesy of Donald Brashear. The known enforcer leveled Betts with a cheap shot and broke his orbital bone, and [...]

Rangers Mum on Avery Injury

A couple of days ago, Sean Avery had to leave practice because of an injury that he sustained when colliding with Ryan Callahan during practice. The initial diagnosis was a sprained knee, but the Rangers would not confirm how long their agitator would be out. His status for the opener on October 2 is very [...]

Rangers Starting To Look Good

Well, tonight we saw a hockey team compete. I know that it is only pre-season, but it looks like the Rangers are coming to form, and we saw an unfamiliar face tonight that we would love to see a lot of as the season progresses. Not only did Marian Gaborik play tonight, but he notched [...]

Rangers Sign Dubinsky

The following is a press release I just received from the Rangers. I am very happy that they finally got this done so he can get into camp and working. We need him to be in form this season. New York, September 19, 2009 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced [...]

Rangers Cut Roster By 20

PLAYERS ASSIGNED TO HARTFORD (AHL) ON 9/17/09: Goal: Miika Wiikman Defense: Trevor Glass, Brent Henley, Sam Klassen, Mike Sauer, David Urquhart, Nigel Williams Forwards: Andres Ambuhl, Daniel Bartek, Devin DiDiomete, Brodie Dupont, Dan LaCouture, Matt Maccarone, Justin Soryal, Dale Weise

Gaborik is the Key

It has never been a question of talent with Marian Gaborik. Throughout his days in Minnesota, he was always looked at as one of the elite skaters in the NHL. Gaborik, a former third overall pick, instantly established himself as a goal scorer in the league. While he debuted with 18 goals in his rookie [...]

Drury Needs To Lead By Example

When you look at the stats for Chris Drury, it looks like he is a pretty consistent player. You can even just take the small two-year sample of his Rangers’ career. He has finished with 58 and 56 points, and he provides many intangibles. A solid penalty killer, leader and all around athlete, Drury is [...]