Is there a trade in the works for the Rangers?

Take a look at the Rangers projected roster for 2008-2009.  The top 3 lines and the defense are pretty much set, but there seem to be too many forwards.
Zherdev-Gomez-Naslund
Prucha-Drury-Dawes
Callahan-Dubinsky-Sjostrom
Voros-Fritsche/Rissmiller-[Anisimov?]
Hollweg/[Byers?]-Betts-Orr/[Moore?]
Redden-Staal
Rozsival-Girardi
Mara-Kalinin-[Sanguinetti?]
By my calculations the Rangers have an excess of 3 NHL forwards plus 3 more NHL-caliber forwards currently in Hartford.  Because of this, it might be a good [...]

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Great quote from Jagr; thoughts on NHL players going to Russia

The Jagr deal with Avangard Omsk is believed to be for two years plus an option for a third, and will pay Jagr about $7 million tax-free, which is the equivalent of about $11 million a season in the NHL.
Jagr had plenty to say, mentioning that playing in New York was an “extraordinary experience.”  He [...]

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Where do the Rangers stand?

Let’s go through a projection of how the Rangers roster might shape up:
Zherdev-Gomez-[Jagr or some UFA]
Dawes-Drury-Callahan
Sjostrom-Dubinsky-Prucha
Hollweg-Betts-Orr
Fritsche-Rissmiller-Voros
Shanahan?
Rozsival-Staal
Redden-Girardi
Pock?-Strudwick?-Sanguinetti?
The Rangers have $14.5 million in cap space but that number does not include Dawes, Sjostrom, Fritsche, Rissmiller, Voros, or Strudwick.
Assuming the Rangers will spend roughly $4 or $5 million between those players, they will have about $9 or $10 million [...]

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Rangers trade Tyutin and Backman to Columbus for Zherdev and Fritsche

The Rangers traded defensemen Fedor Tyutin and Christian Backman to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forwards Nikolai Zherdev and Dan Fritsche.
In addition to adding some size and depth up front, the move will clear up some cap space for the Rangers to potentially make some moves (i.e. re-sign Jagr, acquire either Naslund or Huselius).
In my opinion, moving [...]

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The Sean Avery era on Broadway is at an end

The Sean Avery era in New York is officially at an end. 
Avery signed a 4-year deal worth $15.5-million with the Dallas Stars.  If you’re keeping score at home, the Rangers let Avery go over a difference of a few hundred grand per year.  For a team that has no problem throwing ridiculous money around (e.g. “making it [...]

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Grading Day 1 of Free Agency: Rangers get a B+

Scott Burnside of espn.com assigns grades for the signings from day 1 of free agency.  Definitely worth a read.

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Sports and the Law: Will Court Allow NHL to Punish Rangers?

Check out this article from abovethelaw.com for an interesting legal perspective on MSG’s battle with the NHL.

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Rangers 2008 Draft: Michael Del Zotto and Derek Stepan

The Rangers opted for defense in the first round (for the 3rd time in the last 4 years) and took Michael Del Zotto with the 20th pick.  Check out this article from Blueshirt Bulletin for the details on Del Zotto.
In the 2nd round, the Rangers took Minnesota HS forward Derek Stepan.
Most likely, neither of these [...]

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Rangers website squabble with NHL may lead to suspension or termination of MSG ownership of team

Remember way back in September 2007 when the Rangers sued the NHL over the website?
At the time, the Rangers were outraged when the NHL insisted that MSG transfer control over the Rangers independently produced website, “newyorkrangers.com”, so that the league could convert it into one of 30 “cookie-cutter” club websites at “rangers.nhl.com.” 
Well, a judge ruled [...]

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Flyers Still Alive

The Philadelphia Flyers showed they were still very much alive last night when they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 to stave off elimination. The Penguins now lead the series 3-1. The Flyers scored three goals in the first period to jump out to a 3-0 lead heading into the first intermission. Things [...]

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