Posts Tagged ‘ Blair Betts ’

The King Reigns Over the Senators

Nov 18th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Top Stories

NEW YORK – This is becoming habit forming.Another third period comeback, followed by another shootout win, gave the Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden.This time the Blueshirts were down 1-0 going into the third before they were able to strike. But much like the last few games at MSG, the Rangers had to endure two tough periods before a fire was lit fire under their skates.Although it’s been working, it’s something coach Tom Renney knows won’t last. “I think what we have done in the last couple of game is minimize the opportunities our opponent has had in the first two periods,” said coach Tom Renney. “We haven’t been able to turn it the other way and go light the lamp at the other end of the rink. I think we have solidified parts of our game. We need to be more of an attacking team.”



So What’s Next

Apr 19th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

Ok, the Rangers won a round and even though it’s a good thing to dispatch the Devils, the games will probably get a little harder from here on out.
For the next round, the Blueshirts will get three possible opponents depending on what happens in the two remianing series in the Eastern Conference.
The most likely opponent is the Pittsburgh Penguins, [...]



Rangers Score A Goal Against Child Abuse

Feb 9th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

I know a guy on the board of this charity and went to this event a number of years ago. I recomend it.
New York, February 8, 2008 – The New York Rangers’ Blair Betts, Dan Girardi, Colton Orr and Marc Staal join alumnus and honorary chairman Adam Graves at the 11th Annual Family Dynamics fundraising [...]



After 2….

Sep 21st, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

Blair Betts and Marty Straka scored for the Blueshirts while Dainius Zubrus and Zack Parise scored for Jersey as the Rangers lead 4-2 after 2.
Both netminders look good and the youngsters, like Marc Staal, High Jessiman, Artem Anisimov, Brandon Dubinsky, Ryan Callahan and Dan Girardi all are skating strong.
The key though are the netminders. Tom [...]



Rangers Make A Couple of Cuts

Sep 20th, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

The Rangers Just Announced two more cuts before the preseason starts tomorrow night at the Garden.
The team sent defenseman Bobby Sanguinetti back to junior and forward Tom Pyatt to Hartford.
The Rangers now have 37 players remaining in training camp, including four goaltenders, 13 defensemen and 20 forwards. 
Here’s the list:
Goal: Henrik Lundqvist, Al Montoya, Steve Valiquette, and [...]



Morning Skate Update

Apr 27th, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

In the optional skate, all players, but Jaromir Jagr, Brendan Shanahan, Henrik Lundqvist, Michael Nylander and Sean Avery took to the ice. And that included Michal Rozsival. Although Tom Renney said he will dress seven defensemen for the warmup and then decide, smart money says he plays. Now will he be on the ice for 23 minutes? [...]