Posts Tagged ‘ Nigel Dawes ’

Game 2 on Tap

Apr 11th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

We are back in Newark for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Tonight the Rangers will look to continue to take advantage of mistakes, nut must forecheck the puck into the Devils zone more. New Jersey will try to take advantage of the young New York defense, while keeping with the gameplan that worked in [...]



And That’s One

Apr 10th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

Well, that looked easy didn’t it?
With the Rangers coming through for two goals in the third, the Blueshirts take home ice back for a 1-0 lead in the series.
And this was a Devil Fans nightmare. Their ‘favorites’ like Scott Gomez and Sean Avery performed and Marty Brodeur looked like a rookie out there [or at [...]



Tonight in Philly

Jan 31st, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

Marek Malik is in. Paul Mara is out and Steve Valiquette is in goal.
Tom Renney said Valiquette plays for scheduling purposes, and Henrik Lundqvist will be in Jersey and Montreal.
But tonight the Rangers play the Flyers in a game that hopefully gets the competitive juices flowing as time is ticking away.
“Anything can help,” Renney said. “I [...]



For the AHL Fans

Jan 23rd, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

Some All-Star News:
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Alex Goligoski and Norfolk Admirals forward Justin Keller have been added to the rosters for the 2008 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Reebok, to take place this Sunday and Monday in Binghamton, N.Y.  

The AHL also announced that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Jeff [...]



Back After Christmas

Dec 26th, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

The Rangers look to make their holiday wishes come true tonight with a win at home against the first place Carolina Hurricanes.
The Staal Brothers will take center stage with Eric facing off against Marc [In case you were wondering all three bothers spent Christmas in Carolina with Eric and Marc coming up here together].
Tom Renney [...]



Avery Back, Rangers Look To Rebound

Dec 23rd, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

According to Sam Weinman, the Rangers will get an early Christmas present tonight with Sean Avery back in the lineup. After losing the two game West Coast trip, although getting a point, the Blueshirts will need a spark in order to get themselves back on track.
With Avery, the Rangers had a hot November, and vaulted [...]



Avery’s Christmas Miracle

Dec 23rd, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

I hate to use the word trap game, but the Rangers are in somewhat of a tough pickle tonight with Ottawa in town With Christmas two days away, coach Tom Renney is trying to get his team focused, even though they came back from a tough road trip.
“I hope not,” Renney said. “This is the [...]



Avery Close But Not Yet And Other Notes

Dec 19th, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

Sean Avery will be with the Rangers on Thursday and Friday on their western trip, but according to Tom Renney he’s still a ways away from suiting up.
“[He'll] drive us bananas because he is itching to play,” Renney said. “He’s a few days away from serious contact and there’s still a little bit of pain [...]



Wolf Pack Weekly 12/17

Dec 17th, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

Here’s the newest WPW:
The Wolf Pack split two home games this past week, running their season record to 19-8-0-2 for 40 points, good for second in the AHL’s Atlantic Division and a tie for second overall in the league, eight points behind league-leading Providence.  The Pack saw their streak of eight straight games with at [...]



Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Dec 16th, 2007 | By Joe McDonald | Category: NYSR Blog

Ok the Ranger Flu strikes again. Henrik Lundqvist is out with the flu with Steve Valiquette taking the start in goal. Lundqvist will be the backup
Marcel Hossa is out and will be replaced by Nigel Dawes. Greg Moore will be on the third line replacing the demoted Ryan Callahan and Jason Strudwick is on the [...]