The Blueshirts Blog (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
Ales Kotalik’s audition with the Rangers’ top duo of Marian Gaborik and Vinny Prospal appears to be a one-and-done affair, because John Tortorella didn’t exactly care for it: “I don’t think he can play there, I don’t think he can play with the top two guys,” the coach said of the winger who will make $3 million this season and in each of the next two. “Kotes...
The Blueshirts Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Sounds as though Chris Drury is improving and may be inching his way toward a return - the Ranger captain is to be examined this afternoon by a team neurologist and if all goes well could cross a major hurdle toward rejoining the lineup. John Tortorella said he hasn’t spoken with Drury but did talk with trainer Jim Ramsay this morning and that “I guess (Drury) has had a number of good...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
From Rick Carpiniello at The Rangers Report: Anyway, here are my first-quarter report cards. As always I’d love to hear what you think, or how you’d grade them: Michael Del Zotto: A …He’s going to get stronger and a little meaner and he might be a star. Dan Girardi: C … Is is possible that the Staal-Girardi pair was a product of Tom Renney’s system? Wade Redden:...
The Blueshirts Blog (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Twenty bodies at the morning skate today, just enough to field a team against the Atlanta Thrashers tonight - and that team will have Henrik Lundqvist starting in its nets. Lundqvist was on the ice for only the third time in the last seven days but declared himself ready to go tonight at the Garden for his first start since last Tuesday in Vancouver, a 4-1 loss that opened the Rangers’ three-game...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Penguins -Shelly Anderson's recap from last night's game . Tyler Kennedy was a scratch for undisclosed reasons. -The Los Angeles Times' recap . The Kings showed they could hang with a Stanley Cup contender. -The Associated Press' recap . " They forced us into a lot of the mistakes that we made ." - Dan Bylsma. - NHL.com's recap . " Against a team like that, if you're not playing well...
New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
In the team’s second visit to Rexall Place since 2002, Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists and the Rangers stopped a four-game road-losing streak.
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
EDMONTON, Alberta -- Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers halted a four-game, road-losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers halted a four-game, road-losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Gothamist (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Rangers don't travel out to Edmonton every year, so when they do, they like to take advantage. They did just that in a 4-2 win over the Oilers on Wednesday. Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists as the Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak away from Madison Square Garden. Marian Gaborik, Christopher Higgins and Ryan Callahan also scored for the Blueshirts, who faced Tom Renney, an Edmonton...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers halted a four-game, road-losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
Penguins -Dave Molinari's recap from last night's game . Remember how Chris Kunitz couldn't play with Sidney Crosby ( above )? -The Montreal Gazette's recap . The Canadiens' four-game winning streak was snapped. -The Associated Press' recap . Crosby has 36 goals in his past 55 games (including the postseason). - NHL.com's recap . Crosby must like Oct. 28. -Highlights courtesy of EN cotributor GhostWalker...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Penguins -How will Sergei Gonchar's potential contract negotiations be impacted by his wrist injury ? -Maxime Talbot things Marc-Andre Fleury ( above ) deserves to be on Canada's Olympic roster . -Sidney Crosby has apparently taken an active role in the NHLPA's issues . -Golf Digest ranks Mario Lemieux as the 16th best athlete golfer . -Defenseman Ben Lovejoy has apparently been taken off injured...
The Blueshirts Blog (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Give Steve Valiquette credit for one thing. Those of us who cover the team would say you'd be hard-pressed to find a time Vallie wouldn't want to have a chat with you, but I imagine tonight was one of those times - still, he came out after everyone else had left had left and answered every question we had. And it seemed pretty clear he was beating himself up over this one. I won't sugarcoat it - as...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
Penguins -Dave Molinari's recap from last night's game . Chris Kunitz ( above, with Carolina's Cam Ward ) won the game and he still doesn't have a real goal this season. -The Raleigh News and Observer's recap . Even if they lost, the Hurricanes might've played their best game. -The Associated Press' recap . The Penguins might be better on the road than they are at home. - NHL.com's recap . "...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
Ales Kotalik's power-play goal snapped a 0-0 third-period tie, and backup goalie Steve Valiquette made 18 saves in the New York Rangers' fourth straight victory, 3-0 over the visiting Anaheim Ducks yesterday.
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