Blue Shirt Banter

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Larry Brooks notes that with February officially in the rear view mirror, the Blueshirts’ recent success has set the bar higher than before (NY Post) Brooks also highlights how for as well as Artemiy Panarin has played this season, his season being deemed a success or failure remains to be determined with the playoffs looming (NY … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 3/1/24

The New York Rangers have locked up another depth defenseman on a two-year contract extension, this time with Connor Mackey. Mackey signed with the team over the summer as a free agent on a one-year deal with an average-annual value of $775,000. In 36 games with the Wolf Pack this year, Mackey has registered 2 goals and 9 assists. He has been a somewhat consistent recall for … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Connor Mackey to Two-Year Extension

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Highlights: NYR 4, CBJ 1 (5:00 video via NHL.com) Game Recap: The Rangers’ stars showed out as Artemiy Panarin had a trio of points and Igor Shesterkin made 30 saves to avenge Sunday’s loss to Columbus and become the NHL’s first 40 win team in 2023-24 (CBS Sports) Larry Brooks chatted with Neil Smith about the 1991 trade deadline … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 2/29/24

After seeing their 10 game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, the Rangers will have a chance at redemption tonight as the two teams clash once again. Madison Square Garden is the venue for the fourth and final edition of this Metropolitan Division rivalry’s 2023-24 chapter, and Peter Laviolette’s squad will look to get back on the right … [Read more...] about Game #60: Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Open Thread

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Max Weisman heard about the pre-game conversation that sparked Matt Rempe’s fight against Mathieu Oliver during Sunday’s game against Columbus (NY Post) Dan Martin notes that with the trade deadline rapidly approaching, Chris Drury will have to decide whether outside reinforcements will be necessary in lieu of keeping Rempe and … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 2/27/24