Blue Shirt Banter

It’s always a great night for original six hockey but this one held a little more excitement for a number of reasons. First off, it was Connor Bedard, the next generational star of the NHL’s first visit to the World’s Most Famous Arena but more notably for Rangers fans, the big storyline was the NHL debut of Brennan Othmann. His rookie lap would kick off what ended up being a … [Read more...] about Recap: Rangers Bounce Back With 4-1 Win Over Blackhawks 

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Larry Brooks previews how the Blueshirts could plan to use the recently recalled Brennan Othmann in his NHL debut (NY Post) Vincent Mercogliano offers his insight on Othmann’s recall and what to expect out of New York’s 2021 first round pick at the NHL level (LoHud) Brian Abate wrote about Igor Shesterkin’s strong run of a play … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 1/4/24

The Rangers kicked off 2024 playing host to a division rival in the Carolina Hurricanes and just like many of us, did not have the easiest first day back to work after ringing in the new year. The Rangers fell behind early and struggled with special teams which resulted in Carolina evening up the season series in the teams second meeting of the year in quite the dominant … [Read more...] about Recap: Hurricanes Blow Out Rangers 6-1

Oh the difference a year can make. As we roll the clock over to the first day of 2024, it really must be said that these 23-24 New York Rangers are really nothing like their 22-23 counterparts. A new coach, some new depth players, a new backup goalie who is playing like a starter, a seemingly new Artemi Panarin who isn’t letting the demons in … the list goes on and on. The … [Read more...] about New Year New Rangers

The New York Rangers ended 2023 on a high note propelled by an Artemiy Panarin hat trick against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the process he also became the 2nd Ranger to record 100 points or more in multiple calendar years. Birthday boy Igor Shesterkin was spectacular too, and finished the evening with 34 saves on 35 shots faced. Vincent Trocheck also had a big night with a … [Read more...] about Panarin Hat Trick Powers Rangers to 5-1 Win Over Tampa