RANGERS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Torts (rightfully) defends Richards in post game presser
After the Rangers overtime win last night, coach John Tortorella held his usual post-game press conference. This one was a lot different than his previous press conferences, as the coach was very candid and very passionate about his defense of Brad Richards. You can watch the video above for the full interview, but the Richards excerpt is below:
“I think it’s important to spend...
Kreider Given Maintenance Day; McD on Power Play; Same Line-up Likely
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Andrew Gross at the Bergen Record reports that Chris Kreider was given a maintenance day from the team's optional practice today.
...reward for the game winner? lol
Meanwhile, Pat Leonard at the Daily News says that Ryane Clowe, Brad Richards, Darroll Powe and Marc Staal all skated with the taxi squad players before the optional. Anton Stralman...
Kreider’s OT Goal Propels Rangers To Game 4 Win
The New York Rangers staved off elimination Thursday night at MSG with their first overtime win of this postseason. Chris Kreider redirected a beautiful pass from Rick Nash into the upper left corner of the net 7:03 into overtime to complete the comeback in a game where the Rangers never led in regulation. The goal [...]
Linesman drops f-bomb on Rangers’ John Tortorella
TV microphones picked up a heated little convo between a linesman and New York Rangers coach John Tortorella while broadcasters were talking during game 4 of their playoff series with the Bruins. “That’s enough… F–k You!… you had your say…” can be heard, among other things.
Announcer Dave Strader quickly apologized to viewers for the language almost immediately.
Rangers Score Saddest Goal Ever
The Rangers narrowly escaped being swept on Thursday night as they beat the Bruins 4-3 in overtime. Upon further review, they REALLY narrowly escaped, especially after seeing one of their goals in slow motion. Check out the Rangers first goal which featured Carl Hagelin falling down and shooting as he fell but barely getting a stick on it. Instead of being an easy save, Bruins’...
BUTT OUT
Torts fires back at media over Richards
Rangers coach John Tortorella was at his potty-mouthed best when discussing his feelings about Brad Richards after making the veteran a healthy scratch for Game 4.
During Verbal Clash Linesman Tells Rangers Coach John Tortorella, “F*ck You!”
On Thursday night the New York Rangers were facing a four game sweep at the hands of the Boston Bruins and frustration was settling in. Rangers coach John Tortorella was his usual fiery self and was ranting at one of the linesman in the crucial Game 4. CNBC microphones and camera caught the altercation and at the boiling point the linesman told Tortorella, “F*ck you!” The Rangers...
Chris Kreider’s Game-Winner Highlights Best Images From Rangers’ Series-Extending Win in Game 4 (Photos)
This series is not over just yet.
Chris Kreider‘s game-winning goal 7:03 into overtime allowed the Rangers to stave off elimination in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Bruins.
After goals by Nathan Horton and Torey Krug gave Boston a 2-0 advantage in the second period, consecutive goals by the Rangers knotted the score just over a minute into the third.
Tyler...
Healthy Scratch Of Richards Latest Sign That Torts Needs To Go
With the New York Rangers’ season on the line tonight, their alternate captain will not be in the lineup to do battle with them. No, I’m not talking about Marc Staal, who is sidelined indefinitely with an eye injury. I’m talking about Brad Richards. You know – the guy who signed a mega contract two [...]
Richards, Asham Out; Haley, Newbury, Hamrlik In
While it's really not all that surprising considering his performance and lack of ice time in the playoffs, I'm still in shock to read that Brad Richards will be a healthy scratch in Game 4 tonight.
According to Katie Strang at ESPN.com, John Tortorella called Richards at home this morning to break the news to him.
Richards admitted he was surprised and disappointed...
Henrik Lundqvist’s Game 3 Performance Makes Rangers’ Loss Even More Demoralizing
The Rangers had the most convenient excuse in the world following the club’s 5-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 2. Not only did they play a poor defensive game with a ton of mistakes, Henrik Lundqvist had one of the worst games of his career.
Surely Lundqvist would bounce back in Game 3 with a much better effort, perhaps a sterling showing that would steal New York a win and get them...
Clowe on the ice at practice
Per Dan Rosen, injured winger Ryane Clowe is on the ice for practice today. Clowe has been out since Game Five of the Washington series with a likely concussion. While this is always promising news, let’s remember that Marc Staal has been practicing for a while, and he’s only played in one playoff game. This is a hopeful sign, but until we hear confirmation he is playing, it...
Despite playoff struggles, Brad Richards won’t be bought out until next summer
New York’s fourth line center would cost an extra $6 million to buy out this summer
It’s growing increasingly difficult to believe that this is just an off year for Brad Richards, that the 33-year-old will bounce back with the benefit of a summer to clear his head and a full John Tortorella training camp in the fall. There are just too many signs that the former star center...
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