In this edition of the New York Rangers Blueshirt Beat, take an in depth look at Brady Skjei and Ryan McDonagh‘s off-ice training, Da Beauty League Updates, and more.
Ryan McDonagh and Brady Skjei seem to be spending a good amount of time together this offseason, hopefully for the better. It can only be a learning experience for Skjej as he is shown the ropes on offseason training after a successful rookie campaign.
While catching up with #NYR @RMcDonagh27 & @BradySkjei in their hometown, we get an exclusive look into their relationship and training! pic.twitter.com/6Sau1aB0xT
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) August 16, 2017
This offseason partnership can only mean good things for the Ranger blueline as Skjei continues to develop into a quality top-four defenseman.
In other news, it’s all the rage this offseason, Da Beauty League in Minnesota. Former and current NHLers getting together for a good cause and to stay in hockey shape partake in some summer hockey. The following video goes in-depth with McDonagh and Skjej on how it helps keep them sharp.
Get an exclusive look @DaBeautyLeague and how it helps #NYR @RMcDonagh27, @BradySkjei and others get ready for the season. pic.twitter.com/0w74QNrt7B
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) August 18, 2017
You also get to hear from prospects Steven Fogarty and Vinnie Lettieri, who will hope to help Hartford bounce back from an abysmal season, and hopefully make some impressions come training camp.
Pro Hockey Talk profiled the New York Rangers yesterday on Twitter, asking some pertinent questions about this upcoming season. The much maligned Alain Vigneault is discussed, as well as Rick Nash.
Under Pressure: Kevin Hayes https://t.co/KPm7Gsy6dT
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) August 18, 2017
Gorton deserves kudos for Rangers’ rebuild on the fly https://t.co/ksSYVWLSa8
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) August 18, 2017
Rick Nash at career crossroads in contract year https://t.co/VWHmk1ep23
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) August 18, 2017
Will Rangers fans warm up to Vigneault this season? https://t.co/CY50yU022P
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) August 18, 2017
- Frank Curto from Elite Sports New York brings up a pressing question about prospect Anthony DeAngelo and whether or not he can crack the lineup. Read that article here.
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